Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Window Rock, AZ Climate
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- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 122d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Window Rock
Window Rock, Arizona averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 11.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 122 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Window Rock) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Window Rock area.
How Window Rock compares to every U.S. city
Window Rock's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Window Rock
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Window Rock, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 9.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3" | 1.0 | 7.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3" | 2.7 | 0.8 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.0"
6.1 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
4.4 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
2.8 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
10.6 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
122 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,158
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
414
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Window Rock's climate means for you
Window Rock runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 122 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,158 heating and 414 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Window Rock, AZ
In Window Rock, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00003029, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Window Rock averages 11.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 122 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 29 and the first fall freeze near September 28. Turning to energy use, 6,158 heating degree days and 414 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Window Rock scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Window Rock, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Window Rock, Arizona is 49°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Window Rock get? ▼
Window Rock receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Window Rock? ▼
Window Rock has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Window Rock? ▼
Window Rock has approximately 122 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 29 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Window Rock? ▼
Window Rock has 6,158 heating degree days and 414 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Window Rock climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003029 near Window Rock.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003029. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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