Central, Arizona has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 48.8 °F (low) to 82 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.2 Inches. Central is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8 °F | 62.3 °F | 0.94 in. |
| February | 34.1 °F | 67.0 °F | 0.94 in. |
| March | 39.5 °F | 74.0 °F | 0.5 in. |
| April | 45.0 °F | 82.2 °F | 0.35 in. |
| May | 53.6 °F | 91.1 °F | 0.27 in. |
| June | 63.1 °F | 99.4 °F | 0.23 in. |
| July | 70.5 °F | 99.7 °F | 1.53 in. |
| August | 69.1 °F | 97.2 °F | 1.98 in. |
| September | 62.1 °F | 93.1 °F | 1.21 in. |
| October | 49.0 °F | 84.9 °F | 0.75 in. |
| November | 37.5 °F | 71.9 °F | 0.56 in. |
| December | 30.8 °F | 61.1 °F | 0.96 in. |
| Annual | 48.8 °F | 82 °F | 10.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |