Safford, Arizona has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 48.8 °F (low) to 81.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.9 Inches. Safford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8 °F | 62.1 °F | 0.73 in. |
| February | 34.2 °F | 66.8 °F | 0.7 in. |
| March | 39.5 °F | 73.8 °F | 0.55 in. |
| April | 45.0 °F | 82.0 °F | 0.24 in. |
| May | 53.6 °F | 90.9 °F | 0.18 in. |
| June | 63.1 °F | 99.4 °F | 0.19 in. |
| July | 70.3 °F | 99.5 °F | 1.61 in. |
| August | 69.0 °F | 97.1 °F | 1.7 in. |
| September | 62.0 °F | 93.0 °F | 1.03 in. |
| October | 49.0 °F | 84.6 °F | 0.6 in. |
| November | 37.6 °F | 71.7 °F | 0.47 in. |
| December | 30.9 °F | 60.9 °F | 0.86 in. |
| Annual | 48.8 °F | 81.8 °F | 8.86 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 |