Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ardmore, OK Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 38.0"
- Annual precip
- 244d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma averages 65°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 38.0"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 244 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
38.0"
Annual Snow
2.7"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.0"
Plus 2.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ardmore) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Ardmore area.
How Ardmore compares to every U.S. city
Ardmore's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ardmore
MethodologyArdmore's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8" | 0.8" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2" | 0.7" | 8.4 | 0.1 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 0.1" | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 0.1" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6" | 1.0" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.8"
Snow: 0.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
Snow: 0.7"
5.0 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
Snow: 0.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 5.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
August 2.7"
4.9 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
Snow: 0.1"
4.2 days with precipitation
December 2.6"
Snow: 1.0"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
244 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,667
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,523
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ardmore's climate means for you
Ardmore runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 244 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,667 heating and 2,523 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: Ardmore, OK
Based on station USC00340292 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ardmore, Oklahoma averages 65°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Ardmore should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 38.0 inches, with 2.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 244 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 14. And on the energy front, 2,667 heating degree days and 2,523 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ardmore scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ardmore, OK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ardmore, Oklahoma is 65°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Ardmore get? ▼
Ardmore receives 38.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ardmore? ▼
Ardmore has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ardmore? ▼
Ardmore has approximately 244 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ardmore? ▼
Ardmore has 2,667 heating degree days and 2,523 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Ardmore climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00340292 near Ardmore.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00340292. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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