Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Batesville, AR Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 48.9"
- Annual precip
- 199d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Batesville
Batesville, Arkansas averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 48.9"
- annual precipitation
- 199 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
58°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
48.9"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Batesville) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Batesville area.
How Batesville compares to every U.S. city
Batesville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Batesville
MethodologyZooming out from Batesville's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 3.7"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
13.2 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 4.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
199 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,941
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,501
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Batesville's climate means for you
Batesville runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 199 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,941 heating and 1,501 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: Batesville, AR
Batesville, Arkansas runs an annual average of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00023904, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Batesville averages 48.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 199 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 9 and the first fall freeze near October 25. Turning to energy use, 3,941 heating degree days and 1,501 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Batesville scores 78/100 (Good), 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 January-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 Batesville, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Batesville, Arkansas is 58°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Batesville get? ▼
Batesville receives 48.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Batesville? ▼
Batesville has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Batesville? ▼
Batesville has approximately 199 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 9 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Batesville? ▼
Batesville has 3,941 heating degree days and 1,501 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 Batesville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023904 near Batesville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023904. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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