Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bentonville, AR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 47.3"
- Annual precip
- 197d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bentonville
Bentonville, Arkansas averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 47.3"
- annual precipitation · 10" snow
- 197 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Annual Snow
9.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Plus 9.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bentonville) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bentonville area.
How Bentonville compares to every U.S. city
Bentonville'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 Bentonville
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Bentonville, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7" | 3.2" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7" | 2.3" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2" | 2.6" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 0.2" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 1.2" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 3.2"
6.1 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
Snow: 2.3"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
Snow: 2.6"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 4.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
May 6.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
6.9 days with precipitation
August 2.7"
5.6 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
6.3 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
Snow: 0.2"
7.2 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
Snow: 1.2"
6.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
197 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,186
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,398
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bentonville's climate means for you
Bentonville runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 197 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,186 heating and 1,398 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: Bentonville, AR
In Bentonville, Arkansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00030586, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Bentonville averages 47.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 9.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 197 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 12 and the first fall freeze near October 26. Turning to energy use, 4,186 heating degree days and 1,398 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bentonville scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bentonville, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bentonville, Arkansas is 57°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Bentonville get? ▼
Bentonville receives 47.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bentonville? ▼
Bentonville 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 Bentonville? ▼
Bentonville has approximately 197 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 12 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bentonville? ▼
Bentonville has 4,186 heating degree days and 1,398 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 Bentonville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00030586 near Bentonville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00030586. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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