Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bessie, OK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 212d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bessie
Bessie, Oklahoma averages 61°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 212 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bessie) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bessie area.
How Bessie compares to every U.S. city
Bessie's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bessie
MethodologyBessie'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 18.1 | 0.1 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 7.2 | 0.3 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | N/A | 8.6 | 0.1 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | N/A | 20.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
212 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,640
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,059
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bessie's climate means for you
Bessie runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 212 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,640 heating and 2,059 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: Bessie, OK
In Bessie, Oklahoma, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00340684, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bessie receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 212 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near November 1. For energy use, 3,640 heating degree days and 2,059 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bessie scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bessie, OK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bessie, Oklahoma is 61°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Bessie get? ▼
Bessie receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bessie? ▼
Bessie has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bessie? ▼
Bessie has approximately 212 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bessie? ▼
Bessie has 3,640 heating degree days and 2,059 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 Bessie climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00340684 near Bessie.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00340684. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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