Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Blue Mtn Dam, AR Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Blue Mtn Dam
Blue Mtn Dam, Arkansas averages 61°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 215 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
48°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snow
2.0"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Plus 2.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Blue Mtn Dam) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Blue Mtn Dam area.
How Blue Mtn Dam compares to every U.S. city
Blue Mtn Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Blue Mtn Dam
MethodologyZooming out from Blue Mtn Dam'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4" | 0.6" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4" | 0.6" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9" | 0.7" | 6.9 | 0.1 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.0 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5" | 0.1" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 0.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
Snow: 0.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
Snow: 0.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 4.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
Snow: 0.1"
8.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,448
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,851
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Blue Mtn Dam's climate means for you
Blue Mtn Dam runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,448 heating and 1,851 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: Blue Mtn Dam, AR
In Blue Mtn Dam, Arkansas, 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 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00030798, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Blue Mtn Dam averages 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 2.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 215 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 1. Turning to energy use, 3,448 heating degree days and 1,851 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Blue Mtn Dam scores 93/100 (Excellent), 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 Blue Mtn Dam, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Blue Mtn Dam, Arkansas is 61°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Blue Mtn Dam get? ▼
Blue Mtn Dam receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Blue Mtn Dam? ▼
Blue Mtn Dam has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Blue Mtn Dam? ▼
Blue Mtn Dam has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Blue Mtn Dam? ▼
Blue Mtn Dam has 3,448 heating degree days and 1,851 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 Blue Mtn Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00030798 near Blue Mtn Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00030798. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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