Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Blytheville, AR Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 51.6"
- Annual precip
- 241d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Blytheville
Blytheville, Arkansas averages 61°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 51.6"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 241 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
70°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
51.6"
Annual Snow
2.9"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.6"
Plus 2.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Blytheville) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Blytheville area.
How Blytheville compares to every U.S. city
Blytheville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Blytheville
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Blytheville captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9" | 0.8" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 1.7" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 0.2" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 0.2" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 0.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
Snow: 1.7"
8.0 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
Snow: 0.2"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
5.6 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
December 5.1"
Snow: 0.2"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
241 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,520
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,998
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Blytheville's climate means for you
Blytheville runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 241 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,520 heating and 1,998 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: Blytheville, AR
Blytheville, Arkansas runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 52°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 USC00030806, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Blytheville receives roughly 51.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 2.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 241 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 18 and the first fall freeze near November 14. For energy use, 3,520 heating degree days and 1,998 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Blytheville scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Blytheville, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Blytheville, Arkansas is 61°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Blytheville get? ▼
Blytheville receives 51.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Blytheville? ▼
Blytheville has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Blytheville? ▼
Blytheville has approximately 241 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 18 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Blytheville? ▼
Blytheville has 3,520 heating degree days and 1,998 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 Blytheville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00030806 near Blytheville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00030806. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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