Clarksville, AR Climate

Climate Insight: Clarksville, AR

An annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Clarksville, Arkansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from 2 weather stations and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Clarksville sees about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 2.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 231 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 24 and the first fall freeze near November 10. On the energy side, 3,428 heating degree days and 1,917 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Clarksville scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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.