Crossett, AR Climate

Climate Insight: Crossett, AR

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Crossett, Arkansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 53°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00031730, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Crossett receives roughly 56.7 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 18 and the first fall freeze near November 11. For energy use, 2,414 heating degree days and 2,494 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Crossett scores 82/100 (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.