Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Deer, AR Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 56.3"
- Annual precip
- 211d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Deer
Deer, Arkansas averages 55°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 56.3"
- annual precipitation · 10" snow
- 211 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
56.3"
Annual Snow
9.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.3"
Plus 9.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Deer) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Deer area.
How Deer compares to every U.S. city
Deer's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Deer
MethodologyZooming out from Deer'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 | 42°F (5°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7" | 2.4" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8" | 3.6" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8" | 2.3" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6" | 0.1" | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 1.3" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
Snow: 2.4"
7.6 days with precipitation
February 3.8"
Snow: 3.6"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 5.8"
Snow: 2.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 5.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 6.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
September 4.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
October 4.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 5.6"
Snow: 0.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 1.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
211 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,590
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,034
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Deer's climate means for you
Deer runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 211 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,590 heating and 1,034 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: Deer, AR
Based on station USC00031900 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Deer, Arkansas averages 55°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Deer receives roughly 56.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 9.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 211 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 4. For energy use, 4,590 heating degree days and 1,034 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Deer scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Deer, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Deer, Arkansas is 55°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Deer get? ▼
Deer receives 56.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Deer? ▼
Deer has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Deer? ▼
Deer has approximately 211 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Deer? ▼
Deer has 4,590 heating degree days and 1,034 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 Deer climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00031900 near Deer.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00031900. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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