Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Degray Lake SP, AR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 58.1"
- Annual precip
- 235d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Degray Lake SP
Degray Lake SP, Arkansas averages 61°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 58.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 235 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
72°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
58.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Degray Lake SP) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Degray Lake SP area.
How Degray Lake SP compares to every U.S. city
Degray Lake SP's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Degray Lake SP
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Degray Lake SP's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 16.6 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8" | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.0"
February 4.5"
March 5.3"
April 5.6"
May 6.2"
June 4.3"
July 4.8"
August 4.1"
September 4.1"
October 4.8"
November 5.1"
December 5.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
235 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,286
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,837
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Degray Lake SP's climate means for you
Degray Lake SP runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 235 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,286 heating and 1,837 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: Degray Lake SP, AR
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Degray Lake SP, Arkansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00031910, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Degray Lake SP averages 58.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 235 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 20 and the first fall freeze near November 10. As for energy demand, 3,286 heating degree days and 1,837 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Degray Lake SP scores 78/100 (Good), 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 Degray Lake SP, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Degray Lake SP, Arkansas is 61°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Degray Lake SP get? ▼
Degray Lake SP receives 58.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Degray Lake SP? ▼
Degray Lake SP has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Degray Lake SP? ▼
Degray Lake SP has approximately 235 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Degray Lake SP? ▼
Degray Lake SP has 3,286 heating degree days and 1,837 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 Degray Lake SP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00031910 near Degray Lake SP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00031910. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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