Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 45.3"
- Annual precip
- 238d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Durant
Durant, Oklahoma averages 64°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 45.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 238 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Durant) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Durant area.
How Durant compares to every U.S. city
Durant's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Durant
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Durant, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0" | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 24.4 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 24.1 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5" | 12.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.4"
February 2.9"
March 4.0"
April 4.0"
May 5.8"
June 4.4"
July 3.3"
August 2.7"
September 4.0"
October 4.7"
November 3.5"
December 3.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
238 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,763
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,236
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Durant's climate means for you
Durant runs 64°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 238 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,763 heating and 2,236 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: Durant, OK
Durant, Oklahoma runs an annual average of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 53°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00342680, 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. Durant receives roughly 45.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 238 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 19 and the first fall freeze near November 12. For energy use, 2,763 heating degree days and 2,236 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Durant scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Durant, OK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Durant, Oklahoma is 64°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Durant get? ▼
Durant receives 45.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Durant? ▼
Durant has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Durant? ▼
Durant has approximately 238 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 19 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Durant? ▼
Durant has 2,763 heating degree days and 2,236 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 Durant climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00342680 near Durant.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00342680. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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