Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fayetteville NW AR, AR Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 45.4"
- Annual precip
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fayetteville NW AR
Fayetteville NW AR, Arkansas averages 59°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 45.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 203 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
45.4"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fayetteville NW AR) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Fayetteville NW AR area.
How Fayetteville NW AR compares to every U.S. city
Fayetteville NW AR'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 Fayetteville NW AR
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Fayetteville NW AR captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0" | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9" | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,858
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,561
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fayetteville NW AR's climate means for you
Fayetteville NW AR runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,858 heating and 1,561 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: Fayetteville NW AR, AR
Fayetteville NW AR, Arkansas runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 47°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00053922, 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. Fayetteville NW AR receives roughly 45.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 28. For energy use, 3,858 heating degree days and 1,561 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fayetteville NW AR scores 78/100 (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 Fayetteville NW AR, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fayetteville NW AR, Arkansas is 59°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Fayetteville NW AR get? ▼
Fayetteville NW AR receives 45.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fayetteville NW AR? ▼
Fayetteville NW AR 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 Fayetteville NW AR? ▼
Fayetteville NW AR has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fayetteville NW AR? ▼
Fayetteville NW AR has 3,858 heating degree days and 1,561 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 Fayetteville NW AR climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053922 near Fayetteville NW AR.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053922. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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