Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Smith Rgnl, AR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 47.3"
- Annual precip
- 226d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Smith Rgnl
FT Smith Rgnl, Arkansas averages 62°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 47.3"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 226 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
47.3"
Annual Snow
2.9"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Plus 2.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Smith Rgnl) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the FT Smith Rgnl area.
How FT Smith Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
FT Smith Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
93 Top 5% higher than 95% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Smith Rgnl
MethodologyZooming out from FT Smith Rgnl'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 | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 1.4" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7" | 0.6" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.3" | 5.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 0.6" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.9"
Snow: 1.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
Snow: 0.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
Snow: 0.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
9.2 days with precipitation
May 5.6"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
9.0 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.2 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
Snow: 0.6"
7.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
226 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,098
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,177
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 7.4 | 54% | 35% |
| February | 62% | 8.3 | 55% | 32% |
| March | 62% | 8.4 | 53% | 29% |
| April | 67% | 7.4 | 51% | 26% |
| May | 72% | 6.3 | 55% | 16% |
| June | 69% | 5.7 | 61% | 8% |
| July | 66% | 5.4 | 68% | 8% |
| August | 68% | 5.5 | 68% | 10% |
| September | 68% | 5.8 | 70% | 14% |
| October | 69% | 6.6 | 55% | 30% |
| November | 68% | 7.3 | 58% | 31% |
| December | 69% | 7.3 | 55% | 35% |
What FT Smith Rgnl's climate means for you
FT Smith Rgnl runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 226 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,098 heating and 2,177 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: FT Smith Rgnl, AR
An annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for FT Smith Rgnl, Arkansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00013964 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in FT Smith Rgnl should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 47.3 inches, with 2.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 226 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 25 and the first fall freeze near November 6. And on the energy front, 3,098 heating degree days and 2,177 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Smith Rgnl scores 93/100 (Excellent), 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 FT Smith Rgnl, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Smith Rgnl, Arkansas is 62°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does FT Smith Rgnl get? ▼
FT Smith Rgnl receives 47.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Smith Rgnl? ▼
FT Smith Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Smith Rgnl? ▼
FT Smith Rgnl has approximately 226 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 25 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Smith Rgnl? ▼
FT Smith Rgnl has 3,098 heating degree days and 2,177 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 FT Smith Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013964 near FT Smith Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013964. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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