Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Jonesboro, AR Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 52.0"
- Annual precip
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Jonesboro
Jonesboro, Arkansas averages 59°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 52.0"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 214 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
52.0"
Annual Snow
3.9"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Plus 3.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Jonesboro) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Jonesboro area.
How Jonesboro compares to every U.S. city
Jonesboro's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Jonesboro
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Jonesboro, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9" | 1.0" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1" | 1.2" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2" | 1.2" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 0.1" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7" | 0.4" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 1.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
Snow: 1.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 5.2"
Snow: 1.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 5.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 4.9"
Snow: 0.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
Snow: 0.4"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
214 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,877
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,686
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Jonesboro's climate means for you
Jonesboro runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 214 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,877 heating and 1,686 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: Jonesboro, AR
In Jonesboro, Arkansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00033734, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Jonesboro should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 52.0 inches, with 3.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 214 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 3,877 heating degree days and 1,686 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Jonesboro scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Jonesboro, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 59°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Jonesboro get? ▼
Jonesboro receives 52.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Jonesboro? ▼
Jonesboro has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Jonesboro? ▼
Jonesboro has approximately 214 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Jonesboro? ▼
Jonesboro has 3,877 heating degree days and 1,686 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 Jonesboro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00033734 near Jonesboro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00033734. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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