Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Magnolia, AR Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 56.3"
- Annual precip
- 216d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Magnolia
Magnolia, Arkansas averages 63°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 56.3"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 216 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
56.3"
Annual Snow
1.7"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.3"
Plus 1.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Magnolia) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Magnolia area.
How Magnolia compares to every U.S. city
Magnolia's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Magnolia
MethodologyZooming out from Magnolia'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 | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 0.9" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7" | 0.6" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5" | 0.1" | 4.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.6 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.7 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6" | 0.1" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.5"
Snow: 0.9"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 4.7"
Snow: 0.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 6.5"
Snow: 0.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 5.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
6.2 days with precipitation
October 5.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
Snow: 0.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
216 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,848
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,008
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Magnolia's climate means for you
Magnolia runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 216 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,848 heating and 2,008 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: Magnolia, AR
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Magnolia, Arkansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°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 USC00034548, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Magnolia should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 56.3 inches, with 1.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 216 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 2. And on the energy front, 2,848 heating degree days and 2,008 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Magnolia scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Magnolia, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Magnolia, Arkansas is 63°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Magnolia get? ▼
Magnolia receives 56.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Magnolia? ▼
Magnolia has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Magnolia? ▼
Magnolia has approximately 216 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Magnolia? ▼
Magnolia has 2,848 heating degree days and 2,008 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 Magnolia climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00034548 near Magnolia.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00034548. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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