Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 55.5"
- Annual precip
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Marche
Marche, Arkansas averages 60°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 55.5"
- annual precipitation
- 214 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
55.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Marche) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Marche area.
How Marche compares to every U.S. city
Marche'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 Marche
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Marche's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.7" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 26.7 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 18.7 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6" | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
February 4.5"
March 5.3"
April 5.7"
May 6.8"
June 3.7"
July 3.7"
August 3.6"
September 3.5"
October 4.6"
November 5.3"
December 5.2"
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
3,511
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,814
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Marche's climate means for you
Marche runs 60°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 3,511 heating and 1,814 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: Marche, AR
An annual average temperature of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 48°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Marche, Arkansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00034625 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Marche averages 55.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. 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. As for energy demand, 3,511 heating degree days and 1,814 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Marche 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 Marche, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Marche, Arkansas is 60°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Marche get? ▼
Marche receives 55.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Marche? ▼
Marche 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 Marche? ▼
Marche 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 Marche? ▼
Marche has 3,511 heating degree days and 1,814 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 Marche climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00034625 near Marche.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00034625. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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