Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mena, AR Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 61.4"
- Annual precip
- 210d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mena
Mena, Arkansas averages 59°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 61.4"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 210 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
71°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
61.4"
Annual Snow
4.0"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
61.4"
Plus 4.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mena) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Mena area.
How Mena compares to every U.S. city
Mena's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mena
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Mena'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0" | 0.8" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 1.8" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5" | 0.8" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 6.2" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 7.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4" | 0.6" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
Snow: 0.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
Snow: 1.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
Snow: 0.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 6.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 7.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
9.8 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
8.4 days with precipitation
September 4.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 5.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 5.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
December 5.4"
Snow: 0.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
210 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,644
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,534
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mena's climate means for you
Mena runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 210 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,644 heating and 1,534 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: Mena, AR
In Mena, Arkansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°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 USC00034756, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Mena should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 61.4 inches, with 4.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 210 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 3,644 heating degree days and 1,534 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mena scores 63/100 (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 Mena, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mena, Arkansas is 59°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Mena get? ▼
Mena receives 61.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mena? ▼
Mena has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mena? ▼
Mena has approximately 210 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mena? ▼
Mena has 3,644 heating degree days and 1,534 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 Mena climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00034756 near Mena.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00034756. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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