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
- 52.2"
- Annual precip
- 221d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ozark
Ozark, 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
- 52.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 221 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
52.2"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ozark) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Ozark area.
How Ozark compares to every U.S. city
Ozark'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 Ozark
MethodologyOzark's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0" | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 11.1 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 20.9 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
8.4 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
221 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,548
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,820
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ozark's climate means for you
Ozark runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 221 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,548 heating and 1,820 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: Ozark, AR
Based on station USC00035512 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ozark, Arkansas averages 60°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Ozark sees about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 221 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 30 and the first fall freeze near November 6. On the energy side, 3,548 heating degree days and 1,820 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ozark scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ozark, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ozark, Arkansas is 60°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Ozark get? ▼
Ozark receives 52.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ozark? ▼
Ozark 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 Ozark? ▼
Ozark has approximately 221 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 30 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ozark? ▼
Ozark has 3,548 heating degree days and 1,820 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 Ozark climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00035512 near Ozark.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00035512. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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