Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Poinsett SP, AR Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 51.2"
- Annual precip
- 224d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Poinsett SP
Poinsett SP, Arkansas averages 60°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 51.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 224 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 (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
51.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Poinsett SP) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Poinsett SP area.
How Poinsett SP compares to every U.S. city
Poinsett SP's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Poinsett SP
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Poinsett SP'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 | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2" | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.5"
February 3.9"
March 4.9"
April 5.6"
May 5.7"
June 3.6"
July 3.9"
August 3.4"
September 3.2"
October 4.2"
November 4.4"
December 4.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
224 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,640
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,721
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Poinsett SP's climate means for you
Poinsett SP runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 224 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,640 heating and 1,721 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: Poinsett SP, AR
In Poinsett SP, Arkansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00035831, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Poinsett SP averages 51.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 224 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 28 and the first fall freeze near November 7. Turning to energy use, 3,640 heating degree days and 1,721 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Poinsett SP scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Poinsett SP, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Poinsett SP, Arkansas is 60°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Poinsett SP get? ▼
Poinsett SP receives 51.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Poinsett SP? ▼
Poinsett SP has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Poinsett SP? ▼
Poinsett SP has approximately 224 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 28 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Poinsett SP? ▼
Poinsett SP has 3,640 heating degree days and 1,721 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 Poinsett SP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00035831 near Poinsett SP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00035831. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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