Park climate1991–2020 climate normals224 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed seasonal patterns based on temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight averages

Annual Climate Normals for Ozark–St. Francis National Forest: Monthly Atmospheric Measurements

Name: Ozark–St. Francis National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

The climate profile for Ozark–St. Francis National Forest presents monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration. Derived from NASA POWER measurements spanning 1991 to 2020 at a single representative coordinate, these data delineate the long-term atmospheric rhythm of this Arkansas protected landscape. The information distinguishes established climatological averages from current weather patterns or site-specific variations.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly averages tracking thermal ranges and daily precipitation rates across the calendar year

Ozark–St. Francis National Forest Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Monthly climate normals for Ozark–St. Francis National Forest outline average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures moving from winter lows to midsummer peaks. Average daily precipitation rates accompany the thermal progression across twelve recorded intervals at a representative coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 15.6 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: May

Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight across the calendar year.

Ozark–St. Francis National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Normals

Examine the complete twelve-month climate record for Ozark–St. Francis National Forest using multi-variable averages spanning temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight hours. Tracking these baseline metrics across the annual cycle reveals distinct long-term environmental patterns at the representative park coordinate.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	2.7 °C-10.2° to 18.8°	2.3 mm/day	83%	3.4 m/s	9.9 hours
February	5.3 °C-7.5° to 20.9°	2.4 mm/day	81%	3.5 m/s	10.7 hours
March	10.1 °C-5.2° to 24.7°	3.3 mm/day	79.3%	3.7 m/s	11.8 hours
April	15.1 °C0.1° to 27.5°	4.1 mm/day	78%	3.7 m/s	12.9 hours
May	20.2 °C6.3° to 30.9°	4.8 mm/day	79.5%	3.1 m/s	13.9 hours
June	25.1 °C13.8° to 34.7°	3.9 mm/day	75.1%	2.7 m/s	14.3 hours
July	28.2 °C17.5° to 38.9°	3 mm/day	66.3%	2.4 m/s	14.1 hours
August	27.8 °C16.4° to 39.2°	3.1 mm/day	63.3%	2.3 m/s	13.3 hours
September	23.1 °C9.1° to 36°	3.7 mm/day	67.1%	2.7 m/s	12.2 hours
October	16.2 °C0.8° to 30.7°	3.6 mm/day	71.4%	3 m/s	11.1 hours
November	9.2 °C-4.8° to 24.1°	3.3 mm/day	77.9%	3.2 m/s	10.1 hours
December	4 °C-8° to 19.9°	2.8 mm/day	82.7%	3.2 m/s	9.7 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: 2.7 °C; July: 28.2 °C; Change from January to July: +25.5 °C
Precipitation: January: 2.3 mm/day; July: 3 mm/day; Change from January to July: +0.7 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.9 hours; July: 14.1 hours; Change from January to July: +4.2 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Contrasts in Ozark–St. Francis National Forest

Calculated monthly normals establish baseline climatic contrasts across twelve long-term records for Ozark–St. Francis National Forest. Derived maximum and minimum values summarize annual patterns at a single representative coordinate without recording historical weather extremes.

Warmest month: July28.2 °C
Coolest month: January2.7 °C
Wettest month: May4.8 mm/day
Driest month: January2.3 mm/day
Most humid month: January83%
Windiest month: March3.7 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.3 hours

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Comparing Ozark–St. Francis National Forest Climate Profiles with Other Protected Areas

Examine long-term monthly climate normals for Ozark–St. Francis National Forest alongside other protected areas to evaluate diverse atmospheric patterns. Reviewing standardized temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight metrics across different geographic settings reveals distinct regional rhythms.