Chicot County Climate
Chicot County, Arkansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
63.8°F
Annual Precip
58.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Extreme Heat Days
95
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
5,788
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
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Climate Advisory: Chicot County
Climate Verdict
Chicot County has a warm, averaging 63.8°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 58.3 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 94.75 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 0.7 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 43.4°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 81.9°F. The 39°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Chicot County closely matches the Arkansas statewide average temperature of 61.0°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 6.0 inches more precipitation than the state average, the county experiences 30.63499999999999 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Chicot County Weather
Persistent Deep South Heat
Chicot County averages 63.8°F annually, far exceeding the national median temperature. It experiences a humid subtropical climate characterized by extreme summer heat and high moisture.
One of the Warmest in AR
Chicot County's 63.8°F average is nearly three degrees higher than the state average of 61.0°F. It represents the extreme southern end of Arkansas's temperature spectrum.
Hotter and Wetter than Bradley
Chicot is warmer than Bradley County (62.4°F) and significantly wetter with 58.3 inches of annual rain. It also faces 95 days of extreme heat compared to Bradley's 62.
Intense Summers and 95 Heat Days
The county endures 95 days per year above 90°F, one of the highest counts in the region. Winter is very mild, averaging 45.5°F with less than an inch of snow.
Prepare for Floods and Heatwaves
With 58.3 inches of rain and 95 extreme heat days, residents must prioritize both drainage and powerful cooling systems. Outdoor activity during the 80.8°F summer average requires significant heat mitigation.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.