Faulkner County Climate
Faulkner County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
59.9°F
Annual Precip
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
2.3"
Extreme Heat Days
66.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Faulkner County Weather
Moderate Warmth in Central Arkansas
Faulkner County’s 59.9°F annual average is roughly 6 degrees warmer than the national median. This provides a balance of four distinct seasons without the extreme heat of the far south.
Slightly Cooler Than the State Norm
At 59.9°F, the county is just below the Arkansas state average of 61.0°F. It represents the transition from the warmer southern plains to the cooler northern hills.
Matching the Climate of the Ozark Foothills
Faulkner County is very similar to Franklin County, which averages 60.2°F. It is significantly cooler than Dallas County to the south, which averages 61.8°F and receives much more rain.
Defined Summers with Light Winter Snow
The county sees 67 days of extreme heat despite its cooler overall average compared to the south. Winters are cool, with a January average of 38.4°F and about 2.3 inches of snow annually.
A Versatile Wardrobe and Home Prep
With 2.3 inches of snow and 67 heat days, residents need to prepare for both extremes. The 50.9 inches of rain is near the state average, making standard drainage and roof care essential.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.