Hempstead County Climate
Hempstead County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
62.4°F
Annual Precip
55.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.3"
Extreme Heat Days
70.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hempstead County Weather
Warm Southern Climate Profile
Hempstead County averages 62.4°F annually, which is significantly warmer than the national median of 54°F. This makes it one of the warmer regions in the south-central United States.
Exceeding the Arkansas State Average
The county's average temperature of 62.4°F is notably higher than the state average of 61.0°F. It also receives 55.1 inches of precipitation annually, making it wetter than the state average of 52.4 inches.
Cooler Than Neighboring Howard County
While Hempstead is warm, it is cooler than neighboring Howard County, which averages 63.2°F. Hempstead also experiences 11 fewer days of extreme heat than Howard's 81-day average.
Hot Summers and Very Mild Winters
July temperatures average 81.5°F, contributing to 70 days of extreme heat over 90°F annually. Winters are among the mildest in the state, with a January average of 42.4°F and only 2.3 inches of snow.
Focus on Sun and Rain Protection
With 70 days of heat over 90°F, residents should plan for high cooling costs and sun protection. The 55.1 inches of annual rain also requires durable roofing and reliable storm drainage systems.
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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.