Howard County Climate
Howard County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
63.2°F
Annual Precip
55.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.4"
Extreme Heat Days
81.3
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Howard County Weather
A High-Heat Southern Climate
Howard County is significantly warmer than the national average, with an annual temperature of 63.2°F. This represents one of the hotter regional climates in the United States.
One of Arkansas's Warmest Counties
Howard County averages 63.2°F, placing it well above the Arkansas state average of 61.0°F. It is also wetter than the state norm, with 55.8 inches of annual precipitation.
Hotter Than Neighboring Hempstead County
Howard County is noticeably warmer than Hempstead County, which averages 62.4°F. Residents in Howard face 81 days of extreme heat, compared to just 70 days in Hempstead.
Intense Summers and Mild Winters
Summer heat is intense, with a July average of 82.4°F and 81 days of temperatures over 90°F. Winters are very mild, with a January average of 42.9°F and only 2.4 inches of snow.
Prepare for Extended Heat Waves
With 81 days of extreme heat, residents should invest in high-efficiency cooling and heat-tolerant landscaping. Mild winters mean less focus on snow removal and more on year-round outdoor maintenance.
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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.