Izard County Climate
Izard County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
56.6°F
Annual Precip
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
Extreme Heat Days
44.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Izard County Weather
A Temperate Northern Arkansas Climate
Izard County’s annual average of 56.6°F is very close to the national median of 54°F. This makes it one of the more temperate regions in Arkansas, avoiding the extreme heat of the south.
The Coolest County in the Region
At 56.6°F, Izard County is significantly cooler than the Arkansas state average of 61.0°F. It is also drier than most of the state, averaging 48.9 inches of rain annually.
High Snowfall Compared to Neighbors
Izard County receives 6.7 inches of snow annually, which is more than double the 3.3 inches seen in neighboring Independence County. It is also the coolest in the region, averaging 1.8 degrees less than Independence.
Milder Summers and Snowier Winters
Summer features only 45 days of extreme heat, the lowest in this group, with a July average of 76.5°F. Winters are the coldest in the area, with a January average of 35.4°F and 6.7 inches of snow.
Prepare for Winter Snow and Ice
With 6.7 inches of annual snow, residents should keep snow removal tools and ice melt ready for winter. The lower number of extreme heat days means cooling costs are generally lower than in southern Arkansas.
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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.