Monroe County Climate
Monroe County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
61.3°F
Annual Precip
53.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
Extreme Heat Days
59.65
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Monroe County Weather
A wet and warm Southern climate
Monroe County’s 61.3°F average annual temperature is several degrees warmer than the U.S. national median. With 53.1 inches of precipitation, it is a wet and humid environment even by southern standards.
Warmer and wetter than state averages
Monroe stays slightly warmer and wetter than the Arkansas state averages of 61.0°F and 52.4 inches. It sits in the heart of the Delta, where moisture and heat converge.
Heavier rainfall than northern neighbors
Monroe is wetter than nearby Mississippi County, receiving over 4 inches more rain annually. Its 60 extreme heat days match Lonoke, providing a consistent summer heat profile across the central Delta.
Consistent heat and minimal snow
The 79.8°F summer features 60 days of 90-degree weather, creating a long season for outdoor activities. Winters are mild at 42.0°F, seeing only 2.7 inches of snow on average.
Prioritize drainage and mold prevention
The combination of 53.1 inches of rain and 60 heat days makes mold prevention and HVAC maintenance top priorities. Proper drainage is essential to handle the high annual rainfall totals.
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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.