Perry County Climate
Perry County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
62.6°F
Annual Precip
53.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.1"
Extreme Heat Days
73.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Perry County Weather
Subtropical Warmth in Central Arkansas
Perry County’s annual average temperature of 62.6°F is nearly nine degrees warmer than the national median. This climate supports lush vegetation but brings intense summer humidity and heat.
A Central Arkansas Heat Leader
At 62.6°F, Perry County is warmer than the Arkansas state average of 61.0°F. It ranks as one of the warmer inland counties, driven by high summer peaks.
Matching the Heat of Neighbors
Perry County sees 73 extreme heat days annually, a figure nearly identical to neighboring Pope County. Its annual precipitation of 53.8 inches is slightly higher than the state average of 52.4 inches.
Intense Summers and Gentle Winters
The July average hits 83.0°F, marking Perry as one of the hotter spots in the region. Winter snowfall is minimal at 2.1 inches, with a December through February average of 43.6°F.
Manage High Summer Utility Costs
With a summer average of 81.4°F, cooling costs are a major consideration for residents. Homeowners should ensure attic ventilation is optimized to handle the 73 days of temperatures exceeding 90°F.
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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.