Phillips County Climate
Phillips County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
62.2°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Extreme Heat Days
77.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Phillips County Weather
Delta Heat and High Humidity
Phillips County averages 62.2°F annually, placing it well above the national median of 54°F. Located in the Delta, the county experiences the full intensity of the southern humid subtropical zone.
Typical of the Warm Delta
The county's average temperature of 62.2°F sits above the Arkansas state average of 61.0°F. It is consistently warmer and more humid than the upland counties in the Ozarks.
Drier than the State Average
While Arkansas averages 52.4 inches of rain, Phillips County is slightly drier with 49.7 inches annually. It shares a similar heat profile with Ouachita County, recording 77 days of extreme heat each year.
A Nearly Snowless Winter
Phillips County experiences almost no snow, averaging just 0.3 inches per year. July is sweltering with an average of 81.6°F, while January stays relatively warm at 40.7°F.
Prepare for Long Summer Seasons
Residents should focus on humidity control in homes to prevent mold during the 80.5°F average summer. Winter gear can remain light, as temperatures rarely stay below freezing for long.
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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.