Poinsett County Climate
Poinsett County, Arkansas
Avg Annual Temp
59.6°F
Annual Precip
51.2"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
46.3
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Poinsett County Weather
Moderate Temperatures in the Delta
Poinsett County’s average annual temperature of 59.6°F is about five degrees warmer than the national median. This region balances southern heat with slightly cooler winter lows than the state’s southern border.
Slightly Cooler than the State Average
The county's 59.6°F average is just below the 61.0°F state benchmark. It experiences 46 extreme heat days per year, placing it in the middle tier for Arkansas heat intensity.
Rainfall Patterns in Line with State
Poinsett receives 51.2 inches of rain, very close to the Arkansas average of 52.4 inches. It is notably cooler than Phillips County to the south, which averages 62.2°F annually.
A Balanced Subtropical Cycle
Summer temperatures average 78.1°F, while January cools down to 37.4°F. While specific annual snowfall data is currently limited, the 40.0°F winter average suggests occasional frozen precipitation.
Prepare for Variable Winter Conditions
The January average of 37.4°F requires reliable heating systems to manage frequent freezes. Summer cooling remains a priority for the 46 days that exceed 90°F annually.
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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.