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Arkansas Climate
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Arkansas is
situated between parallels of 33o and 36o30'
North Latitude, and 89o41' and 94o42' West
Longitude. The climate is usually without extreme heat or cold,
with average annual temperatures varying from 58 to 65 degrees.
Rainfall varies from about 45 inches annually in the mountainous
regions to approximately 50 to 55 inches in the Delta. An annual
average snowfall ranges from 10.4 inches in the extreme
northwest to 2.8 inches in the lowlands of the southeast. The
growing season ranges from 180 days on the high plateau in the
northwest to 240 days in the southeastern part of the state.
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Climate (All temperatures
Fahrenheit) |
| Highest
Temperature |
The highest temperature recorded in Arkansas is
120°, Fahrenheit. This record high was recorded on
August 10, 1936 at
Ozark. |
| Lowest Temperature |
The lowest temperature in Arkansas, -29°, was
recorded on February 13, 1905 at Pond. |
| Average
Temperature |
Monthly average temperatures range from a high of
93.6 degrees to a low of 26.6 degrees. |
| Climate |
Arkansas enjoys the four seasons in moderation, and
the longer spring and fall seasons provide a mild
climate. January average temperatures range from 35° to
4° F; the average temperature in July is 81° F. The
annual relative humidity averages 57 percent. Arkansas
receives approximately 44 to 54 inches of rainfall
annually, while the capital city of Little Rock receives
less than 4 inches of annual frozen precipitation.
Average yearly precipitation for Arkansas, from 1961
to 1990, is shown on this chart from Oregon State
University. |
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