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January
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| Maximum Temperature |
48.9° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
30.1° F |
| Total Precipitation |
3.72 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
2.3 inches |
| Wind Direction |
north/northeasterly |
| January temperatures often fall below the
average minimum and occasionally drop to the 0° range.
January is usually the heaviest snowfall month. By most
standards, January road conditions are good; however,
during early morning and late evening hours, ice patches
are common. This is particularly true in rural areas due
to low traffic volumes. Ice storms and freezing rain occur
most frequently during the month of January. |
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February
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| Maximum Temperature |
54.2° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
33.6° F |
| Total Precipitation |
3.42 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
1.7 inches |
| Wind Direction |
northwesterly |
| February is similar to January with occasional
variations in low temperatures and icy road conditions.
These winter months are popular with a variety of hardy
outdoor enthusiasts due, in part, to the greater solitude.
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March
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| Maximum Temperature |
63.8° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
42.4° F |
| Total Precipitation |
4.69 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
.7 inches |
| Wind Direction |
west/southwesterly |
| March gradually signals the beginnings of
spring; however, it is common to see one last snowfall.
During the latter part of the month, leaves and flower
buds begin opening to welcome the warmer temperatures.
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April
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| Maximum Temperature |
73.4° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
50.8° F |
| Total Precipitation |
5.63 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
0 inches |
| Wind Direction |
southwesterly |
| April is considered to be the first true
spring month with more consistent warmer temperatures.
April also has the highest average rainfall. This early
spring period is the time when the cabin fever blues of
winter are washed away by spring showers and sunshine. |
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May
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| Maximum Temperature |
80.8° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
59.1° F |
| Total Precipitation |
5.35 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
0 inches |
| Wind Direction |
northwesterly |
| May is one of the most popular months in
Arkansas for outdoor activities. The weather is moderate,
early wildflowers are abundant, and trees are beginning
to show plenty of new growth. Rivers, streams, and waterfalls
swell with heavy flows from spring rains and provide may
photo opportunities. |
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June
|
| Maximum Temperature |
89.2° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
67.7° F |
| Total Precipitation |
3.76 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
0 inches |
| Wind Direction |
southwesterly |
| June is the month when the heat
and humidity of the summer begin to be noticeable. Temperatures
still remain fairly moderated and participation in outdoor
activities remains high. The early part of the month is
usually quite pleasant. |
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July
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| Maximum Temperature |
92.4° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
71.6° F |
| Total Precipitation |
3.57 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
0 inches |
| Wind Direction |
southwesterly |
| The old saying "Hot as
a Fourth of July firecracker" applies particularly
toward the end of the month. Temperatures can reach in
the triple-digit range for short periods. Late July through
early September generally signals a marked decrease in
strenuous outdoor activities. This is a time when water
sports are certainly the most popular activities. |
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August
|
| Maximum Temperature |
91.2° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
69.9° F |
| Total Precipitation |
3.45 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
0 inches |
| Wind Direction |
southerly |
| August is generally known to
be the "pinnacle" of summer heat and humidity.
Temperatures frequently reach the triple-digit range and
humidity leves can become quite high. This creates very
oppressive conditions for strenuous activities. |
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September
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| Maximum Temperature |
84.5° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
63.4° F |
| Total Precipitation |
3.95 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
0 inches |
| Wind Direction |
south/southeasterly |
| September is the slow transition
from summer heat to the pleasant temperatures of autumn.
During the first half of the month, summer usually tends
to drag on; however, pleasant conditions usually prevail
by the las week of the month. |
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October
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| Maximum Temperature |
74.5° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
51.1° F |
| Total Precipitation |
4.11 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
0 inches |
| Wind Direction |
north/northeasterly |
| October truly signals the begining
of autumn. Fall colors begin to appear in the northern
sections of the state by the second week in October and
continue slowly southward. Mid to late October generally
provides peak fall color in the northern portions of Arkansas.
October and November are two of the most popular months
for outdoor enthusiats due to the beautiful fall colors
and pleasant temperatures. |
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November
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| Maximum Temperature |
62.3° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
41.6° F |
| Total Precipitation |
5.41 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
.3 inches |
| Wind Direction |
northwesterly |
| Frost starts to become common
during this month. The first of November is generally
peak fall color in the centeral to southern parts of the
state. As the month progresses, temperatures can frequenly
change to harsh cold. |
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December
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| Maximum Temperature |
52.9° F |
| Minimum Temperature |
34.0° F |
| Total Precipitation |
4.89 inches |
| Total Snowfall |
.1 inches |
| Wind Direction |
northwesterly |
| December a signals the
beginning of winter temperatures with heavy frosts becoming
quite common. This is the perferred winter month for those
who like to experience the colder temperatures. |
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