Climate change in Benton County, Arkansas
Since 1979, Benton County, Arkansas has warmed 2.7°F, with 5 more days above 90°F, 15 more nights above 70°F and 10% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Johnson County, AR's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.8°F
- Precipitation: +10%
- Wettest day of the year: +16%
- Longest dry spell: +5 days
- Days above 90°F: +5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +15 days
- Freezing nights: −18 days
- Frost-free season: +10 days
- Muggy days: +11 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +8 days
- Snowfall: +11%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.