Climate change in Clay County, Arkansas
Since 1979, Clay County, Arkansas has warmed 2.3°F, with 4 fewer days above 90°F, 10 more nights above 70°F and 18% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Mississippi County, AR's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −1.2°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.5°F
- Precipitation: +18%
- Wettest day of the year: +27%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: −4 days
- Nights above 70°F: +10 days
- Freezing nights: −20 days
- Frost-free season: +20 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.6°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +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.