Climate change in Craighead County, Arkansas
Since 1979, Craighead County, Arkansas has warmed 2.3°F, with 5 fewer days above 90°F, 14 more nights above 70°F and 17% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Crittenden County, AR's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −1.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +5.0°F
- Precipitation: +17%
- Wettest day of the year: +10%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: −5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +14 days
- Freezing nights: −22 days
- Frost-free season: +22 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.9°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −0 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.