Climate change in Independence County, Arkansas
Since 1979, Independence County, Arkansas has warmed 2.0°F, with 6 fewer days above 90°F, 6 more nights above 70°F and 17% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like White County, AR's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.0°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −1.2°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.5°F
- Precipitation: +17%
- Wettest day of the year: +42%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: −6 days
- Nights above 70°F: +6 days
- Freezing nights: −17 days
- Frost-free season: +10 days
- Muggy days: +15 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.1°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −1 days
- Snowfall: −45%
- 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.