Climate change in Prairie County, Arkansas
Since 1979, Prairie County, Arkansas has warmed 2.2°F, with 4 fewer days above 90°F, 20 more nights above 70°F and 2% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Desha County, AR's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.2°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.4°F
- Precipitation: +2%
- Wettest day of the year: −2%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: −4 days
- Nights above 70°F: +20 days
- Freezing nights: −17 days
- Frost-free season: +9 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −1.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +5 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.