Hempstead County, Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. The average temperatures range from 44 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 86 degrees Fahrenheit in July. On average, Hempstead County receives about 45 inches of rainfall per year with around 8 inches of snowfall annually. This area experiences high humidity levels throughout all seasons due to its location along the Gulf Coast. Since Hempstead County is located relatively close to the Mississippi River, it is often affected by weather systems that form over the river. The summer months in this area are usually warm and can be quite humid, while the winter months tend to be relatively mild.
Hempstead County, Arkansas gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hempstead County averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Hempstead County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hempstead County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year