Hickory Ridge, AR Climate


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The climate in Hickory Ridge, AR is typically warm and humid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average high temperature during summer months is around 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31ºC) while the average low temperature during winter months is around 33 degrees Fahrenheit (0.5ºC). Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with a total annual rainfall of about 41 inches (1040 mm). Snowfall is minimal, usually not more than 4-5 inches (102-127mm) per season. Humidity is generally moderate most of the year, though it can become very muggy during summer months. Overall, Hickory Ridge has a pleasant climate that makes it an ideal place to live for those seeking mild temperatures and comfortable weather year round.

Hickory Ridge, Arkansas gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hickory Ridge averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Hickory Ridge. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hickory Ridge 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hickory Ridge is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arkansas.

5.5 Summer - 6.4 Winter
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Hickory Ridge, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHickory Ridge, ArkansasUnited States
  48.9 in.38.1 in.
  2.9 in.27.8 in.
  99.5 days106.2 days
  218 days205 days
  91.2°85.8°
  28.8°21.7°
  7.17
  5.14.3
  233 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Hickory Ridge with an average high temperature of 91.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arkansas. In Hickory Ridge, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hickory Ridge are May, October and April.
In Hickory Ridge, there are 57.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Arkansas.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hickory Ridge with an average of 28.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Arkansas.
In Hickory Ridge, there are 61.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arkansas.
In Hickory Ridge, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arkansas.
Humidity in Hickory Ridge can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
December is the wettest month in Hickory Ridge with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.9 inches in Hickory Ridge means that it is drier than most places in Arkansas.
May is the rainiest month in Hickory Ridge with 10.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 99.5 rainy days annually in Hickory Ridge, which is rainier than most places in Arkansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.9 inches in Hickory Ridge means that it is about average compared to other places in Arkansas. January is the snowiest month in Hickory Ridge with 1.5 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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