Hector, AR Climate


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Hector, AR experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. It has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Summer highs can reach into the mid-90s with humidity up to 70%, while winter lows can dip into the 30s. The area also receives about 48 inches of rain each year, mostly during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is rare in Hector, but it does occasionally occur. Overall, Hector's climate is mild and pleasant compared to much of the rest of Arkansas.

Hector, Arkansas gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Hector. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hector gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 28
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hector is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arkansas.

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

  ClimateHector, ArkansasUnited States
  50.7 in.38.1 in.
  3.0 in.27.8 in.
  101.3 days106.2 days
  221 days205 days
  91.2°85.8°
  28.0°21.7°
  7.37
  5.24.3
  718 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.

August is the hottest month for Hector with an average high temperature of 91.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arkansas. In Hector, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hector are May, October and September.
In Hector, there are 54.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arkansas.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hector with an average of 28.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Arkansas.
In Hector, there are 69.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arkansas.
In Hector, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Arkansas.
Humidity in Hector 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.
May is the wettest month in Hector with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.7 inches in Hector means that it is wetter than most places in Arkansas.
May is the rainiest month in Hector with 10.9 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.0 rainy days. There are 101.3 rainy days annually in Hector, which is rainier than most places in Arkansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.0 inches in Hector means that it is about average compared to other places in Arkansas. February is the snowiest month in Hector with 1.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here for about 3 years. My husband lived here when he was younger. We moved here to get our kids out of the big school of Russellville, Arkansas. I love the  More

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