Zip 72088 (Fairfield Bay, AR) Climate

The climate in 72088 Fairfield Bay, AR is generally mild with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature throughout the year is around 62°F and rarely gets too hot or too cold. Summers can have high humidity levels and occasional thunderstorms but are usually pleasant. Winters are colder with temperatures dipping into the 20s at night and some snowfall during the season. Spring and Autumn are beautiful seasons with a moderate temperature throughout the day.

Fairfield Bay (zip 72088), Arkansas gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Fairfield Bay (zip 72088) averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Fairfield Bay (zip 72088). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fairfield Bay (zip 72088) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 72088 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arkansas.

6.5 Summer - 6.4 Winter

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in the 72088 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 72088 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arkansas. In the 72088 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 72088 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 72088 zip code, there are 47.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arkansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 72088 zip code with an average of 26.2°. This is colder than most places in Arkansas.

In the 72088 zip code, there are 81.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arkansas.

In the 72088 zip code, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arkansas.

Humidity in the 72088 zip code 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.

November is the wettest month in the 72088 zip code with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 3.5 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 51.7 inches in the 72088 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Arkansas.

May is the rainiest month in the 72088 zip code with 9.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.1 rainy days. There are 89.0 rainy days annually in the 72088 zip code, which is less rainy 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 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.2 inches in the 72088 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Arkansas. January is the snowiest month in the 72088 zip code with 1.4 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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John · Fairfield Bay, AR

Beautiful Lake Community With Wonderful People

Over 7 years ago

This is an outstanding place to retire. Not only is the climate great, but the recreation and activities available make it a wonderful place to enjoy your retirement More