Conway climate
Warm, wet summers call for shade, cooling, and a river-weather plan
NOAA's local station reports a 64.5 degree Fahrenheit annual mean and 55.21 inches of precipitation. July averages 90.8 and 72.4 degrees, with 57.9 days at or above 90 degrees and 39.4 freezing nights.
Inspect air conditioning, shade, humidity, roof, gutters, drainage, flood coverage, trees, sidewalks, power, evacuation routes, and the way to care during heat, thunderstorms, or heavy rain.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Very Good
3.5 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 87°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 27 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 87°F
Excellent
4.1 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 42°F / 6°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 13 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Very Good
Very Good
Excellent
3.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 80%
- Comfortable Months
- 6 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1676 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
- Toughest Months
- Jul, Aug, Jan
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Good · 5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.6 / 5
Conway in everyday life
Could Conway work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA provides local station normals.
- The city offers river, parks, history, library, and indoor options.
What to think about
- Heat, humidity, heavy rain, flooding, cooling, and power need attention.
- Station normals do not describe every neighborhood or flood route.
Choose Conway for the whole year
Inspect cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, roof, filters, humidity, and power.
Price river-weather resilience
Ask about gutters, drainage, flood coverage, roof, trees, covered parking, evacuation, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair Riverwalk and parks with library, history, meals, calls, arts, and home activities during heat or rain.
Questions retirees ask
How hot does Conway get?
The local station averages 57.9 days each year with highs at least 90 degrees, and July averages 90.8 degrees for the high. Cooling, shade, drainage, and storm routes matter.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review air conditioning, shade, humidity control, roof, gutters, drainage, flood coverage, trees, power, and the route to care.
Conway's climate choice depends on cooling, shade, drainage, flood planning, power, indoor options, and routes that remain manageable through warm and wet seasons.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
- NOAA IBTrACS
Used for Weather Volatility
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