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Climate in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Fayetteville climate

Fayetteville offers a warm outdoor season, with heat, storms, and winter still part of the home choice

Current Fayetteville averages show a summer high near 89°F, a winter mean near 30°F, about 52 days above 90°F, and about 82 days below freezing. April, May, June, September, and October are the listed comfortable months. This gives parks, greenways, lakes, and cultural destinations a useful part of the year, while cooling, shade, heating, allergies, storms, and an indoor alternative still matter.

The published air quality row is Excellent, with a modeled PM2.5 baseline near 6 micrograms per cubic meter. That is a multi year baseline rather than a promise about a particular day. Heat, humidity, storms, wildfire smoke, and personal sensitivity can change outdoor plans, so use filters, hydration, medication, and flexible timing.

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Moderate

2.5 / 5

Average Summer High
89°F

Warm · 89°F

Days Above 90°F
52 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Very Good

3.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
30°F / -1°C

Fair

Days Below Freezing
82 days/year

Fair

Winter Feel
Moderate

1.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
76%

Good

Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1620 peak sun hrs/yr

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

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Medium (0.4-0.6)
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.3 / 5

Fayetteville in everyday life

Could Fayetteville work for you?

What may work well

  • A five month comfortable window, warm outdoor season, parks, lakes, greenways, and cultural resources give Fayetteville several ways to use the year.
  • The published air quality row is Excellent with a clear modeled baseline and an explicit need to watch daily smoke and personal sensitivity.
  • City floodplain and water resources give a buyer practical questions rather than requiring a broad weather assumption.

What to think about

  • About 52 days above 90°F, humidity, allergies, and high county heat indicators make cooling, shade, hydration, and timing central.
  • High county storm indicators and Moderate flood and wildfire indicators require insurance, drainage, roof, trees, power, and smoke review.
  • The climate averages describe seasons, not a guarantee that one home or trail will be comfortable on a particular day.

Plan the Fayetteville year around heat, storms, flood review, allergies, and indoor comfort

  1. Inspect the home for heat

    Review cooling, shade, ventilation, windows, insulation, hydration, sleep, medication, power, and an indoor room that remains comfortable during a hot stretch.

  2. Use the comfortable months well

    Plan parks, greenways, lakes, the Botanical Garden, arts, senior services, and care around April, May, June, September, and October, then check heat, smoke, shade, surfaces, parking, and the route home.

  3. Pair climate with hazard review

    Use the published air baseline and Washington County rows, then ask about floodplain, drainage, insurance, roof, trees, storms, smoke, filters, heating, and power.

  4. Use the decision actions

    Save the seasonal plan, Compare another home, and choose Find my fit after cooling, storm, flood, smoke, allergies, outdoor routes, indoor life, and mobility are clear.

Questions retirees ask

How hot are Fayetteville summers?

The current average summer high is near 89°F, with about 52 days above 90°F. Plan cooling, shade, water, time of day, allergies, smoke, and a comfortable indoor room.

Which months are usually easier for outdoor plans?

April, May, June, September, and October are the listed comfortable months. Check current heat, smoke, humidity, trail surfaces, parking, and personal energy each time.

What does the 30°F winter mean for a home?

It is the current winter mean, with about 82 days below freezing. Review heating, pipes, entrances, insulation, power, driving, and an indoor plan without treating it as a promise for every winter day.

Does Excellent air quality remove the smoke question?

No. The row uses a modeled PM2.5 baseline near 6 micrograms per cubic meter and does not describe every day. Filters, ventilation, personal sensitivity, allergies, and wildfire smoke still matter.

Are the FEMA climate rows address specific?

No. Washington County flood, heat, storm, and wildfire values are planning indicators for the county layer. Check the Fayetteville floodplain, drainage, insurance, roof, trees, power, and routes at the selected property.

Fayetteville offers a useful warm season and five comfortable months, but the home must carry cooling, allergies, storms, flood review, smoke, and indoor comfort. Save the year plan, Compare another address, and choose Find my fit after heat and property questions are clear.

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.

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