| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 73c - St. Francis Lowlands |
| Heat Zone Days: | 91 - 120 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 72461 - Rector, AR | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 26 | 30 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 30 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 44 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 79 | 88 | 92 | 90 | 83 | 73 | 59 | 48 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.45 | 3.66 | 4.84 | 4.96 | 5.06 | 3.88 | 3.48 | 2.84 | 3.34 | 3.54 | 4.98 | 4.55 | 48.59 |