Wheatley, Arkansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.1 °C (low) to 21.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1284 Millimeters. Wheatley is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.3 °C | 9.1 °C | 95 mm |
| February | 1.4 °C | 11.8 °C | 106.68 mm |
| March | 5.8 °C | 16.8 °C | 127.76 mm |
| April | 10.8 °C | 22.1 °C | 139.19 mm |
| May | 16.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 141.73 mm |
| June | 20.7 °C | 30.8 °C | 87.38 mm |
| July | 22.3 °C | 32.4 °C | 86.87 mm |
| August | 21.3 °C | 32.2 °C | 67.31 mm |
| September | 17.1 °C | 28.9 °C | 77.22 mm |
| October | 10.7 °C | 23.4 °C | 102.36 mm |
| November | 5.3 °C | 16.3 °C | 117.86 mm |
| December | 1.4 °C | 10.8 °C | 134.62 mm |
| Annual | 11.1 °C | 21.8 °C | 1283.98 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |