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Washington, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hempstead County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
106
Population
105/sq mi density
$38,700
Median Income
$22,546 per capita
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
693
Violent Crime/100K
5,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$38,700 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
693 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 435 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7729°N, 93.6833°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hempstead County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.3").