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Watson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
190
Population
950/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$29,919 per capita
$35,400
Home Value
$107,635 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
333
Violent Crime/100K
2,244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Watson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8938°N, 91.2571°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Desha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
Watson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.7").