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Winchester, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Desha County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
138 Population 276/sq mi density
$43,462 Median Income $23,940 per capita
$38,000 Home Value $107,635 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
333 Violent Crime/100K 2,244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,462 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Winchester 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 Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates33.7741°N, 91.4737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDesha County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience53.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 81 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 140 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 79 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 60 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 128 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 116 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 130 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 135 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 122 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 131 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 129 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 89 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 90 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 121 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 135 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 104 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 249 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 538 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 65 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 38 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 75 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 11 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 88 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 89 km 3
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 51 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 78 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 52 km
2010 DREW 1,283 40 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 98 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 72 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 89 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 97 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 97 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 100 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 98 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 97 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 90 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 96 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 99 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 97 km
2021 JONES LAKE 727 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.8").

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