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Winthrop, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Little River County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
85 Population 82/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 2,238 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Winthrop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates33.8308°N, 94.3542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLittle River County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.8 / 100
Community Resilience16.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 132 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 95 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 141 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 117 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 86 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 143 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 135 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 124 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 71 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 137 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 452 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 13 km 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 41 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 37 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 79 km 3
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 56 km 5
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRANTLEY CABIN (9,666 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 54 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 95 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 61 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 61 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 50 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 77 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 77 km
2022 MCWA NE RX 5,063 60 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 66 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 79 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,496 79 km
2003 POPS 4,475 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,439 63 km
2022 WESTERN LOOP EAST/WEST 4,395 93 km
2020 SHUT IN 4,360 99 km
2022 GOLDEN BRANCH 4,195 91 km
2023 RX MCWA LINSON 4,068 60 km
2022 N BEE ROUGH RX 4,052 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
April 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Winthrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.7").

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