Weather & Climate in Arkabutla, MS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Arkabutla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 283 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	283 ft (86 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density	50/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7002°N, 90.1216°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tunica County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.59"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.2 / 100
Community Resilience	69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively 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

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	126 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	118 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	140 km	24 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	73 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	138 km	19 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	113 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	110 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	126 km	17 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	137 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	114 km	13 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	128 km	15 km
Jul 17, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.2	110 km	14 km
Apr 23, 1994	7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.2	141 km	5 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	92 km	11 km
Oct 26, 2002	3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi	M3.1	88 km	3 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	124 km	0 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	143 km	10 km
Aug 1, 2025	3 km SW of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.1	135 km	13 km
Aug 7, 2015	16 km W of Millington, Tennessee	M3.0	74 km	4 km
Feb 11, 1991	2 km NNW of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.0	140 km	14 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

373 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,022 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	40 km	75.1 mi	9
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	45 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	89 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	93 km	72.6 mi	4
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	95 km	61.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	75 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	86 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	69 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	63 km	7.2 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	79 km	43.2 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	95 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	95 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	49 km	16.0 mi	3
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	87 km	23.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1988	EF3	97 km	4.0 mi	0
Jan 19, 1988	EF3	74 km	22.0 mi	3
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	46 km	25.0 mi	6
Apr 21, 1984	EF3	47 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1976	EF3	69 km	24.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	103 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	COMP 109	3,663	78 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	89 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	73 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	73 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	90 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	70 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	73 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	79 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	72 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,376	92 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	77 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	77 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	92 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	74 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	70 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	81 km
2014	C-109	1,863	80 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	79 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX	1,839	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	4.4 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
April	61°F (16°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
May	69°F (21°C)	5.6 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Arkabutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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