Weather & Climate in Black Springs, AR

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

Black Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 721 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	721 ft (220 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	307/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4560°N, 93.7131°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Montgomery County County
Nearest Airport	Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"

75% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (May) 6.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.6 / 100
Community Resilience	6.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Mar 9, 2011	1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	149 km	6 km
Mar 3, 2011	0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	149 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	141 km	29 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	38 km	5 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	131 km	6 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	131 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2011	2 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.3	149 km	6 km
Mar 1, 2011	0 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.3	149 km	6 km
Aug 19, 2012	0 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.3	150 km	4 km
Mar 1, 2011	0 km NNW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.3	149 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	46 km	0 km
Apr 8, 2011	2 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.2	150 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2011	1 km SE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.2	149 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2011	2 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.0	150 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2011	1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2011	9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.0	138 km	3 km
Oct 15, 2009	1 km NNW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.0	149 km	0 km
Apr 22, 2005	17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma	M3.0	139 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2011	0 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M2.9	149 km	5 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	35 km	4 km

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

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 1	—	279 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 911 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2011	EF4	94 km	45.7 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	93 km	121.8 mi	13
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	74 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	71 km	27.0 mi	6
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	78 km	45.0 mi	3
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	97 km	2.0 mi	14
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	56 km	13.0 mi	7
Apr 25, 2011	EF3	64 km	16.8 mi	1
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	86 km	37.2 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	58 km	14.8 mi	3
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	82 km	19.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	26 km	13.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	93 km	11.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	87 km	18.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	64 km	26.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	89 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1984	EF3	96 km	6.0 mi	0
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	36 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	75 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	92 km	18.0 mi	5

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	93 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	94 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	94 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	55 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	69 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	29 km
2007	BRANTLEY CABIN	9,666	86 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	47 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	61 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	94 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	14 km
2013	UNNAMED	8,607	79 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	14 km
2019	UNNAMED	8,217	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	63 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,347	41 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,804	39 km
2022	RIVER ROAD	6,722	45 km
2016	UNNAMED	6,409	85 km
2020	ASHFORD WELCH	5,976	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	4.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	5.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	4.9 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.8 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.2 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.1 in

Black Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (3.3").

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