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Weather & Climate in Brinkley, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brinkley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8898°N, 91.1898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
269 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 28, 2011 | 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M4.7 | 114 km | 3 km |
| May 4, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas | M4.3 | 108 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M4.1 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M4.1 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.9 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas | M3.9 | 62 km | 21 km |
| Feb 17, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.8 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Jun 4, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas | M3.8 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.7 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.6 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 115 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
540 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 201 fatalities, 2,218 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 15, 1984 | EF4 | 65 km | 26.0 mi | 5 |
| May 26, 1973 | EF4 | 45 km | 54.8 mi | 3 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF4 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 7 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF4 | 93 km | 20.9 mi | 35 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 60 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 59 km | 14.6 mi | 50 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 13 km | 13.1 mi | 29 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 39 km | 72.6 mi | 4 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | EF3 | 62 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2008 | EF3 | 58 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 72 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 39 km | 38.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 35 km | 43.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 78 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 87 km | 31.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 24 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 42 km | 39.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 69 km | 8.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 78 km | 13.0 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 | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,938 | 98 km |
| 2010 | CAMP | 2,772 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 58 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 1,194 | 31 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 627 | 26 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 599 | 52 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Brinkley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.0").