Weather & Climate in Camden, AR

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

Camden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 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 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	112 ft (34 m)
Area	16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density	631/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5677°N, 92.8491°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ouachita County County
Nearest Airport	South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	90 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	93 km	0 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	64 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	141 km	9 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	38 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	46 km	5 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	125 km	4 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	47 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	43 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	60 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	57 km	12 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	133 km	5 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	140 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2009	9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas	M2.6	114 km	29 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	42 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1998	22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas	M2.6	141 km	5 km
Sep 22, 2001	17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas	M2.6	146 km	5 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Leola, Arkansas	M2.6	76 km	10 km
Aug 4, 1991	10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.5	110 km	2 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 2	98 mph	176 km

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

Tornado History

397 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 403 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	58 km	27.0 mi	6
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	66 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1975	EF4	68 km	5.4 mi	7
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	44 km	17.7 mi	2
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	95 km	9.1 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	62 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	62 km	24.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	49 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	83 km	14.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	44 km	11.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	82 km	11.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	68 km	18.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	64 km	26.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	51 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1984	EF3	33 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 3, 1982	EF3	5 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	68 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	88 km	18.0 mi	5
Apr 8, 1979	EF3	97 km	17.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CANEY C 11-14 (2,323 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	73 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,066	83 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,042	75 km
1996	007 CORNEY LAKE BED	1,716	73 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,649	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	76 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	77 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,478	90 km
2012	LACEY	1,439	89 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,325	76 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	79 km
2013	SINGLETON CREEK	1,124	72 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	81 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,057	83 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,004	98 km
2012	ROSE HILL	1,002	43 km
2011	SHALLOW LAKE WEST	900	80 km
2006	UNNAMED	896	31 km
2000	SHALLOW LAKE W	892	80 km
1986	UNNAMED	889	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
November	53°F (12°C)	4.9 in
December	45°F (7°C)	5.0 in

Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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