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Weather & Climate in Center Point, AR

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

Center Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 637 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation637 ft (194 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates34.0318°N, 93.9512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.8 / 100
Community Resilience15.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 150 km 5 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 51 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 74 km 0 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 115 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 82 km 4 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 148 km 10 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 109 km 5 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 112 km 5 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 145 km 5 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 135 km 10 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 92 km 4 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 83 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 — 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 462 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 89 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 59 km 27.0 mi 6
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 32 km 45.0 mi 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 79 km 5.1 mi 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 100 km 17.7 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 7 km 13.0 mi 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 98 km 15.7 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 49 km 37.2 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 67 km 14.8 mi 3
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 35 km 13.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 53 km 18.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 97 km 15.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 56 km 26.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 81 km 6.0 mi 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 17 km 20.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 91 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 47 km 18.0 mi 5
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 88 km 62.4 mi 0
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 68 km 5.9 mi 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 82 km 1.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,593 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 81 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 92 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 59 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 70 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 93 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 89 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 70 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 65 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 69 km
2020 NEWMAN 489 5,662 93 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 45 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,517 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,452 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
August 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Center Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.0").

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