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Weather & Climate in Clarksville, AR

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

Clarksville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 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 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density521/sq mi
Coordinates35.4539°N, 93.4816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience19.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 104 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 110 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 102 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 104 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 103 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 113 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 104 km 6 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 103 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 123 km 18 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 103 km 4 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 112 km 6 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 103 km 5 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 103 km 6 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 102 km 6 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 102 km 7 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 104 km 7 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 43 km 29 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 101 km 6 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 72 km 6 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 102 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

432 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,043 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 47 km 45.7 mi 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 54 km 121.8 mi 13
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 94 km 41.0 mi 2
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 77 km 2.0 mi 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 97 km 5.4 mi 5
May 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 21.6 mi 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 96 km 5.2 mi 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 6 km 29.0 mi 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 65 km 20.3 mi 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 82 km 45.3 mi 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 77 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 79 km 15.0 mi 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 87 km 19.0 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 98 km 38.2 mi 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 78 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 44 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 88 km 10.1 mi 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 83 km 29.0 mi 1
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 76 km 14.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 68 km 1.0 mi 0
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 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 28 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 46 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 61 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 58 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 27 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 70 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 38 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 53 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 38 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Clarksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.5").

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