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Weather & Climate in Corinth, AR

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

Corinth 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 347 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

Elevation347 ft (106 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates35.0695°N, 93.4201°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.8 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

228 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 99 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 104 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 97 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 99 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 98 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 121 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 99 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 149 km 18 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 97 km 6 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 98 km 4 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 97 km 5 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 95 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 97 km 6 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 96 km 7 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 98 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 69 km 29 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 99 km 7 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 69 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 103 km 0 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 97 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,591 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 77 km 41.1 mi 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 54 km 45.7 mi 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 32 km 121.8 mi 13
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 79 km 2.0 mi 14
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 88 km 4.7 mi 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 34.2 mi 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 41 km 29.0 mi 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 64 km 16.8 mi 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 20.3 mi 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 79 km 45.3 mi 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 53 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 64 km 15.0 mi 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 59 km 2.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 96 km 34.9 mi 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 86 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 96 km 13.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 84 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 100 km 10.1 mi 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 78 km 29.0 mi 1
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 87 km 14.0 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 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 83 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 65 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 22 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 49 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 49 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 67 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 87 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 37 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 85 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 86 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 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in

Corinth has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.5").

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