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Weather & Climate in Daisy, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daisy 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 592 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2359°N, 93.7392°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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: M3.4.
| Mar 16, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas | M3.4 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2001 | 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas | M3.2 | 47 km | 0 km |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas | M2.9 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas | M2.8 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas | M2.6 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1998 | 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas | M2.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas | M2.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma | M2.5 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Aug 4, 1991 | 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas | M2.5 | 54 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 | — | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
373 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 483 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 53 km | 27.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 69 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 60 km | 45.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 35 km | 13.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 25, 2011 | EF3 | 75 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 73 km | 37.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.8 mi | 3 |
| Nov 27, 2005 | EF3 | 99 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | EF3 | 8 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 94 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 64 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 81 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 47 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1984 | EF3 | 78 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1982 | EF3 | 18 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1982 | EF3 | 70 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 68 km | 18.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 8, 1979 | EF3 | 84 km | 62.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 1, 1977 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 95 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | RX FOUCHE VALLEY | 10,912 | 79 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,593 | 85 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 9,749 | 54 km |
| 2007 | BRANTLEY CABIN | 9,666 | 81 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 9,483 | 70 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,385 | 84 km |
| 2010 | W72 BLOOD SPRINGS | 8,674 | 36 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 8,607 | 98 km |
| 2006 | NO MANS LAND | 8,250 | 24 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 8,217 | 82 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,945 | 86 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,347 | 66 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,804 | 64 km |
| 2022 | RIVER ROAD | 6,722 | 67 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 6,409 | 82 km |
| 2020 | ASHFORD WELCH | 5,976 | 80 km |
| 2010 | WEST GRAPEVINE RX | 5,878 | 47 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,759 | 47 km |
| 2020 | NEWMAN 489 | 5,662 | 71 km |
| 2021 | JACK PIGEON | 5,643 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Daisy has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (3.3").