Weather & Climate in Datto, AR

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

Datto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 287 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	287 ft (87 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	140/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3925°N, 90.7285°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Clay County County
Nearest Airport	Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.4 / 100
Community Resilience	11.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

386 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	130 km	1 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	83 km	11 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	81 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	83 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	88 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	116 km	15 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	133 km	21 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	24 km	10 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	35 km	10 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	82 km	8 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	128 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	83 km	0 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	114 km	8 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	88 km	19 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	87 km	14 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	89 km	0 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	130 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	119 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	97 km	9 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	83 km	17 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,218 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	69 km	81.2 mi	8
Apr 24, 2002	EF4	72 km	40.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF4	20 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	76 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	85 km	20.0 mi	0
Dec 24, 1982	EF4	83 km	63.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1981	EF4	36 km	63.0 mi	1
May 15, 1968	EF4	84 km	20.9 mi	35
May 21, 1957	EF4	73 km	9.1 mi	7
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	90 km	6.5 mi	17
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	65 km	12.5 mi	0
Feb 29, 2012	EF3	74 km	20.0 mi	1
May 25, 2011	EF3	48 km	47.4 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	29 km	77.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	47 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	54 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1984	EF3	82 km	26.0 mi	1
Apr 3, 1984	EF3	75 km	49.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	83 km	9.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	93 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	HANDY	12,818	64 km
2011	UNNAMED	9,641	55 km
2022	CEDAR BLUFF	9,617	62 km
2020	BIG BARREN CREEK	8,150	68 km
2022	STEGALL MOUNTAIN	6,979	88 km
2010	WYLIE KING 1	6,077	58 km
2015	15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN	5,112	87 km
2024	BRIDGES RX	4,781	51 km
2009	STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX	4,717	87 km
2021	MILLER KING	4,130	60 km
1999	STEGALL99	3,415	87 km
2013	UNNAMED	3,313	61 km
2021	VICTORY 1-7	3,237	56 km
2024	WOLF MOUNTAIN RX	3,140	44 km
1988	HANES 1	3,139	70 km
2011	MUD POND	3,030	78 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,963	83 km
2005	WOLF MTN	2,801	43 km
2004	04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER	2,772	83 km
2005	MCKENZIE HILL	2,722	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	39°F (4°C)	3.5 in
March	49°F (9°C)	5.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	48°F (9°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	4.4 in

Datto has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.3").

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