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Weather & Climate in Deer, AR

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

Deer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 2,225 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,225 ft (678 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates35.8280°N, 93.2196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.2 / 100
Community Resilience12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
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 M4.7 100 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 106 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 98 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 100 km 5 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 100 km 6 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 92 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 100 km 6 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 100 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 80 km 18 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 99 km 4 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 64 km 6 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 99 km 5 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 100 km 7 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 99 km 6 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 99 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 30 km 29 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 98 km 6 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 99 km 7 km
Feb 21, 2011 3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 98 km 6 km
Apr 7, 2011 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 102 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 848 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF4 90 km 45.7 mi 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 82 km 121.8 mi 13
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 78 km 44.0 mi 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 75 km 41.0 mi 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 63 km 34.6 mi 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 41 km 21.6 mi 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 90 km 5.2 mi 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 53 km 29.0 mi 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 61 km 20.3 mi 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 80 km 45.3 mi 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 91 km 15.0 mi 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 67 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 50 km 15.0 mi 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 84 km 29.0 mi 1
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 63 km 34.0 mi 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 61 km 14.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 99 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 62 km 23.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 58 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 (14,993 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 20 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 60 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 76 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 21 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 28 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 75 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 30 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 47 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 47 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 33 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 17 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 68 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 20 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Deer has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.5").

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