Weather & Climate in Delaplaine, AR

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

Delaplaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	276 ft (84 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	74/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2304°N, 90.7256°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Greene County County
Nearest Airport	Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.2 / 100
Community Resilience	30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

382 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	143 km	1 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	89 km	11 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	68 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	68 km	15 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	113 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	79 km	24 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	91 km	8 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	36 km	10 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	137 km	8 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	115 km	21 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	43 km	10 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	78 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	112 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	66 km	0 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	100 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	69 km	14 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	137 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	116 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	70 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	94 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,338 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	52 km	81.2 mi	8
Apr 24, 2002	EF4	90 km	40.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF4	17 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	63 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	100 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	71 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	96 km	26.0 mi	5
Dec 24, 1982	EF4	80 km	63.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1981	EF4	49 km	63.0 mi	1
May 15, 1968	EF4	69 km	20.9 mi	35
May 15, 1968	EF4	93 km	0.3 mi	7
May 21, 1957	EF4	89 km	9.1 mi	7
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	84 km	6.5 mi	17
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	93 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	47 km	12.5 mi	0
Feb 29, 2012	EF3	89 km	20.0 mi	1
May 25, 2011	EF3	66 km	47.4 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	22 km	77.0 mi	2
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	91 km	31.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	29 km	15.0 mi	1

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	—	—	76 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	79 km
2011	UNNAMED	9,641	71 km
2022	CEDAR BLUFF	9,617	78 km
2020	BIG BARREN CREEK	8,150	83 km
2010	WYLIE KING 1	6,077	76 km
2024	BRIDGES RX	4,781	67 km
2021	MILLER KING	4,130	77 km
2013	UNNAMED	3,313	79 km
2021	VICTORY 1-7	3,237	74 km
2024	WOLF MOUNTAIN RX	3,140	57 km
1988	HANES 1	3,139	85 km
2011	MUD POND	3,030	93 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,963	100 km
2005	WOLF MTN	2,801	56 km
2019	PECK RANCH	2,598	98 km
2021	FREMONT PINEKNOT A	2,506	91 km
2024	BEAR PEN RX	2,302	80 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,203	99 km
2022	HODO 4	1,859	69 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,783	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	3.6 in
March	49°F (10°C)	5.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in
June	76°F (25°C)	3.3 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.3 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	49°F (9°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
December	40°F (4°C)	4.5 in

Delaplaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.3").

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