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Weather & Climate in Delight, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Delight 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 360 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 | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0295°N, 93.5066°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 46 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
17 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 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2001 | 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas | M3.2 | 42 km | 0 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas | M3.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas | M3.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2001 | 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas | M3.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas | M2.9 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1997 | 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas | M2.8 | 136 km | 14 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1998 | 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas | M2.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas | M2.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas | M2.6 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas | M2.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma | M2.5 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Aug 4, 1991 | 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas | M2.5 | 57 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 | — | 229 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
403 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 480 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 49 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 22 km | 27.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 72 km | 45.0 mi | 3 |
| Dec 19, 1957 | EF4 | 79 km | 17.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 47 km | 13.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 25, 2011 | EF3 | 76 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 90 km | 37.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 95 km | 14.8 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 91 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | EF3 | 26 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 82 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 78 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 39 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 56 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 16 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1984 | EF3 | 47 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1982 | EF3 | 42 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 3, 1982 | EF3 | 84 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1982 | EF3 | 51 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 52 km | 18.0 mi | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,749 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 9,749 | 77 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 9,483 | 98 km |
| 2010 | W72 BLOOD SPRINGS | 8,674 | 65 km |
| 2006 | NO MANS LAND | 8,250 | 55 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,347 | 89 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,804 | 89 km |
| 2022 | RIVER ROAD | 6,722 | 96 km |
| 2010 | WEST GRAPEVINE RX | 5,878 | 77 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,759 | 77 km |
| 2020 | NEWMAN 489 | 5,662 | 98 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE MISSOURI | 5,624 | 62 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 5,428 | 77 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 5,396 | 82 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 5,333 | 77 km |
| 2024 | RX LITTLE MISSOURI | 5,312 | 62 km |
| 2006 | FLATSIDE | 5,256 | 99 km |
| 2021 | LITTLE FIR 16 | 5,096 | 66 km |
| 2024 | RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 | 4,854 | 82 km |
| 2020 | VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 | 4,647 | 68 km |
| 2022 | NO MANS LAND SOUTH | 4,544 | 54 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in |
Delight has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.3").