Weather & Climate in Dermott, AR

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

Dermott enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 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 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 139 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.0°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	139 ft (42 m)
Area	3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density	797/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5262°N, 91.4323°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Drew County County
Nearest Airport	Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.1 / 100
Community Resilience	43.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively 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: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	59 km	16 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	129 km	5 km
Oct 26, 2002	3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi	M3.1	91 km	3 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	52 km	10 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	120 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	110 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	123 km	10 km
Aug 11, 2002	8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi	M2.8	147 km	4 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	114 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	120 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	119 km	12 km
Feb 11, 1991	10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi	M2.7	101 km	12 km
Oct 18, 2009	9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas	M2.6	115 km	29 km
Apr 11, 1996	9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas	M2.6	148 km	7 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	128 km	5 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Leola, Arkansas	M2.6	122 km	10 km
Oct 20, 1999	8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas	M2.5	138 km	9 km

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

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 2	98 mph	231 km
2005	Katrina	Category 1	92 mph	262 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 106 fatalities, 1,535 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	86 km	59.2 mi	17
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	31 km	30.3 mi	0
Mar 9, 1992	EF4	74 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1978	EF4	41 km	3.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 1975	EF4	64 km	5.4 mi	7
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	100 km	202.1 mi	58
Apr 3, 1968	EF4	58 km	33.7 mi	5
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	85 km	61.6 mi	2
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	38 km	29.1 mi	0
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	91 km	30.0 mi	3
Feb 24, 2001	EF3	17 km	42.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1988	EF3	93 km	4.0 mi	0
May 7, 1984	EF3	91 km	1.0 mi	0
May 14, 1983	EF3	92 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 8, 1979	EF3	52 km	17.7 mi	0
Mar 20, 1976	EF3	62 km	4.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 1972	EF3	63 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 1972	EF3	96 km	12.8 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF3	92 km	8.6 mi	3

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	4,134	51 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	85 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,042	67 km
2012	LACEY	1,439	44 km
2010	DREW	1,283	22 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	83 km
2013	SINGLETON CREEK	1,124	64 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	84 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,057	73 km
2011	SHALLOW LAKE WEST	900	82 km
2000	SHALLOW LAKE W	892	82 km
1986	UNNAMED	889	84 km
1987	UNNAMED	839	84 km
1989	SHALLOW LAKE	820	83 km
1996	RIDGE ROAD	804	82 km
2006	PINE ISLAND	757	74 km
2014	ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE	752	83 km
1995	BOULDINHSE	748	84 km
2007	EAGLE LAKE	742	82 km
2006	UNNAMED	741	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	5.5 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.9 in	Driest
September	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
November	54°F (12°C)	5.1 in
December	45°F (7°C)	5.6 in	Wettest

Dermott has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.9").

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