Weather & Climate in Diaz, AR

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

Diaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	233 ft (71 m)
Area	5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density	211/sq mi
Coordinates	35.6488°N, 91.2589°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Batesville Regional (BVX) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.8 / 100
Community Resilience	36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
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	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

361 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	108 km	3 km
May 4, 2001	8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas	M4.3	104 km	8 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	103 km	10 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	110 km	6 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	92 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	126 km	24 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	109 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	110 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	75 km	21 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	119 km	8 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	93 km	10 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	96 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	90 km	0 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	108 km	6 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	71 km	0 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	123 km	19 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	63 km	14 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	110 km	6 km
Sep 12, 2019	13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas	M3.7	116 km	18 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	131 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 186 fatalities, 2,183 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	66 km	81.2 mi	8
Jan 21, 1999	EF4	95 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	98 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	20 km	26.0 mi	5
Dec 24, 1982	EF4	67 km	63.0 mi	0
May 26, 1973	EF4	43 km	54.8 mi	3
May 15, 1968	EF4	19 km	0.3 mi	7
May 15, 1968	EF4	12 km	20.9 mi	35
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	35 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	72 km	13.1 mi	29
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	99 km	7.6 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	62 km	14.6 mi	50
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	59 km	72.6 mi	4
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	55 km	12.5 mi	0
Apr 30, 2010	EF3	23 km	7.7 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	82 km	20.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	69 km	77.0 mi	2
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	51 km	38.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	61 km	43.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	90 km	8.0 mi	2

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	—	—	78 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,493 acres, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	4,493	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,337	93 km
2024	RX BAD BRANCH 2	3,591	92 km
2020	RORIE NORTH	3,180	98 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,533	94 km
2010	FIFTY SIX RX	2,454	93 km
2022	FOZZIE	2,172	92 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,138	90 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,100	93 km
2020	RORIE SOUTH	2,034	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,970	95 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,918	94 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,886	93 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,883	96 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,873	96 km
2022	UNNAMED	1,853	90 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,783	65 km
2024	RX EXPERIMENTAL FOREST	1,712	93 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,654	87 km
2022	LIVINGSTON	1,522	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	5.0 in
May	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
June	78°F (25°C)	3.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
December	41°F (5°C)	4.7 in

Diaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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