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Weather & Climate in Georgetown, AR

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

Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°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 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 205 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation205 ft (62 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates35.1267°N, 91.4539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodruff County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

275 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 83 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 77 km 8 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 142 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 130 km 15 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 85 km 6 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 75 km 21 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 85 km 5 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 84 km 6 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 88 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 84 km 6 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 107 km 0 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 98 km 14 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 85 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 141 km 18 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 144 km 17 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 85 km 4 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 85 km 5 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 87 km 6 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 85 km 6 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 84 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 207 fatalities, 2,585 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 99 km 11.0 mi 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 43 km 26.0 mi 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 18 km 54.8 mi 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 72 km 20.9 mi 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 58 km 0.3 mi 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 91 km 4.7 mi 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 44 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 25 km 14.6 mi 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 23 km 13.1 mi 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 53 km 0.1 mi 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 45 km 72.6 mi 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 39 km 7.7 mi 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 72 km 14.1 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 86 km 20.2 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 38 km 38.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 34.9 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 1 km 43.0 mi 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 79 km 9.8 mi 1
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 43 km 8.0 mi 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 42 km 19.0 mi 0
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 — — 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,938 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 80 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 80 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,511 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,314 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 32 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 29 km
2003 UNNAMED 604 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 520 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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