Weather & Climate in Havana, AR

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

Havana 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 310 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 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	374 ft (114 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	533/sq mi
Coordinates	35.1098°N, 93.5260°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Logan County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (May) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	48.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.7 / 100
Community Resilience	22.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

227 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	113 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	106 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	106 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	107 km	6 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	127 km	0 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	108 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	106 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	106 km	4 km
Feb 20, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	106 km	5 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	149 km	6 km
Mar 9, 2011	1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	104 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2011	2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	106 km	6 km
Feb 25, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	106 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	70 km	29 km
Mar 3, 2011	0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	104 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	107 km	7 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	77 km	5 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	77 km	6 km
Feb 21, 2011	3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.4	105 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,545 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014	EF4	88 km	41.1 mi	16
May 24, 2011	EF4	43 km	45.7 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	42 km	121.8 mi	13
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	68 km	2.0 mi	14
Apr 10, 1965	EF4	98 km	4.7 mi	6
May 5, 1960	EF4	98 km	5.4 mi	5
May 24, 2011	EF3	35 km	29.0 mi	1
Apr 25, 2011	EF3	73 km	16.8 mi	1
Apr 30, 2010	EF3	77 km	20.3 mi	1
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	97 km	14.8 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	87 km	45.3 mi	5
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	63 km	19.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	73 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	99 km	13.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	92 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	77 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	89 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 15, 1988	EF3	86 km	29.0 mi	1
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	92 km	14.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	52 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	65 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	74 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	54 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	54 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	20 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	79 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	46 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	44 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	41 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	9,226	89 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	67 km
2013	UNNAMED	8,607	47 km
2003	UNNAMED	8,286	87 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	82 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	38 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	72 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	72 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	4.8 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in

Havana has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.6").

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