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Weather & Climate in Kingsland, AR

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

Kingsland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°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 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density492/sq mi
Coordinates33.8580°N, 92.2978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCleveland County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.1 / 100
Community Resilience8.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 146 km 16 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 112 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 102 km 0 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 100 km 5 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 150 km 3 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 135 km 10 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 68 km 5 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 82 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 129 km 4 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 82 km 10 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 78 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 92 km 14 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 89 km 12 km
Jan 27, 2005 1 km WNW of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 150 km 4 km
May 5, 2001 1 km WNW of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 150 km 0 km
May 4, 2001 4 km S of Enola, Arkansas M2.7 144 km 4 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 84 km 5 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 133 km 5 km
Aug 24, 1990 1 km SSW of Enola, Arkansas M2.6 147 km 4 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 143 km 7 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 2 98 mph 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 988 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 95 km 27.0 mi 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 85 km 11.0 mi 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 14.0 mi 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 72 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 38 km 5.4 mi 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 42 km 33.7 mi 5
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 34.2 mi 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 96 km 14.1 mi 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 52 km 29.1 mi 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 83 km 42.0 mi 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 63 km 11.0 mi 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 31 km 11.0 mi 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 78 km 39.0 mi 3
May 27, 1996 EF3 58 km 15.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 98 km 26.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 80 km 6.0 mi 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 43 km 5.0 mi 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 58 km 10.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 82 km 18.0 mi 2
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 72 km 9.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 64 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 57 km
2010 DREW 1,283 77 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 82 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 55 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 79 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 79 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 896 88 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 82 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 85 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 45 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 83 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 83 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 82 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Kingsland has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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