Weather & Climate in Lawson, AR

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

Lawson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 215 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.2°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	44°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	215 ft (66 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	32/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2000°N, 92.4879°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Union County County
Nearest Airport	South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	53.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.7 / 100
Community Resilience	56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

22 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	145 km	16 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	141 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	150 km	5 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	27 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	144 km	0 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	146 km	9 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	14 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	16 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	20 km	10 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	143 km	5 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	10 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	18 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	15 km	12 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	119 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	145 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.7	145 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	118 km	5 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	24 km	5 km
Apr 13, 2024	4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.6	149 km	5 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	145 km

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

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 419 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	75 km	9.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1975	EF4	52 km	5.4 mi	7
Apr 3, 1968	EF4	100 km	33.7 mi	5
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	73 km	17.7 mi	2
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	48 km	9.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	74 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	86 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 2019	EF3	79 km	11.2 mi	2
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	30 km	26.0 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	91 km	29.1 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	30 km	24.0 mi	2
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	72 km	30.0 mi	3
May 4, 1999	EF3	68 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	87 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	55 km	14.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	81 km	11.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	99 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1984	EF3	85 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 3, 1982	EF3	49 km	10.0 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	67 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	53 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	55 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,042	38 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,756	89 km
1996	007 CORNEY LAKE BED	1,716	40 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	58 km
2018	C-25 26 27	1,565	88 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	58 km
2012	LACEY	1,439	62 km
2010	DREW	1,283	83 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,199	89 km
2022	C-24 28	1,161	93 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	30 km
2013	SINGLETON CREEK	1,124	42 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	30 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,057	37 km
2012	ROSE HILL	1,002	95 km
2011	SHALLOW LAKE WEST	900	30 km
2006	UNNAMED	896	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (6°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.6 in
March	55°F (13°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	4.4 in
May	71°F (21°C)	5.1 in
June	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
November	53°F (12°C)	4.6 in
December	45°F (7°C)	4.7 in

Lawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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