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Weather & Climate in Magness, AR

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

Magness 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 266 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates35.7031°N, 91.4822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIndependence County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

330 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 93 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 90 km 8 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 121 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 111 km 15 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 94 km 6 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 144 km 24 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 98 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 94 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 94 km 5 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 95 km 21 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 110 km 8 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 93 km 10 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 91 km 0 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 142 km 19 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 70 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 93 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 96 km 18 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 122 km 0 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 95 km 6 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 84 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 192 fatalities, 2,111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 85 km 81.2 mi 8
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 79 km 44.0 mi 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 89 km 41.0 mi 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 35 km 26.0 mi 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 55 km 63.0 mi 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 49 km 54.8 mi 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 6 km 0.3 mi 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 28 km 20.9 mi 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 54 km 0.1 mi 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 57 km 14.6 mi 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 13.1 mi 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 72.6 mi 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 73 km 12.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 34 km 7.7 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 77.0 mi 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 67 km 38.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 65 km 43.0 mi 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 83 km 8.0 mi 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 38 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 - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SYL BIRMINGHAM (6,803 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 87 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 83 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 77 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 92 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,913 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,533 74 km
2010 FIFTY SIX RX 2,454 73 km
2022 FOZZIE 2,172 71 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,138 69 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,100 72 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,063 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in

Magness has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.1").

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