Weather & Climate in Malvern, AR

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

Malvern enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°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 57.5 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 301 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.3°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	301 ft (92 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density	1,130/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3736°N, 92.8213°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hot Spring County County
Nearest Airport	Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.63"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.4 / 100
Community Resilience	29.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

231 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	108 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	108 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	107 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	107 km	6 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	108 km	6 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	144 km	0 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	108 km	4 km
Feb 20, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	107 km	5 km
Feb 25, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	109 km	6 km
Mar 3, 2011	0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	104 km	7 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 16, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	108 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	138 km	29 km
Feb 24, 2011	4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas	M3.4	110 km	4 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	103 km	6 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	103 km	5 km
Feb 21, 2011	3 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.4	107 km	6 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 1	—	265 km

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

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,716 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014	EF4	48 km	41.1 mi	16
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	84 km	121.8 mi	13
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	30 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	51 km	11.0 mi	5
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	32 km	14.0 mi	10
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	71 km	27.0 mi	6
Apr 10, 1965	EF4	83 km	4.7 mi	6
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	50 km	34.2 mi	0
Apr 25, 2011	EF3	31 km	16.8 mi	1
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	84 km	15.0 mi	1
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	51 km	19.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	78 km	2.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	81 km	34.9 mi	0
Dec 18, 2002	EF3	93 km	9.8 mi	1
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	78 km	13.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	42 km	39.0 mi	3
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	12 km	11.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	53 km	11.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	40 km	15.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	66 km	26.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	95 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	86 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	93 km
2013	UNNAMED	8,607	65 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	95 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,347	89 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,804	96 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,604	62 km
2018	UNNAMED	5,396	86 km
2006	FLATSIDE	5,256	55 km
2021	LITTLE FIR 16	5,096	66 km
2024	RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6	4,854	61 km
2020	VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2	4,647	68 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,553	53 km
2022	NO MANS LAND SOUTH	4,544	96 km
2024	RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH	4,496	96 km
2022	ROUGH SHACK	4,492	96 km
2022	EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN	4,472	50 km
2010	REDBANK CREEK NORTH	4,466	66 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,461	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
March	53°F (12°C)	5.3 in
April	62°F (16°C)	5.3 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.2 in

Malvern has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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