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Weather & Climate in Maumelle, AR

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

Maumelle 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 55.5 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 267 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation267 ft (81 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density1,557/sq mi
Coordinates34.8523°N, 92.4000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

233 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 47 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 45 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 47 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 46 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 45 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 82 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 47 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 142 km 18 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 44 km 6 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 47 km 4 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 45 km 5 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 102 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 43 km 7 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 44 km 6 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 47 km 7 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 45 km 6 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 47 km 6 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 116 km 0 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 57 km 5 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 57 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 178 fatalities, 2,181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 24 km 41.1 mi 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 67 km 121.8 mi 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 14.0 mi 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 26 km 11.0 mi 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 81 km 41.0 mi 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 22 km 4.7 mi 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 14.6 mi 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 16 km 34.2 mi 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 65 km 16.8 mi 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 71 km 20.3 mi 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 84 km 14.1 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 54 km 45.3 mi 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 49 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 42 km 15.0 mi 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 42 km 2.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 92 km 43.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 17 km 34.9 mi 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 29 km 9.8 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 acres, 2013).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 57 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 58 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 42 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,491 97 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 89 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 61 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 63 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 12 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,632 99 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 90 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Maumelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").

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