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Weather & Climate in Maysville, AR

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

Maysville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 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 49.5 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 1,063 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates36.4020°N, 94.5890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience5.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 143 km 6 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 143 km 6 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 78 km 5 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 107 km 5 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 88 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 122 km 5 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 26 km 1 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 143 km 5 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 26 km 0 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 124 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

692 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 213 fatalities, 2,152 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 72 km 21.6 mi 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 83 km 75.5 mi 21
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 48 km 11.9 mi 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 77 km 20.4 mi 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 53 km 41.8 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 12 km 7.9 mi 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 50 km 5.2 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 79 km 9.2 mi 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 29 km 17.9 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 45 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 42.0 mi 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 57 km 29.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 20 km 25.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 82 km 25.0 mi 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 67 km 49.0 mi 7
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 76 km 2.0 mi 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 93 km 38.2 mi 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 63 km 19.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 71 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 55 km 24.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 97 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 91 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 91 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 96 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 47 km
2017 PERSIMMON RIDGE 5,333 95 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 45 km
2011 GRUBER 4,831 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 37 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 72 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 98 km
1995 F128 4,210 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 97 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 46 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,700 94 km
2019 RX - ALEXANDER MTN BLK3 3,492 97 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Maysville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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