Weather & Climate in McNeil, AR

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

McNeil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	328 ft (100 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	320/sq mi
Coordinates	33.3479°N, 93.2084°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Columbia County County
Nearest Airport	South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 1.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.3 / 100
Community Resilience	47.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
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

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

Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	135 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	102 km	5 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	98 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	110 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	62 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	110 km	0 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	54 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	58 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	100 km	9 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	111 km	5 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	140 km	4 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	137 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	50 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	59 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	65 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	63 km	12 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	100 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	139 km	5 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	110 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 2	98 mph	150 km

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

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 374 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	91 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	62 km	27.0 mi	6
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	4 km	17.7 mi	2
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	94 km	9.1 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	85 km	9.9 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	58 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	58 km	24.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	11 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	84 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	67 km	14.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	83 km	11.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	50 km	18.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	80 km	15.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	70 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	71 km	13.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1984	EF3	43 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 3, 1982	EF3	44 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	81 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	94 km	9.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,925 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	2,925	94 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	55 km
2011	592	2,278	99 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,756	71 km
1996	007 CORNEY LAKE BED	1,716	64 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,649	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	54 km
2018	C-25 26 27	1,565	71 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	56 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,478	73 km
2011	RELEASE	1,398	93 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,358	69 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,325	60 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,199	68 km
2022	C-24 28	1,161	71 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	99 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	99 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,046	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,029	81 km
2012	ROSE HILL	1,002	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in
April	62°F (17°C)	4.6 in
May	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
November	53°F (12°C)	5.0 in
December	45°F (7°C)	5.2 in	Wettest

McNeil has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.4").

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