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Weather & Climate in Nashville, AR

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

Nashville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°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 55.0 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 449 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density752/sq mi
Coordinates33.9419°N, 93.8517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHempstead County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively 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 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

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

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 140 km 5 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 49 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 150 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 71 km 0 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 137 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 142 km 9 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 126 km 5 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 139 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 85 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 142 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 135 km 10 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 149 km 12 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 113 km 5 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 131 km 5 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 114 km 5 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 128 km 10 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 83 km 2 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 147 km 16 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 104 km 4 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 — 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 48 km 27.0 mi 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 24.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 40 km 45.0 mi 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 78 km 5.1 mi 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 86 km 17.7 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 18 km 13.0 mi 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 96 km 15.7 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 58 km 37.2 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 80 km 14.8 mi 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 97 km 9.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 37 km 13.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 39 km 18.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 88 km 15.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 46 km 26.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 69 km 6.0 mi 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 27 km 20.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 84 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 35 km 18.0 mi 5
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 75 km 62.4 mi 0
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 64 km 5.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,749 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 88 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 79 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 68 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 100 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,804 97 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 83 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 77 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 79 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 56 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,517 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 78 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,233 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in

Nashville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (3.0").

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