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Weather & Climate in Omaha, AR

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

Omaha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°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 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,320 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,320 ft (402 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates36.4616°N, 93.1900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience36.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 147 km 8 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 130 km 0 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 147 km 0 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 79 km 18 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 20 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 96 km 29 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 136 km 6 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 136 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 78 km 0 km
Oct 5, 2011 5 km WSW of Quitman, Arkansas M3.3 147 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2011 2 km NE of Guy, Arkansas M3.2 148 km 5 km
Oct 10, 2010 0 km SSE of Guy, Arkansas M3.0 148 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 132 km 3 km
Oct 9, 2010 1 km S of Guy, Arkansas M3.0 149 km 6 km
Oct 3, 2011 4 km WSW of Quitman, Arkansas M2.9 147 km 4 km
Oct 5, 2011 4 km WSW of Quitman, Arkansas M2.9 147 km 4 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 20 km 6 km
Jun 13, 2013 4 km N of Damascus, Arkansas M2.8 137 km 0 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 116 km 0 km
Oct 16, 2009 11 km SSW of Higden, Arkansas M2.8 137 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 627 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 72 km 10.0 mi 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 88 km 20.0 mi 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 54 km 34.6 mi 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 34 km 21.6 mi 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 95 km 5.2 mi 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 91 km 50.4 mi 3
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 94 km 15.0 mi 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 92 km 32.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 79 km 42.0 mi 1
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 93 km 15.0 mi 2
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 56 km 34.0 mi 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 85 km 5.5 mi 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 96 km 1.5 mi 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 23 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 93 km 11.7 mi 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 35 km 7.8 mi 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 58 km 23.6 mi 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 73 km 7.3 mi 3
May 7, 1961 EF3 68 km 43.8 mi 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 53 km 14.2 mi 3
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 88 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 75 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 83 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 43 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 41 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 88 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 44 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 41 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 72 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 89 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 79 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Omaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.2").

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