Weather & Climate in Patmos, AR

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

Patmos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°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 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 319 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	319 ft (97 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	545/sq mi
Coordinates	33.5114°N, 93.5670°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hempstead County County
Nearest Airport	Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 2.1"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	52.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.3 / 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

22 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	99 km	5 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	79 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	109 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	100 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	96 km	0 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	94 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	92 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	99 km	9 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	110 km	5 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	122 km	4 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	88 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	96 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	103 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	101 km	12 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	131 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	118 km	5 km
Sep 22, 2001	17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas	M2.6	150 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1998	22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas	M2.6	148 km	5 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	83 km	5 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Leola, Arkansas	M2.6	124 km	10 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	174 km

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

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 394 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	88 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	49 km	27.0 mi	6
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	81 km	45.0 mi	3
Mar 12, 1971	EF4	85 km	5.1 mi	1
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	35 km	17.7 mi	2
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	70 km	13.0 mi	7
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	95 km	15.7 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	68 km	9.9 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	95 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	95 km	24.0 mi	2
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	91 km	16.0 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	43 km	9.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	80 km	13.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	98 km	11.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	19 km	18.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	84 km	15.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	55 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	63 km	13.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1984	EF3	46 km	6.0 mi	0
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	81 km	20.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SULPHUR MOUNTAIN (3,050 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	SULPHUR MOUNTAIN	3,050	98 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,925	57 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	89 km
2011	592	2,278	89 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,756	94 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,649	39 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	87 km
2018	C-25 26 27	1,565	94 km
2022	BLAYLOCK MTN EAST	1,542	100 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	88 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,478	38 km
2011	RELEASE	1,398	82 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,358	45 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,325	27 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,199	90 km
2020	CADDO POND C47 OLD GROWTH	1,163	96 km
2022	C-24 28	1,161	92 km
2021	CADDO POND	1,149	96 km
2019	RX - CADDO POND	1,130	96 km
2024	RX CADDO POND	1,108	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	3.8 in
March	54°F (12°C)	4.9 in
April	62°F (17°C)	4.8 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.0 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
December	45°F (7°C)	5.0 in

Patmos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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