Weather & Climate in Peach Orchard, AR

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

Peach Orchard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°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). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 287 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	287 ft (87 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	87/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2812°N, 90.6608°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Greene County County
Nearest Airport	Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.2 / 100
Community Resilience	30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

385 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	135 km	1 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	82 km	11 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	68 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	69 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	77 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	108 km	15 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	45 km	10 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	129 km	8 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	120 km	21 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	93 km	8 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	36 km	10 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	107 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	70 km	0 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	76 km	19 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	74 km	14 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	101 km	0 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	130 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	111 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	88 km	9 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	70 km	17 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,272 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	56 km	81.2 mi	8
Apr 24, 2002	EF4	86 km	40.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF4	10 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	63 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	96 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	71 km	20.0 mi	0
Dec 24, 1982	EF4	87 km	63.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1981	EF4	42 km	63.0 mi	1
May 15, 1968	EF4	77 km	20.9 mi	35
May 21, 1957	EF4	87 km	9.1 mi	7
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	80 km	6.5 mi	17
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	53 km	12.5 mi	0
Feb 29, 2012	EF3	81 km	20.0 mi	1
May 25, 2011	EF3	62 km	47.4 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	29 km	77.0 mi	2
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	99 km	31.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	37 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	45 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	58 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	79 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	HANDY	12,818	78 km
2011	UNNAMED	9,641	69 km
2022	CEDAR BLUFF	9,617	76 km
2020	BIG BARREN CREEK	8,150	81 km
2010	WYLIE KING 1	6,077	69 km
2024	BRIDGES RX	4,781	65 km
2021	MILLER KING	4,130	71 km
2013	UNNAMED	3,313	73 km
2021	VICTORY 1-7	3,237	67 km
2024	WOLF MOUNTAIN RX	3,140	57 km
1988	HANES 1	3,139	84 km
2011	MUD POND	3,030	92 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,963	97 km
2005	WOLF MTN	2,801	56 km
2004	04 RX CAMPBELL/BEAVER	2,772	97 km
2019	PECK RANCH	2,598	96 km
2021	FREMONT PINEKNOT A	2,506	89 km
2024	BEAR PEN RX	2,302	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,203	96 km
2022	HODO 4	1,859	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	3.7 in
March	49°F (10°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in
June	76°F (25°C)	3.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	49°F (9°C)	5.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	4.5 in

Peach Orchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.2").

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