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Weather & Climate in Searcy, AR

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

Searcy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²)
Population Density1,262/sq mi
Coordinates35.2411°N, 91.7352°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportSearcy Regional (SRC)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

268 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 56 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 51 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 58 km 6 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 146 km 15 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 100 km 21 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 149 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 57 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 58 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 57 km 6 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 123 km 0 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 60 km 0 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 115 km 14 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 116 km 18 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 58 km 6 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 58 km 4 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 58 km 5 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 117 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 59 km 7 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 57 km 7 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 58 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

638 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 252 fatalities, 3,095 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 98 km 41.1 mi 16
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 89 km 11.0 mi 5
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 85 km 44.0 mi 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 52 km 26.0 mi 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 75 km 41.0 mi 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 33 km 54.8 mi 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 74 km 20.9 mi 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 51 km 0.3 mi 7
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 68 km 4.7 mi 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 39 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 13.1 mi 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 0.1 mi 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 4 km 14.6 mi 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 89 km 34.2 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 72.6 mi 4
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 48 km 7.7 mi 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 96 km 20.3 mi 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 85 km 14.1 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 79 km 45.3 mi 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 62 km 38.0 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 — — 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,493 acres, 2019).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 64 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 93 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 99 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 97 km
2010 CAMP 2,772 64 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,571 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,533 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,455 95 km
2010 FIFTY SIX RX 2,454 92 km
2022 FOZZIE 2,172 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,138 90 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,100 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,063 87 km
2020 RORIE SOUTH 2,034 98 km
2021 SYL BEAR PEN 2,016 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,014 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,952 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Searcy has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (3.4").

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