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Weather & Climate in Shannon Hills, AR

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

Shannon Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°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 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 321 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation321 ft (98 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density1,726/sq mi
Coordinates34.6176°N, 92.4022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

230 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 73 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 70 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 73 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 71 km 5 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 72 km 6 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 73 km 6 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 108 km 0 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 70 km 6 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 71 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 73 km 4 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 73 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 124 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 69 km 7 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 70 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 71 km 6 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 73 km 7 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 141 km 0 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 72 km 7 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 81 km 5 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 81 km 6 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 — 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

609 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 176 fatalities, 2,109 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 29 km 41.1 mi 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 81 km 121.8 mi 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 5 km 11.0 mi 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 15 km 14.0 mi 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 93 km 33.7 mi 5
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 48 km 4.7 mi 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 59 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 14.6 mi 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 14 km 34.2 mi 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 58 km 16.8 mi 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 95 km 20.3 mi 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 76 km 14.1 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 79 km 45.3 mi 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 61 km 2.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 63 km 15.0 mi 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 53 km 19.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 43 km 34.9 mi 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 54 km 9.8 mi 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 98 km 10.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 acres, 2013).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 65 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 63 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 98 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 85 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 49 km
2022 EAST END BEAR MOUNTAIN 4,472 83 km
2010 REDBANK CREEK NORTH 4,466 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,109 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 66 km
2021 CW CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN 3,943 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 30 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,632 99 km
2024 RX EAST END BEAR MTN 3,498 84 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 48 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,311 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Shannon Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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