Weather & Climate in St. Francis, AR

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

St. Francis 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 296 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	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	296 ft (90 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	611/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4549°N, 90.1422°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Clay County County
Nearest Airport	Malden Regional (MAW) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.4 / 100
Community Resilience	11.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

422 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	91 km	1 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	31 km	11 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	132 km	16 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	69 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	78 km	15 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	69 km	15 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	113 km	3 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	60 km	24 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	146 km	21 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	74 km	10 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	86 km	10 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	79 km	8 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	130 km	8 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	66 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	92 km	0 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	61 km	19 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	100 km	14 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	79 km	8 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	135 km	0 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	72 km	14 km

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

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 161 fatalities, 1,428 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	83 km	81.2 mi	8
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	90 km	168.5 mi	57
Apr 24, 2002	EF4	99 km	40.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF4	41 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	65 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	70 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	76 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	96 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 1981	EF4	30 km	63.0 mi	1
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	54 km	6.5 mi	17
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	88 km	2.0 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	97 km	4.7 mi	2
May 26, 2024	EF3	54 km	19.6 mi	0
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	87 km	122.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	87 km	12.5 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	73 km	14.3 mi	0
Feb 29, 2012	EF3	50 km	20.0 mi	1
May 25, 2011	EF3	75 km	47.4 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	79 km	77.0 mi	2
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	67 km	18.0 mi	16

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	—	—	98 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,641 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	UNNAMED	9,641	92 km
2022	CEDAR BLUFF	9,617	99 km
2010	WYLIE KING 1	6,077	62 km
2024	BRIDGES RX	4,781	88 km
2021	MILLER KING	4,130	66 km
2013	UNNAMED	3,313	70 km
2021	VICTORY 1-7	3,237	59 km
2024	WOLF MOUNTAIN RX	3,140	88 km
2005	WOLF MTN	2,801	89 km
2024	BEAR PEN RX	2,302	99 km
2022	HODO 4	1,859	92 km
2010	CHILTON SOUTH RX	1,649	92 km
2024	ESSMAN SPRING RX	1,495	63 km
2012	12 LONGBAY	1,432	91 km
2006	06 CHILTON SOUTH	1,400	92 km
2009	LONG BAY RX	1,261	93 km
2005	BIG SPRING RIDGE RX	1,237	95 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,232	64 km
1986	UNNAMED	1,147	93 km
2020	20 LONGBAY	1,128	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	3.7 in
March	48°F (9°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	58°F (15°C)	4.8 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	4.6 in

St. Francis has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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