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Weather & Climate in Stephens, AR

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

Stephens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates33.4209°N, 93.0696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.3 / 100
Community Resilience47.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very 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

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 144 km 9 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 117 km 5 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 94 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 125 km 5 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 59 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 103 km 0 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 125 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 115 km 9 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 47 km 5 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 46 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 134 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 50 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 42 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 147 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 59 km 14 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 56 km 12 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 120 km 5 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 149 km 5 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 147 km 5 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 111 km 5 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 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

439 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 396 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 59 km 27.0 mi 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 81 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 89 km 5.4 mi 7
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 19 km 17.7 mi 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 91 km 9.1 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 100 km 9.9 mi 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 55 km 26.0 mi 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 55 km 24.0 mi 2
May 4, 1999 EF3 24 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 69 km 14.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 91 km 8.5 mi 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 69 km 11.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 55 km 18.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 66 km 26.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 68 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 86 km 13.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 35 km 6.0 mi 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 77 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 29 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 93 km 23.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CANEY C 11-14 (2,323 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 81 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,649 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 59 km
2018 C-25 26 27 1,565 80 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,478 78 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,325 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,199 78 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 82 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 89 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 90 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,029 89 km
2012 ROSE HILL 1,002 49 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Stephens has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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