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Weather & Climate in Sunset, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunset enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2240°N, 90.2056°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crittenden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
250 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| 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 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas | M4.0 | 84 km | 24 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M4.0 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas | M3.9 | 39 km | 21 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.8 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 56 km | 0 km |
| Nov 29, 1996 | 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas | M3.8 | 82 km | 19 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.7 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas | M3.6 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri | M3.6 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas | M3.5 | 80 km | 22 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee | M3.4 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee | M3.4 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee | M3.4 | 128 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 156 fatalities, 1,477 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF4 | 70 km | 81.2 mi | 8 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF4 | 83 km | 75.1 mi | 9 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF4 | 72 km | 5.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 94 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 61 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1984 | EF4 | 97 km | 26.0 mi | 5 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 98 km | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 98 km | 13.1 mi | 29 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 62 km | 29.6 mi | 16 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 69 km | 72.6 mi | 4 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 43 km | 39.2 mi | 1 |
| Mar 28, 2020 | EF3 | 78 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 29 km | 20.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 78 km | 31.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 2, 2006 | EF3 | 77 km | 38.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1999 | EF3 | 96 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 74 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.0 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 | — | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,152 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,152 | 97 km |
| 2014 | C-39 EAST CHEWALLA | 3,107 | 97 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,848 | 99 km |
| 2010 | COMP 42 | 2,142 | 100 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,785 | 100 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,363 | 88 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,334 | 79 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,298 | 86 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 | 1,254 | 99 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 | 1,243 | 96 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,192 | 94 km |
| 2024 | HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 21-1 RX | 1,126 | 99 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,010 | 83 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 936 | 88 km |
| 2014 | C-31 BOONE ROAD | 911 | 92 km |
| 2021 | HOLLY SPRINGS - BB CCC ROAD | 894 | 99 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 37/38 | 888 | 97 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 39 | 870 | 98 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 840 | 91 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 812 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Sunset has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").