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Weather & Climate in Taylor, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taylor 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 244 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 244 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0998°N, 93.4618°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
24 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 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana | M3.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana | M3.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas | M3.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2001 | 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas | M3.2 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana | M3.0 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana | M3.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas | M3.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2001 | 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas | M3.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana | M2.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana | M2.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1997 | 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas | M2.8 | 80 km | 14 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana | M2.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana | M2.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana | M2.7 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana | M2.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 3 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 1 | — | 291 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
593 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 790 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1999 | EF4 | 72 km | 19.3 mi | 7 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 90 km | 27.0 mi | 6 |
| Dec 3, 1978 | EF4 | 72 km | 6.2 mi | 2 |
| Dec 19, 1957 | EF4 | 34 km | 17.7 mi | 2 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | EF3 | 100 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2019 | EF3 | 99 km | 11.2 mi | 2 |
| Jan 20, 2010 | EF3 | 95 km | 15.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 54 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2007 | EF3 | 69 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2005 | EF3 | 69 km | 24.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 23, 2000 | EF3 | 86 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2000 | EF3 | 93 km | 32.5 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 28 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1999 | EF3 | 63 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1999 | EF3 | 66 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 65 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 97 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 3, 1992 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1987 | EF3 | 100 km | 12.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1985 | EF3 | 38 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX | 41,645 | 94 km |
| 2022 | TXCLR-FY22-RX-W | 3,288 | 80 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,925 | 94 km |
| 2022 | CANEY C 11-14 | 2,323 | 54 km |
| 2011 | 592 | 2,278 | 64 km |
| 2011 | PETERS CHAPEL | 2,072 | 88 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,756 | 47 km |
| 1996 | 007 CORNEY LAKE BED | 1,716 | 69 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 1,649 | 84 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,618 | 50 km |
| 2011 | MARSHALL | 1,583 | 97 km |
| 2018 | C-25 26 27 | 1,565 | 48 km |
| 2018 | MIDDLEFORK UNIT | 1,514 | 51 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,478 | 84 km |
| 2011 | RELEASE | 1,398 | 59 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,358 | 47 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 1,325 | 74 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 1,317 | 77 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,199 | 44 km |
| 2022 | C-24 28 | 1,161 | 46 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.2").