Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tinsman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°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 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 175 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average
42°F (5°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
304 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
175 ft (53 m)
Area
0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density
51/sq mi
Coordinates
33.6292°N, 92.3533°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Calhoun County County
Nearest Airport
South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 39 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar)5.35"
Driest Month (Aug)3.23"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
2.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
12.8 / 100
Community Resilience
11.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Jan 8, 2019
8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi
M3.7
140 km
16 km
Mar 16, 1997
6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas
M3.4
119 km
5 km
Aug 4, 2001
16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas
M3.2
113 km
0 km
Jun 10, 1994
4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas
M3.2
75 km
5 km
Aug 11, 1996
9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi
M3.1
137 km
10 km
Mar 3, 2001
2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas
M3.0
57 km
5 km
May 16, 2007
5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas
M3.0
43 km
5 km
Jul 28, 1990
18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas
M2.9
143 km
4 km
Dec 17, 2001
3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas
M2.8
58 km
10 km
Jan 9, 1997
6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas
M2.8
53 km
5 km
Feb 24, 2020
12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas
M2.8
67 km
14 km
May 11, 2020
13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas
M2.8
63 km
12 km
Dec 24, 1997
7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas
M2.6
60 km
5 km
Oct 18, 2009
9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas
M2.6
88 km
29 km
Jan 12, 2017
9 km E of Leola, Arkansas
M2.6
62 km
10 km
Aug 4, 1991
10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas
M2.5
127 km
2 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
194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
424 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 525 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997
EF4
83 km
24.0 mi
0
Mar 1, 1997
EF4
95 km
27.0 mi
6
Mar 28, 1975
EF4
23 km
5.4 mi
7
Apr 3, 1968
EF4
57 km
33.7 mi
5
Dec 19, 1957
EF4
89 km
17.7 mi
2
Dec 13, 2022
EF3
96 km
9.1 mi
0
Feb 24, 2007
EF3
57 km
29.1 mi
0
Feb 24, 2007
EF3
76 km
26.0 mi
0
Jan 12, 2005
EF3
76 km
24.0 mi
2
Feb 24, 2001
EF3
86 km
42.0 mi
0
May 4, 1999
EF3
91 km
9.0 mi
0
Jan 21, 1999
EF3
82 km
11.0 mi
0
Jan 21, 1999
EF3
41 km
11.0 mi
0
May 27, 1996
EF3
67 km
15.0 mi
0
May 27, 1996
EF3
100 km
26.0 mi
0
Nov 9, 1984
EF3
75 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 19, 1983
EF3
93 km
2.0 mi
0
May 14, 1983
EF3
67 km
5.0 mi
0
Dec 3, 1982
EF3
42 km
10.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
83 km
9.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
4,134
74 km
2022
CANEY C 11-14
2,323
96 km
2006
MOLLICY WARREN
2,175
85 km
2006
UNNAMED
2,066
73 km
2000
UNNAMED
2,042
43 km
1996
007 CORNEY LAKE BED
1,716
87 km
2012
LACEY
1,439
46 km
2010
DREW
1,283
69 km
2006
SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H
1,146
58 km
2013
SINGLETON CREEK
1,124
36 km
2007
BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F
1,061
61 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,057
57 km
2012
ROSE HILL
1,002
78 km
2011
SHALLOW LAKE WEST
900
58 km
2006
UNNAMED
896
77 km
2000
SHALLOW LAKE W
892
59 km
1986
UNNAMED
889
59 km
1987
UNNAMED
839
61 km
2010
EAST CAMDEN
837
41 km
1989
SHALLOW LAKE
820
59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
42°F (5°C)
4.1 in
Coldest
February
46°F (8°C)
4.5 in
March
54°F (12°C)
5.4 in
Wettest
April
62°F (17°C)
4.5 in
May
70°F (21°C)
5.0 in
June
77°F (25°C)
4.0 in
July
81°F (27°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
80°F (27°C)
3.2 in
Driest
September
74°F (23°C)
3.9 in
October
63°F (17°C)
4.1 in
November
53°F (11°C)
4.8 in
December
45°F (7°C)
5.0 in
Tinsman has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").