Weather & Climate in Tuckerman, AR

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

Tuckerman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 245 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	245 ft (75 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density	516/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7256°N, 91.2021°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Batesville Regional (BVX) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.8 / 100
Community Resilience	36.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

373 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 28, 2011	4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.7	116 km	3 km
May 4, 2001	8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas	M4.3	113 km	8 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	96 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	86 km	15 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	118 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	119 km	24 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	78 km	21 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	112 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	118 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	117 km	6 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	87 km	10 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	84 km	10 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	66 km	0 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	116 km	6 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	116 km	19 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	96 km	0 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	118 km	6 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	59 km	14 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	124 km	0 km
Sep 12, 2019	13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas	M3.7	117 km	18 km

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

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 187 fatalities, 2,176 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	59 km	81.2 mi	8
Jan 21, 1999	EF4	85 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	94 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	92 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	29 km	26.0 mi	5
Dec 24, 1982	EF4	63 km	63.0 mi	0
May 26, 1973	EF4	53 km	54.8 mi	3
May 15, 1968	EF4	2 km	20.9 mi	35
May 15, 1968	EF4	26 km	0.3 mi	7
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	72 km	14.6 mi	50
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	81 km	13.1 mi	29
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	39 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	64 km	72.6 mi	4
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	48 km	12.5 mi	0
Apr 30, 2010	EF3	32 km	7.7 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	83 km	20.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	59 km	77.0 mi	2
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	58 km	38.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	71 km	43.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	22 km	31.0 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	-	-	74 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,493 acres, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	4,493	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,337	95 km
2024	RX BAD BRANCH 2	3,591	93 km
2020	RORIE NORTH	3,180	99 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,533	95 km
2010	FIFTY SIX RX	2,454	95 km
2022	FOZZIE	2,172	93 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,138	92 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,100	95 km
2020	RORIE SOUTH	2,034	97 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,970	96 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,918	96 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,886	95 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,883	98 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,873	98 km
2022	UNNAMED	1,853	91 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,783	58 km
2024	RX EXPERIMENTAL FOREST	1,712	94 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,654	88 km
2022	LIVINGSTON	1,522	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
March	51°F (10°C)	4.9 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.8 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.0 in
June	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
December	41°F (5°C)	4.6 in

Tuckerman has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.2").

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