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Weather & Climate in West Crossett, AR

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

West Crossett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°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 50.5 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 116 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation116 ft (35 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates33.1480°N, 92.0170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBradley County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.8 / 100
Community Resilience9.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 101 km 16 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 63 km 5 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 116 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 60 km 5 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 56 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 64 km 10 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 55 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 55 km 14 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 55 km 12 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 149 km 5 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 147 km 5 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 69 km 5 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 138 km 29 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 123 km 10 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 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 98 mph 163 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 92 mph 282 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 — 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

482 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,076 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 100 km 109.2 mi 47
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 92 km 30.3 mi 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 55 km 9.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 46 km 5.4 mi 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 87 km 33.7 mi 5
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 59 km 9.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 77 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 59 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 94 km 11.2 mi 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 70 km 29.1 mi 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 68 km 26.0 mi 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 68 km 24.0 mi 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 41 km 30.0 mi 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 80 km 42.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 88 km 14.5 mi 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 67 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF3 97 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 85 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 17 km 17.7 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 23 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 90 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 25 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 20 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,618 95 km
2018 MIDDLEFORK UNIT 1,514 95 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 37 km
2010 DREW 1,283 48 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 16 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 28 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 17 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 7 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 15 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 15 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 16 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 16 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 97 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 16 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 14 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

West Crossett has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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