Weather & Climate in Winslow, AR

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

Winslow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°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 53.9 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 1,843 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,843 ft (562 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	156/sq mi
Coordinates	35.8015°N, 94.1318°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.79"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.5 / 100
Community Resilience	35.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	136 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	134 km	6 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	121 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	101 km	29 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	140 km	6 km
Jun 27, 2000	15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas	M3.4	121 km	0 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	140 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	133 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	133 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	138 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	138 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	144 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	149 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	132 km	9 km
Apr 16, 2011	9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.0	142 km	3 km
Jun 16, 2017	6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas	M2.9	120 km	6 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	133 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	137 km	7 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	149 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 974 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	84 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	60 km	45.7 mi	4
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	68 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	60 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	67 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	71 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	36 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	69 km	29.0 mi	1
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	45 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	93 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	67 km	25.0 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	46 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	33 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	55 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	56 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	88 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	69 km	3.6 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF3	94 km	2.7 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	92 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	63 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	73 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	26 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	63 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	63 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	73 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	51 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	92 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	37 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	37 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	18 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	37 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	49 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	94 km
2001	UNNAMED	6,354	99 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	19 km
2010	LITTLE PINEY	5,782	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	3.0 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.7 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.4 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.4 in
November	48°F (9°C)	4.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.6 in

Winslow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.5").

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