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Monroe, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Monroe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
11
Population
15/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
439
Violent Crime/100K
2,598 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 189 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7340°N, 91.1068°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").