Ponca, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Madison County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
70
Population
115/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,466 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0293°N, 93.3624°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Ponca has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.0").