Weather & Climate in Alma, AR

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

Alma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 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 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 465 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	465 ft (142 m)
Area	5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density	1,026/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4924°N, 94.2139°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Crawford County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 2.9"

Wettest Month (May) 5.83"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.3 / 100
Community Resilience	26.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

84 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	113 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	111 km	6 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	148 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	107 km	29 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	138 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	110 km	7 km
Jun 27, 2000	15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas	M3.4	135 km	0 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	138 km	6 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	110 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	115 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	115 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	111 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	122 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	127 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	110 km	9 km
Apr 16, 2011	9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.0	141 km	3 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	125 km	4 km
Jun 16, 2017	6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas	M2.9	147 km	6 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	111 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	114 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 901 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	55 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	34 km	45.7 mi	4
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	33 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	33 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	43 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	97 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	70 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	62 km	29.0 mi	1
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	65 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	91 km	25.0 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	32 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	51 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	25 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	63 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	2 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	65 km	3.6 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF3	87 km	16.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1974	EF3	65 km	11.7 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	87 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	31 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	82 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	40 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	30 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	70 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	89 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	30 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	83 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	75 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	77 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	81 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	99 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	39 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	62 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	52 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	52 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	29 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,347	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.6 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	3.7 in

Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.6").

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