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Weather & Climate in Huntington, AR

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

Huntington 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 610 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density784/sq mi
Coordinates35.0817°N, 94.2663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 101 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 99 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 125 km 29 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 123 km 5 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 143 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 97 km 7 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 143 km 6 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 98 km 8 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 102 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 102 km 6 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 125 km 0 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 99 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 111 km 13 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 116 km 8 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 143 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 99 km 9 km
Apr 16, 2011 9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.0 148 km 3 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 131 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 97 km 4 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 100 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 42 km 11.9 mi 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 36 km 45.7 mi 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 82 km 10.7 mi 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 13 km 2.0 mi 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 80 km 26.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 97 km 62.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 42 km 5.4 mi 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 52 km 0.1 mi 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 77 km 29.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 60 km 14.8 mi 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 60 km 38.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 37 km 10.1 mi 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 89 km 15.0 mi 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 92 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 96 km 19.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 44 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 26 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 81 km 3.6 mi 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 77 km 16.1 mi 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 94 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 (15,318 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 24 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 79 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 23 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 47 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 23 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 29 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 69 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 32 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 58 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 72 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 64 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 92 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 33 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 88 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 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in

Huntington 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 (5.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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