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Weather & Climate in Mena, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 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 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,199 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5808°N, 94.2371°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 3, 2012 | 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas | M3.4 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.4 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Aug 4, 2001 | 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas | M3.2 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.2 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas | M2.9 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 129 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 2022 | 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 118 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
415 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 879 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF5 | 81 km | 11.9 mi | 2 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 82 km | 45.7 mi | 4 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 73 km | 45.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 80 km | 10.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1968 | EF4 | 69 km | 2.0 mi | 14 |
| May 5, 1961 | EF4 | 74 km | 26.4 mi | 16 |
| May 5, 1960 | EF4 | 93 km | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| Jan 22, 1957 | EF4 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 66 km | 13.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 67 km | 37.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 10 km | 14.8 mi | 3 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | EF3 | 67 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1996 | EF3 | 91 km | 10.1 mi | 2 |
| Nov 22, 1983 | EF3 | 81 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1982 | EF3 | 53 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 2, 1982 | EF3 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 91 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 22, 1972 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1971 | EF3 | 90 km | 20.3 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 | 74 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,929 | 74 km |
| 2016 | WEST CAVANAL FIRE | 13,100 | 73 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 11,929 | 74 km |
| 2024 | RX FOUCHE VALLEY | 10,912 | 71 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,593 | 28 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 9,749 | 55 km |
| 2007 | BRANTLEY CABIN | 9,666 | 50 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 9,483 | 44 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,385 | 51 km |
| 2021 | BILLY CREEK | 9,236 | 44 km |
| 2010 | W72 BLOOD SPRINGS | 8,674 | 39 km |
| 2016 | DOG HOUSE FIRE | 8,304 | 94 km |
| 2006 | NO MANS LAND | 8,250 | 39 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 8,217 | 44 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,945 | 55 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,347 | 61 km |
| 2023 | RX CEDAR MTN | 7,175 | 68 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,804 | 53 km |
| 2022 | RIVER ROAD | 6,722 | 40 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Mena has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.0").