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Weather & Climate in Midland, AR

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

Midland 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 546 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

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates35.0924°N, 94.3530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
15 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

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 148 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 93 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 91 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 132 km 29 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 129 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 89 km 7 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 90 km 8 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 94 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 94 km 6 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 132 km 0 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 91 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 103 km 13 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 108 km 8 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 135 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 91 km 9 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 127 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 105 km 4 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 92 km 7 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 94 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,056 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 34 km 11.9 mi 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 42 km 45.7 mi 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 75 km 10.7 mi 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 14 km 2.0 mi 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 74 km 26.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 37 km 5.4 mi 5
May 5, 1960 EF4 90 km 62.4 mi 16
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 45 km 0.1 mi 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 83 km 29.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 61 km 14.8 mi 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 56 km 38.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 92 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 33 km 10.1 mi 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 86 km 3.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 92 km 19.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 45 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 18 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 3.6 mi 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 16.1 mi 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 98 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 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 30 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 28 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 39 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 28 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 30 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 76 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 40 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 54 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 78 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 59 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 85 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 41 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) 2.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Midland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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