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Weather & Climate in Mineral Springs, AR

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

Mineral Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 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 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 349 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation349 ft (106 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density549/sq mi
Coordinates33.8777°N, 93.9214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHempstead County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 133 km 5 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 58 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 142 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 81 km 0 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 139 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 144 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 134 km 9 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 122 km 5 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 140 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 95 km 4 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 144 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 136 km 10 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 150 km 12 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas M2.6 122 km 5 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 132 km 5 km
Nov 11, 1998 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas M2.6 124 km 5 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 136 km 10 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 93 km 2 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 140 km 16 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 101 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 98 mph 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

432 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 449 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 55 km 27.0 mi 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 24.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 34 km 45.0 mi 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 68 km 5.1 mi 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 86 km 17.7 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 18 km 13.0 mi 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 86 km 15.7 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 83 km 14.8 mi 3
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 54 km 37.2 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 94 km 9.9 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 9.0 mi 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 47 km 13.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 39 km 18.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 96 km 15.0 mi 0
May 27, 1996 EF3 54 km 26.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 98 km 13.0 mi 0
Nov 9, 1984 EF3 73 km 6.0 mi 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 34 km 20.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 93 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 30 km 18.0 mi 5
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,749 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 96 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 77 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 76 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 82 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 82 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 75 km
2010 WEST GRAPEVINE RX 5,878 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,759 86 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,428 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 5,333 86 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 63 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 92 km
2022 MCWA NE RX 5,063 81 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 98 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 94 km
2022 NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,544 60 km
2024 RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH 4,496 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in

Mineral Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (3.0").

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