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Weather & Climate in Mount Ida, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Ida 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 301 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 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 700 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 700 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5492°N, 93.6299°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
191 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 28, 2011 | 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M4.7 | 141 km | 3 km |
| May 4, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas | M4.3 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M4.1 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.9 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.8 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.7 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.6 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas | M3.5 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Feb 16, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 136 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas | M3.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas | M3.4 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 1 km E of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.4 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas | M3.4 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2011 | 4 km SSW of Guy, Arkansas | M3.4 | 142 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 1 | — | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
420 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,120 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2014 | EF4 | 93 km | 41.1 mi | 16 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF4 | 86 km | 45.7 mi | 4 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 80 km | 121.8 mi | 13 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 73 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 77 km | 27.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 91 km | 45.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 19, 1968 | EF4 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 14 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 69 km | 13.0 mi | 7 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 98 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 25, 2011 | EF3 | 54 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 99 km | 37.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.8 mi | 3 |
| Nov 27, 2005 | EF3 | 71 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 27, 2005 | EF3 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | EF3 | 36 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 88 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 97 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 69 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 89 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1982 | EF3 | 49 km | 20.0 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 | 87 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 13,929 | 88 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 11,929 | 88 km |
| 2024 | RX FOUCHE VALLEY | 10,912 | 44 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 10,593 | 71 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 9,749 | 19 km |
| 2007 | BRANTLEY CABIN | 9,666 | 97 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 9,483 | 42 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,385 | 55 km |
| 2021 | BILLY CREEK | 9,236 | 99 km |
| 2010 | W72 BLOOD SPRINGS | 8,674 | 17 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 8,607 | 66 km |
| 2006 | NO MANS LAND | 8,250 | 25 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 8,217 | 94 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,945 | 56 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,347 | 30 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,804 | 30 km |
| 2022 | RIVER ROAD | 6,722 | 40 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 6,409 | 94 km |
| 2020 | ASHFORD WELCH | 5,976 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Mount Ida has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.0").