Weather & Climate in Mount Judea, AR

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

Mount Judea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,003 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,003 ft (306 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9262°N, 93.0568°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Newton County County
Nearest Airport	Marion County Regional (FLP) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.63"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.2 / 100
Community Resilience	12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
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

235 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	97 km	3 km
May 4, 2001	8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas	M4.3	103 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	95 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	97 km	6 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	96 km	6 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	83 km	0 km
Sep 12, 2019	13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas	M3.7	63 km	18 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	97 km	6 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	50 km	6 km
Feb 20, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	96 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	96 km	4 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	36 km	29 km
Apr 8, 2011	2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	97 km	6 km
Mar 9, 2011	1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	97 km	6 km
Mar 3, 2011	0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	97 km	7 km
Feb 25, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	95 km	6 km
Feb 16, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	96 km	7 km
Feb 19, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.4	96 km	7 km
Jun 27, 2000	15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas	M3.4	26 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 776 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	92 km	121.8 mi	13
Apr 14, 1996	EF4	65 km	44.0 mi	7
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	67 km	41.0 mi	2
May 26, 2024	EF3	28 km	21.6 mi	4
May 26, 2024	EF3	44 km	34.6 mi	1
May 24, 2011	EF3	70 km	29.0 mi	1
Apr 30, 2010	EF3	62 km	20.3 mi	1
May 2, 2008	EF3	80 km	45.3 mi	5
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 2005	EF3	95 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	63 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	67 km	15.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1996	EF3	96 km	46.5 mi	0
Nov 15, 1988	EF3	84 km	29.0 mi	1
Nov 18, 1985	EF3	45 km	34.0 mi	3
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	57 km	14.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	54 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	44 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	66 km	3.6 mi	0
Mar 29, 1976	EF3	94 km	16.5 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	38 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	77 km
2007	DEAD HORSE	10,389	58 km
2004	LOWER WILD	10,034	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	38 km
2018	UNNAMED	9,226	23 km
2013	LOWER WILDERNESS RX	8,699	57 km
2003	UNNAMED	8,286	26 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	64 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	64 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	89 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	64 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,931	89 km
2021	SYL BIRMINGHAM	6,803	68 km
2011	UNNAMED	6,686	85 km
2017	UNNAMED	6,457	29 km
2010	BRUSHY/CLAYTON	6,401	91 km
2020	BIG CREEK	6,399	85 km
2001	UNNAMED	6,354	12 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.6 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.2 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in
August	76°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
September	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.8 in

Mount Judea has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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