Weather & Climate in Waldo, AR

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

Waldo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 357 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	357 ft (109 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	529/sq mi
Coordinates	33.3519°N, 93.2954°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Columbia County County
Nearest Airport	South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 1.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	42.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.3 / 100
Community Resilience	47.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very 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

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	135 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	97 km	5 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	96 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	105 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	69 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	109 km	0 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	62 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	66 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	95 km	9 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	106 km	5 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	139 km	4 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	138 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	58 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	67 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	72 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	70 km	12 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	99 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	139 km	5 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	111 km	5 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 2	98 mph	151 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 356 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	61 km	27.0 mi	6
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	93 km	24.0 mi	0
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	4 km	17.7 mi	2
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	78 km	9.9 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	64 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	64 km	24.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	13 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	86 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	71 km	14.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	88 km	11.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	45 km	18.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	69 km	26.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	83 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	65 km	13.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1984	EF3	44 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 3, 1982	EF3	51 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	81 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	96 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	56 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 (2,925 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	2,925	87 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	60 km
2011	592	2,278	93 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,756	71 km
1996	007 CORNEY LAKE BED	1,716	70 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,649	68 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	58 km
2018	C-25 26 27	1,565	71 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	60 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,478	67 km
2011	RELEASE	1,398	86 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,358	61 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,325	54 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,199	68 km
2022	C-24 28	1,161	71 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,046	89 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,029	75 km
2012	ROSE HILL	1,002	57 km
2006	UNNAMED	896	26 km
2018	C-28	882	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in
April	62°F (17°C)	4.6 in
May	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
November	53°F (12°C)	5.0 in
December	45°F (7°C)	5.2 in	Wettest

Waldo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.4").

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