Weather & Climate in Waldron, AR

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

Waldron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°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 53.2 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 649 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	649 ft (198 m)
Area	5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density	599/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9033°N, 94.0948°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Scott County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 2.9"

Wettest Month (May) 6.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	119 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	117 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	123 km	29 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	133 km	6 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	133 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	115 km	7 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	98 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	116 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	120 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	120 km	6 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	101 km	0 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	118 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	129 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	133 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	118 km	9 km
Apr 22, 2005	17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2011	9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.0	139 km	3 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	74 km	4 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	119 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	119 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,110 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	64 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	44 km	45.7 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	96 km	121.8 mi	13
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	91 km	10.7 mi	1
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	37 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1961	EF4	88 km	26.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	67 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	77 km	0.1 mi	10
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	99 km	13.0 mi	7
May 24, 2011	EF3	77 km	29.0 mi	1
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	46 km	14.8 mi	3
May 4, 1999	EF3	85 km	38.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	85 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	62 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	82 km	20.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	65 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	81 km	3.6 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	49 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF3	64 km	16.1 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	37 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	92 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	37 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	65 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	37 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	45 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	23 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	45 km
2007	BRANTLEY CABIN	9,666	86 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	19 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	16 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	59 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	47 km
2013	UNNAMED	8,607	94 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	89 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	57 km
2019	UNNAMED	8,217	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	19 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	98 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	44°F (6°C)	3.2 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.6 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.5 in
May	68°F (20°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.9 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (16°C)	4.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in
December	42°F (5°C)	4.0 in

Waldron has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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