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Weather & Climate in Wilton, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wilton 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 314 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 314 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7387°N, 94.1480°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Little River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
15 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 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas | M3.4 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana | M3.2 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2001 | 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas | M3.2 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana | M3.0 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas | M2.9 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Dec 17, 2001 | 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1998 | 22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas | M2.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma | M2.5 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana | M2.5 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Aug 4, 1991 | 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas | M2.5 | 118 km | 2 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 | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
468 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 447 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 78 km | 27.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF4 | 25 km | 45.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 1971 | EF4 | 42 km | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Dec 19, 1957 | EF4 | 94 km | 17.7 mi | 2 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 33 km | 13.0 mi | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | EF3 | 61 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 78 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 43 km | 37.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | EF3 | 91 km | 14.8 mi | 3 |
| Apr 23, 2000 | EF3 | 80 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | EF3 | 71 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 54 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1996 | EF3 | 78 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1987 | EF3 | 82 km | 12.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1985 | EF3 | 87 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 9, 1984 | EF3 | 92 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1982 | EF3 | 53 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 34 km | 18.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 83 km | 52.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 8, 1979 | EF3 | 99 km | 62.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX | 41,645 | 98 km |
| 2007 | BRANTLEY CABIN | 9,666 | 73 km |
| 2010 | W72 BLOOD SPRINGS | 8,674 | 96 km |
| 2006 | NO MANS LAND | 8,250 | 81 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 8,217 | 79 km |
| 2023 | RX CEDAR MTN | 7,175 | 82 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 6,409 | 79 km |
| 2020 | ASHFORD WELCH | 5,976 | 69 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE MISSOURI | 5,624 | 80 km |
| 2024 | RX LITTLE MISSOURI | 5,312 | 80 km |
| 2022 | MCWA NE RX | 5,063 | 78 km |
| 2022 | CARTER CREEK WEST | 4,791 | 88 km |
| 2022 | NO MANS LAND SOUTH | 4,544 | 80 km |
| 2024 | RX NO MANS LAND SOUTH | 4,496 | 80 km |
| 2003 | POPS | 4,475 | 83 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 4,439 | 82 km |
| 2023 | RX MCWA LINSON | 4,068 | 79 km |
| 2022 | N BEE ROUGH RX | 4,052 | 78 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,044 | 79 km |
| 2020 | MCWA LINSON | 4,007 | 79 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Wilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.0").