Appleton, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
145
Population
28/sq mi density
$42,212
Median Income
$23,996 per capita
61°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,212 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Appleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4108°N, 92.8753°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Conway County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in |
Appleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.5").