Bismarck, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Garland County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
61
Population
42/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bismarck enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3218°N, 93.1781°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Garland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in |
Bismarck has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.3").