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Fargo, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Monroe County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
43
Population
93/sq mi density
$22,500
Home Value
$98,651 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
439
Violent Crime/100K
2,598 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9540°N, 91.1797°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Fargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.0").