Gamaliel, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
18 Population 33/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gamaliel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation865 ft (264 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates36.4519°N, 92.2369°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBaxter County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.71"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 132 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 135 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 132 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 113 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 133 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 133 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 65 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 102 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 132 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 97 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 39 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 134 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 69 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 139 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 133 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 68 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 132 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 132 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 131 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 460 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 71 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 99 km 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 13 km 2
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 97 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 50 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 4
May 8, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 17 km 1
Mar 5, 1996 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 49 km 3
Oct 18, 1984 EF3 73 km 1
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 11 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 42 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 42 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 60 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 42 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 56 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 59 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 56 km
2021 ROCK PILE 5,067 55 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 43 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 47 km
2020 CAVE CREEK 4,263 83 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 57 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,967 97 km
2020 BIG POINT 3,853 97 km
2016 BIG POINT 3,834 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 43 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Gamaliel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (2.7").

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