Oark, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Johnson County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
16
Population
42/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oark 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. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6950°N, 93.5750°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Oark has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.8").