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Weather & Climate in Batesville, AR

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Batesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 378 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation378 ft (115 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density981/sq mi
Coordinates35.7686°N, 91.6227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIndependence County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

313 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 87 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 84 km 8 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 133 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 124 km 15 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 88 km 6 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 92 km 10 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 110 km 21 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 102 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 88 km 5 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 99 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 88 km 6 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 104 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 87 km 6 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 60 km 0 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 114 km 0 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 89 km 6 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 97 km 14 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 81 km 18 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 136 km 17 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 89 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 193 fatalities, 2,099 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 97 km 81.2 mi 8
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 66 km 44.0 mi 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 49 km 26.0 mi 5
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 78 km 41.0 mi 2
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 46 km 63.0 mi 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 60 km 54.8 mi 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 19 km 0.3 mi 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 40 km 20.9 mi 35
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 13.1 mi 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 0.1 mi 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 14.6 mi 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 89 km 72.6 mi 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 85 km 12.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 48 km 7.7 mi 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 77 km 77.0 mi 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 80 km 38.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 43.0 mi 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 98 km 9.8 mi 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 96 km 10.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake — — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 86 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 86 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 86 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 72 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 67 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 69 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 63 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 77 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,913 71 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,533 59 km
2010 FIFTY SIX RX 2,454 58 km
1987 WILDERNESS 2,250 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in

Batesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.0").

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