Weather & Climate in Bearden, AR

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

Bearden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 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 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 235 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	235 ft (72 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	493/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7277°N, 92.6187°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Calhoun County County
Nearest Airport	South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	11.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	92 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	89 km	0 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	80 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	60 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	48 km	5 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	119 km	4 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	59 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	59 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	74 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	70 km	12 km
Sep 22, 2001	17 km SSE of Plainview, Arkansas	M2.6	136 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1998	22 km NW of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas	M2.6	130 km	5 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	60 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2009	9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas	M2.6	87 km	29 km
Jan 12, 2017	9 km E of Leola, Arkansas	M2.6	52 km	10 km
Aug 4, 1991	10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.5	103 km	2 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 2	98 mph	197 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 701 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	69 km	27.0 mi	6
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	59 km	24.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	89 km	14.0 mi	10
Mar 28, 1975	EF4	50 km	5.4 mi	7
Apr 3, 1968	EF4	74 km	33.7 mi	5
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	72 km	17.7 mi	2
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	80 km	29.1 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	79 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	79 km	24.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	77 km	9.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	21 km	11.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	64 km	11.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	93 km	39.0 mi	3
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	88 km	18.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	73 km	26.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	42 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 9, 1984	EF3	49 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	100 km	2.0 mi	0
May 14, 1983	EF3	73 km	5.0 mi	0
Dec 3, 1982	EF3	26 km	10.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CANEY C 11-14 (2,323 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,066	60 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,042	67 km
1996	007 CORNEY LAKE BED	1,716	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	99 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	100 km
2012	LACEY	1,439	73 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,325	94 km
2010	DREW	1,283	96 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	79 km
2013	SINGLETON CREEK	1,124	61 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	80 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,057	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,004	96 km
2012	ROSE HILL	1,002	52 km
2011	SHALLOW LAKE WEST	900	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	896	55 km
2000	SHALLOW LAKE W	892	79 km
1986	UNNAMED	889	79 km
1987	UNNAMED	839	80 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in
March	54°F (12°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
April	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.1 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.0 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.1 in

Bearden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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