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Weather & Climate in Bella Vista, AR

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

Bella Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area45.9 sq mi (118.9 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates36.4666°N, 94.2663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 115 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 146 km 29 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 150 km 0 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 114 km 6 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 107 km 5 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 136 km 5 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 108 km 5 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 146 km 8 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 14 km 1 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 146 km 3 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 114 km 5 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 130 km 0 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 135 km 4 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 15 km 0 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 102 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 220 fatalities, 2,216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 71 km 21.6 mi 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 98 km 75.5 mi 21
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 49 km 11.9 mi 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 98 km 20.4 mi 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 71 km 41.8 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 36 km 7.9 mi 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 40 km 5.2 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 94 km 11.3 mi 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 78 km 9.2 mi 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 56 km 17.9 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 59 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 43 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 85 km 29.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 71 km 42.0 mi 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 51 km 49.0 mi 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 91 km 25.0 mi 5
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 89 km 15.0 mi 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 81 km 19.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 96 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 84 km 24.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,774 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 95 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 89 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 94 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 68 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 59 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 92 km
1995 F128 4,210 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 92 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 70 km
2019 RX - ALEXANDER MTN BLK3 3,492 91 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 60 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,285 100 km
2016 PIPELINE 3,243 90 km
2022 BEECH GROVE 3,212 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Bella Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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