Weather & Climate in Bellefonte, AR

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

Bellefonte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 47.5 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 1,092 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,092 ft (333 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	802/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1999°N, 93.0470°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Boone County County
Nearest Airport	Marion County Regional (FLP) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 9.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.6 / 100
Community Resilience	36.9 / 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 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

236 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	121 km	3 km
May 4, 2001	8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas	M4.3	126 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	120 km	6 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	143 km	8 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	121 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	121 km	6 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	100 km	0 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	121 km	6 km
Sep 12, 2019	13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas	M3.7	58 km	18 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	146 km	0 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	122 km	6 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	20 km	6 km
Feb 28, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	120 km	4 km
Feb 20, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.6	121 km	5 km
Mar 9, 2011	1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	122 km	6 km
Feb 16, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	121 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	66 km	29 km
Feb 25, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	119 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2011	2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	121 km	6 km
Mar 3, 2011	0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.5	122 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 628 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996	EF4	76 km	44.0 mi	7
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	87 km	41.0 mi	2
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	85 km	20.0 mi	2
May 26, 2024	EF3	32 km	34.6 mi	1
May 26, 2024	EF3	3 km	21.6 mi	4
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	100 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	97 km	29.0 mi	1
Apr 30, 2010	EF3	91 km	20.3 mi	1
Mar 1, 2007	EF3	91 km	15.0 mi	1
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	89 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	81 km	15.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1996	EF3	97 km	46.5 mi	0
Nov 18, 1985	EF3	34 km	34.0 mi	3
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	83 km	14.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	76 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	14 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	87 km	1.5 mi	2
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	93 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 6, 1974	EF3	73 km	11.7 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF3	11 km	7.8 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	64 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	92 km
2007	DEAD HORSE	10,389	53 km
2004	LOWER WILD	10,034	53 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	65 km
2018	UNNAMED	9,226	52 km
2013	LOWER WILDERNESS RX	8,699	52 km
2003	UNNAMED	8,286	55 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	80 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	80 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	80 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,931	60 km
2021	SYL BIRMINGHAM	6,803	66 km
2011	UNNAMED	6,686	56 km
2017	UNNAMED	6,457	57 km
2010	BRUSHY/CLAYTON	6,401	61 km
2020	BIG CREEK	6,399	56 km
2001	UNNAMED	6,354	42 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	99 km
2010	LITTLE PINEY	5,782	64 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (4°C)	2.8 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
November	47°F (9°C)	4.2 in
December	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Bellefonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.3").

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