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Weather & Climate in Bentonville, AR

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

Bentonville 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 1,266 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

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²)
Population Density1,588/sq mi
Coordinates36.3527°N, 94.2312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
7 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

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

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 111 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 136 km 29 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 142 km 0 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 111 km 6 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 110 km 5 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 147 km 2 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 140 km 5 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 100 km 5 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 140 km 8 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 7 km 1 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 135 km 3 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 111 km 5 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 127 km 0 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 132 km 4 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 8 km 0 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 93 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 190 fatalities, 1,850 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 84 km 21.6 mi 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 62 km 11.9 mi 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 81 km 41.8 mi 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 35 km 7.9 mi 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 27 km 5.2 mi 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 91 km 9.2 mi 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 61 km 17.9 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 50 km 21.1 mi 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 42.0 mi 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 40 km 25.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 29.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 49.0 mi 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 38.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 77 km 15.0 mi 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 73 km 19.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 92 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 24.8 mi 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 76 km 29.1 mi 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF3 60 km 2.7 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 78 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 92 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 76 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 81 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 83 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 54 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 100 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 79 km
1995 F128 4,210 62 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,910 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 78 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 65 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

Bentonville 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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