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 Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3527°N, 94.2312°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 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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