Weather & Climate in Board Camp, AR

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

Board Camp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 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 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,003 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,003 ft (306 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5325°N, 94.0797°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Polk County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"

62% above US avg

Snowfall 4.0"

Wettest Month (May) 6.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.0 / 100
Community Resilience	11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	134 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	134 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	131 km	7 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	69 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	132 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	135 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	135 km	6 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	80 km	0 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	134 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	144 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	147 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	135 km	9 km
Apr 22, 2005	17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma	M3.0	109 km	5 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	65 km	4 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	135 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	135 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2024	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	144 km	8 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	145 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	133 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	133 km	10 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 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 1	—	296 km

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

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 893 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	93 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	84 km	45.7 mi	4
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	99 km	27.0 mi	6
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	70 km	45.0 mi	3
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	95 km	10.7 mi	1
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	76 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1961	EF4	90 km	26.4 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	57 km	13.0 mi	7
Apr 25, 2011	EF3	96 km	16.8 mi	1
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	23 km	14.8 mi	3
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	69 km	37.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	52 km	13.0 mi	0
May 27, 1996	EF3	92 km	26.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	96 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	42 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF3	83 km	16.1 mi	0
Oct 22, 1972	EF3	99 km	1.5 mi	0
May 10, 1971	EF3	81 km	20.3 mi	0
Mar 5, 1967	EF3	92 km	4.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	78 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	78 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	78 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	63 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	40 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	44 km
2007	BRANTLEY CABIN	9,666	58 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	40 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	50 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	59 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	25 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	24 km
2019	UNNAMED	8,217	54 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	54 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,347	52 km
2023	RX CEDAR MTN	7,175	78 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,804	44 km
2022	RIVER ROAD	6,722	36 km
2016	UNNAMED	6,409	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	5.2 in
May	67°F (19°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	4.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	5.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in
December	42°F (5°C)	4.7 in

Board Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (3.0").

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