Weather & Climate in Boles, AR

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

Boles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	79/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7881°N, 94.0494°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Scott County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 2.9"

Wettest Month (May) 6.30"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

79 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	126 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	125 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	129 km	29 km
May 24, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	134 km	6 km
May 22, 2013	16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.4	134 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	123 km	7 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	86 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	123 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	127 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	127 km	6 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	90 km	0 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	125 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	136 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	140 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	125 km	9 km
Apr 22, 2005	17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma	M3.0	125 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2011	9 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas	M3.0	140 km	3 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	126 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	127 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,175 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	75 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	55 km	45.7 mi	4
Feb 5, 2008	EF4	96 km	121.8 mi	13
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	98 km	45.0 mi	3
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	94 km	10.7 mi	1
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	50 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1961	EF4	90 km	26.4 mi	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	80 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	89 km	0.1 mi	10
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	86 km	13.0 mi	7
May 24, 2011	EF3	85 km	29.0 mi	1
Apr 25, 2011	EF3	95 km	16.8 mi	1
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	38 km	14.8 mi	3
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	95 km	37.2 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	98 km	38.2 mi	0
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	72 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	75 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	99 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	69 km	20.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	79 km	1.0 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	50 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	50 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	73 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	50 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	44 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	26 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	37 km
2007	BRANTLEY CABIN	9,666	79 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	16 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	23 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	60 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	34 km
2013	UNNAMED	8,607	91 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	44 km
2019	UNNAMED	8,217	72 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	26 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	100 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,347	38 km
2023	RX CEDAR MTN	7,175	96 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,804	29 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.0 in
April	60°F (15°C)	4.8 in
May	67°F (19°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	4.5 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
December	42°F (5°C)	4.3 in

Boles has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.7").

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