Weather & Climate in Cave City, AR

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

Cave City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°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 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	653 ft (199 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	788/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9482°N, 91.5468°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Independence County County
Nearest Airport	Batesville Regional (BVX) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.5 / 100
Community Resilience	26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

334 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	105 km	3 km
May 4, 2001	8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas	M4.3	104 km	8 km
May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	127 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	119 km	15 km
Feb 18, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M4.1	106 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	147 km	24 km
Oct 21, 1999	9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	79 km	10 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	106 km	6 km
Aug 22, 2000	19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas	M3.9	71 km	10 km
Feb 18, 2011	3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.9	107 km	5 km
Jul 7, 1991	11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri	M3.9	82 km	8 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	117 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	145 km	19 km
Jun 4, 2014	3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas	M3.8	75 km	0 km
Feb 17, 2011	4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.8	105 km	6 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	101 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	96 km	14 km
Aug 16, 2003	5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri	M3.7	94 km	0 km
Sep 12, 2019	13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas	M3.7	80 km	18 km
Apr 7, 2011	2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas	M3.7	108 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 159 fatalities, 1,895 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	92 km	81.2 mi	8
Jan 21, 1999	EF4	97 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 1996	EF4	74 km	44.0 mi	7
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	91 km	41.0 mi	2
Mar 15, 1984	EF4	60 km	26.0 mi	5
Dec 24, 1982	EF4	27 km	63.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	92 km	20.0 mi	2
May 26, 1973	EF4	77 km	54.8 mi	3
May 15, 1968	EF4	41 km	20.9 mi	35
May 15, 1968	EF4	34 km	0.3 mi	7
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	77 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	82 km	14.6 mi	50
Mar 28, 2020	EF3	79 km	12.5 mi	0
Apr 30, 2010	EF3	61 km	7.7 mi	0
Mar 1, 2007	EF3	90 km	15.0 mi	1
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	60 km	77.0 mi	2
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	93 km	38.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	93 km	43.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	60 km	19.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	35 km	31.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	111 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	DEAD HORSE	10,389	85 km
2004	LOWER WILD	10,034	85 km
2013	LOWER WILDERNESS RX	8,699	86 km
2021	SYL BIRMINGHAM	6,803	72 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,873	73 km
2019	UNNAMED	4,493	55 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,337	58 km
2016	UNNAMED	3,807	72 km
2024	RX BAD BRANCH 2	3,591	58 km
2007	UNNAMED	3,542	72 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,441	66 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,404	69 km
2020	RORIE NORTH	3,180	62 km
2024	WOLF MOUNTAIN RX	3,140	87 km
2010	SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX	2,986	79 km
2024	RX CAP FORK	2,977	72 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,913	72 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,812	71 km
2005	WOLF MTN	2,801	85 km
2005	UNNAMED	2,533	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
March	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	49°F (9°C)	4.7 in
December	40°F (4°C)	4.3 in

Cave City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.9").

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