Weather & Climate in Cedarville, AR

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

Cedarville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°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 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 900 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	900 ft (274 m)
Area	8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Population Density	208/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5840°N, 94.3619°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Crawford County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.3 / 100
Community Resilience	26.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

75 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	106 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	103 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	119 km	29 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	103 km	7 km
Jun 27, 2000	15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas	M3.4	145 km	0 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	103 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	107 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	108 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	103 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	114 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	119 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2018	7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma	M3.1	143 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	102 km	9 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	142 km	4 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	106 km	7 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	103 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2024	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	118 km	8 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	119 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	103 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	102 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 933 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	53 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	50 km	45.7 mi	4
May 26, 1973	EF4	87 km	3.6 mi	5
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	44 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	28 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	35 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	83 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	63 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	77 km	29.0 mi	1
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	50 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	76 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	88 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	91 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	17 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	57 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	24 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	46 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	17 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	76 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	53 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	72 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	47 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	47 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	45 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	70 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	74 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	45 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	100 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	85 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	92 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	78 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	93 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	24 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	77 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	60 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	60 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	35 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	60 km
2022	RIVER ROAD	6,722	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	42°F (6°C)	2.9 in
March	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.4 in
May	67°F (20°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
November	49°F (10°C)	4.4 in
December	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in

Cedarville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.4").

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