Weather & Climate in Evansville, AR

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

Evansville 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 1,218 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	1,218 ft (371 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7906°N, 94.4888°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Adair County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.91"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.5 / 100
Community Resilience	2.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
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

74 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	110 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	108 km	6 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	150 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	132 km	29 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	108 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	107 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	112 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	112 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	107 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	117 km	13 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	122 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	106 km	9 km
Jun 16, 2017	6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas	M2.9	149 km	6 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	107 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	110 km	7 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	122 km	7 km
Aug 14, 2024	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	121 km	8 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	107 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	106 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

643 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 980 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	68 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	75 km	45.7 mi	4
May 26, 1973	EF4	80 km	3.6 mi	5
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	69 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	46 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	47 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	58 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	48 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	96 km	29.0 mi	1
May 22, 2011	EF3	85 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	24 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	51 km	25.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	65 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	71 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	25 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	46 km	10.1 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	65 km	15.0 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	25 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	42 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	57 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	UNNAMED	18,089	60 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	72 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	57 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	71 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	85 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	63 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	71 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	27 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	69 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	69 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	47 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	69 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	25 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	62 km
2005	TEXANNA ROAD	6,139	94 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	49 km
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	40 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,537	51 km
2011	UNNAMED	5,358	71 km
2017	PERSIMMON RIDGE	5,333	56 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	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
April	58°F (15°C)	4.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
October	60°F (15°C)	4.5 in
November	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
December	40°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Evansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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