Weather & Climate in Fayetteville, AR

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

Fayetteville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 296 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 40.5 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,378 ft (420 m)
Area	54.8 sq mi (141.8 km²)
Population Density	1,776/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0715°N, 94.1666°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Benton County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.0 / 100
Community Resilience	43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	111 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	114 km	29 km
Jun 27, 2000	15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas	M3.4	127 km	0 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	150 km	8 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	150 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	149 km	9 km
Jun 16, 2017	6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas	M2.9	110 km	6 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	150 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	150 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	149 km	10 km
Mar 23, 2024	9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma	M2.8	120 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2019	2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	150 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	150 km	7 km
Sep 26, 2019	2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	149 km	7 km
Jul 28, 2016	4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas	M2.8	122 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2013	17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas	M2.7	136 km	4 km
May 23, 2021	4 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.7	147 km	6 km
Apr 3, 2016	Arkansas-Oklahoma border region	M2.7	84 km	5 km
Jul 3, 2014	6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas	M2.7	134 km	8 km
Aug 20, 2019	2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.7	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,031 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 24, 2011	EF4	90 km	45.7 mi	4
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	92 km	11.9 mi	3
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	97 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	84 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	88 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	48 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	6 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	92 km	29.0 mi	1
May 22, 2011	EF3	80 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	37 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	84 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	47 km	25.0 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	94 km	49.0 mi	7
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	98 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	66 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	81 km	10.1 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	49 km	15.0 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	58 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	86 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	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	93 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	87 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	48 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	93 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	87 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	55 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	55 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	46 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	54 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	67 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	98 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	45 km
2010	LITTLE PINEY	5,782	88 km
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	59 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,537	50 km
2007	UNNAMED	5,504	90 km
2011	UNNAMED	5,358	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in	Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	2.6 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.3 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
November	48°F (9°C)	4.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in	Coldest

Fayetteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.2").

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