Weather & Climate in Greenland, AR

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

Greenland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,323 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,323 ft (403 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	328/sq mi
Coordinates	35.9962°N, 94.1909°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.55"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.5 / 100
Community Resilience	35.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

64 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	145 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	143 km	6 km
Jun 11, 2017	6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas	M3.6	116 km	6 km
Nov 15, 1990	16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas	M3.5	113 km	29 km
Jun 27, 2000	15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas	M3.4	128 km	0 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	143 km	7 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	142 km	8 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	147 km	6 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	147 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	143 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	141 km	9 km
Jun 16, 2017	6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas	M2.9	115 km	6 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	142 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	146 km	7 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	143 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	141 km	10 km
Mar 23, 2024	9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma	M2.8	121 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2019	2 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	142 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2021	1 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	143 km	7 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	143 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,060 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	100 km	11.9 mi	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	83 km	45.7 mi	4
Apr 24, 1975	EF4	99 km	11.9 mi	3
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	89 km	2.0 mi	14
May 5, 1960	EF4	76 km	5.4 mi	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	80 km	0.1 mi	10
May 25, 2024	EF3	51 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF3	14 km	5.2 mi	0
May 24, 2011	EF3	87 km	29.0 mi	1
May 22, 2011	EF3	83 km	17.9 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	34 km	21.1 mi	4
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	83 km	29.0 mi	0
Mar 12, 2006	EF3	49 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	95 km	2.0 mi	2
May 4, 1999	EF3	57 km	38.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	46 km	15.0 mi	2
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	72 km	10.1 mi	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	53 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1981	EF3	82 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	92 km
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	85 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,993	85 km
2007	UNNAMED	14,774	43 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	85 km
2004	UNNAMED	12,086	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	85 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,368	85 km
2017	MIDDLE RIDGE	8,501	61 km
2016	UNNAMED	7,919	51 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,804	51 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,415	39 km
2019	UNNAMED	7,344	51 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,657	59 km
2017	HILLTOP	6,523	93 km
2010	SPUD ROCK CENTRAL	6,117	38 km
2010	LITTLE PINEY	5,782	86 km
2009	TELAMAY HOLLOW	5,686	57 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,537	43 km
2007	UNNAMED	5,504	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	2.8 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	4.5 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Greenland has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.3").

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