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Weather & Climate in Hartford, AR

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

Hartford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 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 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates35.0234°N, 94.3794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySebastian County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 143 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 91 km 7 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 89 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 137 km 29 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 125 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 88 km 7 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 88 km 8 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 92 km 6 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 92 km 6 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 146 km 5 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 129 km 0 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 90 km 5 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 101 km 13 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 106 km 8 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 133 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 90 km 9 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 120 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2012 3 km W of Arpelar, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 103 km 4 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 92 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,045 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 35 km 11.9 mi 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 48 km 45.7 mi 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 70 km 10.7 mi 1
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 22 km 2.0 mi 14
May 5, 1961 EF4 68 km 26.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 85 km 62.4 mi 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 43 km 5.4 mi 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 50 km 0.1 mi 10
May 24, 2011 EF3 89 km 29.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 53 km 14.8 mi 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 63 km 38.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 100 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 40 km 10.1 mi 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 98 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 79 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 20 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 93 km 3.6 mi 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 87 km 16.1 mi 0
May 26, 1973 EF3 89 km 18.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 90 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 34 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 36 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 35 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 23 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 74 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 41 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 46 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 74 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 66 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 80 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 42 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Hartford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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