Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average
33°F (1°C)
July Average
78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
254 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
984 ft (300 m)
Area
3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density
127/sq mi
Coordinates
36.5473°N, 94.3052°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 18 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall45.0"
19% above US avg
Snowfall2.0"
Wettest Month (May)4.96"
Driest Month (Jan)1.97"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Earthquake History
12 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
119 km
6 km
Jun 16, 2017
6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas
M2.9
119 km
6 km
Mar 23, 2024
9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma
M2.8
105 km
5 km
Jan 14, 2016
7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma
M2.7
132 km
5 km
Apr 3, 2016
Arkansas-Oklahoma border region
M2.7
114 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma
M2.6
148 km
5 km
May 21, 2010
2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas
M2.6
22 km
1 km
Jun 21, 2017
6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas
M2.5
119 km
5 km
May 13, 2015
8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas
M2.5
134 km
0 km
Jan 4, 2024
13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas
M2.5
139 km
4 km
Apr 29, 2010
3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas
M2.5
24 km
0 km
Aug 11, 2011
11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas
M2.5
110 km
4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
647 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 219 fatalities, 2,177 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 22, 2011
EF5
62 km
21.6 mi
158
May 10, 2008
EF4
90 km
75.5 mi
21
Apr 24, 1975
EF4
40 km
11.9 mi
3
Sep 27, 1959
EF4
91 km
20.4 mi
1
Apr 3, 1956
EF4
64 km
41.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
39 km
7.9 mi
0
Mar 30, 2022
EF3
49 km
5.2 mi
0
May 22, 2019
EF3
69 km
9.2 mi
0
May 22, 2019
EF3
85 km
11.3 mi
3
May 22, 2011
EF3
53 km
17.9 mi
0
Dec 31, 2010
EF3
65 km
21.1 mi
4
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
47 km
25.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
66 km
42.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
87 km
29.0 mi
0
May 4, 2003
EF3
43 km
49.0 mi
7
May 4, 2003
EF3
83 km
25.0 mi
5
Apr 21, 1996
EF3
99 km
15.0 mi
2
Nov 22, 1983
EF3
87 km
19.0 mi
0
Mar 15, 1982
EF3
91 km
9.0 mi
0
Apr 19, 1981
EF3
100 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: SPUD ROCK CENTRAL (6,117 acres, 2010).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2010
SPUD ROCK CENTRAL
6,117
98 km
2009
TELAMAY HOLLOW
5,686
75 km
2009
SAWMILL HOLLOW
5,166
72 km
1992
UNNAMED
4,546
64 km
1995
F128
4,210
72 km
2024
NATURE FIRE
3,744
74 km
1986
UNNAMED
3,427
51 km
2016
PIPELINE
3,243
100 km
2007
UNNAMED
3,160
64 km
2018
UNNAMED
3,100
100 km
2006
HUNT MILL HOLLOW FIRE
3,080
98 km
2016
RXBURN
2,951
45 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,918
63 km
2021
BRUSH CREEK
2,814
47 km
2018
UNNAMED
2,776
89 km
2023
RX WHISKEY SPRINGS 3
2,716
90 km
2021
BLACKBURN
2,711
89 km
2014
UNNAMED
2,693
99 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,661
63 km
2020
ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCK 3 AND 4
2,638
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
33°F (1°C)
2.0 in
Coldest, Driest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.3 in
March
48°F (9°C)
4.1 in
April
57°F (14°C)
4.3 in
May
65°F (18°C)
5.0 in
Wettest
June
73°F (23°C)
4.8 in
July
78°F (26°C)
3.1 in
Warmest
August
77°F (25°C)
3.5 in
September
70°F (21°C)
4.9 in
October
59°F (15°C)
3.9 in
November
47°F (8°C)
4.2 in
December
38°F (3°C)
3.1 in
Jane has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.0").