Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pineville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average
34°F (1°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
254 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
915 ft (279 m)
Area
3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density
281/sq mi
Coordinates
36.5945°N, 94.3841°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 22 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall45.0"
19% above US avg
Snowfall1.9"
Wettest Month (May)5.04"
Driest Month (Jan)1.93"
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
127 km
6 km
Jun 16, 2017
6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas
M2.9
127 km
6 km
Mar 23, 2024
9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma
M2.8
99 km
5 km
Jan 14, 2016
7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma
M2.7
125 km
5 km
Apr 3, 2016
Arkansas-Oklahoma border region
M2.7
115 km
5 km
Sep 3, 2015
6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma
M2.6
141 km
5 km
May 21, 2010
2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas
M2.6
29 km
1 km
Jun 21, 2017
6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas
M2.5
126 km
5 km
May 13, 2015
8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas
M2.5
141 km
0 km
Jan 4, 2024
13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas
M2.5
147 km
4 km
Apr 29, 2010
3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas
M2.5
30 km
0 km
Aug 11, 2011
11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas
M2.5
119 km
4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
665 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 217 fatalities, 2,178 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 22, 2011
EF5
54 km
21.6 mi
158
May 10, 2008
EF4
81 km
75.5 mi
21
Apr 24, 1975
EF4
32 km
11.9 mi
3
Sep 27, 1959
EF4
82 km
20.4 mi
1
Apr 3, 1956
EF4
56 km
41.8 mi
0
May 25, 2024
EF3
39 km
7.9 mi
0
Mar 30, 2022
EF3
56 km
5.2 mi
0
May 22, 2019
EF3
61 km
9.2 mi
0
May 22, 2019
EF3
80 km
11.3 mi
3
May 22, 2011
EF3
47 km
17.9 mi
0
Dec 31, 2010
EF3
68 km
21.1 mi
4
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
67 km
42.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
47 km
25.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 2006
EF3
85 km
29.0 mi
0
May 4, 2003
EF3
74 km
25.0 mi
5
May 4, 2003
EF3
40 km
49.0 mi
7
Nov 22, 1983
EF3
89 km
19.0 mi
0
Mar 26, 1983
EF3
97 km
7.0 mi
0
Mar 15, 1982
EF3
84 km
9.0 mi
0
Apr 19, 1981
EF3
99 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: TELAMAY HOLLOW (5,686 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
TELAMAY HOLLOW
5,686
75 km
2009
SAWMILL HOLLOW
5,166
72 km
1992
UNNAMED
4,546
64 km
2005
FLAT ROCK
4,472
98 km
1995
F128
4,210
72 km
2024
NATURE FIRE
3,744
74 km
1986
UNNAMED
3,427
43 km
2007
UNNAMED
3,160
59 km
2016
RXBURN
2,951
50 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,918
64 km
2021
BRUSH CREEK
2,814
43 km
2018
UNNAMED
2,776
94 km
2023
RX WHISKEY SPRINGS 3
2,716
96 km
2021
BLACKBURN
2,711
94 km
2004
UNNAMED
2,661
59 km
2020
TWIN PEAKS
2,578
50 km
2023
RX TWIN PEAKS
2,560
50 km
2002
ROUNDTPCOX
2,248
34 km
2017
CHEWI PROCTOR
2,176
73 km
2021
EAST FORK
2,134
62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
34°F (1°C)
1.9 in
Coldest, Driest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.3 in
March
49°F (9°C)
3.9 in
April
58°F (14°C)
4.3 in
May
65°F (19°C)
5.0 in
Wettest
June
73°F (23°C)
4.8 in
July
79°F (26°C)
3.1 in
Warmest
August
78°F (25°C)
3.5 in
September
70°F (21°C)
5.0 in
October
59°F (15°C)
3.9 in
November
48°F (9°C)
4.3 in
December
38°F (3°C)
3.0 in
Pineville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").