A month by month list for Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas, built around a wet April and May, 44 hot days in summer, modest snow and the storms the region has already seen.
Northwest Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with all four seasons, averaging a July high near 89 degrees in Bentonville and a January high near 46. That gives you a real rhythm through the year, and this calendar follows it. Shift things as needed, since Ozark weather can surprise you.
Normal annual precipitation at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is about 45.4 inches, with May the wettest month at 5.92 and April next at 4.98. About 44 days a year reach 90 degrees or hotter, and about 92 nights reach freezing. Fayetteville's Drake Field averages about 6.5 inches of snow a year, with February the snowiest month at 2.4 inches.
Dew points run from about 28 degrees in January to near 68 in July, so a house moves from dry and dusty to damp and back again.
January. Dry air and a working furnace. Change filters and vacuum vent covers. This is the month to tackle closets, the pantry and paperwork, and a reasonable time to check your storm plan. The January 2009 ice storm left about 300,000 homes in northern Arkansas without power, so keep flashlights and blankets where you can find them.
February. The snowiest month, at a normal 2.4 inches. Keep a mat and a boot tray at the door. Dust screens and electronics, since dry air makes static worse.
March. Rain picks up and trees begin to wake. Clear gutters, set out outdoor mats and sort the garage while it is still comfortable to work in there.
April. Normal rainfall of 4.98 inches. Keep muddy shoes at the door and wipe sills if the oaks are dropping pollen. Check your tornado shelter or safe spot, and tidy it so that it is usable.
May. The wettest month at 5.92 inches, and the May 25 to 27, 2024 outbreak brought a very large EF3 near Decatur and an EF2 in Rogers. Keep up with floors and entry rugs, and put your emergency supplies in order. Once it dries out, a One-Time Deep Clean is a good way to end the season.
June. Heat and humidity return. Test bathroom fans, clean covers and change air conditioning filters before the worst of summer.
July. The normal high is 90.3 degrees, with dew points near 68. Run fans after showers, keep doors open afterward and wash bath mats frequently. Kitchens feel tacky, so wipe counters and cabinet fronts more often.
August. The heat continues. A leak under a sink or a musty closet is easier to spot now, so check them. Each autumn hundreds of parents come to Fayetteville to help students move in, so renters there should have a look at the move-out guide before the season turns.
September. The heat starts easing. Clean out the garage and sort out what should go to the Benton County Solid Waste District on Brookside Road.
October. The oak and hickory leaves begin to come down. Sweep the porch often, and shake out mats so fragments do not get ground into carpet. Service the furnace and wipe the vents.
November. A good month for a deep clean before holiday cooking. Clean oven racks and the range hood, and check that guest rooms are in order. Keep gutters clear of leaves.
December. Freezing nights become routine, and dry air returns. Clean the fireplace surround and set up mats for the winter. A Recurring House Clean can keep the regular work going while you handle the holidays. Before the year ends, take a moment to refresh your storm kit and the photos of each room.
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