Arkansas Weather Forecast
Arkansas weather: 77°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Arkansas is a state in United States. Arkansas is a US state with its capital at Little Rock. It has a population of about 3.1 million. The capital is Little Rock.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Arkansas with overcast. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 75°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Arkansas is March, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), about 301 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hot Springs National Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 94°F is 8.5°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Arkansas today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Arkansas
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Arkansas right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:49 AM, Sep 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Arkansas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 75° | 6% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 72° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 63° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 65° | 1% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 70° | 1% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 81° / 69° | 8% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 68° | 15% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 70° | 35% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 24% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 64° | 10% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 64° | 3% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 66° | 16% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 71° | 11% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 73° | 17% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 18% | -- | — |
Climate in Arkansas month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 31° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 40° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 70° | 50° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 76° | 57° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 80° | 63° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 90° | 72° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 92° | 75° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 74° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 86° | 67° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 77° | 58° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 56° | 40° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Arkansas
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Air quality and pollen in Arkansas
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Arkansas
Go in March, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Arkansas
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Explore Arkansas
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Arkansas?
Arkansas is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 34.7465, -92.2896. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Arkansas right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 68% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Arkansas?
March, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Arkansas, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Arkansas in?
Arkansas observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:49 AM.
How many people live in Arkansas?
Arkansas has a population of approximately 3.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Arkansas?
The closest airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 301 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Arkansas?
Popular options include Hot Springs National Park.
What places are in Arkansas?
Arkansas covers 1 places in this atlas, including Hot Springs National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 21, 2026 at 3:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
