Arkansas Weather Forecast
Arkansas weather: 87°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Arkansas
No snow is in the current forecast window for Arkansas.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January.
16-day forecast for Arkansas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 78° | 7% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 107° / 78° | 15% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 104° / 75° | 26% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 72° | 54% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 105° / 76° | 12% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 103° / 76° | 13% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 105° / 73° | 16% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 103° / 77° | 16% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 103° / 76° | 6% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 105° / 78° | 4% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 105° / 80° | 4% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 78° | 10% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 78° | 14% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 77° | 16% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 100° / 76° | 20% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 102° / 78° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
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° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 91° | 73° | 1,7 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 87°F (31°C) with overcast. Humidity is 66% and wind is 5 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 2:31 PM.
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 August 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
