Arkansas Weather Forecast
Arkansas weather: 78°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Arkansas
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 38 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 1,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Arkansas
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16-day forecast for Arkansas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 105° / 75° | 23% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 73° | 16% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 92° / 68° | 47% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 107° / 74° | 7% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 99° / 74° | 23% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 73° | 23% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 74° | 8% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 72° | 8% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 97° / 74° | 4% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 102° / 79° | 6% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 105° / 72° | 8% · 0,9 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 105° / 74° | 13% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 99° / 76° | 16% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 71° | 17% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 71° | 16% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 18% | -- | — |
What this means for Arkansas
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 105°F is 13.9°F above the 91°F typical for this month.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 77°F.
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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 78°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 4 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 6:19 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 August 22, 2026 at 6:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
