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Arkansas Weather Forecast

Arkansas weather: 78°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 78°F now🕔 3:48 PM local📅 Best: March, August, September and October👥 3.1 million

Tomorrow in Arkansas - Sunday, August 23

☁️
100°
Overcast · low 73°F
Rain chance16%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind9 mph
Gusts19 mph
UV index7.6 · High
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset7:47 PM
Daylight13h 11m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

4 AM🌙78°0%4 mph
5 AM🌙77°1%3 mph
6 AM🌙76°1%0 mph
7 AM☀️75°1%2 mph
8 AM☀️80°1%1 mph
9 AM🌤️85°1%0 mph
10 AM☀️92°1%2 mph
11 AM☀️97°1%3 mph
12 PM🌤️101°1%2 mph
1 PM103°1%3 mph
2 PM105°2%4 mph
3 PM105°5%4 mph
4 PM☁️105°13%8 mph
5 PM☁️105°11%5 mph
6 PM☀️94°19%13 mph
7 PM☁️90°21%8 mph
8 PM🌦️87°23%12 mph
9 PM☁️82°11%6 mph
10 PM🌙79°10%6 mph
11 PM🌙78°8%4 mph
12 AM🌙78°5%2 mph
1 AM🌙77°7%5 mph
2 AM🌙76°16%4 mph
3 AM🌙75°15%3 mph

Active alerts for Arkansas

⚠️Severe Thunderstorm Watch · Severe
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 22 at 2:16PM CDT until August 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Issued by NWS Little Rock AR
⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 11:39AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Issued by NWS Little Rock AR
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 105°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 107°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.2
Outdoors9.2
Beach day8.6
Swimming8.9
Hiking8.6
Running7.9
Cycling8.8
Camping8.9
Fishing8.6
Photography8
Stargazing9.3
Family time9.2
Driving8.9
Flying out8.9

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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 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 3:48 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 3:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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