Fort Smith, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
69°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 69°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Tonight | 51°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 72°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 53°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 16% |
| Friday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Clear | 0 mph | 2% |
| Tuesday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Fort Smith, AR
Last spring frost
Mar 25
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
224 days
Hardiness zone
8a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, Ar (3.7 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.