Fort Smith, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
71°F
Patchy Drizzle
Patchy drizzle and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Patchy Drizzle | 10 mph W | 20% |
| Tonight | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph W | 8% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 10% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 16% |
| Friday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 5% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Monday | 68°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
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 (5.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.