Bradford, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Bradford, a city in Jackson County, Arkansas.
This Afternoon
102°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 102, with temperatures falling to around 98 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Bradford
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 102°F | Sunny | 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 102°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday | 101°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 1% |
| Monday | 98°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph N | 30% |
| Monday Night | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph N | 30% |
| Tuesday | 89°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 13% |
| Tuesday Night | 64°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 9% |
| Wednesday | 86°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNE | 2% |
| Thursday | 86°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 63°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Bradford (35.422, -91.455). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Bradford
Last spring frost
Mar 18
First fall frost
Nov 11
Growing season
240 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Bradford: nearby ZIP 72020 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arkansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Newport, Ar (14.2 mi from Bradford). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.