Chidester, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Chidester, a city in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
This Afternoon
98°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Chidester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 98°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 70°F | Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Sunday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 72°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 97°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 11% |
| Monday Night | 70°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 18% |
| Tuesday | 93°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 9% |
| Tuesday Night | 67°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNE | 6% |
| Wednesday | 90°F | Sunny | 5 mph NNE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 63°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday | 90°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 63°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday | 90°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 64°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Chidester (33.702, -93.024). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Chidester
Last spring frost
Mar 21
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
230 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Chidester: nearby ZIP 71726 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arkansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Camden 1, Ar (11.6 mi from Chidester). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.