Chidester, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Chidester, a city in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
This Afternoon
73°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
7-day forecast for Chidester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph SW | 8% |
| Tonight | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 2% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Friday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 4% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.