Helena-West Helena, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Helena-West Helena, a city in Phillips County, Arkansas.
Today
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. West wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Helena-West Helena
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 72°F | Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 2% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 2% |
| Tuesday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Helena-West Helena (34.531, -90.620). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Helena-West Helena
Last spring frost
Mar 15
First fall frost
Nov 16
Growing season
246 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Helena-West Helena: nearby ZIP 72390 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arkansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Helena, Ar (5.5 mi from Helena-West Helena). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.