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.
This Afternoon
102°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 102, with temperatures falling to around 99 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 106. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Helena-West Helena
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 102°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 102°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 75°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Sunday | 102°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 76°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday | 100°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 8% |
| Monday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 14% |
| Tuesday | 94°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 10% |
| Tuesday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 10% |
| Wednesday | 90°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 65°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNE | 4% |
| Thursday | 89°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 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 Sep 18, 2026.