Mena, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Mena, a city in Polk County, Arkansas.
This Afternoon
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Mena
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph WSW | 9% |
| Tonight | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 5% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 6% |
| Friday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 5% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Mena (34.581, -94.237). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Mena
Last spring frost
Apr 5
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
208 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Mena: nearby ZIP 71953 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arkansas frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Mena, Ar (4.7 mi from Mena). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.