Rector, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rector, a city in Clay County, Arkansas.
This Afternoon
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
7-day forecast for Rector
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 78°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 20 mph S | 94% |
| Tonight | 54°F | Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph SSW | 100% |
| Wednesday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 3% |
| Friday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 2% |
| Friday Night | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 1% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 3% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Rector (36.264, -90.294). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rector
Last spring frost
Mar 31
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
215 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Rector: nearby ZIP 72461 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arkansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Kennett Radio Kboa, Mo (11.5 mi from Rector). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.