Rector, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rector, a city in Clay County, Arkansas.
Today
86°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 86. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Rector
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 86°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Tonight | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 89°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Thursday | 91°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 11% |
| Thursday Night | 73°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph S | 22% |
| Friday | 89°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SSW | 44% |
| Friday Night | 73°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph S | 35% |
| Saturday | 89°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 28% |
| Saturday Night | 72°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 27% |
| Sunday | 90°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 9% |
| Sunday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph S | 9% |
| Monday | 92°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 4% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSW | 4% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.