Widener, AR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Widener, a town in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
This Afternoon
79°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. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
7-day forecast for Widener
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 79°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 94% |
| Tonight | 56°F | Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph SW | 97% |
| Wednesday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 1% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 3% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Widener (35.023, -90.682). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Widener
Last spring frost
Mar 23
First fall frost
Nov 7
Growing season
231 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Widener: nearby ZIP 72359 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arkansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Wynne, Ar (16.9 mi from Widener). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.