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Fort Smith, AR Weather

Updated: Fri May 16th 2025 12:00 PM CDT
Overcast

83°F 28°C

Feels Like 92°F / 34°C

Fort Smith, AR  weather condition is Overcast and 83°F.

Today's Weather in Fort Smith,AR

The current weather in Fort Smith AR as of 12:00 PM CDT on Fri May 16th 2025, has a sky condition of Overcast with the visibility of 9 mile(s) and the UV index at 4.4. It is 83 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 92 degrees. The barometric pressure is 29.74 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 74 percent that's falling since the last report, with a dew point of 76 degrees fahrenheit which is rising. Wind direction is from the Southwest at 12.1 miles per hour, gusting at 17.1 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:13 AM and Sunset is at 8:16 PM. The moon phase is a Waning Gibbous moon but will not be observable. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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  • Barometer 29.74 inHg. rising
  • Humidity 74% falling
  • Heat Index 92°F
  • Wind from SW. 12.1 mph
  • Wind Gust 17.1 miles per hour
  • Wind Chill 83°F
  • UV Index 4.4
  • Dew Point 76°F rising
  • Visibility 9 mi.
  • Sunrise 6:13 AM
  • Sunset 8:16 PM
  • Moonrise Not Observable
  • Moonset 8:52 AM
  • Moon Phase Waning Gibbous Moon

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Hourly Forecast - Next 8 hours

5 Day Forecast

Fog

Fog with a high of 92°F and a low of 63°F. Winds will be light at 7mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 79%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 92° | Lo 63° 79% 0% 0% 6.7 mph

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain with a high of 82°F and a low of 73°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 87% chance with an estimated 0.99in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 85%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 82° | Lo 73° 85% 87% | est. 0.99in 0% 11.4 mph

Patchy Rain Nearby

Patchy Rain Nearby with a high of 89°F and a low of 71°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 74% chance with an estimated 0.15in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 17mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 80%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 89° | Lo 71° 80% 74% | est. 0.15in 0% 16.8 mph

Patchy Rain Nearby

Patchy Rain Nearby with a high of 76°F and a low of 61°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 81% chance with an estimated 0.06in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 81%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 76° | Lo 61° 81% 81% | est. 0.06in 0% 13.6 mph

Cloudy

Cloudy with a high of 62°F and a low of 51°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 15mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 71%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 62° | Lo 51° 71% 0% 0% 14.5 mph

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Hourly Temperature

 

The current temperature today is 83°F. The morning temperature of 67°F is lowest at 5am with the daytime high of 86°F at 3pm and a low around 75°F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

 

The highest pressure today is 29.79inHg at 11pm and lowest being 29.67inHg at 2pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

 

The fastest wind is reported to be 12.8mph at 5pm, while the slowest is 0.9mph around 10pm; expect wind gusts peaking 18.5mph at 5pm.

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