Weather forecast for today
Fort Smith, AR

Weather forecast for today

Friday, Apr 18.

Cloudy
6:39 am

7:54 pm
CDT
Cloudy
82°F / 66°F
  • Wind: 16mph SSW
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • UV index: 5
On Friday, April 18, limited sunshine due to thick clouds is expected.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. Temperatures are anticipated to peak at a moderately hot 82.4°F and drop to a minimum of a breezy 66.2°F.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is estimated at a blazing 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
The temperature of 82.4°F reflects May's climate better than April's.
Sunrise will be at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:54 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 15min.

Current condition

Fair
5:22 am CDT
Fair
  • 72°F
  • Feels like: 72°F
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Dewpoint: 61°F
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, in Fort Smith, visibility is excellent under fair skies, ideal for outdoor activities.
The temperature is an agreeable 71.6°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-anticipated 82.4°F.

Weather radar - Fort Smith, AR

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature in Fort Smith?
The current temperature (5:22 am CDT) is 71.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Fort Smith for today?
On Friday, in Fort Smith, gloomy weather with thick clouds is expected.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in Fort Smith.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 82.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is assessed at 86°F.
The highest temperature will be noticeably higher than the average maximum of 70.7°F in April. The lowest temperature will be also noticeably higher than the average low of 50.5°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Friday, in Fort Smith, sunrise will be at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:54 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Fort Smith have today?
In Fort Smith, the length of the day today will be 13h and 15min.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunrise: 6:39 am
8 am
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:54 pm
8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, cloudy skies are expected.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 69.8°F and the highest temperature of 82.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The maximum temperature will be more alike with May's average high of 79°F than April's 70.7°F. The lowest temperature is also more consistent with May's average minimum of 58.6°F than the usual minimum of 50.5°F in April.
Updated: Apr 18, 2025 @ 10:22:56 UTC
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Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA

  • en: Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
  • es: Fort Smith, Arkansas, EE.UU.
  • hr: Fort Smit, Arkanzas, SAD
  • sr: Fort Smit, Arkanzas, SAD
  • zh: 史密斯堡, 阿肯色州, 美国
  • Latitude: 35.385924°
  • Longitude: -94.398548°
  • Elevation: 430 ft
  • Current time: 5:22am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:39 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:54 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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