Weather forecast for todayFort Smith, AR

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 7:44 am CDT

  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphE 100°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 30.55"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, the sun’s rays are illuminating everything under a clear sky.
The temperature is a chilly 46.4°F. The current temperature is near the lowest anticipated 42.8°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 68°F
  • 43°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNE 45°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:25 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:39 pm CDT
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On Saturday, October 17, sunshine is expected with little to no cloud cover.
Temperatures are forecasted to range from a maximum of a pleasant 68°F to a minimum of a brisk 42.8°F.
The temperature is predicted to be a few degrees lower than the standard October peak of 72°F.
Sunrise was at 7:25 am and sunset will be at 6:39 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 14min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 66°C.
Coldest hour: 8 am 46°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 3%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 8 am
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphN 4°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 18°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 10 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 36°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 11 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 40°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 12 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 43°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 1 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNE 39°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
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  • 2 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNE 39°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 3 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNE 35°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 57°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphESE 105°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 105°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:39 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSE 140°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSSE 164°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphENE 68°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNE 26°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNE 40°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Fort Smith, a cloudless sky and mainly sunshiny weather are expected.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 66.2°F and the lowest temperature of 46.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Today, the temperature is expected to be a few degrees lower than October's normal maximum of 72°F. The lowest temperature today is more in line with November's average minimum of 42.1°F than the average low in October of 52.3°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:44:18 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 7:44 am CDT is 46.4°F.

On Saturday, skies will stay clear and sunny.

Today, the highest temperature will be 68°F, while the lowest temperature will be 42.8°F.
The highest temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average maximum of 72°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be noticeably lower than the average low of 52.3°F.

On Saturday, in Fort Smith, sunrise was at 7:25 am and sunset will be at 6:39 pm (CDT).

In Fort Smith, today, there will be 11h and 14min of daylight.