Weather forecast for today
West Helena, AR

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Scattered Thunderstorms
6:09 am

7:49 pm
CDT
Scattered Thunderstorms
75°F / 61°F
  • Wind: 13mph SW
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 6
On Friday, in West Helena, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with a chance of lightning and gusty winds.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. Temperature span will be from a high of a temperate 75.2°F to a low of a breezy 60.8°F.
The day’s top temperature is expected to be a couple of degrees lower than the typical May high of 80.1°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 40min.

Current condition

Clear
1:19 am CDT
Clear
  • 68°F
  • Feels like: 68°F
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Dewpoint: 66°F
  • Pressure: 29.93"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
In West Helena, at the moment, a cloudless sky and calm conditions create ideal weather.
The temperature is a pleasant 68°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 75.2°F for today.

Weather radar - West Helena, AR

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
At 1:19 am CDT, the temperature is 68°F.
What is the weather forecast for West Helena for today?
On Friday, scattered thunderstorms are likely, with brief breaks between the stormy periods.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in West Helena.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature in West Helena will be 75.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 60.8°F.
The highest temperature will be moderately lower than the average maximum of 80.1°F in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 64°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in West Helena, sunrise will be at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 40min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
4 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
6 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
Sunrise: 6:09 am
8 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 2mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
12 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 6mi
4 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
Sunset: 7:49 pm
8 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
10 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 4mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Today, in West Helena, a combination of unstable and dull weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is predicted from 8 am to 3 pm, and from 5 pm to 11 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.16", most rainfall is expected at 11 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 64.4°F and the highest temperature of 73.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 11 am to 5 pm.
The forecasted high will be relatively lower than the typical May maximum of 80.1°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also alike with the usual May value of 64°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 06:19:56 UTC
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West Helena, Arkansas, USA

  • en: West Helena, Arkansas, USA
  • es: West Helena, Arkansas, EE.UU.
  • hr: Vest Helena, Arkanzas, SAD
  • sr: Vest Helena, Arkanzas, SAD
  • zh: West Helena, 阿肯色州, 美国
  • Latitude: 34.550177°
  • Longitude: -90.641323°
  • Elevation: 256 ft
  • Current time: 1:19am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:09 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:49 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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