Fort Smith weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM (5.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct. Fort Smith sits 133 m (436 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 35%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM (5.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr, Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Fort Smith weather
Is it raining in Fort Smith right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM (5.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Fort Smith this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–27° and lows of 9–17°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Fort Smith lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fort Smith?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Fort Smith weather by month
When is the best time to visit Fort Smith?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Fort Smith is Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (47°F) in January to 34°C (94°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Smith?
May is the wettest month, with about 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 68 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Fort Smith?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (47°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months