Fayetteville, Arkansas Weather
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Fayetteville weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast15%—83°65°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast11%—83°67°0°
- SaturdayJun 6Heavy Drizzle42%0.05″72°64°-11°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers67%0.02″80°65°+8°
- MondayJun 8Partly Cloudy40%—87°68°+7°
- TuesdayJun 9Clear18%—90°72°+3°
- WednesdayJun 10Mostly Clear——90°72°0°
PM2.5 at 7.8 µg/m³, PM10 at 8.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature. AQI down 7 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 39. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~79%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 39
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 9
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 7.8 µg/m³, PM10 at 8.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.94
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:34 AM
- Moonset
- 2:30 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Fayetteville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 12°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Fayetteville
SPC has placed Fayetteville in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Fayetteville's peak heat with mean temperatures around 79°F, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions at roughly 37°F. May sees the heaviest rainfall at 6.0 inches, contrasting with February's drier 2.3 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 2.6″ | 3 |
| February | 41° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| March | 49° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| April | 58° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| May | 66° | 6.0″ | 8 |
| June | 75° | 4.7″ | 6 |
| July | 79° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| August | 78° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| September | 71° | 4.5″ | 5 |
| October | 59° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| November | 48° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| December | 40° | 2.9″ | 4 |
Regional context
As part of the humid subtropical climate region, Fayetteville shares temperature ranges, seasonal cycles, and growing conditions with other cities in this climatic zone.
Similar climates: Little Rock, AR, Fort Smith, AR, Springdale, AR, Jonesboro, AR, Conway, AR.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak flowering of native dogwoods throughout the Ozark foothills.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds typically arrive in Fayetteville during the first week of April.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fayetteville?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Fayetteville, while the season's first frost returns around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Fayetteville?
- May typically brings the most rainfall with about 6.0 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 46 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Fayetteville?
- July records the highest temperatures, with averages around 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fayetteville?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 37°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fayetteville?
- Plant cool-season crops like peas and lettuce around the last spring frost in mid-April, but wait 1–2 weeks later for warm-season varieties like tomatoes and peppers.
- How many rainy days does Fayetteville get?
- Fayetteville experiences about 62 rainy days annually.
- What hardiness zone is Fayetteville?
- Check the USDA's online zone finder using Fayetteville's ZIP code to determine the current hardiness zone, which reflects the area's average minimum winter temperatures.
Climate
Fayetteville, Arkansas experiences a humid subtropical climate. Winter temperatures in January hover near 37°F, while summer brings July averages of 79°F, creating a 42°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 46 inches, distributed across roughly 62 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here reflect the city's position at 36.1°N latitude, along with influences from nearby water bodies and local elevation. These factors determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.