Humid subtropical climate
Climate Fort Smith - Arkansas
Annual high73ºF
Annual low51ºF
Precipitation45.46 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 29 | 2.81 | 2 |
| Feb | 55 | 33 | 2.76 | 1 |
| Mar | 65 | 41 | 3.85 | 1 |
| Apr | 74 | 49 | 4.30 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 59 | 5.47 | 0 |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.28 | 0 |
| Jul | 93 | 72 | 3.30 | 0 |
| Aug | 93 | 71 | 2.59 | 0 |
| Sep | 85 | 62 | 4.05 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 51 | 4.32 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 40 | 4.44 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 31 | 3.29 | 1 |
- JanHigh 50ºFLow 29ºFPrecip 2.81 inch
- FebHigh 55ºFLow 33ºFPrecip 2.76 inch
- MarHigh 65ºFLow 41ºFPrecip 3.85 inch
- AprHigh 74ºFLow 49ºFPrecip 4.30 inch
- MayHigh 80ºFLow 59ºFPrecip 5.47 inch
- JunHigh 88ºFLow 67ºFPrecip 4.28 inch
- JulHigh 93ºFLow 72ºFPrecip 3.30 inch
- AugHigh 93ºFLow 71ºFPrecip 2.59 inch
- SepHigh 85ºFLow 62ºFPrecip 4.05 inch
- OctHigh 75ºFLow 51ºFPrecip 4.32 inch
- NovHigh 63ºFLow 40ºFPrecip 4.44 inch
- DecHigh 51ºFLow 31ºFPrecip 3.29 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Fort Smith, Arkansas?
Fort Smith experiences a humid subtropical climate with very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are hot, while winters are cold. The area is fairly wet, with spring being the wettest season and occasional snowfall occurring in winter. Heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can sometimes occur during the warmer months.
Fort Smith weather averages
Annual high73ºF
Annual low51ºF
Precipitation45.46 inch
Snowfall5 inch
Daily normals Fort Smith - Arkansas - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 50.6 | 30.0 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 2 | 50.5 | 29.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 3 | 50.5 | 29.8 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 4 | 50.5 | 29.7 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 5 | 50.4 | 29.7 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 6 | 50.4 | 29.6 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 7 | 50.4 | 29.5 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 8 | 50.5 | 29.5 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 9 | 50.5 | 29.4 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 10 | 50.5 | 29.4 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 11 | 50.6 | 29.4 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 12 | 50.6 | 29.3 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 13 | 50.7 | 29.3 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 14 | 50.8 | 29.3 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 15 | 50.9 | 29.3 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 16 | 51.0 | 29.3 | 1.57 | 1.57 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Jan 17 | 51.1 | 29.3 | 1.67 | 1.67 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 18 | 51.2 | 29.3 | 1.76 | 1.76 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 19 | 51.3 | 29.3 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Jan 20 | 51.4 | 29.4 | 1.94 | 1.94 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Jan 21 | 51.6 | 29.4 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Jan 22 | 51.7 | 29.5 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Jan 23 | 51.9 | 29.5 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 24 | 52.0 | 29.6 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 25 | 52.2 | 29.7 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Jan 26 | 52.3 | 29.7 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Jan 27 | 52.5 | 29.8 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 28 | 52.7 | 29.9 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 29 | 52.9 | 30.1 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Jan 30 | 53.1 | 30.2 | 2.82 | 2.82 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 31 | 53.2 | 30.3 | 2.91 | 2.91 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Fort Smith - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 86.0 | 71.1 | 0.22 |
| Oct 2 | 79.0 | 70.0 | 1.22 |
| Oct 3 | 75.0 | 68.0 | 0.01 |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | 89.1 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 8 | 93.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 91.9 | 63.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 10 | 93.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 11 | 93.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 12 | 95.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13 | 93.0 | 70.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 14 | 82.9 | 72.0 | 0.10 |
| Oct 15 | 88.0 | 66.0 | 0.21 |
| Oct 16 | 66.0 | 52.0 | T |
| Oct 17 | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 | 72.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | 80.1 | 48.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22 | 82.9 | 50.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 23 | 82.9 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24 | 84.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 82.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 26 | 79.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27 | 80.1 | 55.9 | T |
| Oct 28 | 82.9 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 29 | – | – | – |
| Oct 30 | – | – | – |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature95.0ºF · Oct 12
- Lowest max temperature66.0ºF · Oct 16
- Highest min temperature72.0ºF · Oct 14
- Lowest min temperature45.0ºF · Oct 18
Geo Fort Smith - Arkansas
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Sebastian
- City
- Fort Smith
- Zip Code
- 72903
- Elevation
- 440 ft
- Longitude
- -94.37
- Latitude
- 35.34
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –