Fayetteville, AR Weather

Arkansas, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 13:00
96°
Overcast Feels like 98° · High 100° / Low 72°
Wind
7 mph
Humidity
39%
8 Very High
Updated 2 hours ago

Fayetteville hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 100°F (38°C) is about 13°F (7°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).

Now
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
20%
7 PM
7:53 PM
Sunset
8 PM
51%
9 PM
37%
10 PM
11 PM
33%
12 AM
1 AM
26%
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
17%
6:44 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
98°
Wind
7 mph
NE · gusts 7 mph
Humidity
39%
Pressure
29.95 in
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
42% chance today

Fayetteville weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Fayetteville looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 72°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).

High / Low
95° / 72°
Precipitation
17%
Sunrise / sunset
06:44 AM / 07:51 PM

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Fayetteville 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 100° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 42%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Sunny
High 95° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 94° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 95° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 97° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Sunny
High 95° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 92° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 95° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Overcast
High 95° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Sunny
High 99° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Overcast
High 80° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Partly Cloudy
High 98° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 100° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 88° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 83%

About the weather in Fayetteville

Seasons are the whole story in Fayetteville. The gap between an average July and an average January is 23°C - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters - which in practice means 89°F (32°C) afternoons at one end of the calendar and 47°F (8°C) at the other.

Fayetteville weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 47°F (8°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (41°C) high · -19°F (-28°C) low
  • Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.3 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 23°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Snow: about 4 days a year
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
  • Average humidity: 70%

Temperatures through the year

The wettest month is May (6.3 inches (159 mm) across 14 days) and the driest September. At its warmest, in July, Fayetteville runs to 89°F (32°C) in the afternoon and back to 71°F (22°C) by dawn. January is the coolest month, with highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows near 29°F (-1°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 105°F (41°C) and the lowest daily minimum -19°F (-28°C). June is the brightest month at 12.3 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.2.

Rain, sun and snow

Between the average July and the average January lie 23°C, a wider spread than roughly 76% of the cities we track. Average lows drop to freezing in one month of the year, January.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 68°F (20°C), nights near 50°F (10°C), and rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer runs hot here - highs near 87°F (31°C), nights near 69°F (21°C), and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.8 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.

Fall (September through November)

Through fall, Fayetteville brings comfortable warmth: 71°F (22°C) by day, 53°F (12°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.

Winter (December through February)

Through winter, Fayetteville is brisk and cold: 50°F (10°C) by day, 33°F (0°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season, plus about 3 snowy days.

Average temperatures in Fayetteville by month

Monthly averages for Fayetteville based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 47° 29° 8 3.0 in 6.5 h/day 69%
February 52° 33° 8 3.1 in 7.3 h/day 68%
March 61° 42° 12 5.0 in 7.9 h/day 69%
April 67° 49° 11 4.9 in 9.0 h/day 68%
May 76° 58° 14 6.3 in 10.1 h/day 76%
June 85° 67° 10 3.2 in 12.3 h/day 72%
July 89° 71° 11 4.0 in 12.0 h/day 72%
August 87° 69° 12 4.0 in 11.2 h/day 73%
September 83° 65° 6 2.2 in 10.7 h/day 68%
October 71° 53° 9 4.1 in 8.7 h/day 66%
November 59° 42° 8 3.1 in 7.5 h/day 70%
December 51° 35° 8 3.8 in 6.6 h/day 70%

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Common questions

When does it rain most in Fayetteville?
May, at 6.3 inches (159 mm) over about 14 days. September is the driest month, at 2.2 inches (56 mm).
What is the coldest month in Fayetteville?
January, with highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows near 29°F (-1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -19°F (-28°C).
Is Fayetteville humid?
Relative humidity averages 70% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
How much sun does Fayetteville get?
9.2 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 12.3 hours.
How many rainy days does Fayetteville get in a year?
About 117 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 46.6 inches (1184 mm). That works out at roughly 10.1 mm on an average wet day.
What is the hottest month in Fayetteville?
July, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 71°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 105°F (41°C).
When should I visit Fayetteville?
September to November and March to April is the sweet spot for Fayetteville - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 9 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
Is there snow in Fayetteville?
Yes - about 4 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January through March.