Fayetteville, AR Weather
Fayetteville hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Fayetteville weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Fayetteville looks sunny, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 70°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Fayetteville 14-day forecast
About the weather in Fayetteville
Weather in Fayetteville is shaped by its humid subtropical climate - expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. July afternoons typically reach 89°F (32°C), while January highs hover near 47°F (8°C). Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches (1184 mm) over about 117 rainy days.
Fayetteville weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 47°F (8°C)
- Record high: 105°F (41°C) · Record low: -19°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 4 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows around 29°F (-1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 105°F (41°C) and dropped as low as -19°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.3 inches (159 mm) of rain over 14 days, while September is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 4 days in a typical year, mostly from January through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Fayetteville stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Fayetteville is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Fayetteville is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Fayetteville is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 50°F (10°C) and nights around 33°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Fayetteville by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |