Appleton, Arkansas Weather
Appleton, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Appleton, Pope County.
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About Appleton, Arkansas
Appleton unfolds against a backdrop of the Arkansas Ozark foothills, where the land begins its gentle, rolling ascent. It lies 17.8 miles north-east of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 55°T), and is situated 15.7 miles north-east of Pottsville. The terrain here is a mosaic of dense hardwood forests, their canopies a deep, emerald green in the summer and a riot of gold and crimson come autumn, interspersed with clearings of pastureland and cultivated fields. Creeks, often shallow and clear, thread their way through the countryside, their banks softened by moss and shaded by overhanging branches, reflecting the diffused, pale sunlight that filters through the leaves. The air, especially after a rain shower, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a primal perfume that speaks of the enduring wildness of this place. Small farms, some generations old, dot the landscape, their weathered barns and sturdy houses standing as quiet testaments to a life lived close to the soil. The history of Appleton is bound to the fertile valleys and the resilience of its people, who have long relied on the bounty of the land. Originally settled by those seeking agricultural opportunities, the local economy has historically been rooted in farming, with crops like corn, soybeans, and various fruits finding a home in the rich soil. While the days of large-scale logging have largely passed, the forests still hold a quiet significance, offering a sense of natural heritage and recreational escape. The pace of life in Appleton is unhurried, a deliberate counterpoint to the clamor of larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community where neighbors know each other and lend a hand when needed. Local traditions, often centered around harvest festivals or community gatherings, reinforce this enduring connection to the land and to one another.
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| Location | Appleton, Pope County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.425358°N, 92.874335°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72823 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Appleton, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Appleton, Arkansas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Appleton includes coordinates 35.425358°N, 92.874335°W, situated in Pope County. ZIP code 72823. Telephone area code: 479. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
