Batesville, Arkansas Weather
Batesville, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Batesville, Independence County.
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About Batesville, Arkansas
Batesville rests comfortably in the rolling hills of Independence County, where the White River, a broad, unhurried ribbon of water, shapes the landscape and the lives of its inhabitants. It lies 52.7 miles west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 265°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north of Southside. The terrain here is a study in gentle transitions, from the fertile bottomlands that cradle the river to the more elevated, wooded ridges that offer glimpses of distant, hazy horizons. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to gather and linger on the broad leaves of the sycamores and oaks that line the riverbanks, casting a warm, almost amber glow that softens the edges of the day. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, blooming dogwood in spring, and the occasional sweet scent of honeysuckle that climbs with determined grace over weathered fences. The history of Batesville is deeply intertwined with the flow of the White River, which served as its primary artery for trade and travel in its formative years. Founded as a river port, its economy once thrived on the steamboats that plied these waters, carrying cotton, timber, and other goods. This legacy can still be felt in the sturdy, brick buildings downtown, many of which have witnessed generations of commerce and community life. Today, Batesville continues to draw strength from its agricultural roots, with surrounding farms producing a bounty of crops, but it has also diversified, embracing industries that contribute to its steady, quiet prosperity. The town retains a sense of groundedness, a place where the past whispers from the old courthouse square and the present unfolds with a rhythm that acknowledges the enduring presence of the river.
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| Location | Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.769799°N, 91.640972°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72501, 72503 |
| Area Code | 501 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Batesville, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Batesville, 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 Batesville includes coordinates 35.769799°N, 91.640972°W, situated in Independence County. ZIP code 72501, 72503. Telephone area code: 501. 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.
