Bella Vista, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bella Vista, Benton County.
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Bella Vista unfolds across rolling Ozark hills, a landscape sculpted by ancient waterways and cloaked in dense, whispering forests. It lies 8.3 miles north-north-west of Bentonville, AR (from Bentonville, AR: bearing 334°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of Centerton. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, a scent that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. Sunlight filters through the thick canopy of oak and hickory, dappling the winding roads and the manicured lawns of homes that cling to the slopes. The terrain itself is a constant invitation to explore, with hidden hollows and sudden, expansive views that catch the breath. This is a place where the green of the land feels profound, a deep, enduring verdure that shifts from emerald in spring to a burnished gold as autumn approaches. The story of Bella Vista is one of transformation, from a scattering of rural homesteads to a vibrant retirement and recreational hub. Its genesis is tied to the development of a planned community, drawing people who sought the tranquility of the Ozarks coupled with amenities. The local economy, while diversified, still retains a connection to the land, with many residents drawn to its natural beauty for recreation and a slower pace of life. The presence of numerous golf courses, a testament to its popularity as a leisure destination, punctuates the natural topography, while the many lakes and streams offer a constant murmur of flowing water, a subtle soundtrack to everyday existence in Bella Vista.
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| Location | Bella Vista, Benton County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36.481464°N, 94.273264°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72715, 72714 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bella Vista, 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 Bella Vista includes coordinates 36.481464°N, 94.273264°W, situated in Benton County. ZIP code 72715, 72714. 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.