Cherokee Village, Arkansas Weather
Cherokee Village, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cherokee Village, Sharp County.
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About Cherokee Village, Arkansas
Cherokee Village rests serenely in Sharp County, Arkansas, a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain that slopes towards the cool embrace of the South Fork of the Spring River. It lies 55.2 miles north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 305°T), and is situated 1.6 miles north-north-east of Highland. Here, the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the dense woodlands that fringe the developed areas. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating the meticulously maintained lawns and quiet streets of this planned community. The river, a ribbon of silver in the morning light, dictates the pace of life, its currents carrying whispers of the Ozark foothills that rise in the distance. The character of Cherokee Village is one of quiet contentment, a place where the hum of lawnmowers and the distant call of a kingfisher are the prevailing sounds, fostering an atmosphere of peaceful retirement and relaxed living. The history of Cherokee Village is intrinsically linked to its development as a retirement destination, a vision that began to take shape in the mid-20th century. It was conceived as an escape, a place where retirees could find affordable living and abundant recreational opportunities, particularly centered around the South Fork of the Spring River. This waterway, a jewel in the local crown, offers residents and visitors alike the chance to fish, boat, and swim, its clear waters reflecting the sky above. The local economy, while not driven by heavy industry, thrives on the services and amenities that support its resident population and the seasonal influx of tourists drawn to the area's natural beauty and tranquil setting. The legacy of its thoughtful planning is evident in the network of paved roads, golf courses, and community centers that define Cherokee Village, creating a distinctively comfortable and accessible enclave within the Ozark Mountains.
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| Location | Cherokee Village, Sharp County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36.297844°N, 91.515973°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72529, 72525 |
| Area Code | 501 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cherokee Village, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cherokee Village, 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 Cherokee Village includes coordinates 36.297844°N, 91.515973°W, situated in Sharp County. ZIP code 72529, 72525. 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.
