Conway, Arkansas Weather
Conway, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Conway, Faulkner County.
Full aviation weather for Conway is published on the Conway Regional Airport (KCXW) page, 13 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Conway have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Conway: Arkavalley Airport (K12A) 14 km · Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) 25 km · Petit Jean Park Airport (KMPJ) 43 km · Clinton Municipal Airport (KCCA) 57 km
Conditions reported at KCXW describe the airfield itself. Weather 13 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Conway specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Conway, Arkansas
Conway unfurls itself across the undulating terrain of Faulkner County, a place where the humid breath of the South mingles with the gentle murmur of the Arkansas River’s tributaries. It lies 22.6 miles north-north-west of Sherwood, AR (from Sherwood, AR: bearing 327°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Mayflower. The land here, a verdant sweep of mixed pine and hardwood forests, slopes towards the water, its soil rich and yielding, often catching the sun in a golden haze at the close of day. Oak and hickory trees, ancient sentinels, stand guard over fields of soybeans and corn, their leaves rustling a timeless song in the warm breezes. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, that clings to the senses. Conway’s story is one of agricultural roots and a steady climb towards a vibrant present, its economy now a blend of farming, education, and a growing industrial base. The legacy of cotton fields and scattered homesteads still whispers in the older neighborhoods, a stark yet harmonious contrast to the modern developments and the bustling campuses of its colleges and universities. The town’s character is shaped by the steady, purposeful hum of its businesses and the quiet pride of its residents, a community that has weathered economic shifts and celebrated its resilience. The presence of the University of Central Arkansas lends a youthful energy, a constant influx of new ideas and a vibrant cultural scene that enriches the historic heart of Conway.
Live animated radar for Conway and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.088696°N, 92.442101°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72034, 72032, 72033, 72035 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Conway, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Conway, Arkansas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Conway includes coordinates 35.088696°N, 92.442101°W, situated in Faulkner County. ZIP code 72034, 72032, 72033, 72035. Telephone area code: 870. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
