Fayetteville, Arkansas Weather
Fayetteville, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Fayetteville, Washington County.
Full aviation weather for Fayetteville is published on the Drake Field (KFYV) page, 6 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. 6 airfields within reach of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG) 13 km · Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA) 28 km · Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (KVBT) 32 km · Smith Field (KSLG) 33 km · Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (KROG) 35 km
Conditions reported at KFYV describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Fayetteville specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, a vibrant hub in Washington County, unfolds across the rolling Ozark highlands, its landscape shaped by the gentle curves of the land and the clear, cool waters of the Illinois River. It lies 8.7 miles south of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 191°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-north-east of Farmington. Its history is deeply rooted in the fertile soil, with early settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture and the strategic position that would eventually foster growth and commerce. The economy of Fayetteville today reflects this blend of tradition and forward thinking, encompassing a diverse range of industries from education and technology to vibrant retail and a burgeoning craft beverage scene. The air here often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle reminder of the surrounding natural beauty that has always been a cornerstone of Fayetteville's identity. The cultural character of Fayetteville is one of spirited independence, a blend of Southern hospitality and Midwestern pragmatism, often expressed through its lively arts scene and community gatherings. A prominent landmark is the historic Washington County Courthouse, a stately edifice that anchors the heart of the downtown square, where the rhythm of daily life can be felt in the murmur of conversation and the occasional distant chime of a clock tower. The University of Arkansas stands as a beacon of higher learning, its campus a focal point for intellectual and athletic pursuits, including the beloved Razorbacks sports teams. Fayetteville has also been the birthplace or adopted home of notable figures who have left their mark on the world, contributing to its rich and evolving narrative.
Live animated radar for Fayetteville 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36.06258°N, 94.157426°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72701, 72704, 72702, 72703 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fayetteville, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville includes coordinates 36.062580°N, 94.157426°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 72701, 72704, 72702, 72703. 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. 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.
