Greenwood, Arkansas Weather
Greenwood, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Greenwood, Crawford County.
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About Greenwood, Arkansas
Greenwood rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle ascent. It lies 5.0 miles north-north-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 332°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Van Buren. The terrain here is a study in verdant contrasts: broad, sun-drenched fields of pasture and cropland give way to dense stands of hardwood forest, their canopies a shifting mosaic of emerald and jade. Winding creeks, their banks often lined with ferns and moss-covered stones, thread their way through the countryside, catching the light in silvery glints. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine, and the distant murmur of cicadas forms a constant, comforting hum. Even the sky seems to possess a particular quality, a vast, arching blue that can, by late afternoon, deepen to a bruised, luminous purple before the stars emerge. The story of Greenwood is one deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the bounty it has yielded. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to its fertile valleys and abundant timber, Greenwood’s economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with cattle ranching and crop farming forming the backbone of its livelihood. Whispers of its past can be found in the weathered barns and old stone fences that dot the landscape, silent witnesses to generations of hard work. While agriculture remains vital, the town has also seen steady growth, attracting a diverse range of small businesses and a growing population that values the slower, more deliberate pace of life. The community spirit is palpable, a quiet strength born of shared history and a collective appreciation for the enduring beauty of their corner of Arkansas.
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| Location | Greenwood, Crawford County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.45009°N, 94.441048°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72949, 72936 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Greenwood, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Greenwood, 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 Greenwood includes coordinates 35.450090°N, 94.441048°W, situated in Crawford County. ZIP code 72949, 72936. 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.
