Jacksonville, Arkansas Weather
Jacksonville, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Jacksonville, Pulaski County.
Full aviation weather for Jacksonville is published on the Little Rock Air Force Base (KLRF) page, 7 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: North Little Rock Municipal Airport (KORK) 14 km · Robinson Army Air Field (KRBM) 17 km · Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (KLIT) 18 km · Carlisle Municipal Airport (K4M3) 37 km · Arkavalley Airport (K12A) 40 km
Conditions reported at KLRF describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Jacksonville specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Jacksonville.
About Jacksonville, Arkansas
Jacksonville, Arkansas, lies in a landscape shaped by fertile soil and the steady flow of nearby waterways. It lies 7.4 miles east-north-east of Sherwood, AR (from Sherwood, AR: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-west of Cabot. The terrain here is generally flat, giving way to gently rolling hills as one moves away from the alluvial plains, a characteristic embrace of the Arkansas landscape. Pines and hardwoods form a verdant canopy, their branches reaching towards a sky that often hangs a soft, hazy blue, especially in the humid embrace of summer. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the subtle sweetness of pine needles, a constant reminder of the natural world that surrounds Jacksonville. Even in the built-up areas, the presence of mature trees lends a sense of enduring calm, their leaves rustling like hushed conversations in the breeze. This part of Pulaski County has a history tied to agriculture and, more recently, to the enduring presence of a significant military installation that has shaped its growth and economy. For generations, the land around Jacksonville yielded crops, its rich soil supporting the livelihoods of many. Today, while agriculture still plays a role, the economic pulse of Jacksonville is strongly influenced by the services and support industries that cater to the nearby air base, creating a dynamic blend of civilian and military life. This confluence has fostered a distinct character, a place where military families find a home and where the traditions of Southern hospitality are readily apparent. Jacksonville carries the quiet dignity of a community that has seen change but holds fast to its roots.
Live animated radar for Jacksonville 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 | Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.8662°N, 92.110146°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72076, 72078, 72099 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Jacksonville, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville includes coordinates 34.866200°N, 92.110146°W, situated in Pulaski County. ZIP code 72076, 72078, 72099. 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.
