Jacksonville, Arkansas Weather
Jacksonville, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Jacksonville, Pulaski County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
