Kirby, Arkansas Weather
Kirby, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Kirby, Pike County.
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About Kirby, Arkansas
Kirby rests in a rolling landscape of pine and hardwood, where the earth itself seems to breathe a slow, patient rhythm. It lies 37.7 miles west-south-west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 243°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-west of Glenwood. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp soil, a fragrance that clings to the skin. The terrain, characterized by gentle slopes and shallow valleys, is cut by small, meandering creeks that whisper secrets to the moss-covered stones and the thirsty roots of ancient oaks. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of fern and the occasional flash of a cardinal’s wing, painting the undergrowth with transient gold. The sky above, a vast expanse of blue that deepens to a bruised violet at dusk, often hosts scattered clouds that drift like lost sheep across its immensity. The history of Kirby is intertwined with the very trees that surround it, a story of timber, resilience, and a quiet persistence. Early settlers, drawn by the rich forests, established a livelihood from the bounty of the land, their efforts shaping the early economy of the area. While the logging industry has ebbed and flowed, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, with many residents continuing to find sustenance and purpose in the natural world, whether through farming, hunting, or small-scale enterprises. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the generations have walked these same paths, their lives a quiet echo in the rustle of leaves and the enduring strength of the ancient woods. The local gatherings, infrequent but warm, often revolve around shared meals and the simple pleasure of connection, a testament to the enduring character of Kirby.
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| Location | Kirby, Pike County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.250381°N, 93.641298°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 71921, 71950 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kirby, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kirby, 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 Kirby includes coordinates 34.250381°N, 93.641298°W, situated in Pike County. ZIP code 71921, 71950. 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.
