Lavaca, Arkansas Weather
Lavaca, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lavaca, Sebastian County.
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About Lavaca, Arkansas
Lavaca rests in the rolling terrain of Sebastian County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent toward the Arkansas River. It lies 13.2 miles east-south-east of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 105°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of Greenwood. The character of Lavaca is defined by this gentle topography, a landscape of soft hills that cradle scattered woodlands and fields, their colors shifting with the seasons. A quiet stillness often settles over the community, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch across the lawns and the weathered facades of homes. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil after a recent shower and the distant murmur of life from the surrounding agricultural lands. The history of Lavaca is interwoven with the broader story of the region's development, a narrative marked by resourcefulness and adaptation. Originally established as a stopping point and later a community centered around agriculture, its economy has seen shifts over time, reflecting the changing fortunes of the land and its people. While not a bustling metropolis, Lavaca retains a grounded sense of place, a heritage that can be glimpsed in the enduring architecture and the unhurried rhythm of daily life. The spirit of its past is as palpable as the warm, humid air that often blankets the area during the summer months, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and their Arkansas home.
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| Location | Lavaca, Sebastian County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.336202°N, 94.173264°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72941 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lavaca, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lavaca, 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 Lavaca includes coordinates 35.336202°N, 94.173264°W, situated in Sebastian County. ZIP code 72941. 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.
