Lincoln, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lincoln, Washington County.
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Lincoln, Arkansas, rests in a landscape where the Ozark foothills begin their patient, rolling descent towards the broader Arkansas River Valley. It lies 16.8 miles west-south-west of Fayetteville, AR (from Fayetteville, AR: bearing 242°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-south-west of Prairie Grove. Here, the land is a mosaic of cultivated fields and dense woodland, the trees a vibrant green in summer, then ablaze with russet and gold as autumn’s cool breath touches the region. Creeks, born from the higher ground, carve shallow valleys, their waters clear and cool, reflecting the sky like polished obsidian. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the damp, earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle clinging to fence lines. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet spaces between buildings. The story of Lincoln is tied to the agricultural bounty of this fertile ground, with cattle ranching and poultry farming forming the backbone of its economy for generations. The presence of the Illinois River, a vital artery of commerce and recreation, has always been a subtle but significant influence, shaping the lives and livelihoods of those who call Lincoln home. Though not a sprawling metropolis, Lincoln possesses a distinct character, a blend of the enduring independence of the Ozarks and a neighborly warmth that permeates its daily life. Local traditions, passed down through families, often revolve around community gatherings and the shared appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds this corner of Washington County.
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| Location | Lincoln, Washington County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.949526°N, 94.423548°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72744 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lincoln, 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 Lincoln includes coordinates 35.949526°N, 94.423548°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 72744. 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.