Lincoln, Arkansas Weather
Lincoln, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lincoln, Washington County.
Full aviation weather for Lincoln is published on the Drake Field (KFYV) page, 24 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: Smith Field (KSLG) 28 km · Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG) 37 km · Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA) 38 km · Crystal Lake Airport (K5M5) 44 km · Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (KVBT) 48 km
Conditions reported at KFYV describe the airfield itself. Weather 24 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lincoln specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lincoln.
About Lincoln, Arkansas
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.
Live animated radar for Lincoln 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 | 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 | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lincoln, Arkansas Weather Page
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, 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 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. 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.
