Oark, Arkansas Weather
Oark, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Oark, Johnson County.
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About Oark, Arkansas
Oark lies where the Ozark Mountains begin to wear their ancient, forested crowns, a place where the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain. It lies 37.6 miles north-west of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 319°T), and is situated 16.2 miles north-north-west of Clarksville. The terrain here is a study in robust, rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of hardwoods and evergreens, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers. Creeks, silver threads in the verdant expanse, carve their way through the landscape, their waters cool and clear, a constant, murmuring presence. The roads themselves seem to follow the contours of the land, winding and climbing, revealing glimpses of broad, open fields where cattle graze contentedly, their coats catching the mellow sunlight. The character of Oark is one of quiet resilience, a settlement that has weathered the seasons and the years with a steadfast, unpretentious grace. The history of Oark is a story whispered by the rustling leaves and the enduring stone foundations of older buildings. This corner of Johnson County was settled by those seeking sustenance and solitude, their lives intertwined with the bounty and the challenges of the Ozarks. The local economy, though modest, has long been rooted in the land, with farming and timber playing significant roles, their influence still visible in the cleared patches and the weathered barns that dot the landscape. There's a deep connection here to a simpler way of life, a rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons, a stark contrast to the hurried pace of the outside world. The distinctive charm of Oark lies not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the unspoiled beauty of its wild, rolling hills.
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| Location | Oark, Johnson County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.689526°N, 93.572409°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72852 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Oark, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Oark, 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 Oark includes coordinates 35.689526°N, 93.572409°W, situated in Johnson County. ZIP code 72852. 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.
