Shirley, Arkansas Weather
Shirley, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Shirley, Van Buren County.
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About Shirley, Arkansas
Shirley rests in a hollow carved by time and water, where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle rise. It lies 39.8 miles north of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 10°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-west of Fairfield Bay. The landscape here is a study in deep greens and earthy browns, a tapestry woven from dense hardwood forests and the occasional sun-drenched pasture. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the damp, loamy scent of the forest floor, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. Small creeks, their beds smoothed by the constant caress of flowing water, thread their way through the terrain, their murmurs a constant, soothing soundtrack to the quietude. The sky above Shirley often holds a bruised, luminous quality at dusk, the clouds catching the last rays of the sun in hues of rose and amethyst, a fleeting spectacle that imbues the rolling hills with a profound sense of peace. The story of Shirley is one of resilience, rooted in the rich soil and the spirit of its people. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile land and the abundant timber, the local economy has historically revolved around agriculture and forestry, with small farms still dotting the landscape, their fields yielding crops that have sustained families for generations. While the whispers of past logging operations can still be heard in the shape of the land, a contemporary spirit of entrepreneurship is also taking root, with local artisans and small businesses contributing to Shirley's unique character. The nearby Greers Ferry Lake, a jewel of the Ozarks, offers a different kind of livelihood and recreation, its clear waters inviting visitors and locals alike to its shores. Shirley itself, though small, possesses a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring connections between people and the land.
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| Location | Shirley, Van Buren County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.656188°N, 92.319322°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72153 |
| Area Code | 501 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Shirley, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shirley, 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 Shirley includes coordinates 35.656188°N, 92.319322°W, situated in Van Buren County. ZIP code 72153. Telephone area code: 501. 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.
