Poteau, Oklahoma Weather
Poteau, Oklahoma — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Poteau, Le Flore County.
Full aviation weather for Poteau is published on the Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR) page, 4 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. 5 airfields within reach of Poteau 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 Poteau: Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM) 39 km · Arrowhead Assault Strip (KAZU) 44 km · Sallisaw Municipal Airport (KJSV) 46 km · Stigler Regional Airport (KGZL) 50 km
Conditions reported at KRKR describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Poteau specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Poteau.
About Poteau, Oklahoma
Poteau rests at the foot of the Ouachita Mountains, where the broad, fertile plain of the Arkansas River Valley begins its slow surrender to rolling hills. It lies 26.2 miles south-south-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 209°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-east of Panama. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the deep, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over fields of hay and sorghum, their leaves rustling a perpetual whisper against the vast, often startlingly blue Oklahoma sky. The Poteau River itself, a ribbon of ochre and green, meanders with a quiet persistence, its banks a patchwork of willows and cottonwoods, offering a cool, dappled respite from the midday sun. This landscape, etched by water and wind, feels both ancient and alive, a constant, gentle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The history of Poteau is deeply intertwined with the rich minerals and fertile ground that first drew settlers to this valley, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. Coal once pulsed beneath the earth here, fueling industries and shaping the character of its people, a hardy breed accustomed to hard work and the subtle beauty of their surroundings. Though the mines have long since quieted, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, now channeled into agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and the cultivation of pecans, their harvest a sweet, nutty promise of autumn. The distinctive red-tiled roofs of many older buildings, a splash of unexpected color against the muted greens and browns of the landscape, speak to an era of prosperity and a lasting architectural imprint. Local traditions, passed down through generations, find expression in community gatherings and a shared pride in the quiet resilience that defines Poteau.
Live animated radar for Poteau 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.
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| Location | Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 35.053709°N, 94.623558°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 74953 |
| Area Code | 918 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Poteau, Oklahoma Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Poteau, Oklahoma, 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 Poteau includes coordinates 35.053709°N, 94.623558°W, situated in Le Flore County. ZIP code 74953. Telephone area code: 918. 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.
