Sallisaw, Oklahoma Weather
Sallisaw, Oklahoma — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sallisaw, Sequoyah County.
Full aviation weather for Sallisaw is published on the Sallisaw Municipal Airport (KJSV) page, 3 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 Sallisaw 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 Sallisaw: Stigler Regional Airport (KGZL) 34 km · Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM) 40 km · Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR) 51 km · Arrowhead Assault Strip (KAZU) 55 km · Tahlequah Municipal Airport (KTQH) 56 km
Conditions reported at KJSV describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Sallisaw specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Sallisaw.
About Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Sallisaw rests in the rolling foothills where the Ozarks begin their slow descent toward the Arkansas River lowlands. It lies 22.5 miles west-north-west of Fort Smith, AR (from Fort Smith, AR: bearing 283°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-south-west of Brushy. The air here, especially in the long, lingering afternoons of summer, carries a humid warmth that softens the edges of everything, from the gently rounded hills cloaked in mixed deciduous forests to the broad, open fields cultivated with crops that stretch toward the horizon. The Sequoyah State Park, a verdant expanse of trees and a shimmering lake, lies close by, offering a cool respite and a chance to witness the deep greens of Oklahoma's natural beauty. The terrain itself is a study in subtle transitions, a place where the ruggedness of the uplands yields to the gentler curves of the river valley, creating a landscape that feels both familiar and quietly profound, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and gold. The history of Sallisaw is intimately tied to the Cherokee Nation, whose presence and resilience are an enduring part of its character. The town grew from a trading post and later a railroad stop, its development intertwined with the westward expansion and the significant events that shaped this region. Its economy, once driven by agriculture and timber, now finds its footing in a more diversified landscape, with small businesses and services supporting the local populace. A significant landmark, the historic Sallisaw Creek Bridge, stands as a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of the community. The rhythm of life in Sallisaw is one of steady progress, a quiet continuation of the stories that have unfolded across these lands for generations, where the echoes of the past mingle with the everyday comings and goings of its residents.
Live animated radar for Sallisaw 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 | Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 35.460371°N, 94.787446°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 74955 |
| Area Code | 918 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sallisaw, Oklahoma Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sallisaw, 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 Sallisaw includes coordinates 35.460371°N, 94.787446°W, situated in Sequoyah County. ZIP code 74955. 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.
