Sallisaw, Oklahoma Weather
Sallisaw, Oklahoma — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sallisaw, Sequoyah County.
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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.
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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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
