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Prairie Grove, Arkansas Weather

Thunderheads boil and break at dusk. Day 16 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Prairie Grove weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Prairie Grove, AR
Sunday, July 5 at 8:38 PM
80
°
Clear
Feels like
86°
Humidity
66%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
1:06 AM
Sunset
3:37 PM
Prairie Grove, AR
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastPrairie Grove, AR: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 70 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 70°H 89°
Prairie Grove, AR
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Drizzle
    60%
    0.03″
    87°66°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    —
    —
    89°70°+2°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    87°71°-2°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Mostly Clear
    —
    —
    91°69°+4°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    —
    —
    92°73°+1°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    22%
    —
    93°77°+1°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    21%
    —
    92°74°-1°
Prairie Grove, AR
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°66°80°94°6p12a6a12pnow 82°high 89°low 70°
Prairie Grove, AR
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NW
310° · veering 135°
Direction
NW
310°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
7
mph
Peak 24h
17
avg 5 mph
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 mph · pk 17 mph @ 9:00p
010MPHB1B2B3B4-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 127SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Prairie Grove, AR
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
971.5
-1.9 mb in 3h · falling · 28.69 inHg
Now
971.5
mb
3h
-1.9
mb
12h
-2.3
mb
24h
-1.2
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 971–975
965970975980-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW975.1970.7971.2
Deep low still deepening — rough seas, strong wind, persistent rain.
Prairie Grove, AR
Air quality
52
AQI
Moderate
↑+8 in 6h

AQI 52 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI up 8 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). PM2.5 at 10.9 µg/m³ (AQI 54) with a 0.84 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
10.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
3μg/m³
OzoneModerate
93μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.1

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 44 now. With UV 0.1 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 11.

Present
AQI 44
UV peak
0.1 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 11

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 10.9 µg/m³ (AQI 54) with a 0.84 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.84
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMON7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³350
Prairie Grove, AR
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
5%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
49.7mi
UNLIMITED
81 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
01:38 UTC · Prairie Grove, AR · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
01:38 UTC · Prairie Grove, AR · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Prairie Grove, AR
Satellite · infrared · animated
Prairie Grove, AR
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Prairie Grove, AR
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
When the stars begin to huddle, the earth will soon become a puddle.
Civil dawn
5:37 AM
Sunrise
1:06 AM
Daylight
14h 31m
Sunset
3:37 PM
Civil dusk
9:08 PM
Planting note
Sow fall broccoli and cabbage indoors for transplant in 4 weeks.
Prairie Grove, AR
The moon
Waning Gibbous
67% illuminated
Moonrise
11:58 PM
Moonset
12:36 PM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Prairie Grove, AR
Microseason
Jul 6–10

Thunderheads boil and break at dusk

weather
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Prairie Grove at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 4°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 6–10
  • Planting window: Sow fall broccoli and cabbage indoors for transplant in 4 weeks.

ZIP code: 72753

16-Day Forecast — Prairie Grove

  1. Sun87°66°60%
  2. Mon89°69°5%
  3. Tue87°71°9%
  4. Wed91°69°4%
  5. Thu92°73°7%
  6. Fri93°77°22%
  7. Sat92°74°21%
  8. Sun91°73°13%
  9. Mon93°74°6%
  10. Tue96°75°2%
  11. Wed97°76°4%
  12. Thu96°72°13%
  13. Fri100°77°17%
  14. Sat87°70°23%
  15. Sun89°67°20%
  16. Mon95°69°19%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 6, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Prairie Grove

SPC includes Prairie Grove in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 6–10

Thunderheads boil and break at dusk

Bermuda High dominates; afternoon convection builds daily, producing violent but brief thunderstorms by evening.

Day 187 of 365 · Wedge 38 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

The year in Prairie Grove tops out in July (~79°F) and dips lowest in January (~37°F), with May wettest at 6.0 inches and February driest at 2.3 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January37°2.6″3
February41°2.3″4
March49°3.7″5
April58°4.5″6
May66°6.0″8
June75°4.7″6
July79°3.6″5
August78°3.4″5
September71°4.5″5
October59°4.0″5
November48°4.0″5
December40°2.9″4

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Prairie Grove sees 37°F Januarys and 79°F Julys, a 42°F range, plus around 46.3 inches of precipitation across 62 days.

Summer convection drives Prairie Grove's precipitation: May logs 6.0 inches on 8.2 rainy days, against February's 2.3 inches on 4.1 — warm-season storms carry Prairie Grove's moisture. That summer-storm rhythm groups Prairie Grove with places like Farmington, AR, Greenland, AR and Lincoln, AR.

The cool-season window in Prairie Grove starts at mid-March, when nights stop freezing — think peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Hold Prairie Grove's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past Prairie Grove's last frost. It shuts near mid-December, when freezes return to Prairie Grove and tender plants need cover. Within Prairie Grove, cold-air pooling chills low spots by 5-10°F, shifting Prairie Grove's local frost dates.

Similar climates: Farmington, AR, Greenland, AR, Lincoln, AR, Canehill, AR, West Fork, AR.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Prairie Grove?
Frost typically leaves Prairie Grove by mid-March and returns to Prairie Grove near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Prairie Grove?
Prairie Grove sees its heaviest rain in May (around 6.0 inches), part of roughly 46 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Prairie Grove?
July is Prairie Grove's warmest month, averaging about 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Prairie Grove?
Prairie Grove bottoms out in January, with a mean near 37°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Prairie Grove?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-March in Prairie Grove; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Prairie Grove get?
Prairie Grove records around 62 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Prairie Grove?
Prairie Grove's USDA zone comes from its January mean (37°F); enter the ZIP on the USDA lookup for the number.
What is the 10-day forecast for Prairie Grove?
Prairie Grove's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Prairie Grove?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Prairie Grove in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Prairie Grove?
Current conditions for Prairie Grove and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Prairie Grove forecast updated?
The Prairie Grove forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Prairie Grove?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Prairie Grove are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Prairie Grove?
The next few days in Prairie Grove's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Prairie Grove, Arkansas occupies a humid subtropical zone, with January means near 37°F and July around 79°F — a 42°F swing.

Across the year, Prairie Grove collects about 46 inches of precipitation over roughly 62 days with measurable rain or snow.

The 42°F gap between Prairie Grove's summer and winter, at 36.0°N, shapes Prairie Grove's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Prairie Grove

  • 72753
  • 72730

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.