Weather in West Fork, Arkansas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast13%83°69°
- MondayMay 18Overcast20%86°73°
- TuesdayMay 19Heavy Drizzle68%76°58°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers74%65°57°
- ThursdayMay 21Rain36%62°59°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle37%74°59°
- SaturdayMay 23Light Drizzle35%76°63°
- PM 2.5
- 6.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 8.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.2 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 96.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:21 AM
- Moonset
- 1:43 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
West Fork at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, 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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
West Fork's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is January (~37°F). Rainfall peaks in May (6.0 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.3 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 2.6″ | 3 |
| February | 41° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| March | 49° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| April | 58° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| May | 66° | 6.0″ | 8 |
| June | 75° | 4.7″ | 6 |
| July | 79° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| August | 78° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| September | 71° | 4.5″ | 5 |
| October | 59° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| November | 48° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| December | 40° | 2.9″ | 4 |
Regional context
West Fork sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Little Rock, AR, Fayetteville, AR, Fort Smith, AR, Springdale, AR, Jonesboro, AR.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in West Fork?
- West Fork's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in West Fork?
- May is the wettest month with about 6.0 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 46 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in West Fork?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in West Fork?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 37°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in West Fork?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does West Fork get?
- West Fork averages about 62 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is West Fork?
- West Fork's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
West Fork, Arkansas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 37°F while July averages 79°F — a 42°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, West Fork receives about 46 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 62 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (35.9°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.