Local weather forecast

Weather in Chester, AR

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 72934

Overcast
Now70°F

Overcast

High / Low78° / 64°
Rain chance41%
Wind5 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast70°14% rain
1 PMOvercast72°12% rain
2 PMCloudy77°8% rain
3 PMOvercast78°11% rain
4 PMOvercast76°11% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby76°17% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby77°25% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby71°31% rain
8 PMClear69°12% rain
9 PMClear69°12% rain
10 PMClear68°11% rain
11 PMClear68°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
78° 64°Overcast
Rain 41%Gust 6 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
82° 66°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 36%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
84° 66°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like69°F
Humidity59%
Pressure30.09 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph SSE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:07 AM
Sunset07:08 PM
Moonrise07:01 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 78°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 66°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 32%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 22 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 31%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 69°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

72°F, 12% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 70°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 31%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Chester

Arkansas is generally humid subtropical, with hot summers, mild to cool winters, frequent thunderstorms and periods of severe weather.

Chester is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.68°N latitude and 94.17°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Chester weather today

Overcast and 70°F in Chester, AR. Today's high is 78°F with a 41% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chester

Sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 07:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 82°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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