Weather in Rector, AR
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 72461
Cloudy
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).
It feels like 66°F with winds near 7 mph.
72°F, 7% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.
Current temperature is 72°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 10%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in Rector
Arkansas is generally humid subtropical, with hot summers, mild to cool winters, frequent thunderstorms and periods of severe weather.
Rector is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.26°N latitude and 90.29°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.
Rector weather today
Cloudy and 72°F in Rector, AR. Today's high is 82°F with a 8% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 32%, pressure is 30.12 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Rector
Sunrise is at 06:52 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 85°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 4%.