Weather in Russell, AR
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 72139
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).
It feels like 69°F with winds near 6 mph.
71°F, 3% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.
Current temperature is 71°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 10%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Russell
Arkansas is generally humid subtropical, with hot summers, mild to cool winters, frequent thunderstorms and periods of severe weather.
Russell is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.36°N latitude and 91.51°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.
Russell weather today
Sunny and 71°F in Russell, AR. Today's high is 86°F with a 8% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 53%, pressure is 30.10 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Russell
Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 89°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 3%.