Local weather forecast

Weather in Van Buren, AR

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 72956

Overcast
Now74°F

Overcast

High / Low86° / 64°
Rain chance39%
Wind6 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast74°13% rain
12 PMOvercast78°11% rain
1 PMOvercast81°10% rain
2 PMCloudy83°6% rain
3 PMOvercast86°10% rain
4 PMOvercast86°9% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy86°3% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby83°36% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby77°18% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby71°32% rain
9 PMClear70°11% rain
10 PMClear69°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
86° 64°Overcast
Rain 39%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
90° 65°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 36%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
91° 65°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like73°F
Humidity54%
Pressure30.08 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph ESE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

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

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 86°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 65°F
Highest rain chance6 PM · 36%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 18 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 36%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 73°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

74°F, 13% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 74°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 36%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Van Buren

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

Van Buren is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.44°N latitude and 94.35°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.

Van Buren weather today

Overcast and 74°F in Van Buren, AR. Today's high is 86°F with a 39% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 54%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Van Buren

Sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 07:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 90°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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