Weather in West Helena, AR
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 72390
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No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 11%).
It feels like 75°F with winds near 6 mph.
77°F, 11% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.
Current temperature is 77°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 11%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in West Helena
Arkansas is generally humid subtropical, with hot summers, mild to cool winters, frequent thunderstorms and periods of severe weather.
West Helena is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.55°N latitude and 90.64°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.
West Helena weather today
Overcast and 77°F in West Helena, AR. Today's high is 89°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 46%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in West Helena
Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 92°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 3%.