Climate normals · 1970–2000
Fort Smith Climate
Fort Smith is a city in United States (AR) with a population of about 88,194. Its average annual temperature is 16.4°C (62°F), with roughly 1224 mm of rain per year.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
1224
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Fort Smith Climate
Fort Smith has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F) and receives about 1224 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
1224
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 65 mm |
| February | 7° / 44° | 71 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 115 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 113 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 149 mm |
| June | 25° / 78° | 110 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 85 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 76 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 117 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 112 mm |
| November | 11° / 51° | 119 mm |
| December | 5° / 42° | 92 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Fort Smith
The most comfortable months to visit Fort Smith are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Fort Smith are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Fort Smith, United States has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C and about 1224 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Fort Smith average about 35°C (94°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.