The climate in Fort Smith during August can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Fort Smith and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 33.5°C 92.2°F | 
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20°C 67.9°F | 
| Average temperature | 26.7°C 80.1°F | 
| Daily sunshine | 10.2 hrs | 
| Avg rainfall | 80 mm 3.1 ins | 
| Rainy days | 7 days | 
| Sea temperature | 24.1°C 75.3°F | 
| Humidity | 69% | 
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph | 
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
				
						
						The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort Smith in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
| Hottest month: | July | 33.5°C 92.3°F | 
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 57mm 2.2ins | 
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.3hrs | 
| Coldest month: | January | 8.8°C 47.8°F | 
| Wettest month: | May | 147mm 5.8ins |