When is the best time to go to Fort Smith

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fort Smith, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Fort Smith weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fort Smith are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Fort Smith January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 57mm 6.1hrs 11hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Fort Smith and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Fort Smith and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Fort Smith February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 71mm 6.6hrs 11.8hrs

February in Fort Smith is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Fort Smith and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Fort Smith March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 106mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Fort Smith is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Fort Smith and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Fort Smith April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 111mm 8.4hrs 13.9hrs

Fort Smith's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Smith.

April is in the spring in Fort Smith and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Fort Smith May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 147mm 9.4hrs 14.9hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Fort Smith and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort Smith.

May is in the spring in Fort Smith and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Fort Smith June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 98mm 10.8hrs 11hrs

Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in Fort Smith during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Fort Smith and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Fort Smith July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 88mm 11.3hrs 11.8hrs

July in Fort Smith is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Fort Smith and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 88mm 3.5 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Fort Smith August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 80mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Fort Smith is characteristically hot and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Fort Smith and is typically the 5th 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.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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.

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September

Fort Smith September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 107mm 8.4hrs 13.9hrs

Fort Smith's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fort Smith, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Fort Smith and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Fort Smith October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 93mm 7.7hrs 14.9hrs

October is a a little damp month in Fort Smith and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort Smith, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Fort Smith and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 93mm 3.7 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Fort Smith November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 100mm 5.9hrs 11hrs

The climate in Fort Smith during November can be summarized as mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Fort Smith and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Fort Smith December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 82mm 5.6hrs 11.8hrs

December in Fort Smith is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort Smith for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Fort Smith and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fort Smith with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Fort Smith weather stats

Fort Smith weather statistics
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
Warmest sea: August 24.1°C 75.4°F
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