2018 Long Range Weather Forecast for Fort Smith, AR
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How to Read Long-Range Weather Forecasts
Long-range predictions show weather trends in temperatures and precipitation. For example, will the winter be colder or warmer than average? Will there be more or less snow than what's typical for your area? Our famous predictions (traditionally 80% accurate) are made 18 months in advance, and meant to help you make more informed decisions for long-term planning.
Here on Almanac.com, we provide free long-range forecasts for the next 30 to 60 days covering U.S. and Canadian regions. Find all 12 months of predictions in the annual Old Farmer's Almanac.
Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
AUGUST 2017: temperature 79° (1° below avg.); precipitation 4.5" (1" above avg. north, 1" below south); Aug 1-5: T-storms, cool; Aug 6-12: Sunny north, t-storms south; Aug 13-19: Scattered t-storms, hot; Aug 20-24: Sunny, nice; Aug 25-31: Scattered t-storms; cool, then warm.
SEPTEMBER 2017: temperature 78° (2° above avg.); precipitation 4" (0.5" above avg. north, 2" below south); Sep 1-7: Sunny, hot; Sep 8-10: T-storms, warm; Sep 11-22: A few t-storms, warm; Sep 23-30: Sunny, cool.
Annual Weather Summary: November 2017 to October 2018
Winter will be rainier and slightly cooler than normal, with near- or above-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in early to mid-December, early and mid-January, and early February, with snowfall most likely across the north in early to mid- and late December, early January, and early February. April and May will be cooler and rainier than normal. Summer will be hotter and rainier than normal, with the hottest periods in early and mid-July and mid-August. Watch for a tropical storm threat in late August. September and October will be warmer and rainier than normal. Expect a tropical storm threat in early September.
About the Deep South Region
The Deep South long range weather region includes all or part of the following states: ALABAMA (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa), ARKANSAS (Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Little Rock, North Little Rock), FLORIDA (Bellview, Brent, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Pensacola), GEORGIA (Acworth, Calhoun, Carrollton, Cartersville, Rome), LOUISIANA (Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Metairie, New Orleans, Shreveport), MISSISSIPPI (Biloxi, Greenville, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Jackson), MISSOURI (Caruthersville, Hayti, Kennett, Portageville, Steele), TENNESSEE (Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville).
Deep South Neighboring Regions
Here are the regions that neighbor the Deep South long range weather region:
Temperature and Precipitation November 2017 to October 2018
