Fort Smith weather in January (Arkansas, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Fort Smith in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Fort Smith typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Fort Smith in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Smith. April, May, June, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Smith climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Smith, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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