Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 147mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
147mm
Sun
8.8h
Weather score
66
Good
Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Showers
Rainfall averages 147mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May147mm average rain
May is one of Fort Smith's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, August, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Fort Smith's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May66 weather score
May sits close to Fort Smith's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.