Fayetteville weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 89°F in July, and January nights average 25°F. It gets 47 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 6 inches of snow. Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 94 times a year. The most comfortable months are June and September to October.
Best time to visit Fayetteville
For comfortable weather, go in June and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 1.5 in | 4 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| February | 52°F | 29°F | 2.6 in | 2.4 in | 5 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| March | 61°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.3 in | 7 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| April | 70°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| June | 85°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| July | 89°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| September | 82°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 71°F | 45°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| November | 59°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in | 5 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| December | 50°F | 28°F | 3.1 in | 1.1 in | 5 | 0 | 22 | cool |
| Year | 69°F avg | 46°F avg | 47.0 in | 6.5 in | 68 | 41 | 94 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Fayetteville Drake Field, AR (USW00093993), 5.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Fayetteville
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 42m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 36m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (5:01 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:37 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 116 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 am | 5:25 pm | 9h 59m |
| February | 7:04 am | 5:57 pm | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:27 am | 7:23 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:43 am | 7:50 pm | 13h 07m |
| May | 6:10 am | 8:15 pm | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:59 am | 8:35 pm | 14h 36m |
| July | 6:11 am | 8:33 pm | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:35 am | 8:06 pm | 13h 31m |
| September | 6:59 am | 7:23 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:23 am | 6:40 pm | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:53 am | 5:08 pm | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:20 am | 5:03 pm | 9h 43m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Fayetteville with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Fayetteville getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Fayetteville.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fayetteville?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 67°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Fayetteville?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 25°F and highs of 48°F.
What is the rainiest month in Fayetteville?
May gets the most precipitation, 5.9 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.6 inches.
Does it snow in Fayetteville?
Yes. Fayetteville averages 7 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Fayetteville?
For comfortable weather, June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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