Accident, AR
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Arkansas
Accident is a small unincorporated community in Benton County, Arkansas. It is 3.5 miles NW of Lowell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72745.
Accident at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Benton County
- ZIP code
- 72745
- Nearest town
- Lowell (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.2278, -94.1014
Weather in Accident now
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Accident weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Accident.
This week in Accident
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Accident
What is the weather usually like in Accident?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,202 mm
- 9.5 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Accident: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTONVILLE 4 S, AR US (USC00030586), adjusted for the elevation of Accident.
Accident weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Accident through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Accident?
Accident has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Accident is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Accident
The closest live webcam is Fayetteville › West: Mt. Sequoyah, 10.9 miles S of Accident.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Accident.
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Questions about Accident
Where is Accident, AR?
Accident is an unincorporated community in Benton County, Arkansas, 3.5 miles NW of Lowell.
What county is Accident in?
Accident is in Benton County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Accident, AR?
The ZIP code for Accident is 72745.
What is the nearest town to Accident?
Lowell, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Accident?
Yes. The closest is Fayetteville › West: Mt. Sequoyah, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Accident?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Accident?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Accident?
About 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Accident?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Accident?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Accident have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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