Akron, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Independence County, Arkansas
Akron is a historical community (former settlement) in Independence County, Arkansas. It is 2.6 miles S of Oil Trough, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72553.
Akron at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Independence County
- ZIP code
- 72553
- Nearest town
- Oil Trough (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.6661, -91.4486
Weather in Akron now
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Akron weather by the hour
Akron weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Akron.
This week in Akron
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Akron
What is the weather usually like in Akron?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 51.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,300 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Akron: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT, AR US (USC00035186), adjusted for the elevation of Akron.
Akron weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Akron through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Akron?
Akron 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 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Akron is May–June 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 Akron
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 49.0 miles NE of Akron.
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Questions about Akron
Where is Akron, AR?
Akron is a historical community (former settlement) in Independence County, Arkansas, 2.6 miles S of Oil Trough.
What county is Akron in?
Akron is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Akron, AR?
The ZIP code for Akron is 72553.
What is the nearest town to Akron?
Oil Trough, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Akron?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 49.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Akron?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Akron?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Akron?
About 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Akron?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Akron?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Akron have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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