Alpha, AR
Unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas
Alpha is a small unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas. It is 6.2 miles E of Centerville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72834.
Alpha at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Yell County
- ZIP code
- 72834
- Nearest town
- Centerville (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.1156, -93.2806
Weather in Alpha now
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Alpha weather by the hour
Alpha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpha.
This week in Alpha
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpha
What is the weather usually like in Alpha?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 49.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,258 mm
- 3.1 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpha: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DARDANELLE, AR US (USC00031838), adjusted for the elevation of Alpha.
Alpha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alpha?
Alpha has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alpha 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 Alpha
The closest live webcam is Danville, 6.3 miles SW of Alpha.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpha.
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Questions about Alpha
Where is Alpha, AR?
Alpha is an unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas, 6.2 miles E of Centerville.
What county is Alpha in?
Alpha is in Yell County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Alpha, AR?
The ZIP code for Alpha is 72834.
What is the nearest town to Alpha?
Centerville, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpha?
Yes. The closest is Danville, 6.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpha?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpha?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Alpha?
About 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Alpha?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alpha?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpha have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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