Alum, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Garland County, Arkansas
Alum is a historical community (former settlement) in Garland County, Arkansas. It is 5.8 miles SW of Lonsdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72019.
Alum at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Garland County
- ZIP code
- 72019
- Nearest town
- Lonsdale (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.5944, -92.7278
Weather in Alum now
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Alum weather by the hour
Alum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alum.
This week in Alum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alum
What is the weather usually like in Alum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 53.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,357 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON, AR US (USC00030582), adjusted for the elevation of Alum.
Alum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alum?
Alum 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 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 53.4 inches (1,357 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alum 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 Alum
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 17.3 miles W of Alum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alum.
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Questions about Alum
Where is Alum, AR?
Alum is a historical community (former settlement) in Garland County, Arkansas, 5.8 miles SW of Lonsdale.
What county is Alum in?
Alum is in Garland County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Alum, AR?
The ZIP code for Alum is 72019.
What is the nearest town to Alum?
Lonsdale, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alum?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 17.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alum?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Alum?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Alum?
About 53.4 inches (1,357 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Alum?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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