Amateur, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Sharp County, Arkansas
Amateur is a historical community (former settlement) in Sharp County, Arkansas. It is 4.8 miles S of Cave City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72521.
Amateur at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Sharp County
- ZIP code
- 72521
- Nearest town
- Cave City (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.0167, -91.5361
Weather in Amateur now
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Amateur weather by the hour
Amateur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Amateur.
This week in Amateur
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Amateur
What is the weather usually like in Amateur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,307 mm
- 6.7 insnowfall per year · 17 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Amateur: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EVENING SHADE 1 NNE, AR US (USC00032366), adjusted for the elevation of Amateur.
Amateur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Amateur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Amateur?
Amateur 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 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Amateur 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 Amateur
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 35.8 miles NE of Amateur.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Amateur.
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Questions about Amateur
Where is Amateur, AR?
Amateur is a historical community (former settlement) in Sharp County, Arkansas, 4.8 miles S of Cave City.
What county is Amateur in?
Amateur is in Sharp County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Amateur, AR?
The ZIP code for Amateur is 72521.
What is the nearest town to Amateur?
Cave City, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Amateur?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 35.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Amateur?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Amateur?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Amateur?
About 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Amateur?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Amateur?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Amateur have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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