Athelstan, AR
Unincorporated community in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Athelstan is a small unincorporated community in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It is 3.2 miles W of Etowah, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72428.
Athelstan at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Mississippi County
- ZIP code
- 72428
- Nearest town
- Etowah (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.6981, -90.1783
Weather in Athelstan now
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Athelstan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Athelstan.
This week in Athelstan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Athelstan
What is the weather usually like in Athelstan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,325 mm
- 1.8 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Athelstan: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KEISER, AR US (USC00033821), adjusted for the elevation of Athelstan.
Athelstan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Athelstan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Athelstan?
Athelstan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,325 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Athelstan 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 Athelstan
The closest live webcam is Southaven: US 51 at Stateline Rd, 49.6 miles S of Athelstan.
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Questions about Athelstan
Where is Athelstan, AR?
Athelstan is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, Arkansas, 3.2 miles W of Etowah.
What county is Athelstan in?
Athelstan is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Athelstan, AR?
The ZIP code for Athelstan is 72428.
What is the nearest town to Athelstan?
Etowah, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Athelstan?
Yes. The closest is Southaven: US 51 at Stateline Rd, 49.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Athelstan?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Athelstan?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Athelstan?
About 52.2 inches (1,325 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Athelstan?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Athelstan?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Athelstan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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