Back Gate, AR
Unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas
Back Gate is a small unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas. It is 6.3 miles SW of Dumas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71639.
Back Gate at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Desha County
- ZIP code
- 71639
- Nearest town
- Dumas (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.9325, -91.3928
Weather in Back Gate now
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Back Gate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Back Gate.
This week in Back Gate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Back Gate
What is the weather usually like in Back Gate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 53.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,358 mm
- 1.5 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Back Gate: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARKANSAS POST, AR US (USC00030240), adjusted for the elevation of Back Gate.
Back Gate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Back Gate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Back Gate?
Back Gate has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Back Gate 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 Back Gate
The closest live webcam is Greenville: MS 1 at Broadway St, 39.7 miles SE of Back Gate.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Back Gate.
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Questions about Back Gate
Where is Back Gate, AR?
Back Gate is an unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas, 6.3 miles SW of Dumas.
What county is Back Gate in?
Back Gate is in Desha County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Back Gate, AR?
The ZIP code for Back Gate is 71639.
What is the nearest town to Back Gate?
Dumas, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Back Gate?
Yes. The closest is Greenville: MS 1 at Broadway St, 39.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Back Gate?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Back Gate?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Back Gate?
About 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Back Gate?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Back Gate?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Back Gate have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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