Bates, AR
Unincorporated community in Sebastian County, Arkansas
Bates is a small unincorporated community in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It is 8.0 miles N of Hartford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72938.
Bates at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Sebastian County
- ZIP code
- 72938
- Nearest town
- Hartford (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.9081, -94.3867
Weather in Bates now
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Bates weather by the hour
Bates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bates.
This week in Bates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bates
What is the weather usually like in Bates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 53.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,352 mm
- 2.9 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bates: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALDRON, AR US (USC00037488), adjusted for the elevation of Bates.
Bates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bates?
Bates has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.2 inches (1,352 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 Bates 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 Bates
The closest live webcam is Booneville, 30.8 miles NE of Bates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bates.
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Questions about Bates
Where is Bates, AR?
Bates is an unincorporated community in Sebastian County, Arkansas, 8.0 miles N of Hartford.
What county is Bates in?
Bates is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Bates, AR?
The ZIP code for Bates is 72938.
What is the nearest town to Bates?
Hartford, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bates?
Yes. The closest is Booneville, 30.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bates?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Bates?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Bates?
About 53.2 inches (1,352 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Bates?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bates?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bates have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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