Bessie, AR

Historical community (former settlement) in Perry County, Arkansas

Bessie is a historical community (former settlement) in Perry County, Arkansas. It is 3.1 miles SW of Fourche, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72106.

Bessie at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Perry County
ZIP code
72106
Nearest town
Fourche (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.0142, -92.5706

Weather in Bessie now

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Bessie weather by the hour

Bessie weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bessie.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bessie

What is the weather usually like in Bessie?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°41°60°78°97°49°27°Jan54°30°Feb63°39°Mar72°47°Apr79°58°May87°66°Jun92°70°Jul91°68°Aug85°60°Sep74°48°Oct61°38°Nov52°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan4.2"Feb5.3"Mar5.4"Apr5.6"May3.6"Jun3.4"Jul3.5"Aug3.1"Sep4.0"Oct4.6"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Bessie: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONWAY, AR US (USC00031596), adjusted for the elevation of Bessie.

Bessie weather month by month

January
49° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
54° 30°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
March
63° 39°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
72° 47°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
79° 58°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 66°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
92° 70°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
91° 68°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
85° 60°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 48°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
52° 30°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bessie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:23 PM10 h 7 min
February6:54 AM5:54 PM10 h 59 min
March7:19 AM7:19 PM12 h 0 min
April6:36 AM7:44 PM13 h 7 min
May6:04 AM8:08 PM14 h 3 min
June5:54 AM8:27 PM14 h 32 min
July6:06 AM8:26 PM14 h 19 min
August6:29 AM8:00 PM13 h 30 min
September6:52 AM7:18 PM12 h 26 min
October7:15 AM6:36 PM11 h 21 min
November6:43 AM5:06 PM10 h 22 min
December7:09 AM5:01 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Bessie?

Bessie 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 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bessie 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 Bessie

The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 34.3 miles SW of Bessie.

Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs VillageFountain Lake · 34.3 mi SWOn Windy
DanvilleDanville · 44.9 mi WOn Windy
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Buffalo City › South-east: White River DriveBuffalo City · 80.3 mi NOn Windy
Fairview › South-westFairview · 91.9 mi NOn Windy
Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts BayouHenderson · 98.0 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bessie.

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Questions about Bessie

Where is Bessie, AR?

Bessie is a historical community (former settlement) in Perry County, Arkansas, 3.1 miles SW of Fourche.

What county is Bessie in?

Bessie is in Perry County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Bessie, AR?

The ZIP code for Bessie is 72106.

What is the nearest town to Bessie?

Fourche, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bessie?

Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 34.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bessie?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Bessie?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Bessie?

About 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Bessie?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bessie?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bessie have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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