Bests, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Ouachita County, Arkansas
Bests is a historical community (former settlement) in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It is 0.9 miles W of Bearden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71720.
Bests at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Ouachita County
- ZIP code
- 71720
- Nearest town
- Bearden (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.7311, -92.6028
Weather in Bests now
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Bests weather by the hour
Bests weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bests.
This week in Bests
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bests
What is the weather usually like in Bests?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 57.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,464 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bests: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FORDYCE, AR US (USC00032540), adjusted for the elevation of Bests.
Bests weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bests through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bests?
Bests 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 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bests 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 Bests
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 69.5 miles N of Bests.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bests.
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Questions about Bests
Where is Bests, AR?
Bests is a historical community (former settlement) in Ouachita County, Arkansas, 0.9 miles W of Bearden.
What county is Bests in?
Bests is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Bests, AR?
The ZIP code for Bests is 71720.
What is the nearest town to Bests?
Bearden, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bests?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 69.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bests?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Bests?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Bests?
About 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Bests?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bests?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bests have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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