Compton, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Howard County, Arkansas
Compton is a historical community (former settlement) in Howard County, Arkansas. It is 3.1 miles W of Nashville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71852.
Compton at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Howard County
- ZIP code
- 71852
- Nearest town
- Nashville (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.9264, -93.8017
Weather in Compton now
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Compton weather by the hour
Compton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Compton.
This week in Compton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compton
What is the weather usually like in Compton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 55.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,396 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NASHVILLE, AR US (USC00035112), adjusted for the elevation of Compton.
Compton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Compton?
Compton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 55.0 inches (1,396 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Compton 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 Compton
The closest live webcam is Texarkana › East: IH30 @ US 71, 34.5 miles SW of Compton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Compton.
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Questions about Compton
Where is Compton, AR?
Compton is a historical community (former settlement) in Howard County, Arkansas, 3.1 miles W of Nashville.
What county is Compton in?
Compton is in Howard County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Compton, AR?
The ZIP code for Compton is 71852.
What is the nearest town to Compton?
Nashville, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compton?
Yes. The closest is Texarkana › East: IH30 @ US 71, 34.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Compton?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Compton?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Compton?
About 55.0 inches (1,396 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Compton?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Compton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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