Dorothy, AR
Unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas
Dorothy is a small unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 1.0 miles E of Bono, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72416.
Dorothy at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- ZIP code
- 72416
- Nearest town
- Bono (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.9086, -90.8192
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Dorothy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorothy.
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What is the weather usually like in Dorothy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,321 mm
- 3.9 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorothy: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JONESBORO 2 NE, AR US (USC00033734), adjusted for the elevation of Dorothy.
Dorothy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorothy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dorothy?
Dorothy 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 52.0 inches (1,321 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorothy 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 Dorothy
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 25.8 miles N of Dorothy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorothy.
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Questions about Dorothy
Where is Dorothy, AR?
Dorothy is an unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas, 1.0 miles E of Bono.
What county is Dorothy in?
Dorothy is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Dorothy, AR?
The ZIP code for Dorothy is 72416.
What is the nearest town to Dorothy?
Bono, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorothy?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 25.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorothy?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorothy?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Dorothy?
About 52.0 inches (1,321 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dorothy?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorothy?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorothy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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