Dota, AR
Unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas
Dota is a small unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas. It is 7.0 miles SW of Newark, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72562.
Dota at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Independence County
- ZIP code
- 72562
- Nearest town
- Newark (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7944, -91.3778
Weather in Dota now
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Dota weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dota.
This week in Dota
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dota
What is the weather usually like in Dota?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 51.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,300 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dota: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT, AR US (USC00035186), adjusted for the elevation of Dota.
Dota weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dota through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dota?
Dota has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 51.2 inches (1,300 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 Dota is May–June 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 Dota
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 39.5 miles NE of Dota.
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Questions about Dota
Where is Dota, AR?
Dota is an unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas, 7.0 miles SW of Newark.
What county is Dota in?
Dota is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Dota, AR?
The ZIP code for Dota is 72562.
What is the nearest town to Dota?
Newark, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dota?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 39.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dota?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dota?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Dota?
About 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dota?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dota?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dota have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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