Empire, AR
Unincorporated community in Ashley County, Arkansas
Empire is a small unincorporated community in Ashley County, Arkansas. It is 6.4 miles W of Parkdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71661.
Empire at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Ashley County
- ZIP code
- 71661
- Nearest town
- Parkdale (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.1219, -91.4353
Weather in Empire now
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Empire weather by the hour
Empire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire.
This week in Empire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire
What is the weather usually like in Empire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 56.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,433 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PORTLAND, AR US (USC00035866), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Empire?
Empire has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Empire 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 Empire
The closest live webcam is Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge AR, 18.6 miles NE of Empire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Empire.
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Questions about Empire
Where is Empire, AR?
Empire is an unincorporated community in Ashley County, Arkansas, 6.4 miles W of Parkdale.
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Ashley County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, AR?
The ZIP code for Empire is 71661.
What is the nearest town to Empire?
Parkdale, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Empire?
Yes. The closest is Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge AR, 18.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Empire?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Empire?
About 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Empire?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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