Gaston, AR

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Gaston is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It is 5.5 miles N of Oden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71961.

Gaston at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
71961
Nearest town
Oden (5.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.5467, -93.7589

Weather in Gaston now

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Gaston weather by the hour

Gaston weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gaston.

This week in Gaston

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaston

What is the weather usually like in Gaston?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°77°95°50°28°Jan55°31°Feb62°38°Mar71°46°Apr77°56°May85°65°Jun90°69°Jul90°67°Aug83°59°Sep73°46°Oct62°37°Nov53°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan4.2"Feb5.1"Mar6.1"Apr6.6"May4.7"Jun4.2"Jul3.0"Aug4.6"Sep4.7"Oct5.4"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Gaston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT IDA 3 SE, AR US (USC00034988), adjusted for the elevation of Gaston.

Gaston weather month by month

January
50° 28°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
February
55° 31°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
March
62° 38°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
71° 46°F
6.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
77° 56°F
6.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
90° 67°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
83° 59°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 46°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
62° 37°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
53° 30°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gaston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:29 PM10 h 9 min
February6:58 AM5:59 PM11 h 0 min
March7:23 AM7:23 PM12 h 0 min
April6:41 AM7:48 PM13 h 6 min
May6:10 AM8:12 PM14 h 1 min
June6:00 AM8:30 PM14 h 30 min
July6:12 AM8:29 PM14 h 17 min
August6:34 AM8:04 PM13 h 29 min
September6:57 AM7:23 PM12 h 26 min
October7:19 AM6:41 PM11 h 22 min
November6:47 AM5:11 PM10 h 24 min
December7:13 AM5:07 PM9 h 54 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Gaston?

Gaston 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 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gaston 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 Gaston

The closest live webcam is Danville, 41.7 miles NE of Gaston.

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Questions about Gaston

Where is Gaston, AR?

Gaston is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Arkansas, 5.5 miles N of Oden.

What county is Gaston in?

Gaston is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Gaston, AR?

The ZIP code for Gaston is 71961.

What is the nearest town to Gaston?

Oden, 5.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gaston?

Yes. The closest is Danville, 41.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gaston?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Gaston?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Gaston?

About 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Gaston?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gaston?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gaston have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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