Kelso, AR
Unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas
Kelso is a small unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas. It is 6.7 miles N of Watson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71666.
Kelso at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Desha County
- ZIP code
- 71666
- Nearest town
- Watson (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.7975, -91.2706
Weather in Kelso now
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Kelso weather by the hour
Kelso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelso.
This week in Kelso
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelso
What is the weather usually like in Kelso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 54.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,388 mm
- 0.6 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kelso: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROHWER 2 NNE, AR US (USC00036253), adjusted for the elevation of Kelso.
Kelso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kelso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kelso?
Kelso 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 54.6 inches (1,388 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Kelso 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 Kelso
The closest live webcam is Greenville: MS 1 at Broadway St, 28.1 miles SE of Kelso.
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Questions about Kelso
Where is Kelso, AR?
Kelso is an unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas, 6.7 miles N of Watson.
What county is Kelso in?
Kelso is in Desha County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Kelso, AR?
The ZIP code for Kelso is 71666.
What is the nearest town to Kelso?
Watson, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kelso?
Yes. The closest is Greenville: MS 1 at Broadway St, 28.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kelso?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Kelso?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Kelso?
About 54.6 inches (1,388 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Kelso?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kelso?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kelso have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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