Lester, AR
Unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas
Lester is a small unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 4.0 miles S of Lake City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72437.
Lester at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- ZIP code
- 72437
- Nearest town
- Lake City (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.8778, -90.4533
Weather in Lester now
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Lester weather by the hour
Lester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lester.
This week in Lester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lester
What is the weather usually like in Lester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,314 mm
- 2.5 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lester: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PARAGOULD 1S, AR US (USC00035563), adjusted for the elevation of Lester.
Lester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lester?
Lester 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 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lester 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 Lester
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 39.2 miles NW of Lester.
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Questions about Lester
Where is Lester, AR?
Lester is an unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas, 4.0 miles S of Lake City.
What county is Lester in?
Lester is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Lester, AR?
The ZIP code for Lester is 72437.
What is the nearest town to Lester?
Lake City, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lester?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 39.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lester?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lester?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Lester?
About 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Lester?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lester?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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