Matoka, AR

Historical community (former settlement) in Ashley County, Arkansas

Matoka is a historical community (former settlement) in Ashley County, Arkansas. It is 7.7 miles E of Wilmot, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71676.

Matoka at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Ashley County
ZIP code
71676
Nearest town
Wilmot (7.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.0550, -91.7153

Weather in Matoka now

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Matoka weather by the hour

Matoka weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Matoka

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Matoka

What is the weather usually like in Matoka?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°47°65°82°100°57°34°Jan62°37°Feb70°44°Mar78°51°Apr85°61°May92°69°Jun95°72°Jul95°71°Aug90°64°Sep80°52°Oct68°42°Nov59°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.5"Feb5.4"Mar5.6"Apr5.0"May3.7"Jun4.2"Jul3.6"Aug3.6"Sep4.3"Oct4.4"Nov5.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CROSSETT 2 SSE, AR US (USC00031730), adjusted for the elevation of Matoka.

Matoka weather month by month

January
57° 34°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
62° 37°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
70° 44°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 51°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 61°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
92° 69°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
95° 72°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
95° 71°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
90° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
80° 52°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
68° 42°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 36°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Matoka through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM5:24 PM10 h 15 min
February6:48 AM5:53 PM11 h 4 min
March7:15 AM7:15 PM12 h 0 min
April6:35 AM7:38 PM13 h 3 min
May6:05 AM8:00 PM13 h 54 min
June5:56 AM8:18 PM14 h 22 min
July6:07 AM8:17 PM14 h 10 min
August6:28 AM7:53 PM13 h 24 min
September6:49 AM7:14 PM12 h 25 min
October7:10 AM6:34 PM11 h 24 min
November6:36 AM5:06 PM10 h 30 min
December7:01 AM5:02 PM10 h 1 min

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

What is the weather like in Matoka?

Matoka has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 56.7 inches (1,439 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Matoka is April–May and October–November. 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 Matoka

The closest live webcam is Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge AR, 35.0 miles NE of Matoka.

Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge ARShives · 35.0 mi NEOn Windy
Shives › East: Old US-82Shives · 35.0 mi NEOn Windy
Shives › West: Red Leaf RoadShives · 35.0 mi NEOn Windy
Shives: US 82 at MS River BridgeShives · 36.2 mi NEOn Windy
Refuge: US 82 at MS River Bridge MSRefuge · 37.4 mi NEOn Windy
Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United StatesMonroe · 39.1 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Matoka.

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Questions about Matoka

Where is Matoka, AR?

Matoka is a historical community (former settlement) in Ashley County, Arkansas, 7.7 miles E of Wilmot.

What county is Matoka in?

Matoka is in Ashley County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Matoka, AR?

The ZIP code for Matoka is 71676.

What is the nearest town to Matoka?

Wilmot, 7.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Matoka?

Yes. The closest is Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge AR, 35.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Matoka?

August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Matoka?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Matoka?

About 56.7 inches (1,439 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Matoka?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Matoka?

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

What climate does Matoka have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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