Murta, AR
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Arkansas
Murta is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It is 3.6 miles SW of Walnut Ridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72476.
Murta at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 72476
- Nearest town
- Walnut Ridge (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.1133, -90.8936
Weather in Murta now
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Murta weather by the hour
Murta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Murta.
This week in Murta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Murta
What is the weather usually like in Murta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 51.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,307 mm
- 6.3 insnowfall per year · 16 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Murta: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POCAHONTAS 1, AR US (USC00035820), adjusted for the elevation of Murta.
Murta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Murta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Murta?
Murta 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 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Murta 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 Murta
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 11.1 miles NW of Murta.
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Questions about Murta
Where is Murta, AR?
Murta is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Arkansas, 3.6 miles SW of Walnut Ridge.
What county is Murta in?
Murta is in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Murta, AR?
The ZIP code for Murta is 72476.
What is the nearest town to Murta?
Walnut Ridge, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Murta?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 11.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Murta?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Murta?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Murta?
About 51.5 inches (1,307 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Murta?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Murta?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Murta have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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