Needham, AR
Unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas
Needham is a small unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 2.2 miles E of Bowman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72401.
Needham at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- ZIP code
- 72401
- Nearest town
- Bowman (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.8225, -90.5350
Weather in Needham now
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Needham weather by the hour
Needham weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Needham.
This week in Needham
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Needham
What is the weather usually like in Needham?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,232 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Needham: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JONESBORO MUNI AP, AR US (USW00003953), adjusted for the elevation of Needham.
Needham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Needham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 23 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 | 6:37 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Needham?
Needham has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Needham 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 Needham
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 38.9 miles NW of Needham.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Needham.
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Questions about Needham
Where is Needham, AR?
Needham is an unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas, 2.2 miles E of Bowman.
What county is Needham in?
Needham is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Needham, AR?
The ZIP code for Needham is 72401.
What is the nearest town to Needham?
Bowman, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Needham?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 38.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Needham?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Needham?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Needham?
About 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Needham?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Needham?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Needham have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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