Olmstead, AR
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Olmstead is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It is 3.3 miles SW of Gibson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72120.
Olmstead at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 72120
- Nearest town
- Gibson (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.9431, -92.2122
Weather in Olmstead now
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Olmstead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Olmstead.
This week in Olmstead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olmstead
What is the weather usually like in Olmstead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,317 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Olmstead: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LITTLE ROCK, AR US (USW00003952), adjusted for the elevation of Olmstead.
Olmstead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Olmstead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Olmstead?
Olmstead 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 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,317 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Olmstead 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 Olmstead
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 49.1 miles W of Olmstead.
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Questions about Olmstead
Where is Olmstead, AR?
Olmstead is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, 3.3 miles SW of Gibson.
What county is Olmstead in?
Olmstead is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Olmstead, AR?
The ZIP code for Olmstead is 72120.
What is the nearest town to Olmstead?
Gibson, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Olmstead?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 49.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Olmstead?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Olmstead?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Olmstead?
About 51.9 inches (1,317 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Olmstead?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Olmstead?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Olmstead have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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