Opal, AR
Unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas
Opal is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas. It is 5.2 miles W of Board Camp, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71961.
Opal at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 71961
- Nearest town
- Board Camp (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.5394, -93.9894
Weather in Opal now
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Opal weather by the hour
Opal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Opal.
This week in Opal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opal
What is the weather usually like in Opal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 66.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,691 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Opal: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG FK 1 SSE, AR US (USC00030664), adjusted for the elevation of Opal.
Opal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Opal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Opal?
Opal has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 66.6 inches (1,691 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Opal is May–June 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 Opal
The closest live webcam is Booneville, 41.9 miles N of Opal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Opal.
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Questions about Opal
Where is Opal, AR?
Opal is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas, 5.2 miles W of Board Camp.
What county is Opal in?
Opal is in Polk County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Opal, AR?
The ZIP code for Opal is 71961.
What is the nearest town to Opal?
Board Camp, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Opal?
Yes. The closest is Booneville, 41.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Opal?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Opal?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Opal?
About 66.6 inches (1,691 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Opal?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Opal?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Opal have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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