Orion, AR
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Orion is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It is 3.5 miles NE of Hensley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72132.
Orion at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 72132
- Nearest town
- Hensley (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.4742, -92.2531
Weather in Orion now
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Orion weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orion.
This week in Orion
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orion
What is the weather usually like in Orion?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 55.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,402 mm
- 2.5 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orion: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHERIDAN, AR US (USC00036562), adjusted for the elevation of Orion.
Orion weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orion through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Orion?
Orion has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orion 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 Orion
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 45.5 miles W of Orion.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orion.
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Questions about Orion
Where is Orion, AR?
Orion is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, 3.5 miles NE of Hensley.
What county is Orion in?
Orion is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Orion, AR?
The ZIP code for Orion is 72132.
What is the nearest town to Orion?
Hensley, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orion?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 45.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orion?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Orion?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Orion?
About 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Orion?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orion?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orion have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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