Pekin, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Craighead County, Arkansas
Pekin is a historical community (former settlement) in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 0.7 miles E of Bowman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72437.
Pekin at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- ZIP code
- 72437
- Nearest town
- Bowman (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.8192, -90.5083
Weather in Pekin now
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Pekin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pekin.
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What is the weather usually like in Pekin?
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 Pekin: 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 Pekin.
Pekin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pekin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:19 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 Pekin?
Pekin 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 Pekin 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 Pekin
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 40.0 miles NW of Pekin.
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Questions about Pekin
Where is Pekin, AR?
Pekin is a historical community (former settlement) in Craighead County, Arkansas, 0.7 miles E of Bowman.
What county is Pekin in?
Pekin is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Pekin, AR?
The ZIP code for Pekin is 72437.
What is the nearest town to Pekin?
Bowman, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pekin?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 40.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pekin?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Pekin?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Pekin?
About 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Pekin?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Pekin?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pekin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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