Phosphate, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Independence County, Arkansas
Phosphate is a historical community (former settlement) in Independence County, Arkansas. It is 2.5 miles E of Cushman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72526.
Phosphate at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Independence County
- ZIP code
- 72526
- Nearest town
- Cushman (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.8650, -91.8219
Weather in Phosphate now
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Phosphate weather by the hour
Phosphate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Phosphate.
This week in Phosphate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Phosphate
What is the weather usually like in Phosphate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 50.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Phosphate: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BATESVILLE LVSTK, AR US (USC00030458), adjusted for the elevation of Phosphate.
Phosphate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Phosphate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Phosphate?
Phosphate has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.5 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Phosphate 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 Phosphate
The closest live webcam is Buffalo City › South-east: White River Drive, 40.2 miles NW of Phosphate.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Phosphate.
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Questions about Phosphate
Where is Phosphate, AR?
Phosphate is a historical community (former settlement) in Independence County, Arkansas, 2.5 miles E of Cushman.
What county is Phosphate in?
Phosphate is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Phosphate, AR?
The ZIP code for Phosphate is 72526.
What is the nearest town to Phosphate?
Cushman, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Phosphate?
Yes. The closest is Buffalo City › South-east: White River Drive, 40.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Phosphate?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Phosphate?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Phosphate?
About 50.5 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Phosphate?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Phosphate?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Phosphate have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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