Pickens, AR
Unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas
Pickens is a small unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas. It is 2.6 miles N of Dumas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71662.
Pickens at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Desha County
- ZIP code
- 71662
- Nearest town
- Dumas (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.8456, -91.4817
Weather in Pickens now
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Pickens weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pickens.
This week in Pickens
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pickens
What is the weather usually like in Pickens?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 51.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,300 mm
- 0.7 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pickens: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUMAS, AR US (USC00032148), adjusted for the elevation of Pickens.
Pickens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pickens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Pickens?
Pickens 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 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Pickens 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 Pickens
The closest live webcam is Greenville: MS 1 at Broadway St, 37.9 miles SE of Pickens.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pickens.
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Questions about Pickens
Where is Pickens, AR?
Pickens is an unincorporated community in Desha County, Arkansas, 2.6 miles N of Dumas.
What county is Pickens in?
Pickens is in Desha County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Pickens, AR?
The ZIP code for Pickens is 71662.
What is the nearest town to Pickens?
Dumas, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pickens?
Yes. The closest is Greenville: MS 1 at Broadway St, 37.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pickens?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Pickens?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Pickens?
About 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Pickens?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pickens?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pickens have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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