Poplar Ridge, AR

Unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas

Poplar Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 2.1 miles E of Black Oak, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72414.

Poplar Ridge at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Craighead County
ZIP code
72414
Nearest town
Black Oak (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.8297, -90.4044

Weather in Poplar Ridge now

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Poplar Ridge weather by the hour

Poplar Ridge weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poplar Ridge.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poplar Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Poplar Ridge?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°44°61°79°96°47°31°Jan52°34°Feb61°41°Mar71°50°Apr81°60°May90°68°Jun91°72°Jul90°70°Aug84°62°Sep74°51°Oct60°40°Nov50°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.8"Feb4.7"Mar5.1"Apr5.2"May3.1"Jun3.7"Jul3.4"Aug3.3"Sep3.8"Oct4.4"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Poplar Ridge: 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 Poplar Ridge.

Poplar Ridge weather month by month

January
47° 31°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
52° 34°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
61° 41°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
71° 50°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
81° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
90° 68°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
91° 72°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
90° 70°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
84° 62°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
74° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
60° 40°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
50° 33°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Poplar Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:12 PM10 h 3 min
February6:46 AM5:44 PM10 h 57 min
March7:10 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:26 AM7:36 PM13 h 9 min
May5:54 AM8:01 PM14 h 7 min
June5:43 AM8:20 PM14 h 37 min
July5:55 AM8:19 PM14 h 23 min
August6:19 AM7:52 PM13 h 33 min
September6:43 AM7:10 PM12 h 27 min
October7:07 AM6:27 PM11 h 20 min
November6:36 AM4:55 PM10 h 19 min
December7:03 AM4:50 PM9 h 47 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Poplar Ridge?

Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge

The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 43.5 miles NW of Poplar Ridge.

PocahontasPocahontas · 43.5 mi NWOn Windy
Southaven: US 51 at Stateline RdSouthaven · 61.8 mi SOn Windy
Southaven: Stateline Rd at Whitworth StSouthaven · 61.9 mi SOn Windy
Southaven: Stateline Rd at Millbranch RdSouthaven · 62.0 mi SOn Windy
Southaven: I-55 at Stateline RdSouthaven · 62.2 mi SOn Windy
Southaven: Stateline Rd at Market Place DrSouthaven · 62.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Poplar Ridge.

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Questions about Poplar Ridge

Where is Poplar Ridge, AR?

Poplar Ridge is an unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas, 2.1 miles E of Black Oak.

What county is Poplar Ridge in?

Poplar Ridge is in Craighead County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Poplar Ridge, AR?

The ZIP code for Poplar Ridge is 72414.

What is the nearest town to Poplar Ridge?

Black Oak, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Poplar Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 43.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Poplar Ridge?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Poplar Ridge?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Poplar Ridge?

About 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Poplar Ridge?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Poplar Ridge?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Poplar Ridge have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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