Prairie Center, AR

Unincorporated community in Lonoke County, Arkansas

Prairie Center is a small unincorporated community in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It is 2.4 miles NW of Carlisle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72024.

Prairie Center at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Lonoke County
ZIP code
72024
Nearest town
Carlisle (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.7811, -91.7022

Weather in Prairie Center now

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Prairie Center weather by the hour

Prairie Center weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie Center.

This week in Prairie Center

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Center

What is the weather usually like in Prairie Center?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°63°80°97°49°33°Jan54°36°Feb63°44°Mar73°53°Apr81°62°May89°71°Jun92°73°Jul91°72°Aug85°65°Sep75°53°Oct62°43°Nov52°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan4.0"Feb5.2"Mar5.5"Apr5.4"May3.0"Jun3.1"Jul2.9"Aug3.3"Sep4.2"Oct4.4"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Prairie Center: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DES ARC, AR US (USC00031968), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Center.

Prairie Center weather month by month

January
49° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
54° 36°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
March
63° 44°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
73° 53°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
81° 62°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
89° 71°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
92° 73°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
91° 72°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
85° 65°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
75° 53°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
62° 43°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
52° 36°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Center through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:20 PM10 h 8 min
February6:50 AM5:51 PM11 h 0 min
March7:15 AM7:15 PM12 h 0 min
April6:33 AM7:40 PM13 h 7 min
May6:02 AM8:04 PM14 h 2 min
June5:51 AM8:23 PM14 h 31 min
July6:03 AM8:22 PM14 h 18 min
August6:26 AM7:56 PM13 h 30 min
September6:48 AM7:15 PM12 h 26 min
October7:11 AM6:33 PM11 h 21 min
November6:39 AM5:03 PM10 h 23 min
December7:05 AM4:58 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Prairie Center?

Prairie Center 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 33°F (0°C).

It gets about 50.0 inches (1,271 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center

The closest live webcam is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 65.7 miles E of Prairie Center.

Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge ARHelena-West Helena · 65.7 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › West: Martin Luther King Junior DriveHelena-West Helena · 65.7 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › East: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 66.1 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River BridgeHelena-West Helena · 66.3 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 66.3 mi EOn Windy
Roseacres: US 61 at US 49Roseacres · 74.8 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie Center.

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Map of Prairie Center, AR

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Questions about Prairie Center

Where is Prairie Center, AR?

Prairie Center is an unincorporated community in Lonoke County, Arkansas, 2.4 miles NW of Carlisle.

What county is Prairie Center in?

Prairie Center is in Lonoke County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Prairie Center, AR?

The ZIP code for Prairie Center is 72024.

What is the nearest town to Prairie Center?

Carlisle, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prairie Center?

Yes. The closest is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 65.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prairie Center?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Prairie Center?

January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Prairie Center?

About 50.0 inches (1,271 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Prairie Center?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Prairie Center?

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

What climate does Prairie Center have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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