Prairie Union, AR

Unincorporated community in Arkansas County, Arkansas

Prairie Union is a small unincorporated community in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It is 4.0 miles NW of DeWitt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72042.

Prairie Union at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Arkansas County
ZIP code
72042
Nearest town
DeWitt (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.2389, -91.2986

Weather in Prairie Union now

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Prairie Union weather by the hour

Prairie Union weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Union

What is the weather usually like in Prairie Union?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°50°33°Jan55°36°Feb64°44°Mar72°52°Apr80°61°May87°69°Jun90°72°Jul90°70°Aug85°63°Sep75°51°Oct62°42°Nov53°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan4.7"Feb5.7"Mar5.9"Apr4.5"May3.5"Jun3.8"Jul2.8"Aug3.0"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov5.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT CHARLES, AR US (USC00036376), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Union.

Prairie Union weather month by month

January
50° 33°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
55° 36°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
64° 44°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
72° 52°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 69°F
3.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
90° 72°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
90° 70°F
2.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
85° 63°F
3.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
75° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
62° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
53° 35°F
5.3 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Union through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:19 PM10 h 10 min
February6:48 AM5:50 PM11 h 1 min
March7:13 AM7:14 PM12 h 0 min
April6:32 AM7:38 PM13 h 5 min
May6:01 AM8:01 PM13 h 59 min
June5:51 AM8:20 PM14 h 28 min
July6:03 AM8:19 PM14 h 15 min
August6:25 AM7:53 PM13 h 28 min
September6:47 AM7:13 PM12 h 25 min
October7:09 AM6:32 PM11 h 22 min
November6:37 AM5:02 PM10 h 25 min
December7:02 AM4:58 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Prairie Union?

Prairie Union has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).

It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Prairie Union 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 Union

The closest live webcam is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 43.8 miles NE of Prairie Union.

Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge ARHelena-West Helena · 43.8 mi NEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › West: Martin Luther King Junior DriveHelena-West Helena · 43.8 mi NEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › East: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 44.1 mi NEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River BridgeHelena-West Helena · 44.3 mi NEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 44.3 mi NEOn Windy
Roseacres: US 61 at US 49Roseacres · 48.6 mi EOn Windy

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

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Map of Prairie Union, AR

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Questions about Prairie Union

Where is Prairie Union, AR?

Prairie Union is an unincorporated community in Arkansas County, Arkansas, 4.0 miles NW of DeWitt.

What county is Prairie Union in?

Prairie Union is in Arkansas County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Prairie Union, AR?

The ZIP code for Prairie Union is 72042.

What is the nearest town to Prairie Union?

DeWitt, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prairie Union?

Yes. The closest is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 43.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prairie Union?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Prairie Union?

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

How much does it rain in Prairie Union?

About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Prairie Union?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Prairie Union?

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

What climate does Prairie Union have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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