Rankin, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Perry County, Arkansas
Rankin is a historical community (former settlement) in Perry County, Arkansas. It is 3.9 miles NE of Bigelow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72016.
Rankin at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Perry County
- ZIP code
- 72016
- Nearest town
- Bigelow (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.9617, -92.6847
Weather in Rankin now
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Rankin weather by the hour
Rankin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rankin.
This week in Rankin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rankin
What is the weather usually like in Rankin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 51.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,300 mm
- 2.4 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rankin: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORRILTON, AR US (USC00034938), adjusted for the elevation of Rankin.
Rankin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rankin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rankin?
Rankin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rankin 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 Rankin
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 27.1 miles SW of Rankin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rankin.
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Questions about Rankin
Where is Rankin, AR?
Rankin is a historical community (former settlement) in Perry County, Arkansas, 3.9 miles NE of Bigelow.
What county is Rankin in?
Rankin is in Perry County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Rankin, AR?
The ZIP code for Rankin is 72016.
What is the nearest town to Rankin?
Bigelow, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rankin?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 27.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rankin?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Rankin?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Rankin?
About 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rankin?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rankin?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rankin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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