Reed, AR

Historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, Arkansas

Reed is a historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It is 6.9 miles E of Smithville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72569.

Reed at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Lawrence County
ZIP code
72569
Nearest town
Smithville (6.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.0736, -91.4264

Weather in Reed now

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Reed weather by the hour

Reed weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Reed

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reed

What is the weather usually like in Reed?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°57°75°94°45°24°Jan51°27°Feb60°36°Mar70°45°Apr77°54°May85°63°Jun89°67°Jul89°65°Aug82°57°Sep71°44°Oct58°34°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.7"Feb4.9"Mar5.5"Apr5.6"May3.2"Jun4.3"Jul3.8"Aug3.4"Sep4.1"Oct4.9"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Reed: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EVENING SHADE 1 NNE, AR US (USC00032366), adjusted for the elevation of Reed.

Reed weather month by month

January
45° 24°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
February
51° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
March
60° 36°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
70° 45°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 54°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 63°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
89° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 65°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
82° 57°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 44°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
58° 34°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
48° 27°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Reed through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:16 PM10 h 2 min
February6:51 AM5:48 PM10 h 57 min
March7:14 AM7:14 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:40 PM13 h 9 min
May5:58 AM8:06 PM14 h 8 min
June5:46 AM8:25 PM14 h 38 min
July5:59 AM8:24 PM14 h 25 min
August6:23 AM7:57 PM13 h 34 min
September6:47 AM7:14 PM12 h 27 min
October7:11 AM6:31 PM11 h 19 min
November6:41 AM4:59 PM10 h 18 min
December7:07 AM4:54 PM9 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Reed?

Reed has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Reed is May–June 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 Reed

The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 28.5 miles NE of Reed.

PocahontasPocahontas · 28.5 mi NEOn Windy
Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts BayouHenderson · 50.6 mi NWOn Windy
Buffalo City › South-east: White River DriveBuffalo City · 56.6 mi WOn Windy
Oak Mound › North-west: Spring CreekOak Mound · 57.8 mi NWOn Windy
Fairview › South-westFairview · 67.2 mi WOn Windy
Horn Lake: MS 301 at MS 302Horn Lake · 107.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Reed.

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Questions about Reed

Where is Reed, AR?

Reed is a historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, Arkansas, 6.9 miles E of Smithville.

What county is Reed in?

Reed is in Lawrence County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Reed, AR?

The ZIP code for Reed is 72569.

What is the nearest town to Reed?

Smithville, 6.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Reed?

Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 28.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Reed?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Reed?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Reed?

About 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Reed?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Reed?

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

What climate does Reed have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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