Riggs, AR
Unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas
Riggs is a small unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 2.5 miles NE of Cash, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72421.
Riggs at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- ZIP code
- 72421
- Nearest town
- Cash (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7706, -90.9544
Weather in Riggs now
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Riggs weather by the hour
Riggs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riggs.
This week in Riggs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riggs
What is the weather usually like in Riggs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
- 3.5 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riggs: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALICIA 2NNE, AR US (USC00030064), adjusted for the elevation of Riggs.
Riggs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riggs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Riggs?
Riggs has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riggs 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 Riggs
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 33.9 miles N of Riggs.
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Questions about Riggs
Where is Riggs, AR?
Riggs is an unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas, 2.5 miles NE of Cash.
What county is Riggs in?
Riggs is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Riggs, AR?
The ZIP code for Riggs is 72421.
What is the nearest town to Riggs?
Cash, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riggs?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 33.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riggs?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Riggs?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Riggs?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Riggs?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riggs?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riggs have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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