Rutherford, AR
Unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas
Rutherford is a small unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas. It is 2.9 miles NE of Sulphur Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72553.
Rutherford at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Independence County
- ZIP code
- 72553
- Nearest town
- Sulphur Rock (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7228, -91.5386
Weather in Rutherford now
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Rutherford weather by the hour
Rutherford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rutherford.
This week in Rutherford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rutherford
What is the weather usually like in Rutherford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,291 mm
- 2.2 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rutherford: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BATESVILLE L&D 1, AR US (USC00030460), adjusted for the elevation of Rutherford.
Rutherford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rutherford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rutherford?
Rutherford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,291 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 48.9 miles NE of Rutherford.
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Other communities near Rutherford
- Rosie3.8 mi S
- Gainsboro5.1 mi N
- Bryant Woodland Heights subdivision5.3 mi NW
- Wolford Addition subdivision5.3 mi NW
- Pegg Addition subdivision5.6 mi NW
- Rogers Addition subdivision5.8 mi NW
- Sharp6.3 mi N
- Akron6.4 mi SE
- Bryant6.5 mi W
- Riverview6.7 mi W
- McHue7.0 mi W
- Pfeiffer7.5 mi N
- Huff7.8 mi SW
- Sun Valley Addition subdivision7.9 mi NW
- Ruddell Hill8.7 mi NW
Questions about Rutherford
Where is Rutherford, AR?
Rutherford is an unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas, 2.9 miles NE of Sulphur Rock.
What county is Rutherford in?
Rutherford is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Rutherford, AR?
The ZIP code for Rutherford is 72553.
What is the nearest town to Rutherford?
Sulphur Rock, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rutherford?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 48.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rutherford?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rutherford?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Rutherford?
About 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Rutherford?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rutherford?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rutherford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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