Shady, AR
Unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas
Shady is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas. It is 6.2 miles N of Board Camp, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71972.
Shady at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 71972
- Nearest town
- Board Camp (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.4497, -94.1200
Weather in Shady now
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Shady weather by the hour
Shady weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shady.
This week in Shady
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shady
What is the weather usually like in Shady?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 66.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,691 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shady: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG FK 1 SSE, AR US (USC00030664), adjusted for the elevation of Shady.
Shady weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shady through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shady?
Shady has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 66.6 inches (1,691 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shady 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 Shady
The closest live webcam is Booneville, 49.2 miles N of Shady.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shady.
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Questions about Shady
Where is Shady, AR?
Shady is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas, 6.2 miles N of Board Camp.
What county is Shady in?
Shady is in Polk County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Shady, AR?
The ZIP code for Shady is 71972.
What is the nearest town to Shady?
Board Camp, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shady?
Yes. The closest is Booneville, 49.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shady?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shady?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Shady?
About 66.6 inches (1,691 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shady?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shady?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shady have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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