Shark, AR

Unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas

Shark is a small unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas. It is 6.7 miles SE of Rover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72833.

Shark at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Yell County
ZIP code
72833
Nearest town
Rover (6.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.9950, -93.5147

Weather in Shark now

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Shark weather by the hour

Shark weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shark

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shark

What is the weather usually like in Shark?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°42°61°79°98°50°28°Jan56°31°Feb64°38°Mar73°47°Apr80°57°May88°65°Jun93°69°Jul93°67°Aug86°60°Sep75°48°Oct62°38°Nov52°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.4"Feb4.9"Mar4.9"Apr5.1"May3.7"Jun3.8"Jul3.6"Aug4.0"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUE MTN DAM, AR US (USC00030798), adjusted for the elevation of Shark.

Shark weather month by month

January
50° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
56° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
64° 38°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
73° 47°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 57°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 69°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
93° 67°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
86° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
75° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
52° 30°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shark through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:27 PM10 h 7 min
February6:58 AM5:58 PM10 h 59 min
March7:22 AM7:22 PM12 h 0 min
April6:40 AM7:47 PM13 h 7 min
May6:08 AM8:12 PM14 h 3 min
June5:58 AM8:31 PM14 h 32 min
July6:10 AM8:29 PM14 h 19 min
August6:33 AM8:03 PM13 h 30 min
September6:55 AM7:22 PM12 h 26 min
October7:18 AM6:40 PM11 h 21 min
November6:47 AM5:09 PM10 h 22 min
December7:13 AM5:05 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Shark?

Shark has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shark 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 Shark

The closest live webcam is Danville, 9.5 miles NE of Shark.

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

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Questions about Shark

Where is Shark, AR?

Shark is an unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas, 6.7 miles SE of Rover.

What county is Shark in?

Shark is in Yell County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Shark, AR?

The ZIP code for Shark is 72833.

What is the nearest town to Shark?

Rover, 6.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shark?

Yes. The closest is Danville, 9.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shark?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Shark?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Shark?

About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Shark?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shark?

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

What climate does Shark have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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