Simmons, AR

Unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas

Simmons is a small unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas. It is 4.1 miles W of Bethesda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72501.

Simmons at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Independence County
ZIP code
72501
Nearest town
Bethesda (4.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.8061, -91.7228

Weather in Simmons now

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Simmons weather by the hour

Simmons weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Simmons

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Simmons

What is the weather usually like in Simmons?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°40°59°77°96°48°26°Jan52°29°Feb61°37°Mar70°45°Apr78°55°May87°63°Jun91°67°Jul90°66°Aug83°57°Sep72°45°Oct60°35°Nov51°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.7"Feb4.6"Mar5.1"Apr4.9"May3.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.7"Aug3.3"Sep4.0"Oct4.4"Nov4.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BATESVILLE 8 WNW, AR US (USW00023904), adjusted for the elevation of Simmons.

Simmons weather month by month

January
48° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
52° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
61° 37°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
70° 45°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 55°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
87° 63°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
91° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
90° 66°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
83° 57°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
72° 45°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
60° 35°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 28°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Simmons through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:18 PM10 h 3 min
February6:52 AM5:49 PM10 h 57 min
March7:15 AM7:15 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:41 PM13 h 9 min
May5:59 AM8:06 PM14 h 6 min
June5:48 AM8:26 PM14 h 37 min
July6:01 AM8:24 PM14 h 23 min
August6:24 AM7:58 PM13 h 33 min
September6:48 AM7:15 PM12 h 27 min
October7:12 AM6:32 PM11 h 20 min
November6:41 AM5:01 PM10 h 19 min
December7:08 AM4:55 PM9 h 47 min

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

What is the weather like in Simmons?

Simmons 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 26°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Simmons 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 Simmons

The closest live webcam is Buffalo City › South-east: White River Drive, 47.0 miles NW of Simmons.

Buffalo City › South-east: White River DriveBuffalo City · 47.0 mi NWOn Windy
Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts BayouHenderson · 50.4 mi NWOn Windy
PocahontasPocahontas · 52.5 mi NEOn Windy
Fairview › South-westFairview · 60.8 mi NWOn Windy
Oak Mound › North-west: Spring CreekOak Mound · 64.3 mi NWOn Windy
DanvilleDanville · 105.9 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Simmons

Where is Simmons, AR?

Simmons is an unincorporated community in Independence County, Arkansas, 4.1 miles W of Bethesda.

What county is Simmons in?

Simmons is in Independence County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Simmons, AR?

The ZIP code for Simmons is 72501.

What is the nearest town to Simmons?

Bethesda, 4.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Simmons?

Yes. The closest is Buffalo City › South-east: White River Drive, 47.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Simmons?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Simmons?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Simmons?

About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Simmons?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Simmons?

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

What climate does Simmons have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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