Smeltzer, AR
Unincorporated community in Crawford County, Arkansas
Smeltzer is a small unincorporated community in Crawford County, Arkansas. It is 2.5 miles W of Van Buren, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72956.
Smeltzer at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Crawford County
- ZIP code
- 72956
- Nearest town
- Van Buren (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.4578, -94.3111
Weather in Smeltzer now
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Smeltzer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smeltzer.
This week in Smeltzer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smeltzer
What is the weather usually like in Smeltzer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,202 mm
- 2.9 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Smeltzer: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT SMITH RGNL AP, AR US (USW00013964), adjusted for the elevation of Smeltzer.
Smeltzer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smeltzer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Smeltzer?
Smeltzer has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer
The closest live webcam is Van Buren › South-west, 1.5 miles W of Smeltzer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Smeltzer.
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Questions about Smeltzer
Where is Smeltzer, AR?
Smeltzer is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Arkansas, 2.5 miles W of Van Buren.
What county is Smeltzer in?
Smeltzer is in Crawford County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Smeltzer, AR?
The ZIP code for Smeltzer is 72956.
What is the nearest town to Smeltzer?
Van Buren, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smeltzer?
Yes. The closest is Van Buren › South-west, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smeltzer?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Smeltzer?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Smeltzer?
About 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Smeltzer?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smeltzer?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smeltzer have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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