Smithton, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Clark County, Arkansas
Smithton is a historical community (former settlement) in Clark County, Arkansas. It is 2.3 miles SW of Gurdon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71743.
Smithton at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Clark County
- ZIP code
- 71743
- Nearest town
- Gurdon (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.9431, -93.1303
Weather in Smithton now
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Smithton weather by the hour
Smithton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smithton.
This week in Smithton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smithton
What is the weather usually like in Smithton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 54.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,393 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Smithton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARKADELPHIA 2 N, AR US (USC00030220), adjusted for the elevation of Smithton.
Smithton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smithton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Smithton?
Smithton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 54.8 inches (1,393 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 Smithton 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 Smithton
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 51.2 miles N of Smithton.
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Questions about Smithton
Where is Smithton, AR?
Smithton is a historical community (former settlement) in Clark County, Arkansas, 2.3 miles SW of Gurdon.
What county is Smithton in?
Smithton is in Clark County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Smithton, AR?
The ZIP code for Smithton is 71743.
What is the nearest town to Smithton?
Gurdon, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smithton?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 51.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smithton?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Smithton?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Smithton?
About 54.8 inches (1,393 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Smithton?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smithton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smithton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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