South Plains, AR

Unincorporated community in Lee County, Arkansas

South Plains is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Arkansas. It is 3.4 miles S of Moro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72368.

South Plains at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Lee County
ZIP code
72368
Nearest town
Moro (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.8414, -90.9964

Weather in South Plains now

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South Plains weather by the hour

South Plains weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Plains

What is the weather usually like in South Plains?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°48°31°Jan53°34°Feb61°42°Mar71°51°Apr80°60°May87°69°Jun90°72°Jul90°70°Aug84°63°Sep74°51°Oct61°40°Nov51°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan4.1"Feb5.0"Mar5.6"Apr6.3"May3.5"Jun3.3"Jul3.1"Aug3.0"Sep4.0"Oct4.5"Nov5.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRINKLEY, AR US (USC00030936), adjusted for the elevation of South Plains.

South Plains weather month by month

January
48° 31°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
February
53° 34°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
March
61° 42°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
April
71° 51°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 60°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
87° 69°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
90° 72°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
90° 70°F
3.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
84° 63°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
74° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
61° 40°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
51° 33°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in South Plains through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:17 PM10 h 7 min
February6:47 AM5:48 PM11 h 0 min
March7:12 AM7:12 PM12 h 0 min
April6:30 AM7:37 PM13 h 7 min
May5:59 AM8:01 PM14 h 2 min
June5:48 AM8:20 PM14 h 32 min
July6:00 AM8:19 PM14 h 18 min
August6:23 AM7:53 PM13 h 30 min
September6:45 AM7:12 PM12 h 26 min
October7:08 AM6:30 PM11 h 21 min
November6:37 AM5:00 PM10 h 23 min
December7:02 AM4:55 PM9 h 52 min

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

What is the weather like in South Plains?

South Plains has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit South Plains 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 South Plains

The closest live webcam is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 32.7 miles SE of South Plains.

Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge ARHelena-West Helena · 32.7 mi SEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › West: Martin Luther King Junior DriveHelena-West Helena · 32.7 mi SEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › East: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 33.0 mi SEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River BridgeHelena-West Helena · 33.3 mi SEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 33.3 mi SEOn Windy
Roseacres: US 61 at US 49Roseacres · 42.6 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Plains.

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Questions about South Plains

Where is South Plains, AR?

South Plains is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Arkansas, 3.4 miles S of Moro.

What county is South Plains in?

South Plains is in Lee County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of South Plains, AR?

The ZIP code for South Plains is 72368.

What is the nearest town to South Plains?

Moro, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Plains?

Yes. The closest is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 32.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Plains?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in South Plains?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in South Plains?

About 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in South Plains?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Plains?

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

What climate does South Plains have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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