Spencer, AR

Historical community (former settlement) in Baxter County, Arkansas

Spencer is a historical community (former settlement) in Baxter County, Arkansas. It is 2.1 miles SW of Salesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72531.

Spencer at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Baxter County
ZIP code
72531
Nearest town
Salesville (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.2547, -92.2450

Weather in Spencer now

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Spencer weather by the hour

Spencer weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spencer

What is the weather usually like in Spencer?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°46°26°Jan51°29°Feb60°37°Mar70°46°Apr77°56°May85°65°Jun89°69°Jul89°67°Aug82°60°Sep71°48°Oct59°37°Nov49°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.3"Feb5.0"Mar5.6"Apr5.7"May3.9"Jun4.1"Jul3.7"Aug3.7"Sep4.0"Oct4.8"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MTN HOME 1 NNW, AR US (USC00035036), adjusted for the elevation of Spencer.

Spencer weather month by month

January
46° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
February
51° 29°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
March
60° 37°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
70° 46°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 56°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 67°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 60°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 48°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
59° 37°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
49° 29°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Spencer through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:19 PM10 h 1 min
February6:54 AM5:51 PM10 h 56 min
March7:17 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:44 PM13 h 10 min
May6:00 AM8:09 PM14 h 8 min
June5:49 AM8:29 PM14 h 40 min
July6:01 AM8:28 PM14 h 26 min
August6:25 AM8:00 PM13 h 34 min
September6:50 AM7:17 PM12 h 27 min
October7:14 AM6:34 PM11 h 19 min
November6:44 AM5:02 PM10 h 17 min
December7:11 AM4:56 PM9 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Spencer?

Spencer has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Spencer 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 Spencer

The closest live webcam is Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts Bayou, 10.5 miles N of Spencer.

Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts BayouHenderson · 10.5 mi NOn Windy
Buffalo City › South-east: White River DriveBuffalo City · 12.0 mi SWOn Windy
Fairview › South-westFairview · 19.8 mi WOn Windy
Oak Mound › North-west: Spring CreekOak Mound · 28.9 mi NOn Windy
PocahontasPocahontas · 71.0 mi EOn Windy
DanvilleDanville · 104.0 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Spencer

Where is Spencer, AR?

Spencer is a historical community (former settlement) in Baxter County, Arkansas, 2.1 miles SW of Salesville.

What county is Spencer in?

Spencer is in Baxter County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Spencer, AR?

The ZIP code for Spencer is 72531.

What is the nearest town to Spencer?

Salesville, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Spencer?

Yes. The closest is Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts Bayou, 10.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Spencer?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Spencer?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Spencer?

About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Spencer?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Spencer?

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

What climate does Spencer have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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