Strain, AR
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Arkansas
Strain is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Arkansas. It is 2.4 miles E of Elkins, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72701.
Strain at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 72701
- Nearest town
- Elkins (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.0133, -94.0658
Weather in Strain now
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Strain weather by the hour
Strain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Strain.
This week in Strain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Strain
What is the weather usually like in Strain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,193 mm
- 6.5 insnowfall per year · 17 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Strain: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAYETTEVILLE DRAKE FLD, AR US (USW00093993), adjusted for the elevation of Strain.
Strain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Strain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Strain?
Strain 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 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Strain 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 Strain
The closest live webcam is Fayetteville › West: Mt. Sequoyah, 6.5 miles NW of Strain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Strain.
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Questions about Strain
Where is Strain, AR?
Strain is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Arkansas, 2.4 miles E of Elkins.
What county is Strain in?
Strain is in Washington County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Strain, AR?
The ZIP code for Strain is 72701.
What is the nearest town to Strain?
Elkins, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Strain?
Yes. The closest is Fayetteville › West: Mt. Sequoyah, 6.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Strain?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Strain?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Strain?
About 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Strain?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Strain?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Strain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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