Tafton, AR
Unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Tafton is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It is 0.1 miles NE of Wrightsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72206.
Tafton at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Pulaski County
- ZIP code
- 72206
- Nearest town
- Wrightsville (0.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.6194, -92.2211
Weather in Tafton now
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Tafton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tafton.
This week in Tafton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tafton
What is the weather usually like in Tafton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 50.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,281 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tafton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LITTLE ROCK AP ADAMS FLD, AR US (USW00013963), adjusted for the elevation of Tafton.
Tafton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tafton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tafton?
Tafton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 50.4 inches (1,281 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tafton 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 Tafton
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 45.3 miles W of Tafton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tafton.
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Other communities near Tafton
- Rottaken3.3 mi S
- Ironton3.3 mi W
- Bingham3.8 mi SW
- Woodyardville4.2 mi NW
- Dickey5.2 mi E
- Estes5.9 mi E
- Iron Springs6.3 mi W
- American Manor subdivision6.4 mi NW
- Base Line6.4 mi NW
- Picron6.5 mi N
- Woodland Ridge subdivision6.9 mi W
- Biddle7.2 mi N
- Hot Springs Junction7.4 mi NW
- Wakefield Village7.6 mi NW
- Windamere subdivision7.6 mi NW
Questions about Tafton
Where is Tafton, AR?
Tafton is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, 0.1 miles NE of Wrightsville.
What county is Tafton in?
Tafton is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Tafton, AR?
The ZIP code for Tafton is 72206.
What is the nearest town to Tafton?
Wrightsville, 0.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tafton?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 45.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tafton?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Tafton?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Tafton?
About 50.4 inches (1,281 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Tafton?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tafton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tafton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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