The Basin, AR
Unincorporated community in Newton County, Arkansas
The Basin is a small unincorporated community in Newton County, Arkansas. It is 6.0 miles S of Jasper, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72648.
The Basin at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Newton County
- ZIP code
- 72648
- Nearest town
- Jasper (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.0981, -93.1583
Weather in The Basin now
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The Basin weather by the hour
The Basin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Basin.
This week in The Basin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Basin
What is the weather usually like in The Basin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,206 mm
- 9.5 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Basin: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISON, AR US (USC00033164), adjusted for the elevation of The Basin.
The Basin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Basin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in The Basin?
The Basin 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Basin 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 The Basin
The closest live webcam is Fairview › South-west, 36.3 miles NE of The Basin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Basin.
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Questions about The Basin
Where is The Basin, AR?
The Basin is an unincorporated community in Newton County, Arkansas, 6.0 miles S of Jasper.
What county is The Basin in?
The Basin is in Newton County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of The Basin, AR?
The ZIP code for The Basin is 72648.
What is the nearest town to The Basin?
Jasper, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Basin?
Yes. The closest is Fairview › South-west, 36.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Basin?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in The Basin?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in The Basin?
About 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in The Basin?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Basin?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Basin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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