Van, AR

Unincorporated community in Arkansas County, Arkansas

Van is a small unincorporated community in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It is 6.4 miles NE of St. Charles, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72140.

Van at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Arkansas County
ZIP code
72140
Nearest town
St. Charles (6.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.3267, -91.2342

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Van weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Van

What is the weather usually like in Van?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°50°33°Jan55°36°Feb64°44°Mar72°52°Apr80°61°May87°69°Jun90°72°Jul90°70°Aug85°63°Sep75°51°Oct62°42°Nov53°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan4.7"Feb5.7"Mar5.9"Apr4.5"May3.5"Jun3.8"Jul2.8"Aug3.0"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov5.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT CHARLES, AR US (USC00036376), adjusted for the elevation of Van.

Van weather month by month

January
50° 33°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
55° 36°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
64° 44°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
72° 52°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 69°F
3.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
90° 72°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
90° 70°F
2.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
85° 63°F
3.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
75° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
62° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
53° 35°F
5.3 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Van through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:19 PM10 h 10 min
February6:48 AM5:49 PM11 h 1 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM12 h 0 min
April6:31 AM7:37 PM13 h 6 min
May6:01 AM8:01 PM14 h 0 min
June5:50 AM8:20 PM14 h 29 min
July6:02 AM8:19 PM14 h 16 min
August6:24 AM7:53 PM13 h 28 min
September6:47 AM7:13 PM12 h 26 min
October7:09 AM6:32 PM11 h 22 min
November6:36 AM5:02 PM10 h 25 min
December7:02 AM4:57 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Van?

Van 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 33°F (0°C).

It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Van 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 Van

The closest live webcam is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 38.2 miles E of Van.

Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge ARHelena-West Helena · 38.2 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › West: Martin Luther King Junior DriveHelena-West Helena · 38.2 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › East: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 38.4 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River BridgeHelena-West Helena · 38.7 mi EOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Historic Helena Steel BridgeHelena-West Helena · 38.7 mi EOn Windy
Roseacres: US 61 at US 49Roseacres · 43.9 mi EOn Windy

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

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Map of Van, AR

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Questions about Van

Where is Van, AR?

Van is an unincorporated community in Arkansas County, Arkansas, 6.4 miles NE of St. Charles.

What county is Van in?

Van is in Arkansas County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Van, AR?

The ZIP code for Van is 72140.

What is the nearest town to Van?

St. Charles, 6.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Van?

Yes. The closest is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 38.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Van?

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

What is the coldest month in Van?

January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Van?

About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Van?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Van?

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

What climate does Van have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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