Waco, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Craighead County, Arkansas
Waco is a historical community (former settlement) in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 1.1 miles N of Caraway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72419.
Waco at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- ZIP code
- 72419
- Nearest town
- Caraway (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7447, -90.3253
Weather in Waco now
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Waco weather by the hour
Waco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waco.
This week in Waco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waco
What is the weather usually like in Waco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 52.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,325 mm
- 1.8 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waco: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KEISER, AR US (USC00033821), adjusted for the elevation of Waco.
Waco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Waco?
Waco has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 52.2 inches (1,325 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Waco 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 Waco
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 50.8 miles NW of Waco.
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Questions about Waco
Where is Waco, AR?
Waco is a historical community (former settlement) in Craighead County, Arkansas, 1.1 miles N of Caraway.
What county is Waco in?
Waco is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Waco, AR?
The ZIP code for Waco is 72419.
What is the nearest town to Waco?
Caraway, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waco?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 50.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waco?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Waco?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Waco?
About 52.2 inches (1,325 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Waco?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Waco?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waco have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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