Wards Crossing, AR
Unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas
Wards Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas. It is 3.6 miles NE of Plainview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72857.
Wards Crossing at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Yell County
- ZIP code
- 72857
- Nearest town
- Plainview (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.9444, -93.3278
Weather in Wards Crossing now
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Wards Crossing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wards Crossing.
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What is the weather usually like in Wards Crossing?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 54.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,382 mm
- 2.8 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wards Crossing: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NIMROD DAM, AR US (USC00035200), adjusted for the elevation of Wards Crossing.
Wards Crossing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wards Crossing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wards Crossing?
Wards Crossing has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 54.4 inches (1,382 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wards Crossing 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 Wards Crossing
The closest live webcam is Danville, 7.9 miles N of Wards Crossing.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wards Crossing.
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Questions about Wards Crossing
Where is Wards Crossing, AR?
Wards Crossing is an unincorporated community in Yell County, Arkansas, 3.6 miles NE of Plainview.
What county is Wards Crossing in?
Wards Crossing is in Yell County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Wards Crossing, AR?
The ZIP code for Wards Crossing is 72857.
What is the nearest town to Wards Crossing?
Plainview, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wards Crossing?
Yes. The closest is Danville, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wards Crossing?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Wards Crossing?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Wards Crossing?
About 54.4 inches (1,382 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wards Crossing?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wards Crossing?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wards Crossing have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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