Washita, AR

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Arkansas

Washita is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It is 9.0 miles SW of Mount Ida, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71970.

Washita at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
71970
Nearest town
Mount Ida (9.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.6528, -93.5333

Weather in Washita now

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Washita weather by the hour

Washita weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Washita

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Washita

What is the weather usually like in Washita?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°44°62°80°98°53°31°Jan57°34°Feb65°41°Mar74°49°Apr80°58°May88°66°Jun93°69°Jul93°68°Aug86°60°Sep75°49°Oct64°40°Nov55°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan4.0"Feb5.0"Mar6.2"Apr5.4"May4.8"Jun4.2"Jul3.7"Aug4.1"Sep4.4"Oct5.3"Nov4.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOUNT IDA ASOS, AR US (USW00053921), adjusted for the elevation of Washita.

Washita weather month by month

January
53° 31°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
57° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
65° 41°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
74° 49°F
6.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
80° 58°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 66°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
93° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
93° 68°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
86° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
75° 49°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
64° 40°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
55° 32°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Washita through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:27 PM10 h 8 min
February6:57 AM5:58 PM11 h 0 min
March7:22 AM7:23 PM12 h 0 min
April6:40 AM7:47 PM13 h 6 min
May6:09 AM8:11 PM14 h 1 min
June5:59 AM8:30 PM14 h 30 min
July6:11 AM8:29 PM14 h 17 min
August6:33 AM8:03 PM13 h 29 min
September6:56 AM7:22 PM12 h 26 min
October7:18 AM6:40 PM11 h 22 min
November6:46 AM5:10 PM10 h 23 min
December7:12 AM5:06 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Washita?

Washita has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 55.8 inches (1,416 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Washita 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 Washita

The closest live webcam is Danville, 29.4 miles N of Washita.

DanvilleDanville · 29.4 mi NOn Windy
Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs VillageFountain Lake · 29.6 mi EOn Windy
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Fort Smith › North-east: Ft Smith AR: Facing North EastFort Smith · 67.8 mi NWOn Windy
AlmaAlma · 69.5 mi NWOn Windy
Fort SmithFort Smith · 69.8 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Washita

Where is Washita, AR?

Washita is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Arkansas, 9.0 miles SW of Mount Ida.

What county is Washita in?

Washita is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Washita, AR?

The ZIP code for Washita is 71970.

What is the nearest town to Washita?

Mount Ida, 9.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Washita?

Yes. The closest is Danville, 29.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Washita?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Washita?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Washita?

About 55.8 inches (1,416 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Washita?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Washita?

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

What climate does Washita have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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