Watkins, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Boone County, Arkansas
Watkins is a historical community (former settlement) in Boone County, Arkansas. It is 4.1 miles E of Valley Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72685.
Watkins at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Boone County
- ZIP code
- 72685
- Nearest town
- Valley Springs (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.1383, -93.0600
Weather in Watkins now
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Watkins weather by the hour
Watkins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watkins.
This week in Watkins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watkins
What is the weather usually like in Watkins?
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 Watkins: 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 Watkins.
Watkins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watkins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watkins?
Watkins 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 Watkins 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 Watkins
The closest live webcam is Fairview › South-west, 30.1 miles NE of Watkins.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watkins.
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Questions about Watkins
Where is Watkins, AR?
Watkins is a historical community (former settlement) in Boone County, Arkansas, 4.1 miles E of Valley Springs.
What county is Watkins in?
Watkins is in Boone County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins, AR?
The ZIP code for Watkins is 72685.
What is the nearest town to Watkins?
Valley Springs, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watkins?
Yes. The closest is Fairview › South-west, 30.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watkins?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Watkins?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Watkins?
About 47.5 inches (1,206 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Watkins?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watkins?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watkins have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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