West Helena, AR
Unincorporated community in Phillips County, Arkansas
West Helena is a small unincorporated community in Phillips County, Arkansas. It is 1.8 miles SE of Helena-West Helena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72390.
West Helena at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Phillips County
- ZIP code
- 72390
- Nearest town
- Helena-West Helena (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.5506, -90.6417
Weather in West Helena now
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West Helena weather by the hour
West Helena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Helena.
This week in West Helena
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Helena
What is the weather usually like in West Helena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,263 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Helena: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HELENA, AR US (USC00033242), adjusted for the elevation of West Helena.
West Helena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Helena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Helena?
West Helena 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 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,263 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit West Helena 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 West Helena
The closest live webcam is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 4.3 miles SE of West Helena.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Helena.
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Questions about West Helena
Where is West Helena, AR?
West Helena is an unincorporated community in Phillips County, Arkansas, 1.8 miles SE of Helena-West Helena.
What county is West Helena in?
West Helena is in Phillips County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of West Helena, AR?
The ZIP code for West Helena is 72390.
What is the nearest town to West Helena?
Helena-West Helena, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Helena?
Yes. The closest is Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge AR, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Helena?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in West Helena?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in West Helena?
About 49.7 inches (1,263 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in West Helena?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Helena?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Helena have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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