Whitaker, AR
Unincorporated community in Poinsett County, Arkansas
Whitaker is a small unincorporated community in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It is 4.4 miles W of Harrisburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72432.
Whitaker at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Poinsett County
- ZIP code
- 72432
- Nearest town
- Harrisburg (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.5700, -90.6431
Weather in Whitaker now
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Whitaker weather by the hour
Whitaker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitaker.
This week in Whitaker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitaker
What is the weather usually like in Whitaker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 51.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,300 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitaker: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POINSETT SP, AR US (USC00035831), adjusted for the elevation of Whitaker.
Whitaker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitaker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Whitaker?
Whitaker has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Whitaker 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 Whitaker
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 51.2 miles N of Whitaker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitaker.
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Questions about Whitaker
Where is Whitaker, AR?
Whitaker is an unincorporated community in Poinsett County, Arkansas, 4.4 miles W of Harrisburg.
What county is Whitaker in?
Whitaker is in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Whitaker, AR?
The ZIP code for Whitaker is 72432.
What is the nearest town to Whitaker?
Harrisburg, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitaker?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 51.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitaker?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitaker?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Whitaker?
About 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Whitaker?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whitaker?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitaker have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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