Wise, AR
Historical community (former settlement) in Ouachita County, Arkansas
Wise is a historical community (former settlement) in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It is 6.1 miles NW of Chidester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71726.
Wise at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Ouachita County
- ZIP code
- 71726
- Nearest town
- Chidester (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6592, -92.9319
Weather in Wise now
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Wise weather by the hour
Wise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wise.
This week in Wise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wise
What is the weather usually like in Wise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 53.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,349 mm
- 1.5 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wise: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAMDEN 1, AR US (USC00031152), adjusted for the elevation of Wise.
Wise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wise?
Wise has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 53.1 inches (1,349 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wise 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 Wise
The closest live webcam is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 70.5 miles N of Wise.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wise.
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Questions about Wise
Where is Wise, AR?
Wise is a historical community (former settlement) in Ouachita County, Arkansas, 6.1 miles NW of Chidester.
What county is Wise in?
Wise is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Wise, AR?
The ZIP code for Wise is 71726.
What is the nearest town to Wise?
Chidester, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wise?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Lake: Lake Desoto - Hot Springs Village, 70.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wise?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Wise?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Wise?
About 53.1 inches (1,349 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Wise?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wise?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wise have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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