Arkansas, WV
Unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia
Arkansas is a small unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is 7.5 miles E of Wardensville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26801.
Arkansas at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hardy County
- ZIP code
- 26801
- Nearest town
- Wardensville (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0744, -78.7294
Weather in Arkansas now
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Arkansas weather by the hour
Arkansas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arkansas.
This week in Arkansas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arkansas
What is the weather usually like in Arkansas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 37.4 inprecipitation per year · 951 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Arkansas: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WARDENSVILLE R M FARM, WV US (USC00469281), adjusted for the elevation of Arkansas.
Arkansas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Arkansas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Arkansas?
Arkansas has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 37.4 inches (951 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Arkansas is May–June and August–September. 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 Arkansas
The closest live webcam is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 12.7 miles E of Arkansas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Arkansas.
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Questions about Arkansas
Where is Arkansas, WV?
Arkansas is an unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, 7.5 miles E of Wardensville.
What county is Arkansas in?
Arkansas is in Hardy County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Arkansas, WV?
The ZIP code for Arkansas is 26801.
What is the nearest town to Arkansas?
Wardensville, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Arkansas?
Yes. The closest is Wardensville: VA-55 EB - East of WV State Line, 12.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Arkansas?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Arkansas?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Arkansas?
About 37.4 inches (951 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Arkansas?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Arkansas?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Arkansas have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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