Arkansas climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Arkansas. Little Rock has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa).
Climate of Little Rock at a glance
The year average in Little Rock is 17 °C62 °F. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of −1 °C30 °F. About 1,369 mm54 in of precipitation falls in a year. May is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are September and October.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Arkansas does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Arkansas: Little Rock. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Little Rock?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F. January is the coldest, with an average low of −1 °C30 °F.
When does it rain the most in Little Rock?
May is the wettest month, with about 150 mm5.9 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,369 mm54 in.
When is the best time to visit Little Rock?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are September and October. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in Arkansas
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 17 | 35 | −1 | 1,369 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.