Little Rock (AR) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Little Rock can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Little Rock. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Little Rock has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1439 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives heavy rainfall, averaging 173 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 68 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Little Rock Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Little Rock. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Little Rock in the United States of America
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March, May and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 173 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.
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