North Little Rock (AR) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

North Little Rock has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1403 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in North Little Rock shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 172 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation during the wettest month May, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 325 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our North Little Rock Temperature page.

North Little Rock's average annual precipitation is 1403 mm (55 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about North Little Rock (AR)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our North Little Rock (AR) Climate page.