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Weather in January in Arkansas

Considering a trip to Arkansas this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Arkansas in January?

Arkansas is a region in the United States of America. January in Arkansas generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Rogers at 8°C and mild in Magnolia at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Magnolia and -4°C in Rogers. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Siloam Springs with an average of 46 mm to high snow/rainfall in Monticello with 115 mm.

Average sunshine

Little Rock enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Arkansas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Arkansas's yearly weather, check out our Arkansas climate page.

Where to go in Arkansas in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Arkansas on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Arkansas?

Little Rock

In January Little Rock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Little Rock
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
2°C 
166 hours 
159 mm 
11 days 
poor 
11°C 
-1°C 
180 hours 
84 mm 
7 days 
12°C 
1°C 
188 hours 
87 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Little Rock

West Memphis

In January West Memphis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

West Memphis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
2°C 
152 hours 
146 mm 
12 days 
poor 
9°C 
-1°C 
165 hours 
111 mm 
11 days 
poor 
11°C 
0°C 
177 hours 
91 mm 
10 days 
Climate in West Memphis

Jonesboro

In January Jonesboro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jonesboro
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
0°C 
152 mm 
11 days 
poor 
8°C 
-2°C 
88 mm 
8 days 
poor 
9°C 
-1°C 
88 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Jonesboro

Blytheville

In January Blytheville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Blytheville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
152 mm 
12 days 
poor 
8°C 
-2°C 
97 mm 
10 days 
poor 
9°C 
-1°C 
85 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Blytheville

Forrest City

In January Forrest City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Forrest City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
2°C 
152 hours 
138 mm 
10 days 
poor 
9°C 
-1°C 
165 hours 
95 mm 
9 days 
poor 
10°C 
0°C 
177 hours 
92 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Forrest City

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arkansas, in the United States of America.

Is January the best time to visit Arkansas?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Arkansas due to the typically unpleasant weather in Little Rock.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Little Rock. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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