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Arkansas Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arkansas, the United States of America in October.

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Are you planning a trip a to Arkansas, the United States of America in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Arkansas in October

Arkansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Arkansas generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Rogers at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Magnolia at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Magnolia and 9°C (48°F) in Rogers.

For a closer look at conditions across Arkansas, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Marion with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Magnolia with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Little Rock typically receives 251 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Arkansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arkansas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Little Rock)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October24°C (75°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
Best Time to Visit Arkansas →

Best Places to Visit in Arkansas in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arkansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arkansas

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Arkansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Arkansas (October)

Precipitation variation in Arkansas (October)

Little Rock

In October Little Rock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
251 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Little Rock →

West Memphis

In October West Memphis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
244 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in West Memphis →

Jonesboro

In October Jonesboro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Jonesboro →

Blytheville

In October Blytheville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Blytheville →

Forrest City

In October Forrest City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
244 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Forrest City →

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

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arkansas in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Little Rock 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 127 mm (5 in)
West Memphis 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jonesboro 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Blytheville 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Forrest City 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Marion 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Arkansas weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arkansas, the United States of America in October?

Expect pleasant weather across Arkansas, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Little Rock averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Arkansas, the United States of America in October?

Daytime temperatures in Little Rock peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in October, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Arkansas, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Arkansas, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Little Rock sits around 127 mm (5 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Arkansas, the United States of America?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Arkansas, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Little Rock.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Little Rock. In contrast, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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