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Weather in October in Arkansas

Thinking about venturing to Arkansas this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Arkansas in October?

Arkansas 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 to warm in Magnolia at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Magnolia and 9°C in Rogers.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Little Rock enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Arkansas for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Arkansas climate page.

Where to go in Arkansas in October

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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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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Arkansas?

Little Rock

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

Little Rock
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30°C 
18°C 
271 hours 
95 mm 
8 days 
24°C 
11°C 
251 hours 
127 mm 
10 days 
17°C 
5°C 
176 hours 
138 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Little Rock

West Memphis

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

West Memphis
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30°C 
18°C 
252 hours 
90 mm 
8 days 
23°C 
10°C 
244 hours 
102 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
5°C 
172 hours 
120 mm 
9 days 
Climate in West Memphis

Jonesboro

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

Jonesboro
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29°C 
17°C 
91 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
10°C 
120 mm 
10 days 
15°C 
4°C 
116 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Jonesboro

Blytheville

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

Blytheville
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29°C 
17°C 
75 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
10°C 
113 mm 
9 days 
15°C 
4°C 
113 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Blytheville

Forrest City

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

Forrest City
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29°C 
17°C 
252 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
23°C 
10°C 
244 hours 
111 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
5°C 
172 hours 
116 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Forrest City

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Is October the best time to visit Arkansas?

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

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

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