Little Rock, AR Climate & Monthly Averages
Little Rock has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 92° by day; January is the coldest at 51°.
Little Rock's climate is a story of contrasts
Little Rock runs one of the wider annual swings in our dataset: 23°C separates the average July from the average January. Afternoons reach 92°F (33°C) at the peak of summer and 51°F (10°C) at the depth of winter, with 123 days of measurable precipitation through the year.
July
92° by day 74° at nightJanuary
51° by day 34° at nightThe two ends of the year
July is the warm end of the year, averaging 92°F (33°C) by day and 74°F (24°C) overnight. January sits at the other end of the year: 51°F (10°C) by day, 34°F (1°C) at night. July is the brightest month at 12.2 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.1.
The wettest month is March (6.0 inches (152 mm) across 13 days) and the driest September. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 105°F (41°C) and the lowest daily minimum -6°F (-21°C).
More climate facts for Little Rock
- Hottest month: July - highs near 92°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (10°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (41°C) high · -6°F (-21°C) low
- Wettest month: March (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 23°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 2 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 72%
Four distinct parts of the year in Little Rock
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Little Rock is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); rain falls on around 38 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Little Rock is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.7 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall brings comfortable warmth here - highs near 75°F (24°C), nights near 56°F (14°C), and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Little Rock stays on the cool side of mild: 54°F (12°C) by day, 37°F (3°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days.
Little Rock temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Little Rock
Best time to visit Little Rock
The best time to visit Little Rock is generally September to February, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 64°F (18°C), with rain on about 9 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
What to pack
Pack for Little Rock with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 92°F (33°C) with 74°F (24°C).
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 9 | 4.3 in | 6.5 h/day | 10.1 h | 30% | 72% |
| February | 55° | 37° | 12 | 5.0 in | 6.6 h/day | 10.9 h | 42% | 72% |
| March | 64° | 46° | 13 | 6.0 in | 7.8 h/day | 11.9 h | 41% | 72% |
| April | 71° | 52° | 12 | 5.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 13.0 h | 41% | 71% |
| May | 80° | 62° | 13 | 5.2 in | 10.6 h/day | 14.0 h | 43% | 75% |
| June | 88° | 70° | 10 | 3.6 in | 12.1 h/day | 14.5 h | 34% | 72% |
| July | 92° | 74° | 11 | 3.2 in | 12.2 h/day | 14.3 h | 35% | 72% |
| August | 90° | 73° | 10 | 3.9 in | 10.8 h/day | 13.4 h | 32% | 73% |
| September | 86° | 68° | 8 | 2.7 in | 10.6 h/day | 12.3 h | 25% | 68% |
| October | 75° | 57° | 7 | 3.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 11.2 h | 24% | 67% |
| November | 63° | 45° | 8 | 4.0 in | 7.6 h/day | 10.3 h | 25% | 72% |
| December | 56° | 39° | 10 | 5.2 in | 6.5 h/day | 9.8 h | 33% | 74% |
Little Rock from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Little Rock's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
February
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 6.6 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
March
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
April
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 13.0 h
May
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.0 h
June
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 12.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
July
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 14.3 h
August
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
September
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
October
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
- Daylight
- 10.3 h
December
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Little Rock's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Where Little Rock sits among other climates
- Little Rock sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 63°F (17°C) as an annual average, 52.4 inches (1330 mm) of precipitation and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.