What’s the climate like in Arkansas?
The current climate of Arkansas features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Arkansas in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in February 2021.
On average, Arkansas gets 1550 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Arkansas is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Arkansas for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Arkansas?
The best time to visit Arkansas for sunny weather is June through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Arkansas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Arkansas
The climate table of Arkansas shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 17 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 121 | 185 | 153 | 224 | 143 | 104 | 106 | 100 | 48 | 103 | 96 | 167 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,4 | 4,2 | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1550 mm per year, averaging 129 mm per month
- Snowfall: 7,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 48 mm in September, 96 mm in November and 100 mm in August
- Wettest months: 224 mm in April, 185 mm in February and 167 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Arkansas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Arkansas, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arkansas
This graph shows how much precipitation Arkansas, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Arkansas
This graph shows how much snow Arkansas, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Arkansas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Arkansas, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Arkansas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Arkansas, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arkansas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Arkansas, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Arkansas
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Arkansas, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Arkansas by Month
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