Arkansas weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Arkansas, United States. Like most weather services, we show Arkansas at one spot: Little Rock, its largest city. At 4:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (3.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 17%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (3.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Little Rock weather
Is it raining in Little Rock right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (3.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Little Rock this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–25° and lows of 16–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Little Rock lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Little Rock?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Arkansas weather by month
When is the best time to visit Arkansas?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Arkansas is Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (50°F) in January to 35°C (94°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Arkansas?
May is the wettest month, with about 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 86 mm (3.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Arkansas?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (94°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Little Rock), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Arkansas
Weather can differ a lot within Arkansas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | Jun, Sep–Oct | May | 10–35°C | 1,367 mm |
| Fort Smith | Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct | May | 8–34°C | 1,220 mm |
| Fayetteville | Apr, Jun–Oct | May | 7–33°C | 1,179 mm |
| Springdale | Apr, Jun–Oct | May | 7–33°C | 1,179 mm |
| Jonesboro | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 8–32°C | 1,248 mm |
| North Little Rock | Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct | May | 9–34°C | 1,342 mm |
| Conway | Apr, Jun, Sep–Oct | May | 9–34°C | 1,342 mm |
| Rogers | Apr, Jun–Oct | May | 6–33°C | 1,160 mm |
| Pine Bluff | Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 10–35°C | 1,351 mm |
| Bentonville | Apr, Jun–Oct | May | 6–33°C | 1,160 mm |
| Hot Springs | Jun, Sep–Oct | May | 9–34°C | 1,407 mm |
| Benton | Jun, Sep–Oct | May | 10–35°C | 1,367 mm |