Arkansas has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Arkansas has an average annual temperature of 59.7°F across all 11 cities, with approximately 1257 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 76%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
The warmest city is Benton with average July highs of 104.5°F, while Bentonville is the coldest with average January lows of 7.7°F. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌤️ | 64.8°F | 12.7°F | 38.8°F | 83% | 80 | 1.4 | 2.50 |
| February | ⛅ | 69.1°F | 15.8°F | 42.4°F | 82% | 87 | 1.4 | 3.10 |
| March | ⛅ | 76.1°F | 22.8°F | 49.5°F | 80% | 115 | 1.4 | 4.20 |
| April | ⛅ | 81.5°F | 31.8°F | 56.7°F | 78% | 131 | 1.3 | 5.20 |
| May | ⛅ | 87.4°F | 43.9°F | 65.7°F | 79% | 146 | 1.1 | 5.70 |
| June | ⛅ | 95.4°F | 56.1°F | 75.7°F | 75% | 105 | 1.0 | 6.40 |
| July | ⛅ | 101.8°F | 62.8°F | 82.2°F | 68% | 91 | 0.9 | 6.40 |
| August | ⛅ | 102.0°F | 60.4°F | 81.1°F | 65% | 88 | 0.9 | 5.80 |
| September | ⛅ | 96.8°F | 47.7°F | 72.3°F | 66% | 92 | 1.0 | 4.90 |
| October | ⛅ | 87.6°F | 34.0°F | 60.8°F | 70% | 110 | 1.1 | 3.80 |
| November | ⛅ | 75.7°F | 23.5°F | 49.6°F | 78% | 108 | 1.2 | 2.70 |
| December | ⛅ | 67.3°F | 15.6°F | 41.5°F | 83% | 103 | 1.2 | 2.20 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 11 cities in Arkansas
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 11 cities · 1981–2025 · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 83% in January · annual avg 76%
The warmest year on record was 2012 (avg: 63.5°F), while the coldest year was 1989 (avg: 55.6°F).
Averaged across all 11 cities in Arkansas · Last 10 years · °F
Averaged across all 11 cities in Arkansas · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 11 cities in Arkansas for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 36.9°F | 61.2°F | 85.5°F | 1292 | 75% | 1.1 m/s |
2024 | 38.3°F | 62.2°F | 86.2°F | 1237 | 73% | 1.1 m/s |
2023 | 37.6°F | 62.1°F | 86.5°F | 1244 | 74% | 1.1 m/s |
2022 | 34.5°F | 60.1°F | 85.5°F | 1279 | 72% | 1.2 m/s |
2021 | 37.2°F | 60.8°F | 84.2°F | 1205 | 77% | 1.2 m/s |
2020 | 37.6°F | 59.9°F | 82.0°F | 1631 | 81% | 1.1 m/s |
2019 | 36.9°F | 59.5°F | 82.2°F | 1612 | 80% | 1.1 m/s |
2018 | 37.2°F | 60.4°F | 83.7°F | 1479 | 78% | 1.2 m/s |
2017 | 36.7°F | 61.3°F | 86.0°F | 1201 | 73% | 1.2 m/s |
2016 | 39.6°F | 62.2°F | 84.9°F | 1044 | 76% | 1.1 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
