Little Rock receives an average of about 100 days of rain annually.

This figure may vary somewhat depending on different areas within the state, but overall, due to the humid climate, it tends to rain frequently.

Rain mainly falls in spring and autumn, while summer is characterized by sudden downpours due to thunderstorms.

Winter is relatively dry, but rain can occasionally occur with cold snaps. Snow is rare.

Monthly Average Rainfall

The monthly average rainfall in Little Rock varies greatly depending on seasonal and regional climate characteristics. The average rainfall for each month is as follows:

• January: About 3.2 inches of rain.
• February: About 4.2 inches of rain.
• March: About 5.5 inches of rain.
• April: About 5.2 inches of rain.
• May: About 4.9 inches of rain.
• June: About 4.7 inches of rain.
• July: About 4.5 inches of rain.
• August: About 4.3 inches of rain.
• September: About 4.0 inches of rain.
• October: About 3.5 inches of rain.
• November: About 3.0 inches of rain.
• December: About 3.1 inches of rain.

Main Features:

• Spring (March to May): Spring is a time of rapid increase in rainfall. Especially in May, strong thunderstorms often occur as a precursor to summer rains.

• Summer (June to August): Summer is the period with the highest recorded rainfall in Little Rock. Due to high temperatures and humidity, sudden downpours from hurricanes or tropical storms frequently occur.

• Autumn (September to November): Autumn also sees significant rainfall, but it tends to become drier. Particularly in September, rainfall may increase somewhat due to the influence of hurricane season.

• Winter (December to February): Winter is relatively dry, with lower rainfall amounts. However, rain can occasionally occur with cold snaps.

Record Rainfall and Snowfall

Record Rainfall: The highest recorded rainfall in Little Rock was 15.89 inches (about 403mm) during Tropical Storm Claudette from August 19 to 20, 1979. This rainfall resulted in severe flooding throughout the city.

Record Snowfall: The highest recorded snowfall in Little Rock was 2 inches (about 51mm) of snow on January 31, 1989. This was a very rare event, as most weather sees little to no snow.

Climate Characteristics

Little Rock is influenced by a humid subtropical climate, with frequent rainfall throughout the year and hot, humid weather in summer. Here are the climate characteristics of Little Rock:

• Humid Subtropical Climate: Little Rock has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by mild temperatures and humid weather year-round. Particularly in summer, the high temperatures and humidity lead to a high discomfort index.

• Frequent Rainfall: Due to the humid climate, Little Rock experiences frequent rainfall throughout the year, especially in spring and summer.

• Temperature Variation: Little Rock records very hot temperatures in summer while maintaining mild temperatures in winter. Extreme temperature variations are rare, but temperatures can drop sharply at night.

The climate of Little Rock features the characteristics of a humid subtropical climate, with an average of 100 rainy days per year and monthly average rainfall varying according to seasonal and climate characteristics.