Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in August
August at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 92°F and an overnight low around 70°F, with about 3.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes August an average month here.
- Average low
- 70°F
- Average high
- 92°F
Range across the year: 31°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2 in
- Daylight
- 13.3 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: roughly 8,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2001 to 2025.
That makes August the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 46/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 81°F is hot, with afternoons near 92°F to plan the day around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 27% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.3 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 63,767 recreation visits, up 8.9% from 58,571 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 32.2%, so August may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How August compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 92°F / 71°F | 1.3× Busy | 22 Poor |
| August | 92°F / 70°F | 0.9× Average | 46 Fair |
| September | 85°F / 63°F | 1.0× Average | 57 Fair |
All twelve months at Little Rock Central High School, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Little Rock Central High School in August
The National Park Service tags 3 Little Rock Central High School activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Explore the Park's Visitor Center · 60 minutes
- Stamp Your Park Passport · 2-5 minutes
- Walk the Footsteps of History · 30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 92°F and an overnight low around 70°F at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is average at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 46/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. August sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 9,000 recreation visits at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2001–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2001–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.