Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in October
October at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 74°F and an overnight low around 51°F, with about 4.5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes October an average month here.
- Average low
- 51°F
- Average high
- 74°F
Range across the year: 31°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 4.5 in
- Daylight
- 11.1 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 10,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2001 to 2025.
That makes October the 6th-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 October rates 53/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 63°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% of annual visitors, choosing October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 11.1 hours of daylight in October 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 October may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 85°F / 63°F | 1.0× Average | 57 Fair |
| October | 74°F / 51°F | 1.0× Average | 53 Fair |
| November | 62°F / 40°F | 1.0× Average | 41 Poor |
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 October
The National Park Service tags 3 Little Rock Central High School activities for fall. 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
October averages a daytime high near 74°F and an overnight low around 51°F at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, with about 4.5 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.
October is average at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 53/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. October sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 10,000 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.