Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in September
September at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 63°F, with about 3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes September an average month here.
- Average low
- 63°F
- Average high
- 85°F
Range across the year: 31°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 3.0 in
- Daylight
- 12.2 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: roughly 10,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2001 to 2025.
That makes September the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.6×).
September is our recommended month at Little Rock Central High School: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 74°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 September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.2 hours of daylight in September 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 September may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 92°F / 70°F | 0.9× Average | 46 Fair |
| September | 85°F / 63°F | 1.0× Average | 57 Fair |
| October | 74°F / 51°F | 1.0× Average | 53 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 September
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
September averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 63°F at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, with about 3 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.
September 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 57/100. September is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. September sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical September 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.