Updated October 2026
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Weather by Month
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 92°F and a low of 71°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 51°F and an average low of 31°F. April is the wettest month, with about 5.6 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 1.6 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 3.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
92°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
31°F avg low
Wettest month
Apr
5.6 in avg
Snowiest month
Feb
1.6 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Little Rock Central High School by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 1.1 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 64°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 73°F | 50°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 88°F | 68°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| July | 92°F | 71°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 92°F | 70°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 85°F | 63°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 74°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 62°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 53°F | 33°F | 5.1 in | 0.6 in | 9.7 h |
| Year total | 50.6 in | 3.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00013963, 3.7 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Little Rock Central High School is at that time of year.
Little Rock Central High School weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 51°F in January, between 53°F in December and 55°F in February, with average lows between 31°F and 34°F. The average low is at or below freezing in January. Together the three months average 12.6 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 3.3 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 64°F in March to 81°F in May, with average lows between 42°F and 59°F. Together the three months average 15.7 inches of precipitation, about 31% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.5 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 88°F in June to 92°F in August, with average lows between 68°F and 71°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 10.1 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 85°F in September to 62°F in November, with average lows between 40°F and 63°F. Together the three months average 12.2 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Arkansas weather can change quickly. While the state is in a moderate temperate zone, it does experience strong thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. In winter, "snow" events tend to quickly turn to thin ice which can be difficult to see and to clear. Summer temperatures and humidity can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Visitors are advised to dress in layers and be prepared for precipitation. Average seasonal temperatures (°F): Spring: 62° Summer: 80° Fall: 63° Winter: 43°
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Little Rock Central High School
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 34.74°N, 92.30°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Little Rock Central High School.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 71°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, with an average low of 31°F and an average high of 51°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
April is the wettest month, with about 5.6 inches of precipitation. September is the driest, at about 3 inches. The station records about 50.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.7 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 3.8 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 1.6 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 4 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00013963), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2001–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.