Arkansas : Climatic Conditions

Arkansas enjoys a temperate climate, with the southern lowlands having a warmer and more humid climate than in the mountainous regions. At Little Rock, the normal daily temperature ranges from 40°F (4°C) in January to 81°F (27°C) in July. Average yearly precipitation is approximately 45 in (114 cm) in the mountainous areas and greater in the lowlands. Little Rock received an annual average (1971–2000) of 50.9 in (129.2 cm), with an average relative humidity ranging from 84% at 7 AM to 57% at 1 PM. Snowfall in the capital averages 5.2 in (13.2 cm) a year.