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Weather & Climate in North Little Rock, AR

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

North Little Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area53.1 sq mi (137.4 km²)
Population Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates34.7818°N, 92.2351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 55 km 3 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 52 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 56 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 54 km 5 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 55 km 6 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 89 km 0 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 56 km 6 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 54 km 6 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 56 km 4 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 55 km 5 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 53 km 6 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 117 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 53 km 7 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 57 km 6 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 56 km 7 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 54 km 6 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 128 km 0 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 72 km 5 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 72 km 6 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 56 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 211 fatalities, 2,645 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 38 km 41.1 mi 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 84 km 121.8 mi 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 21 km 11.0 mi 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 14.0 mi 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 99 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 91 km 41.0 mi 2
May 26, 1973 EF4 96 km 54.8 mi 3
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 36 km 4.7 mi 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 14.6 mi 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 13.1 mi 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 38 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 24 km 34.2 mi 0
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 77 km 16.8 mi 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 86 km 20.3 mi 1
May 10, 2008 EF3 67 km 14.1 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 68 km 45.3 mi 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 64 km 19.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 58 km 15.0 mi 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 58 km 2.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 27 km 34.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,607 acres, 2013).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 73 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 74 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,461 76 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,436 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,997 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,968 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 10 km
2019 RXBURN 3,922 98 km
2024 RX LOWER LAKE WINONA UNIT 07 3,373 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,235 98 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,201 79 km
2022 HOUSTON 3,176 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,052 68 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNIT 2 3,043 99 km
2021 JWF ROCK CREEK UNIT 2 AND 3 2,966 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

North Little Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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