Little Rock, AR weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Little Rock in July, with highs near 92°F and lows near 71°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the warmest months in Little Rock. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:59 am / 8:26 pm | 6:18 am / 8:12 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am75°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 71°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 70°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Little Rock Airport Adams Fld (3 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 21% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more23 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry July brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 99°F
- Coolest July2014: average high 87°F
- Wettest July2009: 11.7 in
- Driest July2011: 0.2 in
- Highest reading111°F (July 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading60°F (July 25, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 92°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 71°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and 0°F into August.
How Little Rock ranks in July
- Normal high109th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in Arkansas
- Wet days159th driest of 378
- Comfortable days254th most of 340
What to pack for Little Rock in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 28 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 92°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 510 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Little Rock in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 111°F (July 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Little Rock in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (11.7 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Little Rock?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Little Rock (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 23 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Little Rock Airport Adams Fld (USW00013963), 3.2 mi ESE of the city center, 258 ft (79 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Little Rock (USW00003952), 6.4 mi NNE of the city center, 568 ft (231 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Adams Field Airport (723403-13963), 3.3 mi ESE of the city center, 251 ft (86 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.