January weather forecast
Arkansas, USA

January marks the midst of winter in Arkansas and is characterized by some of the coldest temperatures of the year. The average high temperatures during this month are 51°F (10.6°C), while the lows may drop to 32°F (0°C) in many places. Compared to the milder temperatures in December and the transitional weather that leads into February, January can be notably cooler.

The region to the north and west of the dividing line that cuts the state into two geographical regions, encompassing the Ozarks and Ouachita Mountains, tends to experience colder temperatures and even snowfall, although this is infrequent. Ice storms are more common in the southern region during January, a time when winter precipitation is at its peak in the south.

While the northwest portion of the state may experience more significant temperature extremes, the overall climate in January is relatively consistent across Arkansas. This month's weather contrasts sharply with the hot, humid conditions of July, which is the hottest month, and prepares the way for the more moderate temperatures and weather patterns that arrive with spring.

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• Little Rock - January »
  In Little Rock in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Little Rock during January, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Fayetteville - January »
  Fayetteville's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and lows of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). January marks the start of the year in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with snowfall that measures up to 1.1" (28mm) combined with the coldest low average temperatures.
• Fort Smith - January »
  In Fort Smith, Arkansas, during January, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Fort Smith, in January, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.
• Springdale - January »
  In Springdale, Arkansas, in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Springdale, in January, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Jonesboro - January »
  January in Jonesboro, Arkansas, welcomes the new year with low temperatures descending to a biting 32°F (0°C), making it the coldest month on average. In Jonesboro during January, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.
• North Little Rock - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in North Little Rock is January, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In North Little Rock in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Conway - January »
  In Conway in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Conway in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pine Bluff - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Pine Bluff are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. In January, Pine Bluff experiences the chill of winter, where low temperatures can descend to 35.6°F (2°C), making it one of the colder months of the year.
• Bentonville - January »
  In Bentonville in January, during 8.1 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Bentonville, Arkansas.
• Hot Springs - January »
  In Hot Springs, in January, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. January, with its average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Hot Springs.
• Benton - January »
  In Benton, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benton, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Texarkana - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Texarkana are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. In Texarkana, Arkansas, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.