January weather forecast
Little Rock, AR

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Arkansas State Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas State Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas

Weather in January

Little Rock, Arkansas, greets the new year with consistently cold temperatures. As it prides itself as being one of the coldest months, the temperature can drop to as low as 34.2°F (1.2°C), while barely crossing the 48.7°F (9.3°C) mark at its highest. Hidden under the clouds for about 40% of the time, the city enjoys relatively scarce sunlight during this period. The weather during this time is often coupled with moderate rainfall amounts that contribute to the cold feeling. Certainly a chillier phase compared to the forthcoming months.

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In Little Rock, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Little Rock is January, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Little Rock. In Little Rock, Arkansas, in January, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Little Rock, Arkansas, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Little Rock, Arkansas, is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Little Rock, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Little Rock is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Little Rock?

Little Rock, Arkansas, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What are the temperatures in Little Rock in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Little Rock, Arkansas, are 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Little Rock?

In January, the average relative humidity in Little Rock, Arkansas, is 74%.

What is the driest month in Little Rock?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Little Rock, Arkansas. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Little Rock?

In January, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Little Rock in January?

In Little Rock, in January, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Little Rock have in January?

In Little Rock, Arkansas, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Little Rock?

On the first day of January in Little Rock, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Little Rock?

The average sunshine duration in January in Little Rock is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Little Rock?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Little Rock.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Little Rock?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Little Rock, Arkansas, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Little Rock, AR

Average temperature in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Little Rock, AR

Average pressure in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Little Rock, AR

Average wind speed in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Little Rock, AR

Average humidity in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in January
Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Little Rock, AR

Average snowfall in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Little Rock, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Little Rock, AR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Little Rock, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Little Rock, AR

Average UV index in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Little Rock, AR

Average cloud cover in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Little Rock, AR

Average visibility in January - Little Rock, AR
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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