Little Rock is starting Wednesday clear and cool, with temperatures around 52 degrees early before a sunny climb toward 85 this afternoon. Winds will stay light, making for a warm, easygoing day across the city after the chilly start.
Sunny And Warm Through Thursday
Wednesday night will have a low near 53 with light southeast winds. Thursday will bring another mostly sunny day with a high around 84, followed by a night with a low near 55.
Friday is expected to be partly sunny and dry, with a high near 78. The National Weather Service's Little Rock forecast shows no meaningful rain chances through the workweek, making Friday the last dry day before the wetter weekend outlook, according to National Weather Service.
Rain Arrives For Halloween Weekend
A 50% chance of rain is forecast Saturday, with a high near 77. Saturday night brings a 40% chance of showers, with a low near 59.
Sunday has a 20% chance of rain and will be partly sunny, with a high near 80. Early next week should be generally dry under a shortwave ridge, with additional rain chances and possible severe weather later in the week.
October Rainfall Context
For climate context, the National Weather Service Little Rock lists average October rainfall at Little Rock National Airport/Adams Field as 4.47 inches. That provides an October baseline, though the figure alone does not show how rainfall compares with other months.
No Advisories In Effect
There are no watches, warnings or advisories listed for the Little Rock area. For now, the forecast is mostly a story of warm sunshine followed by a wetter weekend and unsettled conditions early next week.
