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Little Rock, AR Weather Oct. 27-31: 83° High, Saturday Showers
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents can expect several days of warm, mostly dry weather this week before increasing rain chances arrive Saturday, Oct. 31, potentially affecting Halloween celebrations
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-26T20:28:51.202Z
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents can expect several days of warm, mostly dry weather this week before increasing rain chances arrive Saturday, Oct. 31, potentially affecting Halloween celebrations and outdoor activities across the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, afternoon temperatures will generally reach the 70s and 80s through the workweek, while overnight lows range from the 40s to near 60 degrees.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, will bring highs between approximately 73 and 80 degrees across the forecast area.
Little Rock is expected to reach 78 degrees, while Hot Springs could climb to 78 degrees and Camden to 80 degrees.
By Wednesday, Oct. 28, temperatures will increase further, with highs reaching the upper 70s and lower 80s across much of Arkansas.
Little Rock is forecast to reach 82 degrees Wednesday, followed by 83 degrees Thursday, Oct. 29.
Other communities, including Hot Springs, Pine Bluff and Russellville, could also experience highs in the lower 80s.
Friday, Oct. 30, should remain relatively mild, with afternoon temperatures generally ranging from the mid 70s to upper 70s.
The weather pattern begins changing Saturday, Oct. 31, as clouds increase and rain chances gradually rise throughout the day.
In Little Rock, the probability of precipitation increases from approximately 10% early Saturday to 30% around midday and 45% by Saturday evening.
Similar conditions are expected in surrounding communities.
Conway could see rain chances climb to 50% Saturday evening, while Russellville and Hot Springs may also reach approximately 50%.
The increasing rain probabilities could affect trick or treating, festivals and other Halloween activities, particularly later Saturday.
Although showers are possible, the forecast does not establish that widespread rainfall or severe thunderstorms will occur.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as Halloween approaches, especially for evening outdoor plans.
For local forecasts, visit weather.gov/lzk .