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Little Rock, AR Weather Today: 72° High, 45° Tonight Oct 18
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents waking up Sunday, Oct. 18, can expect a chilly start before temperatures climb significantly by the afternoon. Some northern communities are beginning the day with
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-18T08:45:25.745Z
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents waking up Sunday, Oct. 18, can expect a chilly start before temperatures climb significantly by the afternoon. Some northern communities are beginning the day with temperatures in the 30s, while much of the state is expected to warm into the 70s.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, Sunday morning lows are forecast to range from the middle 30s to middle 40s, followed by afternoon highs ranging from the lower 60s to middle 70s.
The temperature rebound will be noticeable across central, western and southern Arkansas, where afternoon conditions should feel considerably more comfortable than the early morning hours.
How warm will Arkansas get Sunday afternoon?
Little Rock is forecast to reach 72 degrees, while Hot Springs, Jonesboro and West Memphis are also expected to climb to around 72.
Farther south, El Dorado could reach 75 degrees, with De Queen and Monticello approaching 74.
Northern communities will remain somewhat cooler, with Harrison, Mountain View and Hardy forecast near 68 degrees.
Another chilly night ahead?
Temperatures will fall again Sunday night into Monday morning, Oct. 19.
The National Weather Service forecasts lows near 39 degrees in Hardy, 41 in Harrison, 42 in Mountain View and 45 in Little Rock.
Southern Arkansas should remain slightly milder, with overnight readings generally in the middle to upper 40s.
Residents heading outdoors early Monday may want a jacket, especially across northern Arkansas.
Looking ahead: NOAA's longer range outlook favors above normal temperatures across Arkansas during Oct. 25 31, suggesting another potentially mild stretch as Halloween approaches.
For now, Sunday brings a sharp contrast between chilly morning temperatures and a much warmer afternoon, followed by another cool start Monday.