Climate and monthly weather forecastWest Helena, AR
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in West Helena, Arkansas, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 48°F (8.9°C). January, noted for its average high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C), is considered the coldest month. Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in West Helena, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 39.2°F (4°C). The average high-temperature is a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in February, hardly different from the 48°F (8.9°C) recorded in January. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in West Helena, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C). As March arrives, West Helena's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a pleasant spring month in West Helena, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C). April's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in March to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in West Helena, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 64°F (17.8°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C). West Helena observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in West Helena, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 88.2°F (31.2°C) and min 71.8°F (22.1°C). West Helena's transition into June sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) in May to a hot 88.2°F (31.2°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, in West Helena, Arkansas, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 73°F (22.8°C) and max 89.2°F (31.8°C). July brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 89.2°F (31.8°C) and an average low of 73°F (22.8°C). In July, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 105.8°F (41°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in West Helena, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 71.1°F (21.7°C) and an average high of 88.5°F (31.4°C). As West Helena welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still tropical 88.5°F (31.4°C), showing little deviation from July's 89.2°F (31.8°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in West Helena, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 84.4°F (29.1°C) and 66.2°F (19°C). In West Helena, September's average high-temperature stands at a warm 84.4°F (29.1°C), closely related to the preceding month. Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in West Helena, Arkansas, is a moderately hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and an average high of 73.4°F (23°C). A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during October, shifting from a moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C) in September to a still warm 73.4°F (23°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a moderate month in West Helena, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C). As November arrives, West Helena's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from October's warm 73.4°F (23°C) to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Helena, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.8°F (11°C) and min 39.4°F (4.1°C). December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
West Helena witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).
In West Helena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123 days and collects up to 16.02" (407mm) of precipitation.
January, February and December are months with snowfall in West Helena.
Throughout the year, in West Helena, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.
February has the least sunshine of the year in West Helena, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.
March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.
March through November are months without snowfall in West Helena.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
April is the month with the most rainfall in West Helena, Arkansas. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.
With an average of 14h and 24min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
The month with the most sunshine in West Helena is June, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.
With an average maximum UV index of 7, June is the month with the highest UV index in West Helena.
West Helena, Arkansas, witnesses the warmest weather in July, with temperatures averaging a high of 89.2°F (31.8°C) and a low of 73°F (22.8°C).
September is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.
October is the least humid month in West Helena, Arkansas, with an average relative humidity of 67%.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
Average temperature
West Helena, AR
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).
Average pressure
West Helena, AR
- Average pressure in January:
30.17"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.94"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"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).
Average wind speed
West Helena, AR
- Average wind speed in January:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.1mph - Average wind speed in April:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.3mph - Average wind speed in June:
6.2mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
5.8mph - Average wind speed in October:
7.3mph - Average wind speed in November:
8.1mph - Average wind speed in December:
8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity
West Helena, AR
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall
West Helena, AR
- Average rainfall in January:
0.83" - Average rainfall in February:
1.65" - Average rainfall in March:
1.42" - Average rainfall in April:
1.89" - Average rainfall in May:
1.54" - Average rainfall in June:
1.54"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.69" - Average rainfall in August:
1.46" - Average rainfall in September:
0.67" - Average rainfall in October:
1.22" - Average rainfall in November:
0.87" - Average rainfall in December:
1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days
West Helena, AR
- Average rainfall days in January:
7.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
8.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
12 days - Average rainfall days in June:
11.6 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
15 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9.6 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.9 days - Average rainfall days in November:
6.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall
West Helena, AR
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days
West Helena, AR
- Average snowfall days in January:
1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
1.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in December:
0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
West Helena, AR
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 12min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 6min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 24min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 12min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 24min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 18min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 42min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 6min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 42min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 36min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 30min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
West Helena, AR
- Average sunshine days in January:
21.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in March:
17.7 days - Average sunshine days in April:
18.2 days - Average sunshine days in May:
16.5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
15.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
14.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
21.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
22.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index
West Helena, AR
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover
West Helena, AR
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility
West Helena, AR
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).
