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Topeka, KS vs Little Rock, AR

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On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Little Rock. Topeka averages 215 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Little Rock, Arkansas gets 50.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Topeka, Kansas gets 37.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Little Rock averages 4.1 inches of snow per year. Topeka averages 15.6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Little Rock, Arkansas
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31.4
Rain: averages 50.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4.1 inches of snow a year

Topeka, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.6
Rain: averages 37.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15.6 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Little Rock

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Little Rock is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Arkansas.

7 / 10
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Little Rock, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Topeka

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Topeka is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.2 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Topeka, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Topeka, KS

10 AM PST

Sunny

61°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny72° / 47°NE 0 to 5 mph
MondaySunny74° / 50°NE 0 to 5 mph
TuesdayPartly Sunny75° / 55°SE 0 to 5 mph
WednesdayChance Rain Showers66° / 53°NE 5 to 10 mph
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms69° / 52°NE 5 to 10 mph
FridayMostly Sunny74° / 50°NE 5 to 10 mph
SaturdaySunny77° / 51°NE 0 to 10 mph
Today's Weather - Little Rock, AR

10 AM PST

Sunny

62°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny72° / 50°NNW 5 mph
MondaySunny76° / 54°NNW 0 to 5 mph
TuesdayRain Showers Likely71° / 59°E 0 to 10 mph
WednesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely76° / 59°SE 5 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms74° / 57°N 5 mph
FridayChance Showers And Thunderstorms73° / 56°N 5 to 10 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms76° / 56°NNE 5 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthTopeka, KSLittle Rock, AR
January39° / 19°51° / 31°
February44° / 23°55° / 35°
March56° / 32°64° / 43°
April66° / 43°73° / 51°
May75° / 53°81° / 61°
June84° / 63°88° / 69°
July89° / 68°92° / 72°
August88° / 66°92° / 71°
September80° / 56°85° / 64°
October68° / 44°74° / 52°
November54° / 33°63° / 43°
December41° / 21°52° / 34°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Topeka / Little Rock
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 175 / 93 / 1
February0 / 023 / 115 / 92 / 1
March0 / 016 / 48 / 101 / 0
April0 / 04 / 09 / 90 / 0
May1 / 20 / 011 / 110 / 0
June5 / 130 / 011 / 80 / 0
July14 / 210 / 08 / 80 / 0
August13 / 210 / 08 / 60 / 0
September4 / 80 / 07 / 70 / 0
October0 / 03 / 08 / 80 / 0
November0 / 015 / 46 / 91 / 0
December0 / 027 / 145 / 103 / 0
July is the hottest month for Topeka with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Kansas. In Topeka, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Topeka are September, May and June.

August is the hottest month for Little Rock with an average high temperature of 92.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arkansas. In Little Rock, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Little Rock are May, October and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Topeka with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Little Rock with an average of 31.4°. This is warmer than most places in Arkansas.

In Topeka, there are 37.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kansas.

In Little Rock, there are 64.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arkansas.

In Topeka, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Little Rock, there are 49.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Arkansas.

In Topeka, there are 4.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Little Rock, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arkansas.

June is the wettest month in Topeka with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 37.7 inches in Topeka means that it is wetter than most places in Kansas.


November is the wettest month in Little Rock with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.9 inches in Little Rock means that it is wetter than most places in Arkansas.

May is the rainiest month in Topeka with 10.8 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 90.0 rainy days annually in Topeka, which is rainier than most places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Little Rock with 10.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.3 rainy days. There are 103.4 rainy days annually in Little Rock, which is one of the rainiest places in Arkansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 15.6 inches in Topeka means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 4.1 inches in Little Rock means that it is snowier than most places in Arkansas.
December is the snowiest month in Topeka with 4.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Little Rock with 1.7 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Topeka    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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