West Helena

What is the climate like in West Helena?

The best time to visit West Helena is typically August – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.5/10). West Helena is warmest in July, when daily highs average 91°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 36°F (2°C). The wettest month is typically March and the driest is September; the year sees roughly 56 in (1410 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitAugust – October — comfort peaks in September (7.5/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 91°F (33°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 36°F (2°C)
• Wettest monthMarch (6.6 in (167 mm))
• Driest monthSeptember (2.5 in (65 mm))
• Annual precipitation56 in (1410 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromHelena, 6 km away (1897-2026)