Little Rock Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Little Rock Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


42°C
Highest Temp
16 Aug. 26

-11°C
Lowest Temp
26 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust38.54°C

Coldest MonthJanuary0.98°C

Wettest MonthJanuary7.96mm

Windiest MonthMarch19.81km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Little Rock historically?

July is historically Little Rock's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 34°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 42°C on 2026-08-16.

2. What is the coldest month in Little Rock historically?

January is Little Rock's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 1°C. The all-time record low of -20°C was recorded on 2021-02-16.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Little Rock over the past 17 years?

Little Rock's average annual rainfall is approximately 1395.3mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Little Rock experience on average per year?

Little Rock historically records approximately 161.4 rainy days per year. May has the highest number of rain days at an average of 17.4 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Little Rock?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Little Rock is 42°C on 2026-08-16.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Little Rock?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Little Rock is -20°C on 2021-02-16.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Little Rock historically?

Little Rock experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 42.1 kph was recorded on 2012-12-20.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Little Rock during a year?

Usually, Little Rock's humidity peaks in February at around 75.6% and drops to its lowest in October at approximately 64.3%.