Little Rock Weather History
Arkansas · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Little Rock sits 3868km from the equator, 107m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 43.4°C, set 2011-08-04, its record low -21.1°C, set 2021-02-16.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Little Rock
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Little Rock?
The highest temperature in this record for Little Rock is 43.4°C, measured on 2011-08-04. That is a recorded daily value from Little Rock's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Little Rock?
The lowest temperature in this record for Little Rock is -21.1°C, measured on 2021-02-16. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Little Rock get a year?
Little Rock averages 1191mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 113 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Little Rock?
On 2008-09-03, 189.3mm fell on Little Rock, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Little Rock get a year?
Little Rock averages 3355 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.2 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Little Rock?
Across the summer months Little Rock averages a daytime high near 32.3°C, while winter nights average 2°C. The seasons here are set from Little Rock's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Little Rock?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Little Rock is 47 km/h, on 2020-08-27. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
