Little Rock, AR All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Little Rock, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114°F (46°C) | August 3, 2011 |
| Record Low | -5°F (-21°C) | February 2, 1951 |
| Lowest High | 10°F (-12°C) | December 24, 1983 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | August 3, 2011 |
| Highest Mean | 99.5°F (37°C) | August 3, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | 5°F (-15°C) | January 10, 1962 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.10" (205.7 mm) | September 13, 1978 |
| Max in One Month | 16.56" (420.7 mm) | October 2009 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | June 1952 |
| Max in One Year | 81.84" (2078.7 mm) | 2009 |
| Least in One Year | 28.28" (718.2 mm) | 1963 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.8" (30.0 cm) | February 17, 2021 |
| Max in One Month | 20.4" (51.7 cm) | February 2021 |
| Max in One Season | 26.7" (67.7 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 32.6" (82.9 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | November 2, 1951 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | November 2, 1951 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | April 1, 1955 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | April 1, 1955 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | April 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | April 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | April 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at LITTLE ROCK AP ADAMS FLD (3 mi from Little Rock, AR). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Little Rock, AR?
The all-time record high in Little Rock, AR is 114°F (46°C), set on August 3, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Little Rock, AR?
The all-time record low in Little Rock, AR is -5°F (-21°C), set on February 2, 1951.
What is the most rain Little Rock, AR has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Little Rock, AR is 8.10 inches, on September 13, 1978.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Little Rock, AR?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Little Rock, AR is 11.8 inches, on February 17, 2021.
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