Arkansas Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in Arkansas, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Arkansas is 120°F, set on August 10, 1936.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Arkansas is -29°F, set on February 13, 1905.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 961 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

120°F
August 10, 1936
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-29°F
February 13, 1905
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January85°F(1972)-20°F(1977)
February97°F(1989)-21°F(2011)
March95°F(1974)-4°F(1980)
April99°F(2006)9°F(2018)
May106°F(1977)27°F(1992)
June110°F(2012)37°F(1989)
July115°F(1986)43°F(1971)
August116°F(2011)37°F(1986)
September113°F(2000)25°F(1999)
October99°F(2014)13°F(1989)
November90°F(2003)--
December89°F(2021)-17°F(1983)

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