Arkansas Temperature Records
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Arkansas is -29°F at Official NOAA Record (February 13, 1905); the hottest is 120°F (August 10, 1936). Below: every month's record high and low, 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.
Related Analysis
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
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F(1972) | -20°F(1985) |
| February | 97°F(1989) | -29°F(1905) |
| March | 97°F(2026) | -4°F(2002) |
| April | 99°F(2006) | 9°F(2018) |
| May | 106°F(1977) | 27°F(1992) |
| June | 110°F(2012) | 37°F(1989) |
| July | 115°F(1986) | 43°F(1972) |
| August | 120°F(1936) | 37°F(1986) |
| September | 113°F(2000) | 25°F(1999) |
| October | 99°F(2019) | 13°F(1989) |
| November | 90°F(2016) | -- |
| December | 89°F(2021) | -17°F(1983) |
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