Fort Smith, AR
Arkansas · Records since 1882–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1935
+13° from 95° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-14° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Fort Smith
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 2 | 107°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 3 | 106°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 4 | 106°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 105°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 6 | 104°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 7 | 104°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 8 | 103°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 9 | 103°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 10 | 103°F | August 11, 1899 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 58°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 58°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 3 | 58°F | August 11, 1884 |
| 4 | 60°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 5 | 61°F | August 11, 1882 |
Heat Wave Summary — Fort Smith
threshold: 100°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date151 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1882–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Fort Smith
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 5, 2011 – Aug 8, 2011 | 35 | 115°F (Aug 3) | 106°F | 79°F |
| 2 | Jul 10, 1934 – Jul 26, 1934 | 17 | 107°F (Jul 24) | 104°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 23, 1936 | 16 | 113°F (Aug 10) | 104°F | 78°F |
| 4 | Aug 3, 1956 – Aug 18, 1956 | 16 | 109°F (Aug 16) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Aug 20, 2000 – Sep 4, 2000 | 16 | 109°F (Sep 2) | 105°F | 73°F |
| 6 | Jul 29, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 15 | 109°F (Aug 9) | 105°F | 78°F |
| 7 | Jul 27, 1947 – Aug 10, 1947 | 15 | 108°F (Aug 9) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Jul 8, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 13 | 106°F (Jul 16) | 103°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Jul 7, 1954 – Jul 18, 1954 | 12 | 111°F (Jul 13) | 106°F | 76°F |
| 10 | Jul 29, 1970 – Aug 9, 1970 | 12 | 108°F (Aug 8) | 104°F | 75°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
18th-warmest month on record
10th-warmest July of 145 on record
+2.7° vs. 83.1° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
16 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–31, 2026, peaking at 104°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1954.
Average July Temperature by Year
1882–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | 91.2°F |
| 2 | 1934 | 89.2°F |
| 3 | 2022 | 88.3°F |
| 4 | 1954 | 88.1°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 88.0°F |
| 6 | 1993 | 86.6°F |
| 7 | 1998 | 86.4°F |
| 8 | 1936 | 86.4°F |
| 9 | 1930 | 85.9°F |
| 10 | 2026 | 85.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2011 | 91.2°F |
| 2 | July 1934 | 89.2°F |
| 3 | August 1936 | 88.4°F |
| 4 | July 2022 | 88.3°F |
| 5 | August 2011 | 88.2°F |
| 6 | July 1954 | 88.1°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 88.0°F |
| 8 | August 1943 | 88.0°F |
| 9 | August 1934 | 87.8°F |
| 10 | August 2010 | 87.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR | 85.8°F | 10th of 145 |
| Mount Ida, AR | 82.2°F | 18th of 115 |
| Russellville, AR | 84.2°F | 10th of 132 |
| Dequeen, AR | 82.8°F | 19th of 89 |