Jonesboro, AR
Arkansas · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1918
+16° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1917
-16° from 71° normalAll-Time Records — Jonesboro
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 107°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 2 | 104°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 3 | 103°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 4 | 103°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 5 | 102°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 6 | 101°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 7 | 100°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 8 | 100°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 9 | 100°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 10 | 100°F | August 11, 1941 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 55°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 2 | 59°F | August 11, 1922 |
| 3 | 60°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 60°F | August 11, 1910 |
| 5 | 60°F | August 11, 1897 |
Heat Wave Summary — Jonesboro
threshold: 98°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date130 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1896–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Jonesboro
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 1901 – Jul 29, 1901 | 24 | 116°F (Jul 12) | 105°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Jul 30, 1900 – Aug 21, 1900 | 23 | 108°F (Aug 21) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jul 1, 1980 – Jul 21, 1980 | 21 | 107°F (Jul 14) | 102°F | 78°F |
| 4 | Jun 15, 1901 – Jul 4, 1901 | 20 | 110°F (Jun 29) | 106°F | 72°F |
| 5 | Jul 30, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 14 | 111°F (Aug 8) | 105°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jun 27, 1897 – Jul 10, 1897 | 14 | 106°F (Jul 2) | 100°F | 70°F |
| 7 | Aug 2, 1918 – Aug 13, 1918 | 12 | 107°F (Aug 4) | 103°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Jul 16, 1934 – Jul 27, 1934 | 12 | 107°F (Jul 23) | 103°F | 75°F |
| 9 | Sep 1, 1925 – Sep 11, 1925 | 11 | 110°F (Sep 6) | 105°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Jul 4, 1930 – Jul 14, 1930 | 11 | 109°F (Jul 12) | 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
60th-warmest month on record
33rd-warmest July of 122 on record
+1.1° vs. 81.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 25–30, 2026, peaking at 101°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1901.
Average July Temperature by Year
1896–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1901 | 87.7°F |
| 2 | 1930 | 86.8°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 86.7°F |
| 4 | 1934 | 86.2°F |
| 5 | 1954 | 85.8°F |
| 6 | 2012 | 85.7°F |
| 7 | 1986 | 85.7°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 85.5°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 85.2°F |
| 10 | 1969 | 84.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1901 | 87.7°F |
| 2 | July 1930 | 86.8°F |
| 3 | July 1980 | 86.7°F |
| 4 | July 1934 | 86.2°F |
| 5 | August 2007 | 86.1°F |
| 6 | July 1954 | 85.8°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 85.7°F |
| 8 | July 1986 | 85.7°F |
| 9 | July 2025 | 85.5°F |
| 10 | August 1900 | 85.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 82.3°F | 33rd of 122 |
| Memphis, TN | 84.4°F | 19th of 152 |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 80.4°F | 43rd of 111 |
| Little Rock, AR | 85.1°F | 12th of 148 |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 83.9°F | 25th of 138 |