Mount Ida, AR
Arkansas · Records since 1883–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1964
+14° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-17° from 69° normalAll-Time Records — Mount Ida
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 107°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 2 | 107°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 3 | 105°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 4 | 105°F | August 11, 1929 |
| 5 | 102°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 6 | 102°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 7 | 101°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 8 | 101°F | August 11, 1938 |
| 9 | 101°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 10 | 101°F | August 11, 1930 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 52°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 53°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 3 | 53°F | August 11, 1884 |
| 4 | 54°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 5 | 56°F | August 11, 1976 |
Heat Wave Summary — Mount Ida
threshold: 99°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date117 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1884–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Mount Ida
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 30, 1980 – Jul 21, 1980 | 22 | 108°F (Jul 19) | 103°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Aug 5, 1936 – Aug 23, 1936 | 19 | 116°F (Aug 10) | 104°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Aug 4, 1954 – Aug 20, 1954 | 17 | 107°F (Aug 12) | 103°F | 69°F |
| 4 | Jul 27, 1947 – Aug 10, 1947 | 15 | 109°F (Aug 8) | 105°F | 68°F |
| 5 | Jul 12, 1934 – Jul 26, 1934 | 15 | 108°F (Jul 24) | 104°F | 69°F |
| 6 | Aug 4, 1956 – Aug 18, 1956 | 15 | 107°F (Aug 6) | 103°F | 68°F |
| 7 | Aug 1, 1934 – Aug 14, 1934 | 14 | 106°F (Aug 8) | 103°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Jun 11, 1953 – Jun 23, 1953 | 13 | 105°F (Jun 22) | 102°F | 70°F |
| 9 | Aug 6, 1930 – Aug 17, 1930 | 12 | 107°F (Aug 8) | 103°F | 66°F |
| 10 | Jul 31, 1943 – Aug 11, 1943 | 12 | 107°F (Aug 10) | 102°F | 70°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
30th-warmest month on record
18th-warmest July of 115 on record
+2.4° vs. 79.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
8 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–23, 2026, peaking at 100°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1934.
Average July Temperature by Year
1884–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 85.7°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 85.3°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 84.4°F |
| 4 | 1980 | 84.3°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 84.3°F |
| 6 | 1954 | 83.9°F |
| 7 | 1934 | 83.8°F |
| 8 | 2016 | 83.8°F |
| 9 | 2025 | 83.7°F |
| 10 | 1998 | 83.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2022 | 85.7°F |
| 2 | July 2011 | 85.3°F |
| 3 | August 1954 | 84.7°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 84.4°F |
| 5 | August 2011 | 84.4°F |
| 6 | July 1980 | 84.3°F |
| 7 | July 1993 | 84.3°F |
| 8 | August 1934 | 84.1°F |
| 9 | August 2010 | 84.0°F |
| 10 | August 2023 | 84.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Ida, AR | 82.2°F | 18th of 115 |
| Dequeen, AR | 82.8°F | 19th of 89 |
| Russellville, AR | 84.2°F | 10th of 132 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 85.8°F | 10th of 145 |