Russellville, AR
Arkansas · Records since 1882–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1954
+15° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1965
-16° from 71° normalAll-Time Records — Russellville
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 2 | 107°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 3 | 106°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 4 | 105°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 105°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 6 | 105°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 7 | 104°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 8 | 103°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 9 | 103°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 10 | 103°F | August 11, 1929 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 55°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 2 | 56°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 3 | 58°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 59°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 5 | 60°F | August 11, 1976 |
Heat Wave Summary — Russellville
threshold: 99°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date150 of 205 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 — Russellville
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 17, 2012 – Aug 10, 2012 | 25 | 109°F (Jul 20) | 104°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Jul 29, 1934 – Aug 20, 1934 | 23 | 109°F (Aug 9) | 104°F | 74°F |
| 3 | Jul 5, 1954 – Jul 25, 1954 | 21 | 113°F (Jul 13) | 104°F | 74°F |
| 4 | Jun 9, 1953 – Jun 25, 1953 | 17 | 105°F (Jun 19) | 101°F | 72°F |
| 5 | Jun 23, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 16 | 109°F (Jun 25) | 104°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jul 27, 1947 – Aug 11, 1947 | 16 | 108°F (Aug 8) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Aug 9, 1936 – Aug 23, 1936 | 15 | 113°F (Aug 10) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Aug 30, 1947 – Sep 11, 1947 | 13 | 110°F (Sep 1) | 105°F | 70°F |
| 9 | Aug 21, 1938 – Sep 2, 1938 | 13 | 105°F (Aug 25) | 102°F | 66°F |
| 10 | Jul 19, 1943 – Jul 31, 1943 | 13 | 103°F (Jul 20) | 101°F | 0°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
22nd-warmest month on record
10th-warmest July of 132 on record
+2.7° vs. 81.6° 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
1885–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1954 | 87.9°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 87.7°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 87.5°F |
| 4 | 1934 | 86.8°F |
| 5 | 2022 | 86.1°F |
| 6 | 1930 | 86.0°F |
| 7 | 1998 | 85.7°F |
| 8 | 1986 | 85.3°F |
| 9 | 1901 | 85.2°F |
| 10 | 2026 | 84.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1954 | 87.9°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 87.7°F |
| 3 | July 2011 | 87.5°F |
| 4 | July 1934 | 86.8°F |
| 5 | August 1954 | 86.7°F |
| 6 | August 1934 | 86.6°F |
| 7 | August 1947 | 86.6°F |
| 8 | August 2010 | 86.6°F |
| 9 | August 2007 | 86.3°F |
| 10 | July 2022 | 86.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Russellville, AR | 84.2°F | 10th of 132 |
| Mount Ida, AR | 82.2°F | 18th of 115 |
| Little Rock, AR | 85.1°F | 12th of 148 |
| Harrison, AR | 82.2°F | 13th of 120 |