Weather in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States in May
In an average May, Little Rock sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 50°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
1998-05-21
Lowest
53°F
2013-05-03
Low
Highest
74°F
2024-05-26
Lowest
35°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
142°F
1998-05-30
Lowest
29°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
2024-05-24
Lowest
6.2 g/m³
2013-05-04
Wind
Highest
15 mph
1989-05-05
Lowest
3 mph
2016-05-31
Precip
Wettest
13.42 in
2009
Driest
1.37 in
2012
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