Weather in Little Rock in May
In an average May, Little Rock sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 62°F |
| Typical low range | 53°F to 70°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2005-05-20
Lowest
52°F
2013-05-04
Low
Highest
78°F
2004-05-30
Lowest
36°F
2013-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
2026-05-31
Lowest
29°F
2013-05-04
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
2024-05-26
Lowest
4.4 g/m³
1992-05-06
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2011-05-25
Lowest
3 mph
2026-05-23
Gust
Highest
56 mph
2004-05-14
Lowest
8 mph
1980-05-04
Precip
Wettest
16.46 in
2009
Driest
1.56 in
1988
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