Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas wrapped up August 2025 with a mix of extreme heat, heavy rainfall in parts of the state, and cooler-than-average nights in the north. The most intense heat struck on August 19, when both Pine Bluff and North Little Rock soared to 103 degrees, while Harrison hit 100.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, rainfall varied sharply by region. North Little Rock logged an impressive 7.85 inches of rain—more than double normal—with 6.12 inches falling on August 28 alone. By contrast, Pine Bluff picked up just 2.07 inches, more than an inch below average. Little Rock collected 5.69 inches, while Harrison fell short with 2.79.
North Arkansas saw the sharpest nighttime cooldowns, with Harrison dipping to 53 degrees on August 27. Little Rock and Pine Bluff stayed warmer, with lows in the lower 60s. Despite the heat, average monthly temperatures stayed close to normal, ranging from 77 in Harrison to 81.7 in Pine Bluff.
The state’s climate snapshot shows how uneven late-summer rainfall can be, with urban areas like Little Rock coping with street flooding while drier southern counties stay parched. More temperature swings and rainfall chances are expected as September begins.
