White Ball #42
Detailed statistics for white ball number 42 across 1,393 historical Powerball draws (Oct 7, 2015 — Aug 24, 2026).
White ball 42 has appeared in 96 of 1,393 Powerball drawings (6.89%), ranking #45 out of 69 white balls by frequency. It is currently a cold number, appearing less often than the average of 100.9 times. It has not appeared in the last 11 draws, and was last seen on Jul 29, 2026. When 42 is drawn, it most frequently appears alongside number 52, 19, 20.
Number 42 has been drawn 96 times (below the average of 100.9).
Last 10 Appearances
Most Common Companions
Numbers most frequently drawn alongside 42 in the same draw.
Frequency Over Time
Rolling 100-draw frequency percentage for white ball 42.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 42 a good Powerball number to play?
White ball 42 has been drawn 96 times across 1,393 drawings, giving it a 6.89% hit rate. It ranks #45 out of 69 white balls by frequency. It is currently a statistically cold number, drawn less often than the average of 100.9 times. Every Powerball drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency does not guarantee future results.
When was Powerball number 42 last drawn?
Number 42 was last drawn on Jul 29, 2026, which was 11 drawings ago. Before that, it appeared on Jun 1, 2026.
What numbers are most often drawn with 42?
When white ball 42 appears in a Powerball drawing, it most frequently shows up alongside numbers 52 (12 times), 19 (10 times), 20 (9 times), 28 (9 times), 30 (9 times). These co-occurrence patterns are based on all 96 drawings that included number 42.
How often is number 42 drawn in Powerball?
On average, white ball 42 appears in about 6.89% of all Powerball drawings, or roughly once every 15 draws. It has not appeared in the last 11 draws. The expected frequency for any single white ball number is approximately 7.2% (5 balls drawn from 69).
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Number 42 ranks near the middle of all white balls by frequency. Powerball draws are random — our cryptanalysis of 1,337 draws confirms the sequence is indistinguishable from true random. Past frequency does not predict future draws. Every number has the same probability of being drawn next.
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