Abilene, TX All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Abilene, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 113°F (45°C) | August 21, 2024 |
| Record Low | -7°F (-22°C) | February 2, 1985 and December 23, 1989 |
| Lowest High | 10.9°F (-12°C) | February 1, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 9, 2011 and July 14, 2020 and August 8, 2023 |
| Highest Mean | 97.0°F (36°C) | August 21, 2024 |
| Lowest Mean | 5.7°F (-15°C) | February 15, 2021 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.26" (209.8 mm) | July 7, 2015 |
| Max in One Month | 12.09" (307.0 mm) | October 2018 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 2011 |
| Max in One Year | 40.41" (1026.5 mm) | 2015 |
| Least in One Year | 13.87" (352.4 mm) | 1998 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.8" (24.9 cm) | February 14, 2021 |
| Max in One Month | 13.5" (34.2 cm) | January 1973 |
| Max in One Season | 18.8" (47.8 cm) | 2020-21 |
| Max in One Year | 18.6" (47.3 cm) | 1983 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | October 27, 2020 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | October 27, 2020 |
| Latest Snow | 9.3" (23.6 cm) | April 5, 1996 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 9.3" (23.6 cm) | April 5, 1996 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at ABILENE RGNL AP (5 mi from Abilene, TX). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Abilene, TX?
The all-time record high in Abilene, TX is 113°F (45°C), set on August 21, 2024.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Abilene, TX?
The all-time record low in Abilene, TX is -7°F (-22°C), set on February 2, 1985 and December 23, 1989.
What is the most rain Abilene, TX has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Abilene, TX is 8.26 inches, on July 7, 2015.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Abilene, TX?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Abilene, TX is 9.8 inches, on February 14, 2021.
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