Akron, OH All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Akron, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 100.9°F (38°C) | July 16, 1988 and July 7, 2012 |
| Record Low | -25°F (-32°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | -7.9°F (-22°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 77°F (25°C) | July 20, 2019 |
| Highest Mean | 87.5°F (31°C) | July 20, 1980 |
| Lowest Mean | -15.9°F (-27°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.84" (122.9 mm) | July 19, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 12.56" (318.9 mm) | July 2003 |
| Least in One Month | 0.20" (5.1 mm) | September 1960 |
| Max in One Year | 65.72" (1669.2 mm) | 1990 |
| Least in One Year | 23.81" (604.8 mm) | 1963 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 19.7" (50.0 cm) | April 4, 1987 |
| Max in One Month | 37.6" (95.5 cm) | January 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 82.2" (208.8 cm) | 1977-78 |
| Max in One Year | 73.8" (187.4 cm) | 2010 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | October 2, 1974 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | October 2, 1974 |
| Latest Snow | 3.2" (8.1 cm) | May 9, 1966 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 3.2" (8.1 cm) | May 9, 1966 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | July 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | July 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | July 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at AKRON CANTON AP (10 mi from Akron, OH). 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 Akron, OH?
The all-time record high in Akron, OH is 100.9°F (38°C), set on July 16, 1988 and July 7, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Akron, OH?
The all-time record low in Akron, OH is -25°F (-32°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Akron, OH has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Akron, OH is 4.84 inches, on July 19, 2011.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Akron, OH?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Akron, OH is 19.7 inches, on April 4, 1987.
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