Augusta, GA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Augusta, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107.9°F (42°C) | August 21, 1983 and August 10, 2007 |
| Record Low | -0.9°F (-18°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 24°F (-4°C) | November 25, 1950 and December 23, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | June 24, 1944 |
| Highest Mean | 92°F (33°C) | July 13, 1980 and August 4, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | 13°F (-11°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.30" (185.4 mm) | September 3, 1998 |
| Max in One Month | 14.82" (376.5 mm) | October 1990 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 66.06" (1677.9 mm) | 1964 |
| Least in One Year | 28.65" (727.7 mm) | 2010 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.0" (20.3 cm) | February 9, 1973 and February 12, 2010 |
| Max in One Month | 14.0" (35.5 cm) | February 1973 |
| Max in One Season | 14.4" (36.5 cm) | 1972-73 |
| Max in One Year | 14.4" (36.5 cm) | 1973 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | December 3, 1971 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | December 3, 1971 |
| Latest Snow | 0.7" (1.8 cm) | March 11, 1960 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.7" (1.8 cm) | March 11, 1960 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | April 1, 1944 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | December 1, 1942 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 17, 1946 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at AUGUSTA BUSH FLD AP (7 mi from Augusta, GA). 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 Augusta, GA?
The all-time record high in Augusta, GA is 107.9°F (42°C), set on August 21, 1983 and August 10, 2007.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Augusta, GA?
The all-time record low in Augusta, GA is -0.9°F (-18°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Augusta, GA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Augusta, GA is 7.30 inches, on September 3, 1998.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Augusta, GA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Augusta, GA is 8.0 inches, on February 9, 1973 and February 12, 2010.
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