Bridgeport, CT All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Bridgeport, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | July 15, 1995 |
| Record Low | -18°F (-28°C) | January 27, 1994 |
| Lowest High | 5°F (-15°C) | January 9, 1968 and January 16, 1994 and January 19, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 6, 1986 |
| Highest Mean | 92.0°F (33°C) | July 15, 1995 |
| Lowest Mean | -2.5°F (-19°C) | January 9, 1968 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.55" (242.6 mm) | September 16, 1999 |
| Max in One Month | 17.65" (448.2 mm) | October 1955 |
| Least in One Month | 0.08" (2.0 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 71.50" (1816.2 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 31.86" (809.3 mm) | 1965 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 24.0" (61.0 cm) | February 12, 1983 |
| Max in One Month | 60.0" (152.3 cm) | January 2011 |
| Max in One Season | 118.4" (300.8 cm) | 1995-96 |
| Max in One Year | 99.5" (252.7 cm) | 1996 |
| Earliest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | October 10, 1979 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | October 10, 1979 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 9, 1977 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 9, 1977 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | October 15, 1937 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | October 1, 1937 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | November 1, 1937 – April 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at DANBURY (7 mi from Bridgeport, CT). 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 Bridgeport, CT?
The all-time record high in Bridgeport, CT is 105.9°F (41°C), set on July 15, 1995.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bridgeport, CT?
The all-time record low in Bridgeport, CT is -18°F (-28°C), set on January 27, 1994.
What is the most rain Bridgeport, CT has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Bridgeport, CT is 9.55 inches, on September 16, 1999.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Bridgeport, CT?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Bridgeport, CT is 24.0 inches, on February 12, 1983.
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