Cambridge, MA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Cambridge, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102.9°F (39°C) | July 22, 1977 and June 25, 2025 |
| Record Low | -11°F (-24°C) | February 4, 2023 |
| Lowest High | 3°F (-16°C) | December 26, 1980 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | August 9, 2022 |
| Highest Mean | 90.0°F (32°C) | June 25, 2025 |
| Lowest Mean | -3.5°F (-20°C) | December 26, 1980 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.15" (181.6 mm) | June 14, 1998 |
| Max in One Month | 17.45" (443.2 mm) | March 2010 |
| Least in One Month | 0.59" (15.1 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 61.08" (1551.4 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 31.99" (812.6 mm) | 1980 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 22.0" (55.9 cm) | February 7, 1978 |
| Max in One Month | 57.7" (146.6 cm) | February 2015 |
| Max in One Season | 107.6" (273.3 cm) | 1995-96 |
| Max in One Year | 90.0" (228.7 cm) | 2015 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | October 30, 2011 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | October 30, 2011 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 10, 1977 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 10, 1977 |
| 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 JAMAICA PLAIN (4 mi from Cambridge, MA). 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 Cambridge, MA?
The all-time record high in Cambridge, MA is 102.9°F (39°C), set on July 22, 1977 and June 25, 2025.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cambridge, MA?
The all-time record low in Cambridge, MA is -11°F (-24°C), set on February 4, 2023.
What is the most rain Cambridge, MA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cambridge, MA is 7.15 inches, on June 14, 1998.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Cambridge, MA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Cambridge, MA is 22.0 inches, on February 7, 1978.
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