Cary, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Cary, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | July 29, 2011 |
| Record Low | -5.9°F (-21°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 15.9°F (-9°C) | January 22, 1985 and January 20, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 7, 2024 |
| Highest Mean | 93.0°F (34°C) | July 29, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | 6.0°F (-14°C) | January 22, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.95" (227.3 mm) | October 9, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 14.72" (373.8 mm) | September 1999 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 64.78" (1645.3 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 33.46" (850.0 mm) | 1981 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | January 25, 2000 |
| Max in One Month | 19.0" (48.2 cm) | January 2000 |
| Max in One Season | 22.2" (56.4 cm) | 2003-04 |
| Max in One Year | 25.7" (65.3 cm) | 2004 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | November 20, 2000 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | November 20, 2000 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at RALEIGH STATE UNIV (5 mi from Cary, NC). 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 Cary, NC?
The all-time record high in Cary, NC is 107°F (42°C), set on July 29, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cary, NC?
The all-time record low in Cary, NC is -5.9°F (-21°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Cary, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cary, NC is 8.95 inches, on October 9, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Cary, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Cary, NC is 11.0 inches, on January 25, 2000.
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