Cincinnati, OH All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Cincinnati, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | July 30, 1999 |
| Record Low | -22°F (-30°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | -2°F (-19°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 80°F (27°C) | August 3, 1964 and June 27, 1978 and July 21, 1983 |
| Highest Mean | 91.5°F (33°C) | July 30, 1999 |
| Lowest Mean | -10.4°F (-24°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.73" (120.1 mm) | March 9, 1964 |
| Max in One Month | 11.07" (281.1 mm) | March 1964 |
| Least in One Month | 0.08" (2.0 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 58.97" (1497.8 mm) | 1950 |
| Least in One Year | 28.70" (729.0 mm) | 1987 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 10.0" (25.4 cm) | March 1, 1980 |
| Max in One Month | 20.0" (50.7 cm) | January 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 31.9" (81.0 cm) | 1977-78 |
| Max in One Year | 27.4" (69.7 cm) | 1977 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | October 19, 1989 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | October 19, 1989 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 17, 1961 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 17, 1961 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | April 1, 1949 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | August 1, 1948 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | August 1, 1948 – August 30, 2000 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CINCINNATI MUNI AP LUNKEN FLD (8 mi from Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The all-time record high in Cincinnati, OH is 105°F (41°C), set on July 30, 1999.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cincinnati, OH?
The all-time record low in Cincinnati, OH is -22°F (-30°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Cincinnati, OH has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cincinnati, OH is 4.73 inches, on March 9, 1964.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Cincinnati, OH?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Cincinnati, OH is 10.0 inches, on March 1, 1980.
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