Cleveland, OH All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Cleveland, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | June 25, 1988 |
| Record Low | -20°F (-29°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | -5°F (-21°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 80°F (27°C) | July 18, 1942 and June 20, 1949 |
| Highest Mean | 88.0°F (31°C) | July 27, 1941 and June 25, 1952 |
| Lowest Mean | -11.5°F (-24°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.59" (116.6 mm) | September 7, 1996 |
| Max in One Month | 11.04" (280.5 mm) | September 1996 |
| Least in One Month | 0.37" (9.3 mm) | January 1961 |
| Max in One Year | 65.34" (1659.7 mm) | 2011 |
| Least in One Year | 18.67" (474.2 mm) | 1963 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.6" (34.5 cm) | February 23, 1993 |
| Max in One Month | 42.8" (108.8 cm) | January 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 118.0" (299.6 cm) | 2004-05 |
| Max in One Year | 108.5" (275.6 cm) | 2005 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | October 2, 1974 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | October 2, 1974 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 11, 2020 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 11, 2020 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | May 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | May 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | May 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CLEVELAND (15 mi from Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH?
The all-time record high in Cleveland, OH is 104°F (40°C), set on June 25, 1988.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cleveland, OH?
The all-time record low in Cleveland, OH is -20°F (-29°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Cleveland, OH has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cleveland, OH is 4.59 inches, on September 7, 1996.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Cleveland, OH?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Cleveland, OH is 13.6 inches, on February 23, 1993.
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