Davenport, IA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Davenport, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | June 25, 1988 and July 7, 2012 |
| Record Low | -32.8°F (-36°C) | January 31, 2019 |
| Lowest High | -11.9°F (-24°C) | January 29, 1966 and January 18, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 19, 2019 |
| Highest Mean | 90.9°F (33°C) | August 17, 1983 |
| Lowest Mean | -19.4°F (-29°C) | February 3, 1996 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.21" (157.7 mm) | September 13, 1961 |
| Max in One Month | 15.23" (386.9 mm) | August 1987 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 1964 |
| Max in One Year | 56.39" (1432.4 mm) | 1973 |
| Least in One Year | 17.91" (455.0 mm) | 2005 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.4" (41.7 cm) | January 3, 1971 |
| Max in One Month | 32.1" (81.5 cm) | December 2000 |
| Max in One Season | 69.6" (176.8 cm) | 1974-75 |
| Max in One Year | 71.1" (180.6 cm) | 1997 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 15, 2018 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 15, 2018 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 30, 1994 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 30, 1994 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | May 24, 1943 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | May 24, 1943 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | May 24, 1943 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at MOLINE QUAD CITY INTL AP (6 mi from Davenport, IA). 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 Davenport, IA?
The all-time record high in Davenport, IA is 104°F (40°C), set on June 25, 1988 and July 7, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Davenport, IA?
The all-time record low in Davenport, IA is -32.8°F (-36°C), set on January 31, 2019.
What is the most rain Davenport, IA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Davenport, IA is 6.21 inches, on September 13, 1961.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Davenport, IA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Davenport, IA is 16.4 inches, on January 3, 1971.
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