Fargo, ND All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Fargo, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | August 18, 1976 and July 5, 1988 |
| Record Low | -38.9°F (-39°C) | February 1, 1996 |
| Lowest High | -27.9°F (-33°C) | February 1, 1996 |
| Highest Low | 80°F (27°C) | August 19, 1976 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | August 19, 1976 |
| Lowest Mean | -33.4°F (-36°C) | February 1, 1996 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.64" (117.9 mm) | June 19, 2000 |
| Max in One Month | 11.72" (297.7 mm) | June 2000 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | November 1999 |
| Max in One Year | 34.80" (883.9 mm) | 2000 |
| Least in One Year | 8.87" (225.3 mm) | 1976 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.3" (41.4 cm) | January 22, 1982 |
| Max in One Month | 33.5" (85.1 cm) | December 2008 |
| Max in One Season | 117.2" (297.6 cm) | 1996-97 |
| Max in One Year | 98.3" (249.7 cm) | 1996 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | October 4, 2012 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | October 4, 2012 |
| Latest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | May 5, 1979 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | May 5, 1979 |
| 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 FARGO HECTOR INTL AP. 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 Fargo, ND?
The all-time record high in Fargo, ND is 105.9°F (41°C), set on August 18, 1976 and July 5, 1988.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Fargo, ND?
The all-time record low in Fargo, ND is -38.9°F (-39°C), set on February 1, 1996.
What is the most rain Fargo, ND has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Fargo, ND is 4.64 inches, on June 19, 2000.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Fargo, ND?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Fargo, ND is 16.3 inches, on January 22, 1982.
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