Fayetteville, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Fayetteville, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | July 24, 2002 |
| Record Low | -0.9°F (-18°C) | January 21, 1985 and January 22, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 17.9°F (-8°C) | January 17, 2009 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 9, 1977 |
| Highest Mean | 92°F (33°C) | August 10, 2007 |
| Lowest Mean | 10.1°F (-12°C) | January 22, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.13" (206.5 mm) | October 9, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 15.29" (388.4 mm) | June 1995 |
| Least in One Month | 0.09" (2.4 mm) | September 1990 |
| Max in One Year | 65.80" (1671.3 mm) | 2003 |
| Least in One Year | 31.01" (787.6 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | March 3, 1980 |
| Max in One Month | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | March 1980 |
| Max in One Season | 13.5" (34.3 cm) | 1972-73 |
| Max in One Year | 17.5" (44.5 cm) | 1973 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | December 4, 1971 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | December 4, 1971 |
| Latest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | March 26, 1971 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | March 26, 1971 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | February 1, 1970 – January 22, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at FAYETTEVILLE (PWC) (2 mi from Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The all-time record high in Fayetteville, NC is 105.9°F (41°C), set on July 24, 2002.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Fayetteville, NC?
The all-time record low in Fayetteville, NC is -0.9°F (-18°C), set on January 21, 1985 and January 22, 1985.
What is the most rain Fayetteville, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Fayetteville, NC is 8.13 inches, on October 9, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Fayetteville, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Fayetteville, NC is 11.0 inches, on March 3, 1980.
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