Fort Lauderdale, FL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Fort Lauderdale, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 98.9°F (37°C) | July 13, 1980 and August 25, 2003 and May 27, 2024 |
| Record Low | 28°F (-2°C) | January 19, 1977 and January 20, 1977 |
| Lowest High | 44.9°F (7°C) | December 24, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | October 18, 1998 |
| Highest Mean | 89.5°F (32°C) | September 3, 1998 |
| Lowest Mean | 37.5°F (3°C) | December 24, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 17.10" (434.3 mm) | April 13, 2023 |
| Max in One Month | 29.03" (737.4 mm) | April 2023 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | January 2023 |
| Max in One Year | 103.97" (2640.8 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 38.70" (983.1 mm) | 1971 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – December 31, 2010 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at FT LAUDERDALE (5 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL). 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The all-time record high in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 98.9°F (37°C), set on July 13, 1980 and August 25, 2003 and May 27, 2024.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The all-time record low in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 28°F (-2°C), set on January 19, 1977 and January 20, 1977.
What is the most rain Fort Lauderdale, FL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Fort Lauderdale, FL is 17.10 inches, on April 13, 2023.
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