Fort Wayne, IN All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Fort Wayne, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | June 25, 1988 and June 28, 2012 |
| Record Low | -22°F (-30°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Lowest High | -11°F (-24°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 78°F (26°C) | July 10, 1984 and July 10, 1989 and July 30, 1999 |
| Highest Mean | 90.0°F (32°C) | July 7, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -16.5°F (-27°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.40" (111.8 mm) | June 3, 1989 |
| Max in One Month | 11.98" (304.4 mm) | June 2015 |
| Least in One Month | 0.30" (7.7 mm) | February 1978 |
| Max in One Year | 54.60" (1386.9 mm) | 1990 |
| Least in One Year | 24.31" (617.6 mm) | 2025 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 10.8" (27.4 cm) | December 19, 1973 and January 31, 1982 |
| Max in One Month | 30.4" (77.2 cm) | January 2014 |
| Max in One Season | 81.3" (206.4 cm) | 1981-82 |
| Max in One Year | 68.8" (174.7 cm) | 2014 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.7" (1.8 cm) | October 17, 2022 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.7" (1.8 cm) | October 17, 2022 |
| Latest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | April 24, 2005 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | April 24, 2005 |
| 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 FT WAYNE INTL AP (11 mi from Fort Wayne, IN). 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 Wayne, IN?
The all-time record high in Fort Wayne, IN is 105.9°F (41°C), set on June 25, 1988 and June 28, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Fort Wayne, IN?
The all-time record low in Fort Wayne, IN is -22°F (-30°C), set on January 20, 1985.
What is the most rain Fort Wayne, IN has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Fort Wayne, IN is 4.40 inches, on June 3, 1989.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Fort Wayne, IN?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Fort Wayne, IN is 10.8 inches, on December 19, 1973 and January 31, 1982.
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