Greensboro, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Greensboro, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | July 29, 1952 and June 28, 1954 and July 15, 1954 |
| Record Low | -0.9°F (-18°C) | January 16, 1972 |
| Lowest High | 17°F (-8°C) | February 18, 1958 |
| Highest Low | 87°F (31°C) | September 26, 2024 |
| Highest Mean | 92.0°F (33°C) | September 26, 2024 |
| Lowest Mean | 10°F (-12°C) | February 18, 1958 and January 17, 1977 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.50" (139.7 mm) | September 8, 1977 |
| Max in One Month | 14.06" (357.2 mm) | September 1979 |
| Least in One Month | 0.11" (2.8 mm) | November 2021 |
| Max in One Year | 64.39" (1635.5 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 32.91" (835.8 mm) | 1967 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | March 10, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 22.0" (55.8 cm) | January 1966 |
| Max in One Season | 28.9" (73.4 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 28.9" (73.4 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 10, 1968 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 10, 1968 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | March 27, 1974 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | March 27, 1974 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | November 1, 1948 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | November 1, 1948 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | November 1, 1948 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at GREENSBORO WTP (2 mi from Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, NC?
The all-time record high in Greensboro, NC is 104°F (40°C), set on July 29, 1952 and June 28, 1954 and July 15, 1954.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Greensboro, NC?
The all-time record low in Greensboro, NC is -0.9°F (-18°C), set on January 16, 1972.
What is the most rain Greensboro, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Greensboro, NC is 5.50 inches, on September 8, 1977.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Greensboro, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Greensboro, NC is 11.0 inches, on March 10, 1960.
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