High Point, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in High Point, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | July 20, 1926 and July 29, 1952 |
| Record Low | -7°F (-22°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 17°F (-8°C) | January 30, 1966 |
| Highest Low | 86°F (30°C) | June 26, 1932 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | June 29, 1945 |
| Lowest Mean | 7°F (-14°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.50" (190.5 mm) | August 14, 1940 |
| Max in One Month | 13.35" (339.0 mm) | September 1947 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 74.11" (1882.5 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 25.30" (642.6 mm) | 1925 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 20.0" (50.8 cm) | March 2, 1927 |
| Max in One Month | 25.0" (63.6 cm) | January 1966 |
| Max in One Season | 29.0" (73.7 cm) | 1926-27 |
| Max in One Year | 31.0" (78.8 cm) | 1927 |
| Earliest Snow | 4.0" (10.2 cm) | November 12, 1968 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 4.0" (10.2 cm) | November 12, 1968 |
| Latest Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | March 28, 1947 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | March 28, 1947 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 8, 1926 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | July 1, 1921 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | July 1, 1921 – July 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at HIGH PT (1 mi from High Point, 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 High Point, NC?
The all-time record high in High Point, NC is 105.9°F (41°C), set on July 20, 1926 and July 29, 1952.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in High Point, NC?
The all-time record low in High Point, NC is -7°F (-22°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain High Point, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near High Point, NC is 7.50 inches, on August 14, 1940.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in High Point, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near High Point, NC is 20.0 inches, on March 2, 1927.
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