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High Point, NC All-Time Weather Extremes

The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in High Point, from NOAA daily weather observations.

Station: HIGH PT
All-time weather extremes for High Point, NC, from NOAA daily observations at HIGH PT
Temperature
Record High104°F (40°C)August 18, 1988 and August 19, 1988 and August 20, 2007
Record Low-7°F (-22°C)January 21, 1985
Lowest High19°F (-7°C)December 25, 1983
Highest Low82°F (28°C)June 23, 2016
Highest Mean91°F (33°C)August 9, 2007 and August 10, 2007
Lowest Mean7°F (-14°C)January 21, 1985
Precipitation
Max in One Calendar Day6.07" (154.2 mm)July 23, 2026
Max in One Month13.11" (333.0 mm)June 2006
Least in One Month0.01" (0.3 mm)October 2000
Max in One Year71.24" (1809.4 mm)2020
Least in One Year29.28" (743.6 mm)1986
Snowfall
Max in One Calendar Day16.0" (40.6 cm)February 27, 2004
Max in One Month17.5" (44.5 cm)February 1979
Max in One Season20.0" (50.7 cm)1986-87
Max in One Year20.0" (50.7 cm)1987
Earliest Snow4.0" (10.2 cm)December 3, 1971
Earliest Measurable Snow4.0" (10.2 cm)December 3, 1971
Latest Snow3.0" (7.6 cm)March 26, 1971
Latest Measurable Snow3.0" (7.6 cm)March 26, 1971
Period of Record
TemperatureJanuary 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026
PrecipitationJanuary 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026
SnowfallJanuary 1, 1970 – 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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High Point, NC all-time weather extremes table — record high 104°F on August 18, 1988, record low -7°F on January 21, 1985, with precipitation and snowfall records from NOAA data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in High Point, NC?

The all-time record high in High Point, NC is 104°F (40°C), set on August 18, 1988 and August 19, 1988 and August 20, 2007.

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 6.07 inches, on July 23, 2026.

What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in High Point, NC?

The most snow recorded in one calendar day near High Point, NC is 16.0 inches, on February 27, 2004.

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