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 | 104°F (40°C) | August 18, 1988 and August 19, 1988 and August 20, 2007 |
| Record Low | -7°F (-22°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 19°F (-7°C) | December 25, 1983 |
| Highest Low | 82°F (28°C) | June 23, 2016 |
| Highest Mean | 91°F (33°C) | August 9, 2007 and August 10, 2007 |
| Lowest Mean | 7°F (-14°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.07" (154.2 mm) | July 23, 2026 |
| Max in One Month | 13.11" (333.0 mm) | June 2006 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 71.24" (1809.4 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 29.28" (743.6 mm) | 1986 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | February 27, 2004 |
| Max in One Month | 17.5" (44.5 cm) | February 1979 |
| Max in One Season | 20.0" (50.7 cm) | 1986-87 |
| Max in One Year | 20.0" (50.7 cm) | 1987 |
| Earliest Snow | 4.0" (10.2 cm) | December 3, 1971 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 4.0" (10.2 cm) | December 3, 1971 |
| Latest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | March 26, 1971 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | March 26, 1971 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 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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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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