Huntsville, AL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Huntsville, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | June 29, 2012 |
| Record Low | -11°F (-24°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 8.9°F (-13°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | August 4, 2010 and August 9, 2010 |
| Highest Mean | 91°F (33°C) | July 1, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | 3°F (-16°C) | January 21, 1985 and December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.07" (230.4 mm) | December 22, 1990 |
| Max in One Month | 18.68" (474.5 mm) | December 1990 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 73.61" (1869.7 mm) | 1989 |
| Least in One Year | 28.67" (728.1 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.1" (20.6 cm) | February 25, 2015 |
| Max in One Month | 9.6" (24.4 cm) | January 1988 |
| Max in One Season | 14.3" (36.4 cm) | 2010-11 |
| Max in One Year | 11.5" (29.2 cm) | 2011 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | November 14, 1974 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | November 14, 1974 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 20, 1996 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 20, 1996 |
| 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 HUNTSVILLE INTNL AP (14 mi from Huntsville, AL). 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 Huntsville, AL?
The all-time record high in Huntsville, AL is 105.9°F (41°C), set on June 29, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Huntsville, AL?
The all-time record low in Huntsville, AL is -11°F (-24°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Huntsville, AL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Huntsville, AL is 9.07 inches, on December 22, 1990.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Huntsville, AL?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Huntsville, AL is 8.1 inches, on February 25, 2015.
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