Kenosha, WI All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Kenosha, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | July 4, 2012 |
| Record Low | -31°F (-35°C) | January 16, 1982 and January 20, 1985 |
| Lowest High | -14°F (-26°C) | January 18, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 23, 2012 |
| Highest Mean | 91.5°F (33°C) | July 4, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -18.9°F (-28°C) | January 18, 1994 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.88" (124.0 mm) | August 14, 1987 |
| Max in One Month | 12.65" (321.4 mm) | August 1987 |
| Least in One Month | 0.04" (1.1 mm) | September 1979 |
| Max in One Year | 48.73" (1237.7 mm) | 2019 |
| Least in One Year | 22.79" (578.8 mm) | 1992 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.8" (42.7 cm) | February 2, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 38.1" (96.7 cm) | December 2000 |
| Max in One Season | 77.0" (195.7 cm) | 2007-08 |
| Max in One Year | 83.5" (212.0 cm) | 2008 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | October 19, 1989 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | October 19, 1989 |
| Latest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | April 27, 2019 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | April 27, 2019 |
| 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 KENOSHA WWTP (3 mi from Kenosha, WI). 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 Kenosha, WI?
The all-time record high in Kenosha, WI is 105°F (41°C), set on July 4, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Kenosha, WI?
The all-time record low in Kenosha, WI is -31°F (-35°C), set on January 16, 1982 and January 20, 1985.
What is the most rain Kenosha, WI has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Kenosha, WI is 4.88 inches, on August 14, 1987.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Kenosha, WI?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Kenosha, WI is 16.8 inches, on February 2, 2011.
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