Louisville, KY All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Louisville, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105.9°F (41°C) | July 30, 1999 and July 7, 2012 |
| Record Low | -22°F (-30°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | 1°F (-17°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 82.9°F (28°C) | August 4, 2010 and June 14, 2022 and June 29, 2024 |
| Highest Mean | 93.4°F (34°C) | July 30, 1999 |
| Lowest Mean | -8.5°F (-22°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.22" (183.4 mm) | March 1, 1997 |
| Max in One Month | 13.97" (354.8 mm) | April 2011 |
| Least in One Month | 0.04" (1.0 mm) | September 2019 |
| Max in One Year | 68.86" (1749.1 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 32.68" (830.1 mm) | 1987 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 15.5" (39.4 cm) | January 17, 1994 |
| Max in One Month | 28.4" (72.2 cm) | January 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 50.1" (127.3 cm) | 1977-78 |
| Max in One Year | 43.1" (109.5 cm) | 1978 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | October 19, 1989 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | October 19, 1989 |
| Latest Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | April 21, 2021 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | April 21, 2021 |
| 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 LOUISVILLE INTL AP (3 mi from Louisville, KY). 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 Louisville, KY?
The all-time record high in Louisville, KY is 105.9°F (41°C), set on July 30, 1999 and July 7, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Louisville, KY?
The all-time record low in Louisville, KY is -22°F (-30°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Louisville, KY has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Louisville, KY is 7.22 inches, on March 1, 1997.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Louisville, KY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Louisville, KY is 15.5 inches, on January 17, 1994.
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