Lowell, MA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Lowell, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102°F (39°C) | July 6, 2010 |
| Record Low | -20°F (-29°C) | January 18, 1957 |
| Lowest High | 3°F (-16°C) | January 15, 1957 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | July 20, 2019 |
| Highest Mean | 88.5°F (31°C) | July 20, 2019 |
| Lowest Mean | -6.0°F (-21°C) | January 15, 1957 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.48" (215.4 mm) | September 11, 1954 |
| Max in One Month | 15.04" (381.9 mm) | March 2010 |
| Least in One Month | 0.22" (5.7 mm) | June 1999 |
| Max in One Year | 60.96" (1548.3 mm) | 1958 |
| Least in One Year | 28.07" (712.9 mm) | 1949 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 19.8" (50.3 cm) | December 12, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 44.2" (112.2 cm) | March 1956 |
| Max in One Season | 87.3" (221.8 cm) | 1955-56 |
| Max in One Year | 111.8" (284.0 cm) | 1956 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 24, 1960 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 24, 1960 |
| Latest Snow | 0.9" (2.3 cm) | April 18, 1965 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.9" (2.3 cm) | April 18, 1965 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1949 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1949 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1970 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BEDFORD HANSCOM FLD (11 mi from Lowell, MA). 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 Lowell, MA?
The all-time record high in Lowell, MA is 102°F (39°C), set on July 6, 2010.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lowell, MA?
The all-time record low in Lowell, MA is -20°F (-29°C), set on January 18, 1957.
What is the most rain Lowell, MA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Lowell, MA is 8.48 inches, on September 11, 1954.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Lowell, MA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Lowell, MA is 19.8 inches, on December 12, 1960.
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