Nashville, TN All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Nashville, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109°F (43°C) | June 29, 2012 |
| Record Low | -16.9°F (-27°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 3°F (-16°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | July 14, 1954 |
| Highest Mean | 94.5°F (35°C) | July 14, 1954 |
| Lowest Mean | -4.5°F (-20°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.25" (184.2 mm) | May 2, 2010 |
| Max in One Month | 16.43" (417.3 mm) | May 2010 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 70.15" (1781.7 mm) | 1979 |
| Least in One Year | 30.24" (768.2 mm) | 1987 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.2" (20.8 cm) | March 22, 1968 |
| Max in One Month | 18.9" (47.9 cm) | January 1948 |
| Max in One Season | 38.5" (97.9 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 38.7" (98.4 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | October 31, 1993 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | October 31, 1993 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 10, 1973 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | April 10, 1973 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1948 – February 5, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at NASHVILLE INTL AP (6 mi from Nashville, TN). 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 Nashville, TN?
The all-time record high in Nashville, TN is 109°F (43°C), set on June 29, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Nashville, TN?
The all-time record low in Nashville, TN is -16.9°F (-27°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Nashville, TN has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Nashville, TN is 7.25 inches, on May 2, 2010.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Nashville, TN?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Nashville, TN is 8.2 inches, on March 22, 1968.
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