Raleigh, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Raleigh, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | July 29, 2011 |
| Record Low | -5.9°F (-21°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 10°F (-12°C) | February 13, 1899 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 7, 2024 |
| Highest Mean | 93.0°F (34°C) | July 29, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | 6.0°F (-14°C) | January 22, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.95" (227.3 mm) | October 9, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 20.76" (527.2 mm) | September 1999 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 2000 |
| Max in One Year | 64.78" (1645.3 mm) | 2020 |
| Least in One Year | 29.38" (746.3 mm) | 1933 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 17.8" (45.2 cm) | March 2, 1927 |
| Max in One Month | 20.0" (50.7 cm) | January 1893 |
| Max in One Season | 31.6" (80.2 cm) | 1892-93 |
| Max in One Year | 29.1" (73.8 cm) | 1899 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | November 6, 1953 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | November 6, 1953 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1892 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1892 – July 24, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1892 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at RALEIGH STATE UNIV (4 mi from Raleigh, NC). 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 Raleigh, NC?
The all-time record high in Raleigh, NC is 107°F (42°C), set on July 29, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Raleigh, NC?
The all-time record low in Raleigh, NC is -5.9°F (-21°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Raleigh, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Raleigh, NC is 8.95 inches, on October 9, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Raleigh, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Raleigh, NC is 17.8 inches, on March 2, 1927.
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