Scottsdale, AZ All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Scottsdale, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 118.9°F (48°C) | June 26, 1970 and August 2, 1972 |
| Record Low | 17.9°F (-8°C) | January 13, 2013 and January 14, 2013 and January 15, 2013 |
| Lowest High | 44°F (7°C) | November 17, 1958 and December 15, 1967 and December 14, 1971 |
| Highest Low | 98°F (37°C) | September 9, 2005 |
| Highest Mean | 102.5°F (39°C) | June 27, 1990 |
| Lowest Mean | 31.4°F (0°C) | January 14, 2013 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.87" (98.3 mm) | September 15, 1969 |
| Max in One Month | 6.11" (155.2 mm) | September 2014 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | June 1953 |
| Max in One Year | 17.57" (446.3 mm) | 1992 |
| Least in One Year | 3.03" (77.0 mm) | 2002 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1953 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1953 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1953 – August 2, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at TEMPE ASU (5 mi from Scottsdale, AZ). 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 Scottsdale, AZ?
The all-time record high in Scottsdale, AZ is 118.9°F (48°C), set on June 26, 1970 and August 2, 1972.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Scottsdale, AZ?
The all-time record low in Scottsdale, AZ is 17.9°F (-8°C), set on January 13, 2013 and January 14, 2013 and January 15, 2013.
What is the most rain Scottsdale, AZ has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Scottsdale, AZ is 3.87 inches, on September 15, 1969.
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