South Bend, IN All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in South Bend, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | June 25, 1988 |
| Record Low | -20.9°F (-29°C) | January 21, 1984 and January 20, 1985 and January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | -7°F (-22°C) | December 24, 1983 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 15, 1980 |
| Highest Mean | 89.5°F (32°C) | July 30, 1999 and July 6, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -13.4°F (-25°C) | January 20, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.69" (195.3 mm) | August 15, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 13.92" (353.6 mm) | September 2008 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | September 1979 |
| Max in One Year | 55.65" (1413.5 mm) | 1990 |
| Least in One Year | 27.34" (694.4 mm) | 2005 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 26.0" (66.0 cm) | January 8, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 86.1" (218.8 cm) | January 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 172.1" (437.2 cm) | 1977-78 |
| Max in One Year | 141.9" (360.3 cm) | 1978 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | September 25, 1994 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | September 25, 1994 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | May 3, 1976 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | May 3, 1976 |
| 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 S BEND AP (4 mi from South Bend, IN). 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 South Bend, IN?
The all-time record high in South Bend, IN is 104°F (40°C), set on June 25, 1988.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in South Bend, IN?
The all-time record low in South Bend, IN is -20.9°F (-29°C), set on January 21, 1984 and January 20, 1985 and January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain South Bend, IN has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near South Bend, IN is 7.69 inches, on August 15, 2016.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in South Bend, IN?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near South Bend, IN is 26.0 inches, on January 8, 2011.
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