Tempe, AZ All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Tempe, 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) | 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 | 3.08" (78.2 mm) | September 8, 2014 |
| Max in One Month | 6.11" (155.2 mm) | September 2014 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 1979 |
| 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, 1970 – July 27, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – July 27, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – July 27, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at TEMPE ASU. 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 Tempe, AZ?
The all-time record high in Tempe, AZ is 118.9°F (48°C), set on June 26, 1970 and August 2, 1972.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tempe, AZ?
The all-time record low in Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Tempe, AZ is 3.08 inches, on September 8, 2014.
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