Tuscaloosa, AL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Tuscaloosa, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | July 24, 1952 and July 28, 1952 and July 29, 1952 |
| Record Low | -0.9°F (-18°C) | January 19, 1977 and January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 17.9°F (-8°C) | January 10, 1962 and December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 10, 2000 |
| Highest Mean | 90.9°F (33°C) | July 16, 1980 and July 10, 2000 |
| Lowest Mean | 10.9°F (-12°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.16" (207.3 mm) | June 19, 2021 |
| Max in One Month | 19.98" (507.6 mm) | March 1976 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 1955 |
| Max in One Year | 78.36" (1990.3 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 25.57" (649.6 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.0" (17.8 cm) | February 13, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 7.0" (17.8 cm) | February 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 7.0" (17.8 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 7.0" (17.8 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.7" (6.9 cm) | December 31, 1963 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.7" (6.9 cm) | December 31, 1963 |
| Latest Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | March 13, 1993 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | March 13, 1993 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | June 1, 1948 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | June 1, 1948 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | June 1, 1948 – February 5, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at TUSCALOOSA AP ASOS (3 mi from Tuscaloosa, AL). 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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
The all-time record high in Tuscaloosa, AL is 107°F (42°C), set on July 24, 1952 and July 28, 1952 and July 29, 1952.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The all-time record low in Tuscaloosa, AL is -0.9°F (-18°C), set on January 19, 1977 and January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Tuscaloosa, AL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Tuscaloosa, AL is 8.16 inches, on June 19, 2021.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Tuscaloosa, AL is 7.0 inches, on February 13, 1960.
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