Waco, TX All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Waco, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 111.9°F (44°C) | September 5, 2000 |
| Record Low | -4°F (-20°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Lowest High | 15.9°F (-9°C) | December 23, 1990 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | August 5, 2022 |
| Highest Mean | 96.5°F (36°C) | August 26, 2023 |
| Lowest Mean | 6.5°F (-14°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.32" (236.7 mm) | October 24, 2015 |
| Max in One Month | 17.40" (442.0 mm) | May 2024 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | November 2012 |
| Max in One Year | 57.43" (1458.7 mm) | 2015 |
| Least in One Year | 22.09" (561.2 mm) | 2022 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.6" (11.7 cm) | February 23, 1966 |
| Max in One Month | 4.6" (11.7 cm) | February 1966 |
| Max in One Season | 6.6" (16.8 cm) | 1965-66 |
| Max in One Year | 6.6" (16.8 cm) | 1966 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | November 28, 2001 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | November 28, 2001 |
| Latest Snow | 4.6" (11.7 cm) | February 23, 1966 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 4.6" (11.7 cm) | February 23, 1966 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | March 1, 1965 – January 10, 2024 | |
| Precipitation | March 1, 1965 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | March 1, 1965 – December 31, 2010 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at WACO DAM (6 mi from Waco, TX). 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 Waco, TX?
The all-time record high in Waco, TX is 111.9°F (44°C), set on September 5, 2000.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Waco, TX?
The all-time record low in Waco, TX is -4°F (-20°C), set on December 23, 1989.
What is the most rain Waco, TX has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Waco, TX is 9.32 inches, on October 24, 2015.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Waco, TX?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Waco, TX is 4.6 inches, on February 23, 1966.
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