Edinburgh, United Kingdom All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Edinburgh, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 87.8°F (31°C) | July 18, 2022 |
| Record Low | 4.1°F (-15°C) | January 11, 1982 |
| Lowest High | 25.7°F (-4°C) | January 9, 1982 |
| Highest Low | 66°F (19°C) | August 6, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 73.4°F (23°C) | July 18, 2022 |
| Lowest Mean | 19.6°F (-7°C) | January 10, 1982 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.23" (82.1 mm) | July 26, 1985 |
| Max in One Month | 7.93" (201.5 mm) | August 2008 |
| Least in One Month | 0.16" (4.0 mm) | April 2017 |
| Max in One Year | 37.91" (962.8 mm) | 2012 |
| Least in One Year | 17.58" (446.5 mm) | 1972 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | December 31, 1959 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1961 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at EDINBURGH: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDE (1 mi from Edinburgh, United Kingdom). 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 Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
The all-time record high in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 87.8°F (31°C), set on July 18, 2022.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
The all-time record low in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 4.1°F (-15°C), set on January 11, 1982.
What is the most rain Edinburgh, United Kingdom has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 3.23 inches, on July 26, 1985.
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