Lyon, France All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Lyon, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 103.8°F (40°C) | August 13, 2003 and August 24, 2023 |
| Record Low | -12.2°F (-25°C) | December 22, 1938 |
| Lowest High | 7.8°F (-13°C) | February 13, 1929 |
| Highest Low | 78.8°F (26°C) | June 30, 2019 |
| Highest Mean | 90.2°F (32°C) | July 24, 2019 |
| Lowest Mean | 2.5°F (-16°C) | February 14, 1929 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.07" (103.4 mm) | May 10, 2021 |
| Max in One Month | 11.91" (302.4 mm) | September 1993 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 1921 |
| Max in One Year | 49.80" (1265.0 mm) | 1993 |
| Least in One Year | 14.50" (368.2 mm) | 1921 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | September 1, 1920 – June 22, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | September 1, 1920 – June 22, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at LYON - ST EXUPERY (12 mi from Lyon, France). 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 Lyon, France?
The all-time record high in Lyon, France is 103.8°F (40°C), set on August 13, 2003 and August 24, 2023.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lyon, France?
The all-time record low in Lyon, France is -12.2°F (-25°C), set on December 22, 1938.
What is the most rain Lyon, France has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Lyon, France is 4.07 inches, on May 10, 2021.
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