Sydney, Australia All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Sydney, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
Station: SYDNEY (OBSERVATORY HILL)
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 110.1°F (43°C) | January 7, 2018 |
| Record Low | 35.7°F (2°C) | June 22, 1932 |
| Lowest High | 45.8°F (8°C) | July 19, 1868 |
| Highest Low | 81.6°F (28°C) | February 6, 2011 |
| Highest Mean | 92.7°F (34°C) | January 13, 1896 |
| Lowest Mean | 43.5°F (6°C) | July 8, 1861 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 12.90" (327.6 mm) | August 6, 1986 |
| Max in One Month | 25.30" (642.7 mm) | June 1950 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | August 1995 |
| Max in One Year | 86.38" (2194.0 mm) | 1950 |
| Least in One Year | 22.95" (583.0 mm) | 1888 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1859 – August 31, 2020 | |
| Precipitation | July 1, 1858 – August 31, 2020 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SYDNEY (OBSERVATORY HILL). 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 Sydney, Australia?
The all-time record high in Sydney, Australia is 110.1°F (43°C), set on January 7, 2018.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Sydney, Australia?
The all-time record low in Sydney, Australia is 35.7°F (2°C), set on June 22, 1932.
What is the most rain Sydney, Australia has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Sydney, Australia is 12.90 inches, on August 6, 1986.
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