Zurich, Switzerland All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Zurich, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
Station: ZUERICH/FLUNTERN
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 99.8°F (38°C) | July 29, 1947 |
| Record Low | -11.5°F (-24°C) | February 12, 1929 |
| Lowest High | 1.2°F (-17°C) | February 10, 1956 |
| Highest Low | 74.3°F (24°C) | June 28, 2026 |
| Highest Mean | 85.1°F (30°C) | June 28, 2026 |
| Lowest Mean | -4.3°F (-20°C) | February 10, 1956 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.06" (103.1 mm) | September 21, 1968 |
| Max in One Month | 11.60" (294.6 mm) | August 1975 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.1 mm) | November 2011 |
| Max in One Year | 60.98" (1549.0 mm) | 1999 |
| Least in One Year | 26.54" (674.2 mm) | 1949 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1901 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1901 – June 2, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at ZUERICH/FLUNTERN (1 mi from Zurich, Switzerland). 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 Zurich, Switzerland?
The all-time record high in Zurich, Switzerland is 99.8°F (38°C), set on July 29, 1947.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Zurich, Switzerland?
The all-time record low in Zurich, Switzerland is -11.5°F (-24°C), set on February 12, 1929.
What is the most rain Zurich, Switzerland has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Zurich, Switzerland is 4.06 inches, on September 21, 1968.