Charlottesville, VA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded near Charlottesville (22902), from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | July 20, 1930 and August 5, 1930 and July 10, 1936 |
| Record Low | -9.9°F (-23°C) | January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | 6.9°F (-14°C) | February 13, 1899 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | August 7, 1918 |
| Highest Mean | 95.0°F (35°C) | August 7, 1918 |
| Lowest Mean | 0.5°F (-17°C) | February 10, 1899 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.20" (233.7 mm) | September 8, 1987 |
| Max in One Month | 17.96" (456.3 mm) | September 1987 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | December 1896 |
| Max in One Year | 74.60" (1894.8 mm) | 2003 |
| Least in One Year | 23.68" (601.4 mm) | 1930 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 20.7" (52.6 cm) | March 6, 1962 |
| Max in One Month | 29.8" (75.8 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 56.9" (144.4 cm) | 2009-10 |
| Max in One Year | 61.9" (157.2 cm) | 1962 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.6" (6.6 cm) | October 10, 1979 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.6" (6.6 cm) | October 10, 1979 |
| Latest Snow | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | April 21, 1953 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | April 21, 1953 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1893 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1893 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 8, 1893 – July 31, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CHARLOTTESVILLE 2W (2 mi from Charlottesville, VA). 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 Charlottesville, VA?
The all-time record high in Charlottesville, VA is 107°F (42°C), set on July 20, 1930 and August 5, 1930 and July 10, 1936.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Charlottesville, VA?
The all-time record low in Charlottesville, VA is -9.9°F (-23°C), set on January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain Charlottesville, VA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Charlottesville, VA is 9.20 inches, on September 8, 1987.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Charlottesville, VA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Charlottesville, VA is 20.7 inches, on March 6, 1962.
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