Cherokee, NC All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded near Cherokee (28719), from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102°F (39°C) | May 22, 1996 |
| Record Low | -23°F (-31°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 8.9°F (-13°C) | January 28, 1986 |
| Highest Low | 69.9°F (21°C) | July 26, 2001 and August 10, 2016 and August 12, 2016 |
| Highest Mean | 81°F (27°C) | July 25, 2010 and July 2, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -6.5°F (-21°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.02" (127.5 mm) | March 17, 1990 |
| Max in One Month | 15.23" (386.8 mm) | March 1963 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 73.05" (1855.5 mm) | 2013 |
| Least in One Year | 27.17" (690.2 mm) | 2008 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 12.0" (30.5 cm) | January 10, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 27.8" (70.6 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 41.9" (106.4 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 40.4" (102.6 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | October 30, 2012 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | October 30, 2012 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 7, 1989 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 7, 1989 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | November 1, 1958 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | November 1, 1958 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | November 1, 1958 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at OCONALUFTEE. 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 Cherokee, NC?
The all-time record high in Cherokee, NC is 102°F (39°C), set on May 22, 1996.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cherokee, NC?
The all-time record low in Cherokee, NC is -23°F (-31°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Cherokee, NC has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cherokee, NC is 5.02 inches, on March 17, 1990.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Cherokee, NC?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Cherokee, NC is 12.0 inches, on January 10, 2011.
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