Bowling Green, KY All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded near Bowling Green (42101), from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 113°F (45°C) | July 28, 1930 |
| Record Low | -20.9°F (-29°C) | January 23, 1963 and January 24, 1963 |
| Lowest High | -0.9°F (-18°C) | February 9, 1899 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 3, 1897 and August 1, 1897 and June 14, 2022 |
| Highest Mean | 96.5°F (36°C) | July 28, 1930 |
| Lowest Mean | -6.5°F (-21°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.15" (156.2 mm) | December 7, 1924 |
| Max in One Month | 20.70" (525.9 mm) | January 1937 |
| Least in One Month | 0.03" (0.8 mm) | October 1924 |
| Max in One Year | 76.56" (1944.7 mm) | 1979 |
| Least in One Year | 30.51" (775.0 mm) | 1930 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 18.0" (45.7 cm) | March 9, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 32.0" (81.2 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 47.9" (121.7 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 49.7" (126.3 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | October 20, 1913 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | October 20, 1913 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | April 30, 1908 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | April 30, 1908 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1893 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1893 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 2, 1893 – February 5, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BOWLING GREEN WARREN CO AP (4 mi from Bowling Green, KY). 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 Bowling Green, KY?
The all-time record high in Bowling Green, KY is 113°F (45°C), set on July 28, 1930.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bowling Green, KY?
The all-time record low in Bowling Green, KY is -20.9°F (-29°C), set on January 23, 1963 and January 24, 1963.
What is the most rain Bowling Green, KY has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Bowling Green, KY is 6.15 inches, on December 7, 1924.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Bowling Green, KY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Bowling Green, KY is 18.0 inches, on March 9, 1960.
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