Cave City, KY All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded near Cave City (42127), from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107.9°F (42°C) | July 27, 1952 and June 30, 2012 |
| Record Low | -20.9°F (-29°C) | February 2, 1951 |
| Lowest High | 5°F (-15°C) | January 23, 1936 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | August 16, 1988 |
| Highest Mean | 90.9°F (33°C) | June 30, 2012 |
| Lowest Mean | -6.5°F (-21°C) | January 24, 1963 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.80" (172.7 mm) | May 7, 1984 |
| Max in One Month | 21.03" (534.2 mm) | January 1937 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 71.86" (1825.2 mm) | 1950 |
| Least in One Year | 26.31" (668.3 mm) | 1999 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | March 9, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 23.5" (59.7 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 51.0" (129.6 cm) | 1977-78 |
| Max in One Year | 46.2" (117.3 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 2, 1951 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 2, 1951 |
| Latest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | April 20, 1940 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | April 20, 1940 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | July 8, 1934 – August 25, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | July 1, 1934 – August 25, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | July 1, 1934 – October 31, 2010 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at MAMMOTH CAVE (11 mi from Cave City, 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 Cave City, KY?
The all-time record high in Cave City, KY is 107.9°F (42°C), set on July 27, 1952 and June 30, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cave City, KY?
The all-time record low in Cave City, KY is -20.9°F (-29°C), set on February 2, 1951.
What is the most rain Cave City, KY has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cave City, KY is 6.80 inches, on May 7, 1984.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Cave City, KY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Cave City, KY is 16.0 inches, on March 9, 1960.
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