North Carolina Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in North Carolina, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in North Carolina is 110°F, set on August 21, 1983.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in North Carolina is -34°F, set on January 21, 1985.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 2,747 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

110°F
August 21, 1983
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-34°F
January 21, 1985
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January94°F(2005)-34°F(1985)
February95°F(2008)-20°F(2015)
March94°F(1985)-11°F(1980)
April102°F(1981)1°F(2007)
May103°F(2011)14°F(2020)
June110°F(1998)27°F(1972)
July109°F(2010)35°F(1988)
August118°F(2008)32°F(1986)
September106°F(2023)21°F(1987)
October105°F(2005)12°F(1976)
November102°F(2004)-8°F(1970)
December97°F(2015)-21°F(1983)

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