Hard Rock Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999
Since 1999, 222 NFL games at Hard Rock Stadium have a kickoff temperature. The coldest was 45°F on Dec. 25, 2022, Packers at Dolphins. The hottest was 91°F, in two games: Ravens at Dolphins on Sept. 8, 2019, and Jaguars at Dolphins on Sept. 8, 2024.
Hard Rock Stadium 10 Coldest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec. 25, 2022 | Packers 26, Dolphins 20 | 45°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 2 | Dec. 20, 2004 | Patriots 28, Dolphins 29 | 52°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 3 | Dec. 26, 2004 | Browns 7, Dolphins 10 | 55°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 4 | Dec. 11, 2017 | Patriots 20, Dolphins 27 | 55°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 5 | Dec. 30, 2000Wild Card | Colts 17, Dolphins 23 | 59°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 6 | Jan. 3, 2010 | Steelers 30, Dolphins 24 | 60°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 7 | Feb. 7, 2010Super Bowl | Saints 31, Colts 17 | 60°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 8 | Feb. 2, 2020Super Bowl | 49ers 20, Chiefs 31 | 61°Ffrom airport weather recordsone source | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 9 | Nov. 17, 2019 | Bills 37, Dolphins 20 | 62°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 10 | Dec. 27, 1999 | Jets 38, Dolphins 31 | 63°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
One more game was also 63°F at kickoff.
Hard Rock Stadium 10 Hottest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 8, 2019 | Ravens 59, Dolphins 10 | 91°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 2 | Sept. 8, 2024 | Jaguars 17, Dolphins 20 | 91°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 3 | Sept. 22, 2002 | Jets 3, Dolphins 30 | 90°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 4 | Sept. 23, 2018 | Raiders 20, Dolphins 28 | 90°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 5 | Sept. 20, 2020 | Bills 31, Dolphins 28 | 90°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 6 | Sept. 11, 2022 | Patriots 7, Dolphins 20 | 90°Ffrom airport weather recordsone source | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 7 | Sept. 3, 2000 | Seahawks 0, Dolphins 23 | 89°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 8 | Sept. 7, 2003 | Texans 21, Dolphins 20 | 89°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 9 | Sept. 11, 2005 | Broncos 10, Dolphins 34 | 89°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
| 10 | Sept. 16, 2007 | Cowboys 37, Dolphins 20 | 89°F | Hard Rock Stadium |
Another 10 games were also 89°F at kickoff.
Dolphins Home Record at Hard Rock Stadium by Temperature
| Kickoff temperatureband or group | Gameshome | RecordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 40–49°F | 1 | 0-1 |
| 50–59°F | 4 | 4-0 |
| 60–69°F | 12 | 5-7 |
| 70–79°F | 71 | 45-26 |
| 80–89°F | 125 | 66-59 |
| 90°F or hotter | 6 | 4-2 |
| No temperature recorded | 1 | 0-1 |
Hard Rock Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999: Three Questions
- What was the coldest NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium since 1999?
- Dec. 25, 2022: Packers 26, Dolphins 20, at 45°F.
- What was the hottest NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium since 1999?
- A tie at 91°F, in two games: Ravens 59, Dolphins 10 on Sept. 8, 2019, and Jaguars 17, Dolphins 20 on Sept. 8, 2024.
- How many NFL games at Hard Rock Stadium have a kickoff temperature since 1999?
- 222 of the 223 games played there from 1999 to 2026.
Kickoff temperatures come from the nflverse games file. For 119 outdoor games the file has no temperature, most of them September and October games in 2022 and 2023; those come from airport weather records (NOAA) or, for 10 of them, the Pro Football Reference box score, and they are marked. Games at dome and retractable-roof stadiums are grouped by building, whatever the roof position. Another 18 outdoor games since 1999 still have no temperature; they are listed separately and not counted in any band.
Updated: October 17, 2026