Highmark Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999
Since 1999, 222 NFL games at Highmark Stadium have a kickoff temperature. The coldest was 7°F on Jan. 15, 2022, Patriots at Bills; the hottest was 87°F on Sept. 9, 2001, Saints at Bills. Buffalo is 23-11 there at 32°F or colder and 3-3 at 80°F or hotter.
Highmark Stadium 10 Coldest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan. 15, 2022Wild Card | Patriots 17, Bills 47 | 7°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 2 | Jan. 3, 2010 | Colts 7, Bills 30 | 12°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 3 | Dec. 22, 2024 | Patriots 21, Bills 24 | 14°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 4 | Jan. 15, 2024Wild Card | Steelers 17, Bills 31 | 17°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 5 | Jan. 19, 2025Divisional round | Ravens 25, Bills 27 | 19°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 6 | Dec. 26, 2010 | Patriots 34, Bills 3 | 22°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 7 | Dec. 17, 2017 | Dolphins 16, Bills 24 | 22°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 8 | Dec. 1, 2002 | Dolphins 21, Bills 38 | 25°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 9 | Jan. 21, 2024Divisional round | Chiefs 27, Bills 24 | 25°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 10 | Dec. 18, 2016 | Browns 13, Bills 33 | 26°F | Highmark Stadium |
One more game was also 26°F at kickoff.
Highmark Stadium 10 Hottest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 9, 2001 | Saints 24, Bills 6 | 87°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 2 | Sept. 8, 2002 | Jets 37, Bills 31 | 86°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 3 | Sept. 24, 2017 | Broncos 16, Bills 26 | 83°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 4 | Sept. 16, 2018 | Chargers 31, Bills 20 | 83°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 5 | Sept. 22, 2019 | Bengals 17, Bills 21 | 83°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 6 | Sept. 10, 2000 | Packers 18, Bills 27 | 81°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 7 | Sept. 27, 2020 | Rams 32, Bills 35 | 79°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 8 | Sept. 25, 2011 | Patriots 31, Bills 34 | 78°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 9 | Sept. 25, 2005 | Falcons 24, Bills 16 | 77°F | Highmark Stadium |
| 10 | Sept. 11, 2005 | Texans 7, Bills 22 | 76°F | Highmark Stadium |
Bills Home Record at Highmark Stadium by Temperature
| Kickoff temperatureband or group | Gameshome | RecordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| Below 20°F | 5 | 5-0 |
| 20–29°F | 15 | 9-6 |
| 30–39°F | 46 | 26-20 |
| 40–49°F | 44 | 25-19 |
| 50–59°F | 40 | 22-18 |
| 60–69°F | 43 | 30-13 |
| 70–79°F | 23 | 15-8 |
| 80–89°F | 6 | 3-3 |
| 32°F or colder | 34 | 23-11 |
Highmark Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999: Three Questions
- What was the coldest NFL game at Highmark Stadium since 1999?
- Jan. 15, 2022: Patriots 17, Bills 47, at 7°F.
- What was the hottest NFL game at Highmark Stadium since 1999?
- Sept. 9, 2001: Saints 24, Bills 6, at 87°F.
- How many NFL games at Highmark Stadium have a kickoff temperature since 1999?
- 222 of the 222 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