Berkeley, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Berkeley, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | June 15, 2000 |
| Record Low | 24°F (-4°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Lowest High | 35.9°F (2°C) | December 9, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 73.9°F (23°C) | September 2, 2017 |
| Highest Mean | 89.5°F (32°C) | September 2, 2017 |
| Lowest Mean | 30.4°F (-1°C) | December 9, 1972 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.98" (177.3 mm) | January 4, 1982 |
| Max in One Month | 16.54" (420.2 mm) | January 1916 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 1893 |
| Max in One Year | 47.60" (1209.0 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 7.22" (183.3 mm) | 2013 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | January 29, 1922 |
| Max in One Month | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | January 1922 |
| Max in One Season | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | 1921-22 |
| Max in One Year | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | 1922 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | December 12, 1972 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | December 12, 1972 |
| Latest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | March 14, 1942 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | March 14, 1942 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1893 – August 31, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1893 – March 31, 2022 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1899 – December 31, 2010 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BERKELEY (2 mi from Berkeley, CA). 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 Berkeley, CA?
The all-time record high in Berkeley, CA is 107°F (42°C), set on June 15, 2000.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Berkeley, CA?
The all-time record low in Berkeley, CA is 24°F (-4°C), set on December 22, 1990.
What is the most rain Berkeley, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Berkeley, CA is 6.98 inches, on January 4, 1982.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Berkeley, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Berkeley, CA is 6.0 inches, on January 29, 1922.
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