Chico, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Chico, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 116.9°F (47°C) | July 15, 1972 |
| Record Low | 12.9°F (-11°C) | December 9, 1972 |
| Lowest High | 32°F (0°C) | December 15, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 78°F (26°C) | August 5, 1978 |
| Highest Mean | 95.4°F (35°C) | July 15, 1972 |
| Lowest Mean | 23.4°F (-5°C) | December 9, 1972 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.52" (114.8 mm) | December 16, 2002 |
| Max in One Month | 16.96" (430.7 mm) | January 1995 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | August 1990 |
| Max in One Year | 44.77" (1137.1 mm) | 1998 |
| Least in One Year | 10.41" (264.3 mm) | 1976 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | January 27, 1972 |
| Max in One Month | 2.3" (5.8 cm) | December 1972 |
| Max in One Season | 2.8" (7.1 cm) | 1972-73 |
| Max in One Year | 4.3" (10.9 cm) | 1972 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | December 6, 1972 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | December 6, 1972 |
| Latest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | March 2, 1976 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | March 2, 1976 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – July 21, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – July 21, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – July 21, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CHICO UNIV FARM (4 mi from Chico, 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 Chico, CA?
The all-time record high in Chico, CA is 116.9°F (47°C), set on July 15, 1972.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chico, CA?
The all-time record low in Chico, CA is 12.9°F (-11°C), set on December 9, 1972.
What is the most rain Chico, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Chico, CA is 4.52 inches, on December 16, 2002.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Chico, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Chico, CA is 2.0 inches, on January 27, 1972.
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