Compton, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Compton, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 111°F (44°C) | October 15, 1961 and September 27, 2010 |
| Record Low | 24.9°F (-4°C) | January 13, 1963 |
| Lowest High | 46°F (8°C) | January 11, 1949 |
| Highest Low | 78°F (26°C) | September 9, 1984 |
| Highest Mean | 93°F (34°C) | October 15, 1961 |
| Lowest Mean | 38.9°F (4°C) | January 10, 1949 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.02" (127.5 mm) | January 26, 1956 |
| Max in One Month | 12.77" (324.3 mm) | January 1995 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | April 1949 |
| Max in One Year | 27.69" (703.2 mm) | 1978 |
| Least in One Year | 2.64" (67.0 mm) | 2002 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1949 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1949 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1949 – October 31, 2019 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at LONG BEACH DAUGHERTY AP (7 mi from Compton, 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 Compton, CA?
The all-time record high in Compton, CA is 111°F (44°C), set on October 15, 1961 and September 27, 2010.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Compton, CA?
The all-time record low in Compton, CA is 24.9°F (-4°C), set on January 13, 1963.
What is the most rain Compton, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Compton, CA is 5.02 inches, on January 26, 1956.
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