El Centro, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in El Centro, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 122°F (50°C) | July 11, 1934 and August 11, 1940 and July 26, 1943 |
| Record Low | 15.9°F (-9°C) | January 22, 1937 |
| Lowest High | 44°F (7°C) | December 14, 1932 and December 14, 1967 |
| Highest Low | 98°F (37°C) | August 30, 1976 |
| Highest Mean | 104.5°F (40°C) | July 28, 1995 |
| Lowest Mean | 31.9°F (0°C) | January 22, 1937 and January 4, 1949 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.56" (65.0 mm) | September 6, 1939 |
| Max in One Month | 5.13" (130.2 mm) | September 1939 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | March 1932 |
| Max in One Year | 8.41" (213.6 mm) | 1992 |
| Least in One Year | 0.25" (6.4 mm) | 1956 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | March 1, 1932 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | March 1, 1932 – August 3, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | March 1, 1932 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at EL CENTRO 2 SSW (2 mi from El Centro, 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 El Centro, CA?
The all-time record high in El Centro, CA is 122°F (50°C), set on July 11, 1934 and August 11, 1940 and July 26, 1943.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in El Centro, CA?
The all-time record low in El Centro, CA is 15.9°F (-9°C), set on January 22, 1937.
What is the most rain El Centro, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near El Centro, CA is 2.56 inches, on September 6, 1939.
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