Fresno, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Fresno, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114°F (46°C) | July 11, 2021 and September 6, 2022 and July 7, 2024 |
| Record Low | 17.9°F (-8°C) | December 23, 1990 |
| Lowest High | 32°F (0°C) | December 13, 1972 and December 14, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 89.9°F (32°C) | July 23, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 101.5°F (39°C) | July 23, 2006 |
| Lowest Mean | 27°F (-3°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.38" (60.5 mm) | March 10, 1995 |
| Max in One Month | 7.24" (183.8 mm) | March 1991 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 1979 |
| Max in One Year | 21.62" (549.2 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 3.02" (76.6 mm) | 2013 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | December 20, 1998 |
| Max in One Month | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | December 1998 |
| Max in One Season | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | 1998-99 |
| Max in One Year | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | 1998 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | December 20, 1998 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | December 20, 1998 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | December 20, 1998 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | December 20, 1998 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – July 29, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL (4 mi from Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA?
The all-time record high in Fresno, CA is 114°F (46°C), set on July 11, 2021 and September 6, 2022 and July 7, 2024.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Fresno, CA?
The all-time record low in Fresno, CA is 17.9°F (-8°C), set on December 23, 1990.
What is the most rain Fresno, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Fresno, CA is 2.38 inches, on March 10, 1995.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Fresno, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Fresno, CA is 0.5 inches, on December 20, 1998.
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