Modesto, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Modesto, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 113°F (45°C) | July 23, 2006 and July 24, 2006 |
| Record Low | 17.9°F (-8°C) | December 13, 1932 and January 11, 1949 |
| Lowest High | 30.9°F (-1°C) | December 11, 1932 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 22, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 98.0°F (37°C) | July 22, 2006 and July 23, 2006 |
| Lowest Mean | 26.4°F (-3°C) | December 11, 1932 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.72" (69.1 mm) | March 4, 1978 |
| Max in One Month | 8.81" (223.7 mm) | February 1998 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 1906 |
| Max in One Year | 27.41" (696.1 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 3.81" (96.9 mm) | 1912 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | January 21, 1962 |
| Max in One Month | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | January 1962 |
| Max in One Season | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | 1961-62 |
| Max in One Year | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | 1962 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | December 6, 1972 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | December 6, 1972 |
| Latest Snow | 1.3" (3.3 cm) | February 5, 1976 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.3" (3.3 cm) | February 5, 1976 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | May 1, 1927 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | March 1, 1906 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | April 1, 1910 – January 25, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at MODESTO AP (2 mi from Modesto, 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 Modesto, CA?
The all-time record high in Modesto, CA is 113°F (45°C), set on July 23, 2006 and July 24, 2006.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Modesto, CA?
The all-time record low in Modesto, CA is 17.9°F (-8°C), set on December 13, 1932 and January 11, 1949.
What is the most rain Modesto, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Modesto, CA is 2.72 inches, on March 4, 1978.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Modesto, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Modesto, CA is 1.5 inches, on January 21, 1962.
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