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Palmdale, CA All-Time Weather Extremes

The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Palmdale, from NOAA daily weather observations.

Station: CHILAO CALIFORNIA
All-time weather extremes for Palmdale, CA, from NOAA daily observations at CHILAO CALIFORNIA
Temperature
Record High102°F (39°C)July 18, 2005
Record Low10.5°F (-12°C)December 21, 1990
Lowest High23.9°F (-5°C)February 25, 1987
Highest Low86°F (30°C)July 18, 2023
Highest Mean90.5°F (32°C)September 6, 2020 and July 8, 2024
Lowest Mean17.9°F (-8°C)December 21, 1990
Period of Record
TemperatureFebruary 26, 1986 – May 5, 2026

Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CHILAO CALIFORNIA (7 mi from Palmdale, CA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.

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Palmdale, CA all-time weather extremes table — record high 102°F on July 18, 2005, record low 10.5°F on December 21, 1990, with precipitation and snowfall records from NOAA data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Palmdale, CA?

The all-time record high in Palmdale, CA is 102°F (39°C), set on July 18, 2005.

What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Palmdale, CA?

The all-time record low in Palmdale, CA is 10.5°F (-12°C), set on December 21, 1990.

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