Redding, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Redding, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114.9°F (46°C) | July 28, 1976 and August 8, 1981 |
| Record Low | 14°F (-10°C) | December 21, 1990 and December 22, 1990 |
| Lowest High | 26°F (-3°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | August 8, 1978 |
| Highest Mean | 99°F (37°C) | July 11, 2021 |
| Lowest Mean | 20°F (-7°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.64" (295.7 mm) | December 22, 1964 |
| Max in One Month | 38.21" (970.6 mm) | January 1995 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | August 1946 |
| Max in One Year | 130.48" (3314.1 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 16.72" (424.6 mm) | 2013 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 42.0" (106.7 cm) | January 8, 1952 |
| Max in One Month | 62.0" (157.5 cm) | January 1952 |
| Max in One Season | 64.0" (162.6 cm) | 1951-52 |
| Max in One Year | 64.0" (162.6 cm) | 1952 |
| Earliest Snow | 4.5" (11.4 cm) | November 13, 1955 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 4.5" (11.4 cm) | November 13, 1955 |
| Latest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | May 3, 1999 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | May 3, 1999 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | March 1, 1943 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1943 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1943 – June 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SHASTA DAM (11 mi from Redding, 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 Redding, CA?
The all-time record high in Redding, CA is 114.9°F (46°C), set on July 28, 1976 and August 8, 1981.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Redding, CA?
The all-time record low in Redding, CA is 14°F (-10°C), set on December 21, 1990 and December 22, 1990.
What is the most rain Redding, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Redding, CA is 11.64 inches, on December 22, 1964.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Redding, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Redding, CA is 42.0 inches, on January 8, 1952.
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