Sacramento, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Sacramento, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114°F (46°C) | July 13, 1972 and July 14, 1972 and September 5, 2022 |
| Record Low | 17.9°F (-8°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Lowest High | 28.9°F (-2°C) | December 14, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 78°F (26°C) | July 23, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 94.5°F (35°C) | July 23, 2006 |
| Lowest Mean | 27.4°F (-3°C) | December 9, 1972 and December 14, 1972 and December 22, 1990 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.41" (137.4 mm) | October 24, 2021 |
| Max in One Month | 9.95" (252.8 mm) | February 1998 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 1979 |
| Max in One Year | 33.46" (850.0 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 5.81" (147.7 mm) | 2013 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | February 5, 1976 |
| Max in One Month | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | February 1976 |
| Max in One Season | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | 1975-76 |
| Max in One Year | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | 1976 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | February 5, 1976 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | February 5, 1976 |
| Latest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | February 5, 1976 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | February 5, 1976 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – January 25, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SACRAMENTO AP ASOS (5 mi from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA?
The all-time record high in Sacramento, CA is 114°F (46°C), set on July 13, 1972 and July 14, 1972 and September 5, 2022.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Sacramento, CA?
The all-time record low in Sacramento, CA is 17.9°F (-8°C), set on December 22, 1990.
What is the most rain Sacramento, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Sacramento, CA is 5.41 inches, on October 24, 2021.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Sacramento, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Sacramento, CA is 2.0 inches, on February 5, 1976.
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