Salinas, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Salinas, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109°F (43°C) | September 2, 2017 |
| Record Low | 21.9°F (-6°C) | January 13, 2007 |
| Lowest High | 41°F (5°C) | December 9, 1972 and December 12, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 66.9°F (19°C) | September 21, 1983 and September 3, 2017 and August 16, 2020 |
| Highest Mean | 87.5°F (31°C) | September 2, 2017 |
| Lowest Mean | 33.0°F (1°C) | December 9, 1972 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.22" (81.8 mm) | December 11, 2014 |
| Max in One Month | 9.96" (253.0 mm) | February 1998 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | September 1979 |
| Max in One Year | 26.06" (662.0 mm) | 1998 |
| Least in One Year | 3.26" (82.9 mm) | 2013 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – November 29, 2019 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SALINAS AP (3 mi from Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA?
The all-time record high in Salinas, CA is 109°F (43°C), set on September 2, 2017.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Salinas, CA?
The all-time record low in Salinas, CA is 21.9°F (-6°C), set on January 13, 2007.
What is the most rain Salinas, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Salinas, CA is 3.22 inches, on December 11, 2014.
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