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 | 17.9°F (-8°C) | January 21, 1937 |
| Lowest High | 39°F (4°C) | January 21, 1962 |
| Highest Low | 68°F (20°C) | September 22, 1939 |
| Highest Mean | 87.5°F (31°C) | September 2, 2017 |
| Lowest Mean | 31.5°F (0°C) | January 8, 1937 |
| 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) | July 1931 |
| Max in One Year | 28.11" (714.0 mm) | 1941 |
| Least in One Year | 3.26" (82.9 mm) | 2013 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 21, 1962 |
| Max in One Month | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 1962 |
| Max in One Season | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | 1961-62 |
| Max in One Year | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | 1962 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 21, 1962 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 21, 1962 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 21, 1962 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 21, 1962 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | June 14, 1930 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | June 14, 1930 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | July 1, 1948 – 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 17.9°F (-8°C), set on January 21, 1937.
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.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Salinas, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Salinas, CA is 1.0 inches, on January 21, 1962.
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