Santa Clara, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Santa Clara, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109°F (43°C) | June 14, 2000 |
| Record Low | 17.9°F (-8°C) | January 6, 1894 |
| Lowest High | 35°F (2°C) | December 11, 1932 |
| Highest Low | 73.9°F (23°C) | July 22, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 90°F (32°C) | June 14, 2000 |
| Lowest Mean | 28.4°F (-2°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.32" (109.7 mm) | September 12, 1918 |
| Max in One Month | 12.38" (314.5 mm) | January 1911 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 32.57" (827.4 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 6.05" (153.7 mm) | 1929 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | December 11, 1932 |
| Max in One Month | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | December 1932 |
| Max in One Season | 1.1" (2.8 cm) | 1929-30 |
| Max in One Year | 1.1" (2.8 cm) | 1930 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | December 11, 1932 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | December 11, 1932 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 12, 1969 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 12, 1969 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1893 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1893 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | February 7, 1909 – September 30, 2007 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SAN JOSE (2 mi from Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The all-time record high in Santa Clara, CA is 109°F (43°C), set on June 14, 2000.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Santa Clara, CA?
The all-time record low in Santa Clara, CA is 17.9°F (-8°C), set on January 6, 1894.
What is the most rain Santa Clara, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Santa Clara, CA is 4.32 inches, on September 12, 1918.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Santa Clara, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Santa Clara, CA is 1.0 inches, on December 11, 1932.
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