Ventura, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Ventura, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 118.9°F (48°C) | June 16, 1917 |
| Record Low | 12.9°F (-11°C) | January 6, 1913 and January 7, 1913 |
| Lowest High | 41°F (5°C) | December 29, 2020 |
| Highest Low | 73.9°F (23°C) | July 31, 1911 and September 2, 1998 |
| Highest Mean | 92°F (33°C) | June 17, 1917 |
| Lowest Mean | 31.4°F (0°C) | January 6, 1913 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.05" (229.9 mm) | February 24, 1913 |
| Max in One Month | 25.76" (654.2 mm) | January 1969 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | December 1905 |
| Max in One Year | 47.30" (1201.3 mm) | 1978 |
| Least in One Year | 4.36" (110.8 mm) | 1947 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | January 12, 1949 |
| Max in One Month | 5.0" (12.7 cm) | January 1949 |
| Max in One Season | 5.0" (12.7 cm) | 1948-49 |
| Max in One Year | 5.0" (12.7 cm) | 1949 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | January 11, 1949 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | January 11, 1949 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 23, 2002 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 23, 2002 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | May 1, 1905 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | May 1, 1905 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1909 – December 31, 2010 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at OJAI (11 mi from Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA?
The all-time record high in Ventura, CA is 118.9°F (48°C), set on June 16, 1917.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Ventura, CA?
The all-time record low in Ventura, CA is 12.9°F (-11°C), set on January 6, 1913 and January 7, 1913.
What is the most rain Ventura, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Ventura, CA is 9.05 inches, on February 24, 1913.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Ventura, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Ventura, CA is 3.0 inches, on January 12, 1949.
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