Vista, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Vista, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107.9°F (42°C) | June 30, 1985 |
| Record Low | 21°F (-6°C) | January 13, 1963 |
| Lowest High | 48.9°F (9°C) | December 10, 1972 |
| Highest Low | 80°F (27°C) | July 2, 1985 |
| Highest Mean | 92.0°F (33°C) | September 26, 1963 |
| Lowest Mean | 39°F (4°C) | January 13, 1963 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.26" (82.8 mm) | February 28, 1991 |
| Max in One Month | 12.29" (312.1 mm) | January 1993 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | August 1957 |
| Max in One Year | 28.37" (720.6 mm) | 1978 |
| Least in One Year | 3.81" (96.7 mm) | 1989 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | February 26, 2004 |
| Max in One Month | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | February 2004 |
| Max in One Season | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | 2003-04 |
| Max in One Year | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | 2004 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | December 13, 1967 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | December 13, 1967 |
| Latest Snow | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | February 26, 2004 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 16.0" (40.6 cm) | February 26, 2004 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | August 1, 1957 – May 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | August 1, 1957 – May 31, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | August 1, 1957 – December 31, 2010 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at VISTA (5 mi from Vista, 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 Vista, CA?
The all-time record high in Vista, CA is 107.9°F (42°C), set on June 30, 1985.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Vista, CA?
The all-time record low in Vista, CA is 21°F (-6°C), set on January 13, 1963.
What is the most rain Vista, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Vista, CA is 3.26 inches, on February 28, 1991.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Vista, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Vista, CA is 16.0 inches, on February 26, 2004.
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