Palm Springs, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded near Palm Springs (92262), from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | September 6, 2020 and June 16, 2021 and July 5, 2024 |
| Record Low | 1°F (-17°C) | January 5, 1971 |
| Lowest High | 23°F (-5°C) | January 10, 1949 |
| Highest Low | 77°F (25°C) | July 10, 2002 |
| Highest Mean | 84.5°F (29°C) | June 16, 2021 |
| Lowest Mean | 17°F (-8°C) | January 5, 1971 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.07" (179.6 mm) | February 14, 2019 |
| Max in One Month | 23.72" (602.6 mm) | January 1993 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 1944 |
| Max in One Year | 56.89" (1445.0 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 10.24" (260.2 mm) | 1961 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 22.0" (55.9 cm) | March 24, 1964 |
| Max in One Month | 65.2" (165.7 cm) | February 1944 |
| Max in One Season | 107.6" (273.3 cm) | 1943-44 |
| Max in One Year | 105.8" (268.7 cm) | 1952 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | October 8, 1949 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | October 8, 1949 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | May 28, 1953 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | May 28, 1953 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | October 12, 1943 – June 3, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | October 1, 1943 – June 3, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | October 1, 1943 – May 31, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at IDYLLWILD FIRE DEPT (11 mi from Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, CA?
The all-time record high in Palm Springs, CA is 104°F (40°C), set on September 6, 2020 and June 16, 2021 and July 5, 2024.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Palm Springs, CA?
The all-time record low in Palm Springs, CA is 1°F (-17°C), set on January 5, 1971.
What is the most rain Palm Springs, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Palm Springs, CA is 7.07 inches, on February 14, 2019.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Palm Springs, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Palm Springs, CA is 22.0 inches, on March 24, 1964.
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