California Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in California, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in California is 134°F, set on July 10, 1913.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in California is -45°F, set on January 20, 1937.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 3,166 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

134°F
July 10, 1913
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-45°F
January 20, 1937
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January104°F(1995)-31°F(1982)
February109°F(1995)-43°F(1989)
March108°F(1997)-32°F(2007)
April115°F(1996)-32°F(2007)
May122°F(2000)-12°F(1975)
June128°F(1994)5°F(1970)
July130°F(2021)9°F(1991)
August130°F(2020)12°F(2000)
September129°F(2016)-5°F(1973)
October117°F(1980)-13°F(1971)
November111°F(2016)-21°F(2004)
December100°F(2006)-34°F(1972)

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