Owens Valley California Weather Records (USR0000COWV)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Owens Valley California (USR0000COWV), California, United States, with 32 years of record.
Key Facts for Owens Valley California
- Owens Valley California (USR0000COWV) is a weather station in California, United States at 37.39 latitude and -118.55 longitude, 1,414 m (4,640 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1992 to 2023, 32 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Owens Valley California still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Owens Valley California set a daily record high minimum temperature of 14.4 C (57.9 F) on 9 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: California, United States, 37.39 latitude, -118.55 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,414 m (4,640 ft).
- Period of record: 1992 to 2023, 32 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
38 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| Feb | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| Mar | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| Apr | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| May | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| Jun | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| Jul | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
| Aug | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| Sep | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| Oct | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| Nov | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2026 | 59 |
Period of Record Coverage
1992 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 87 | 24% | No |
| 1993 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 1998 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 11 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 1 year | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 29 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | tie | 5 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | tie | 11 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 13 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | tie | 11 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 5 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | tie | 23 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily low min | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 27 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily low max | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 3 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily low min (Tie) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily low max | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 32 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high min (Tie) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 13 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high max | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 29 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 0 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 0 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | monthly high min | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 26 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 28 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2026 | Owens Valley California, US | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 28 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
32 complete years, 1993 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14.3 C | -1.08 C |
| 1994 | 15.0 C | -0.43 C |
| 1995 | 14.9 C | -0.48 C |
| 1996 | 15.5 C | +0.10 C |
| 1998 | 13.6 C | -1.78 C |
| 1999 | 15.5 C | +0.10 C |
| 2000 | 15.5 C | +0.13 C |
| 2001 | 15.5 C | +0.09 C |
| 2002 | 15.0 C | -0.36 C |
| 2003 | 15.5 C | +0.08 C |
| 2004 | 15.0 C | -0.43 C |
| 2005 | 15.0 C | -0.37 C |
| 2006 | 14.8 C | -0.56 C |
| 2007 | 15.8 C | +0.43 C |
| 2008 | 15.1 C | -0.26 C |
| 2009 | 15.2 C | -0.21 C |
| 2010 | 14.4 C | -0.96 C |
| 2011 | 14.4 C | -1.00 C |
| 2012 | 16.0 C | +0.63 C |
| 2013 | 15.7 C | +0.26 C |
| 2014 | 16.6 C | +1.19 C |
| 2015 | 16.2 C | +0.80 C |
| 2016 | 16.2 C | +0.80 C |
| 2017 | 15.8 C | +0.42 C |
| 2018 | 16.0 C | +0.65 C |
| 2019 | 14.4 C | -0.96 C |
| 2020 | 16.4 C | +1.04 C |
| 2021 | 16.2 C | +0.85 C |
| 2022 | 15.9 C | +0.52 C |
| 2023 | 14.3 C | -1.14 C |
| 2024 | 16.2 C | +0.85 C |
| 2025 | 16.5 C | +1.06 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.1 to 0.6) per decade over 1993 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.7 F (0.2 to 1.2) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 32 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.4 C (0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 0.7 F (0.2 to 1.2) per decade | 1993 to 2025 | 32 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.33 C (0.04 to 0.63) per decade | 0.6 F (0.1 to 1.1) per decade | 1993 to 2025 | 32 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.7) per decade | 0.8 F (0.4 to 1.2) per decade | 1993 to 2025 | 32 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1992 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 2002 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 35 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 2007 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 35 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1993 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1994 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1995 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1996 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1997 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1998 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1999 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2000 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2001 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2002 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2003 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2004 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2005 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2006 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2007 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2008 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2009 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2010 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2011 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2012 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2013 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2014 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2015 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2016 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2017 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2018 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2019 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2020 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2021 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2022 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2023 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2024 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2025 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2026 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1992 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1993 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1994 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1995 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1996 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1997 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1998 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1999 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2000 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2001 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2002 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2003 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2004 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2005 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2006 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2007 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2008 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2009 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2010 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2011 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2012 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2013 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2014 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2015 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2016 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2017 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2018 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2019 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2020 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2021 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2022 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2023 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2024 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2025 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2026 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
32 years with a frostAcross 32 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Owens Valley California falls on 18 April and the median first autumn frost on 29 October, which leaves a median of 196 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -0.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1995 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 18 April | n/a | 18 April | n/a | -2.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 29 October | n/a | 29 October | n/a | -2.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 196 days | n/a | 195 days | n/a | -0.1 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-14).