Candlestick Park Temperature Records Since 1999
Since 1999, 123 NFL games at Candlestick Park have a kickoff temperature. The coldest was 43°F on Dec. 8, 2013, Seahawks at 49ers; the hottest was 87°F on Sept. 21, 2003, Browns at 49ers. San Francisco has not played there at 32°F or colder; at 80°F or hotter, San Francisco is 1-1.
Candlestick Park 10 Coldest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec. 8, 2013 | Seahawks 17, 49ers 19 | 43°F | Candlestick Park |
| 2 | Dec. 2, 2001 | Bills 0, 49ers 35 | 45°F | Candlestick Park |
| 3 | Jan. 12, 2013Divisional round | Packers 31, 49ers 45 | 48°F | Candlestick Park |
| 4 | Dec. 27, 2003 | Seahawks 24, 49ers 17 | 49°F | Candlestick Park |
| 5 | Jan. 2, 2011 | Cardinals 7, 49ers 38 | 49°F | Candlestick Park |
| 6 | Dec. 24, 2006 | Cardinals 26, 49ers 20 | 50°F | Candlestick Park |
| 7 | Dec. 28, 2008 | Commanders 24, 49ers 27 | 50°F | Candlestick Park |
| 8 | Dec. 30, 2012 | Cardinals 13, 49ers 27 | 50°F | Candlestick Park |
| 9 | Dec. 22, 2001 | Eagles 3, 49ers 13 | 51°F | Candlestick Park |
| 10 | Dec. 23, 2007 | Buccaneers 19, 49ers 21 | 51°F | Candlestick Park |
One more game was also 51°F at kickoff.
Candlestick Park 10 Hottest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 21, 2003 | Browns 13, 49ers 12 | 87°F | Candlestick Park |
| 2 | Oct. 18, 2012 | Seahawks 6, 49ers 13 | 80°F | Candlestick Park |
| 3 | Oct. 17, 1999 | Panthers 31, 49ers 29 | 76°F | Candlestick Park |
| 4 | Oct. 6, 2013 | Texans 3, 49ers 34 | 76°F | Candlestick Park |
| 5 | Nov. 16, 2008 | Rams 16, 49ers 35 | 75°F | Candlestick Park |
| 6 | Nov. 14, 2010 | Rams 20, 49ers 23 | 74°F | Candlestick Park |
| 7 | Oct. 1, 2000 | Cardinals 20, 49ers 27 | 72°F | Candlestick Park |
| 8 | Oct. 6, 2002 | Rams 13, 49ers 37 | 72°F | Candlestick Park |
| 9 | Sept. 25, 2005 | Cowboys 34, 49ers 31 | 72°F | Candlestick Park |
| 10 | Oct. 10, 2010 | Eagles 27, 49ers 24 | 71°F | Candlestick Park |
49ers Home Record at Candlestick Park by Temperature
| Kickoff temperatureband or group | Gameshome | RecordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 40–49°F | 5 | 4-1 |
| 50–59°F | 51 | 28-22-1 |
| 60–69°F | 54 | 33-21 |
| 70–79°F | 11 | 6-5 |
| 80–89°F | 2 | 1-1 |
Candlestick Park Temperature Records Since 1999: Three Questions
- What was the coldest NFL game at Candlestick Park since 1999?
- Dec. 8, 2013: Seahawks 17, 49ers 19, at 43°F.
- What was the hottest NFL game at Candlestick Park since 1999?
- Sept. 21, 2003: Browns 13, 49ers 12, at 87°F.
- How many NFL games at Candlestick Park have a kickoff temperature since 1999?
- 123 of the 123 games played there from 1999 to 2013.
Kickoff temperatures come from the nflverse games file. For 119 outdoor games the file has no temperature, most of them September and October games in 2022 and 2023; those come from airport weather records (NOAA) or, for 10 of them, the Pro Football Reference box score, and they are marked. Games at dome and retractable-roof stadiums are grouped by building, whatever the roof position. Another 18 outdoor games since 1999 still have no temperature; they are listed separately and not counted in any band.
Updated: October 17, 2026