Qualcomm Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999
Since 1999, 149 NFL games at Qualcomm Stadium have a kickoff temperature. The coldest was 50°F on Dec. 30, 2012, Raiders at Chargers; the hottest was 94°F on Sept. 14, 2014, Seahawks at Chargers. The Chargers have not played there at 32°F or colder; at 80°F or hotter, the Chargers are 11-7.
Qualcomm Stadium 10 Coldest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec. 30, 2012 | Raiders 21, Chargers 24 | 50°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 2 | Jan. 14, 2007Divisional round | Patriots 24, Chargers 21 | 53°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 3 | Jan. 3, 2009Wild Card | Colts 17, Chargers 23 | 53°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 4 | Nov. 6, 2011 | Packers 45, Chargers 38 | 53°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 5 | Dec. 8, 2013 | Giants 14, Chargers 37 | 53°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 6 | Jan. 8, 2005Wild Card | Jets 20, Chargers 17 | 55°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 7 | Nov. 22, 2010 | Broncos 14, Chargers 35 | 55°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 8 | Dec. 4, 2005 | Raiders 10, Chargers 34 | 56°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 9 | Dec. 16, 2010 | 49ers 7, Chargers 34 | 56°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 10 | Dec. 10, 2006 | Broncos 20, Chargers 48 | 57°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
Three more games were also 57°F at kickoff.
Qualcomm Stadium 10 Hottest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 14, 2014 | Seahawks 21, Chargers 30 | 94°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 2 | Oct. 12, 2015 | Steelers 24, Chargers 20 | 93°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 3 | Oct. 5, 2014 | Jets 0, Chargers 31 | 91°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 4 | Sept. 17, 2006 | Titans 7, Chargers 40 | 88°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 5 | Nov. 5, 2006 | Browns 25, Chargers 32 | 87°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 6 | Nov. 22, 2015 | Chiefs 33, Chargers 3 | 87°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 7 | Dec. 12, 2010 | Chiefs 0, Chargers 31 | 86°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 8 | Sept. 16, 2012 | Titans 10, Chargers 38 | 85°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 9 | Nov. 13, 2016 | Dolphins 31, Chargers 24 | 85°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
| 10 | Oct. 2, 2011 | Dolphins 16, Chargers 26 | 84°F | Qualcomm Stadium |
Two more games were also 84°F at kickoff.
Chargers Home Record at Qualcomm Stadium by Temperature
| Kickoff temperatureband or group | Gameshome | RecordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 50–59°F | 22 | 15-7 |
| 60–69°F | 63 | 33-30 |
| 70–79°F | 45 | 26-19 |
| 80–89°F | 15 | 9-6 |
| 90°F or hotter | 3 | 2-1 |
Qualcomm Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999: Three Questions
- What was the coldest NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium since 1999?
- Dec. 30, 2012: Raiders 21, Chargers 24, at 50°F.
- What was the hottest NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium since 1999?
- Sept. 14, 2014: Seahawks 21, Chargers 30, at 94°F.
- How many NFL games at Qualcomm Stadium have a kickoff temperature since 1999?
- 149 of the 149 games played there from 1999 to 2016.
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