Bella Bella Weather Records (CA001060810)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bella Bella (CA001060810), British Columbia, Canada, with 45 years of record.
Key Facts for Bella Bella
- Bella Bella (CA001060810) is a weather station in British Columbia, Canada at 52.17 latitude and -128.15 longitude, 12 m (39 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1933 to 1977, 45 years of record.
- 0 records set at Bella Bella still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bella Bella set a daily record precipitation of 53.8 mm (2.1 in) on 22 October 1977.
About the Station
- Location: British Columbia, Canada, 52.17 latitude, -128.15 longitude.
- Elevation: 12 m (39 ft).
- Period of record: 1933 to 1977, 45 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
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| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 128.8 mm (5.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) | 26 January 1934 |
| Feb | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) | 4 February 1941 |
| Mar | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) | 19 March 1939 |
| Apr | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 19 April 1937 |
| May | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) | 6 May 1967 |
| Jun | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 19 June 1945 |
| Jul | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 26 July 1946 |
| Aug | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) | 3 August 1937 |
| Sep | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) | 26 September 1973 |
| Oct | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) | 26 October 1976 |
| Nov | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) | 12 November 1936 |
| Dec | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) | 30 December 1958 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) | 6 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain (Tie) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | tie | 6 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 June 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 38 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 36 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 24 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 April 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 6.4 cm (2.5 in) | 27 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 March 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 36 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 6 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 1977 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 8 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) | 3 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 22 November 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 31 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 29 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 October 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | monthly rain | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 40 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 October 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) | 42 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 27 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 9 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 40 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 June 1976 | Bella Bella, CA | daily rain | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 22 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1933 to 1977| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) | 1936 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 42 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 314.4 mm (12.4 in) | 1971 | 180.2 mm (7.1 in) | 42 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 34 days | 1942 | 15 days | 42 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1934 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1935 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1936 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1937 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1938 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1939 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1940 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1941 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1942 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1943 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1944 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1945 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1946 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1947 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1948 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1949 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1951 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1953 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1954 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1955 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1957 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1958 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1959 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1964 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1971 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1972 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1973 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1974 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1976 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1977 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 212.0 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1934 | 284.0 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1935 | 159.4 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1936 | 251.6 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1937 | 189.1 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1938 | 206.9 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1939 | 260.1 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1940 | 242.8 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1941 | 203.8 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1942 | 148.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1943 | 142.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1944 | 198.3 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1945 | 161.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1946 | 168.7 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1947 | 187.4 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1948 | 136.6 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1949 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1950 | 171.1 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1951 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1952 | 192.4 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1953 | 168.7 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1954 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1955 | 150.5 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1956 | 196.1 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1957 | 195.1 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1958 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1959 | 152.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1960 | 198.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1964 | 192.2 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1965 | 179.7 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1966 | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1967 | 185.2 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1968 | 171.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1969 | 189.8 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1970 | 132.7 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1971 | 314.4 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1972 | 166.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1973 | 172.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1974 | 180.7 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1975 | 234.5 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1976 | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1977 | 167.8 mm (6.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 12 days |
| 1934 | 16 days |
| 1935 | 14 days |
| 1936 | 11 days |
| 1937 | 16 days |
| 1938 | 15 days |
| 1939 | 8 days |
| 1940 | 11 days |
| 1941 | 19 days |
| 1942 | 34 days |
| 1943 | 18 days |
| 1944 | 20 days |
| 1945 | 19 days |
| 1946 | 18 days |
| 1947 | 15 days |
| 1948 | 13 days |
| 1949 | 12 days |
| 1950 | 14 days |
| 1951 | 22 days |
| 1952 | 28 days |
| 1953 | 17 days |
| 1954 | 11 days |
| 1955 | 11 days |
| 1956 | 14 days |
| 1957 | 18 days |
| 1958 | 22 days |
| 1959 | 13 days |
| 1960 | 13 days |
| 1964 | 14 days |
| 1965 | 26 days |
| 1966 | 9 days |
| 1967 | 20 days |
| 1968 | 17 days |
| 1969 | 13 days |
| 1970 | 14 days |
| 1971 | 16 days |
| 1972 | 13 days |
| 1973 | 12 days |
| 1974 | 30 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 9 days |
| 1977 | 21 days |
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.
Rainfall Return Levels
37 years, 1934 to 1976A day with at least 84.0 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 125.5 mm (4.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
| 100 years | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 37 years of values from 1934 to 1976.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 128.8 mm (5.1 in) in 1936; 110.2 mm (4.3 in) in 1958; 109.7 mm (4.3 in) in 1957.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).