Camrose 2 Weather Records (CA003011241)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Camrose 2 (CA003011241), Alberta, Canada, with 70 years of record.
Key Facts for Camrose 2
- Camrose 2 (CA003011241) is a weather station in Alberta, Canada at 52.95 latitude and -112.80 longitude, 738 m (2,421 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1947 to 2016, 70 years of record.
- 0 records set at Camrose 2 still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Camrose 2 set a daily record precipitation of 5.0 mm (0.20 in) on 27 November 1983.
About the Station
- Location: Alberta, Canada, 52.95 latitude, -112.80 longitude.
- Elevation: 738 m (2,421 ft).
- Period of record: 1947 to 2016, 70 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-03-23 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 26.2 cm (10.3 in) |
| 1982-10-17 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 92.2 mm (3.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 19 January 1963 |
| Feb | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 27 February 1972 |
| Mar | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 23 March 1980 |
| Apr | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 20 April 1955 |
| May | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 24 May 1972 |
| Jun | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 30 June 1970 |
| Jul | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) | 21 July 1982 |
| Aug | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) | 7 August 1948 |
| Sep | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 7 September 1978 |
| Oct | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 4 October 1959 |
| Nov | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 15 November 1969 |
| Dec | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 21 December 1974 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 November 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 20 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily snowfall | 5.0 cm (2.0 in) | 1.2 cm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 17 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily snowfall | 5.4 cm (2.1 in) | 4.1 cm (1.6 in) | 17 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 5 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 9 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 29 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 April 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 33 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 10 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 March 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 March 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily snowfall | 2.8 cm (1.1 in) | 1.0 cm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 February 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 20 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 February 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily snowfall | 12.6 cm (5.0 in) | 0.9 cm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 1983 | Camrose 2, CA | daily snowfall | 7.2 cm (2.8 in) | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 1982 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 1982 | Camrose 2, CA | daily snowfall | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) | 4.5 cm (1.8 in) | 20 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 October 1982 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 3 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 October 1982 | Camrose 2, CA | all-time snowfall | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) | 3.4 cm (1.3 in) | 2 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 1982 | Camrose 2, CA | daily rain | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 0 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1947 to 1983| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) | 1948 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 37 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) | 1948 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 37 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 82 days | 1954 | 32 days | 37 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1948 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1949 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1950 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1951 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1952 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1953 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1954 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1960 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1961 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1962 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1963 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1965 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1969 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1970 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1972 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1975 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1976 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1979 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1981 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1948 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1949 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1951 | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1954 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1956 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1959 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1960 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1961 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 66.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1964 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1965 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1966 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1967 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1968 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1969 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1971 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1973 | 93.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1974 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1976 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1977 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 90.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1981 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1982 | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1983 | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 24 days |
| 1948 | 50 days |
| 1949 | 48 days |
| 1950 | 32 days |
| 1951 | 29 days |
| 1952 | 45 days |
| 1953 | 43 days |
| 1954 | 82 days |
| 1955 | 47 days |
| 1956 | 26 days |
| 1957 | 44 days |
| 1958 | 33 days |
| 1959 | 30 days |
| 1960 | 24 days |
| 1961 | 28 days |
| 1962 | 26 days |
| 1963 | 18 days |
| 1964 | 32 days |
| 1965 | 50 days |
| 1966 | 32 days |
| 1967 | 34 days |
| 1968 | 30 days |
| 1969 | 22 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 35 days |
| 1972 | 20 days |
| 1973 | 38 days |
| 1974 | 38 days |
| 1975 | 26 days |
| 1976 | 70 days |
| 1977 | 51 days |
| 1978 | 18 days |
| 1979 | 30 days |
| 1980 | 44 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 32 days |
| 1983 | 20 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
34 years, 1948 to 1983A day with at least 35.5 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 103.6 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) | Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1948 to 1983.
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: 92.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1948; 74.9 mm (2.9 in) in 1970; 71.1 mm (2.8 in) in 1953.
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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 (2025-12-31).