Ceylon Weather Records (CA004011440)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ceylon (CA004011440), Saskatchewan, Canada, with 57 years of record.
Key Facts for Ceylon
- Ceylon (CA004011440) is a weather station in Saskatchewan, Canada at 49.47 latitude and -104.60 longitude, 713 m (2,339 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1922 to 1978, 57 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ceylon still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ceylon set a daily record high maximum temperature of 34.4 C (93.9 F) on 30 June 1978.
About the Station
- Location: Saskatchewan, Canada, 49.47 latitude, -104.60 longitude.
- Elevation: 713 m (2,339 ft).
- Period of record: 1922 to 1978, 57 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 50 |
| 1941 | 67 |
| 1942 | 55 |
| 1943 | 62 |
| 1944 | 41 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 46 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 42 |
| 1949 | 56 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 63 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1954 | 53 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 48 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 41 |
| 1963 | 41 |
| 1964 | 45 |
| 1965 | 44 |
| 1966 | 53 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 6 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1970-04-28 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 47.0 cm (18.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 72.1 mm (2.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 8 January 1927 |
| Feb | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 14 February 1923 |
| Mar | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 17 March 1943 |
| Apr | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 21 April 1928 |
| May | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 5 May 1965 |
| Jun | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 26 June 1959 |
| Jul | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | 4 July 1923 |
| Aug | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 8 August 1943 |
| Sep | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | 13 September 1954 |
| Oct | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 18 October 1971 |
| Nov | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 1 November 1973 |
| Dec | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 13 December 1924 |
Period of Record Coverage
1940 to 1978| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 272 | 74% | No |
| 1941 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1942 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1943 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1944 | 329 | 90% | No |
| 1945 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 1946 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 1947 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 1948 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1953 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 1954 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1958 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1971 | 225 | 62% | No |
| 1972 | 280 | 77% | No |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1978 | 181 | 50% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily high max | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 3.8 C (6.8 F) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 June 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily rain | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 7 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily low min | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 21 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily low max | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 16 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily rain (Tie) | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily high max | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily high max | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 33 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily rain (Tie) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily rain | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 March 1978 | Ceylon, CA | monthly high max | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 12 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily high max (Tie) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 12 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 1978 | Ceylon, CA | daily low min (Tie) | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | daily high min (Tie) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | tie | 18 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | daily low max | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | monthly low min (Tie) | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) | tie | 8 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | daily low max | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | daily low min (Tie) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | daily low min | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 1977 | Ceylon, CA | daily low max | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
25 complete years, 1943 to 1977| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 4.0 C | +1.55 C |
| 1948 | 1.8 C | -0.65 C |
| 1949 | 2.1 C | -0.33 C |
| 1950 | -0.3 C | -2.75 C |
| 1951 | -0.6 C | -3.04 C |
| 1955 | 1.7 C | -0.66 C |
| 1956 | 2.2 C | -0.16 C |
| 1957 | 2.5 C | +0.09 C |
| 1958 | 3.2 C | +0.77 C |
| 1959 | 2.5 C | +0.14 C |
| 1960 | 2.8 C | +0.35 C |
| 1961 | 3.4 C | +0.98 C |
| 1962 | 2.5 C | +0.07 C |
| 1963 | 3.0 C | +0.58 C |
| 1964 | 1.7 C | -0.67 C |
| 1965 | 0.1 C | -2.27 C |
| 1966 | 0.7 C | -1.73 C |
| 1967 | 2.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 1968 | 3.7 C | +1.30 C |
| 1969 | 2.6 C | +0.16 C |
| 1973 | 4.5 C | +2.07 C |
| 1974 | 3.3 C | +0.88 C |
| 1975 | 2.7 C | +0.31 C |
| 1976 | 3.9 C | +1.47 C |
| 1977 | 3.8 C | +1.44 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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
1922 to 1978| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1941 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 39 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) | 1950 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | 39 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | 1923 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 57 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 137.5 mm (5.4 in) | 1933 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 57 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 77 days | 1960 | 31 days | 57 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1941 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1942 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1943 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1944 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1945 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1946 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1947 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1948 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1949 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1950 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1951 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1952 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1953 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1954 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1955 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1956 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1957 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1958 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1959 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1960 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1961 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1962 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1963 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1964 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1965 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1966 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1967 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1968 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1969 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1970 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1971 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1972 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1973 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1974 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1975 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1976 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1977 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1978 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1941 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1942 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1943 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1944 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1945 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1946 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1947 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1948 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1949 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1950 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1951 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1952 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1953 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1954 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1955 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1956 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1957 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1958 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1959 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1960 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1961 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1962 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1963 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1964 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1965 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1966 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1967 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1968 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1969 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1970 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1971 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1972 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1973 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1974 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1975 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1976 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1977 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1978 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1923 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1924 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1926 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1927 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1928 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1929 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1930 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1931 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1932 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1933 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1934 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1935 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1936 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1938 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1939 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1940 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1941 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1942 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1943 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1944 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1945 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1946 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1947 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1948 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1949 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1950 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1951 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1955 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1956 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1957 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1958 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1959 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1960 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1961 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1963 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1965 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1974 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1976 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1978 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1923 | 120.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1924 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1926 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1927 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1928 | 84.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1929 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1930 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1931 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1932 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1933 | 137.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1934 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1935 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1936 | 48.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1937 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1938 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1939 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1940 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1941 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1943 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1945 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1946 | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1948 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1951 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1952 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1953 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1954 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1955 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1956 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1957 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1958 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1959 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1964 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1966 | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1967 | 52.7 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1968 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1970 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 74.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1974 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1975 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1977 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 23 days |
| 1923 | 21 days |
| 1924 | 22 days |
| 1925 | 21 days |
| 1926 | 20 days |
| 1927 | 25 days |
| 1928 | 51 days |
| 1929 | 23 days |
| 1930 | 28 days |
| 1931 | 31 days |
| 1932 | 24 days |
| 1933 | 26 days |
| 1934 | 62 days |
| 1935 | 44 days |
| 1936 | 25 days |
| 1937 | 38 days |
| 1938 | 32 days |
| 1939 | 29 days |
| 1940 | 25 days |
| 1941 | 57 days |
| 1942 | 35 days |
| 1943 | 28 days |
| 1944 | 48 days |
| 1945 | 34 days |
| 1946 | 19 days |
| 1947 | 32 days |
| 1948 | 39 days |
| 1949 | 36 days |
| 1950 | 22 days |
| 1951 | 15 days |
| 1952 | 31 days |
| 1953 | 31 days |
| 1954 | 68 days |
| 1955 | 26 days |
| 1956 | 36 days |
| 1957 | 24 days |
| 1958 | 55 days |
| 1959 | 22 days |
| 1960 | 77 days |
| 1961 | 30 days |
| 1962 | 32 days |
| 1963 | 26 days |
| 1964 | 49 days |
| 1965 | 43 days |
| 1966 | 33 days |
| 1967 | 24 days |
| 1968 | 37 days |
| 1969 | 34 days |
| 1970 | 23 days |
| 1971 | 28 days |
| 1972 | 26 days |
| 1973 | 34 days |
| 1974 | 29 days |
| 1975 | 35 days |
| 1976 | 33 days |
| 1977 | 28 days |
| 1978 | 34 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
25 years with a frostAcross 25 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Ceylon falls on 25 May and the median first autumn frost on 9 September, which leaves a median of 105 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +9.0 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1943 to 1977) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 25 May | n/a | 25 May | n/a | -6.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 9 September | n/a | 9 September | n/a | +2.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 105 days | n/a | 105 days | n/a | +9.0 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.
Rainfall Return Levels
47 years, 1923 to 1977A day with at least 38.7 mm (1.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 78.6 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) | Longer than the 47 years of record |
| 100 years | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) | Longer than the 47 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, 47 years of values from 1923 to 1977.
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: 72.1 mm (2.8 in) in 1923; 70.4 mm (2.8 in) in 1959; 67.6 mm (2.7 in) in 1954.
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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 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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