Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen Weather Records (FIE00143256)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen (FIE00143256), Finland, with 42 years of record.
Key Facts for Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen
- Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen (FIE00143256) is a weather station in Finland at 61.38 latitude and 28.67 longitude, 100 m (328 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1967 to 2008, 42 years of record.
- 0 records set at Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen set a daily record precipitation of 12.0 mm (0.5 in) on 22 December 2008.
About the Station
- Location: Finland, 61.38 latitude, 28.67 longitude.
- Elevation: 100 m (328 ft).
- Period of record: 1967 to 2008, 42 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
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
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-21 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 43.7 mm (1.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) | 7 January 2008 |
| Feb | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4 February 1999 |
| Mar | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 21 March 1974 |
| Apr | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 28 April 1981 |
| May | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) | 26 May 1996 |
| Jun | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 15 June 1999 |
| Jul | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 21 July 2002 |
| Aug | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) | 28 August 1998 |
| Sep | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 18 September 2007 |
| Oct | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 27 October 1988 |
| Nov | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 18 November 2000 |
| Dec | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 31 December 1970 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 December 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 December 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 35 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 December 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 9 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 November 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 27 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 November 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 23 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 October 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 30 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 38 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 12 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 18 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) | 5.7 mm (0.22 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 17 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 February 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 8 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 February 2008 | Ruokolahti Kotalahti Sipinen, FI | daily rain (Tie) | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1967 to 2008| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 2002 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 41 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 1991 | 49.9 mm (2.0 in) | 41 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 37 days | 1972 | 21 days | 41 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1968 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1970 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1971 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1972 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1974 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1975 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1976 | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1977 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1978 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1979 | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1981 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1982 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1985 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1986 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1987 | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1988 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1989 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1992 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1993 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1994 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1995 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1996 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1997 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1998 | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1999 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2000 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2003 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2004 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2005 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2008 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1968 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1970 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1976 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1977 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1978 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1979 | 46.1 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1983 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1986 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1987 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1988 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1990 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1992 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1993 | 49.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1996 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1997 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1998 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2000 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2001 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2002 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2003 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2004 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2005 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2006 | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2008 | 45.3 mm (1.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 12 days |
| 1968 | 18 days |
| 1970 | 24 days |
| 1971 | 30 days |
| 1972 | 37 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 19 days |
| 1975 | 23 days |
| 1976 | 24 days |
| 1977 | 10 days |
| 1978 | 24 days |
| 1979 | 17 days |
| 1980 | 20 days |
| 1981 | 20 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 16 days |
| 1984 | 20 days |
| 1985 | 12 days |
| 1986 | 25 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 13 days |
| 1989 | 12 days |
| 1990 | 20 days |
| 1991 | 20 days |
| 1992 | 23 days |
| 1993 | 24 days |
| 1994 | 26 days |
| 1995 | 21 days |
| 1996 | 30 days |
| 1997 | 18 days |
| 1998 | 14 days |
| 1999 | 32 days |
| 2000 | 19 days |
| 2001 | 20 days |
| 2002 | 36 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 24 days |
| 2005 | 22 days |
| 2006 | 28 days |
| 2007 | 24 days |
| 2008 | 32 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
40 years, 1968 to 2008A day with at least 26.3 mm (1.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 47.0 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | Longer than the 40 years of record |
| 100 years | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | Longer than the 40 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, 40 years of values from 1968 to 2008.
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: 43.7 mm (1.7 in) in 2002; 41.8 mm (1.6 in) in 1998; 41.7 mm (1.6 in) in 1999.
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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).