Petajavesi Kuivasmaki Weather Records (FIE00143772)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Petajavesi Kuivasmaki (FIE00143772), Finland, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Petajavesi Kuivasmaki
- Petajavesi Kuivasmaki (FIE00143772) is a weather station in Finland at 62.33 latitude and 25.15 longitude, 139 m (456 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1965 to 2008, 44 years of record.
- 0 records set at Petajavesi Kuivasmaki still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Petajavesi Kuivasmaki set a daily record precipitation of 36.1 mm (1.4 in) on 20 June 2008.
About the Station
- Location: Finland, 62.33 latitude, 25.15 longitude.
- Elevation: 139 m (456 ft).
- Period of record: 1965 to 2008, 44 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
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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| 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
Jul: 55.0 mm (2.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 17 January 1975 |
| Feb | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) | 8 February 2001 |
| Mar | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 24 March 1990 |
| Apr | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 30 April 1997 |
| May | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) | 26 May 2003 |
| Jun | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) | 21 June 1996 |
| Jul | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | 17 July 1990 |
| Aug | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) | 4 August 2005 |
| Sep | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) | 26 September 1992 |
| Oct | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 1 October 1999 |
| Nov | 20.7 mm (0.8 in) | 5 November 2000 |
| Dec | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 15 December 2004 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 June 2008 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 19.9 mm (0.8 in) | 27 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 June 2008 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) | 1 year | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 2008 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 15.1 mm (0.6 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 8 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2008 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 41 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2008 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 4 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 2008 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 2 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 November 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 21 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 November 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 36 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 33 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 12.3 mm (0.5 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 12.1 mm (0.5 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 4 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2007 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 13.1 mm (0.5 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 17 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 December 2006 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 October 2006 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2006 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 2006 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 April 2006 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) | 13 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 December 2005 | Petajavesi Kuivasmaki, FI | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 22 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1965 to 2008| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | 1990 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) | 1989 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 37 days | 1972 | 20 days | 44 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1966 | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1967 | 19.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1968 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1969 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1970 | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1973 | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1974 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1976 | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1977 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1978 | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1979 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1981 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1982 | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1983 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1985 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1986 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1991 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1994 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1996 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1998 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1999 | 33.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2000 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2001 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2005 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2006 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2008 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 40.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1966 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1967 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1968 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1971 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1973 | 56.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1974 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1975 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1977 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1978 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1980 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1982 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1986 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1987 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1988 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1990 | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1991 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1993 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1994 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1995 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1997 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2000 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2002 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2003 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2004 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2006 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2007 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2008 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 25 days |
| 1966 | 17 days |
| 1967 | 20 days |
| 1968 | 17 days |
| 1969 | 28 days |
| 1970 | 27 days |
| 1971 | 14 days |
| 1972 | 37 days |
| 1973 | 15 days |
| 1974 | 20 days |
| 1975 | 19 days |
| 1976 | 15 days |
| 1977 | 16 days |
| 1978 | 25 days |
| 1979 | 19 days |
| 1980 | 21 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 32 days |
| 1984 | 19 days |
| 1985 | 14 days |
| 1986 | 21 days |
| 1987 | 26 days |
| 1988 | 14 days |
| 1989 | 23 days |
| 1990 | 26 days |
| 1991 | 27 days |
| 1992 | 35 days |
| 1993 | 14 days |
| 1994 | 19 days |
| 1995 | 13 days |
| 1996 | 19 days |
| 1997 | 16 days |
| 1998 | 22 days |
| 1999 | 28 days |
| 2000 | 19 days |
| 2001 | 18 days |
| 2002 | 27 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 19 days |
| 2005 | 18 days |
| 2006 | 23 days |
| 2007 | 17 days |
| 2008 | 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
41 years, 1965 to 2007A day with at least 27.2 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 62.2 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 40.8 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | Longer than the 41 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, 41 years of values from 1965 to 2007.
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: 55.0 mm (2.2 in) in 1990; 51.3 mm (2.0 in) in 1996; 48.6 mm (1.9 in) in 1989.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).