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El Guarda Weather Records (MXN00009022)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for El Guarda (MXN00009022), Mexico, with 48 years of record.

Key Facts for El Guarda

  • El Guarda (MXN00009022) is a weather station in Mexico at 19.13 latitude and -99.17 longitude, 2,990 m (9,809 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1961 to 2008, 48 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at El Guarda still stand.
  • Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • El Guarda tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 6.7 C (44.1 F) on 20 December 2008.

About the Station

  • Location: Mexico, 19.13 latitude, -99.17 longitude.
  • Elevation: 2,990 m (9,809 ft).
  • Period of record: 1961 to 2008, 48 years.
  • Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at El Guarda, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at El Guarda. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -20-10010203040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at El Guarda. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at El Guarda, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan27.2 C (81.0 F)-11.7 C (10.9 F)n/an/a
Feb27.8 C (82.0 F)-9.4 C (15.1 F)n/an/a
Mar30.6 C (87.1 F)-8.3 C (17.1 F)n/an/a
Apr30.6 C (87.1 F)-6.7 C (19.9 F)n/an/a
May31.1 C (88.0 F)-5.0 C (23.0 F)n/an/a
Jun31.1 C (88.0 F)-5.0 C (23.0 F)n/an/a
Jul29.4 C (84.9 F)0.0 C (32.0 F)n/an/a
Aug27.8 C (82.0 F)-1.7 C (28.9 F)n/an/a
Sep26.7 C (80.1 F)-5.0 C (23.0 F)n/an/a
Oct26.7 C (80.1 F)-9.4 C (15.1 F)n/an/a
Nov26.7 C (80.1 F)-10.6 C (12.9 F)n/an/a
Dec26.7 C (80.1 F)-8.3 C (17.1 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at El Guarda by the year they were set 1,464 records at El Guarda still stand. 1995 holds the most, with 174. 0501001502001965: 431966: 361967: 341968: 321969: 321970: 311971: 771972: 91973: 151974: 231975: 231976: 71977: 61978: 231979: 301980: 1071981: 1321982: 581983: 191984: 91985: 171986: 31987: 31988: 31989: 971991: 791992: 1091993: 11994: 1541995: 1741996: 71997: 21998: 51999: 112000: 92001: 62002: 62003: 42004: 52005: 142006: 32007: 32008: 3196519701975198019851991199620012006
1,464 records at El Guarda still stand. 1995 holds the most, with 174.
Standing records at El Guarda by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
196543
196636
196734
196832
196932
197031
197177
19729
197315
197423
197523
19767
19776
197823
197930
1980107
1981132
198258
198319
19849
198517
19863
19873
19883
198997
199179
1992109
19931
1994154
1995174
19967
19972
19985
199911
20009
20016
20026
20034
20045
200514
20063
20073
20083

Wettest Day of Each Month

Jun: 114.8 mm (4.5 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at El Guarda The wettest day on record for each calendar month at El Guarda. The most was 114.8 mm (4.5 in) on 22 June 1973. 050100150 Jan: 84.8 mm (3.3 in), 10 January 1967 Jan Feb: 23.9 mm (0.9 in), 4 February 2007 Feb Mar: 57.9 mm (2.3 in), 4 March 1988 Mar Apr: 97.8 mm (3.9 in), 5 April 1973 Apr May: 45.0 mm (1.8 in), 13 May 2000 May Jun: 114.8 mm (4.5 in), 22 June 1973 Jun Jul: 70.9 mm (2.8 in), 7 July 1970 Jul Aug: 89.9 mm (3.5 in), 22 August 1977 Aug Sep: 84.3 mm (3.3 in), 10 September 1974 Sep Oct: 86.4 mm (3.4 in), 13 October 1969 Oct Nov: 50.8 mm (2.0 in), 3 November 1986 Nov Dec: 20.8 mm (0.8 in), 1 December 1971 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at El Guarda. The most was 114.8 mm (4.5 in) on 22 June 1973.
Record daily precipitation for each month at El Guarda
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan84.8 mm (3.3 in)10 January 1967
Feb23.9 mm (0.9 in)4 February 2007
Mar57.9 mm (2.3 in)4 March 1988
Apr97.8 mm (3.9 in)5 April 1973
May45.0 mm (1.8 in)13 May 2000
Jun114.8 mm (4.5 in)22 June 1973
Jul70.9 mm (2.8 in)7 July 1970
Aug89.9 mm (3.5 in)22 August 1977
Sep84.3 mm (3.3 in)10 September 1974
Oct86.4 mm (3.4 in)13 October 1969
Nov50.8 mm (2.0 in)3 November 1986
Dec20.8 mm (0.8 in)1 December 1971

Period of Record Coverage

1965 to 2008
Days with data per year at El Guarda 44 years of record at El Guarda, 1965 to 2008. 6 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1965, 1979, 1989, 2000, 2003, 2006. 1965: 292 of 365 days1966: 364 of 365 days1967: 365 of 365 days1968: 354 of 366 days1969: 360 of 365 days1970: 365 of 365 days1971: 365 of 365 days1972: 366 of 366 days1973: 365 of 365 days1974: 365 of 365 days1975: 337 of 365 days1976: 352 of 366 days1977: 365 of 365 days1978: 365 of 365 days1979: 303 of 365 days1980: 334 of 366 days1981: 365 of 365 days1982: 364 of 365 days1983: 365 of 365 days1984: 366 of 366 days1985: 365 of 365 days1986: 365 of 365 days1987: 365 of 365 days1988: 366 of 366 days1989: 289 of 365 days1990: 365 of 365 days1991: 365 of 365 days1992: 365 of 366 days1993: 365 of 365 days1994: 364 of 365 days1995: 361 of 365 days1996: 361 of 366 days1997: 365 of 365 days1998: 365 of 365 days1999: 362 of 365 days2000: 274 of 366 days2001: 345 of 365 days2002: 365 of 365 days2003: 306 of 365 days2004: 366 of 366 days2005: 364 of 365 days2006: 273 of 365 days2007: 365 of 365 days2008: 361 of 366 days1970198019902000
44 years of record at El Guarda, 1965 to 2008. 6 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1965, 1979, 1989, 2000, 2003, 2006.
Days with data per year at El Guarda
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
196529280%No
1966364100%Yes
1967365100%Yes
196835497%Yes
196936099%Yes
1970365100%Yes
1971365100%Yes
1972366100%Yes
1973365100%Yes
1974365100%Yes
197533792%Yes
197635296%Yes
1977365100%Yes
1978365100%Yes
197930383%No
198033491%Yes
1981365100%Yes
1982364100%Yes
1983365100%Yes
1984366100%Yes
1985365100%Yes
1986365100%Yes
1987365100%Yes
1988366100%Yes
198928979%No
1990365100%Yes
1991365100%Yes
1992365100%Yes
1993365100%Yes
1994364100%Yes
199536199%Yes
199636199%Yes
1997365100%Yes
1998365100%Yes
199936299%Yes
200027475%No
200134595%Yes
2002365100%Yes
200330684%No
2004366100%Yes
2005364100%Yes
200627375%No
2007365100%Yes
200836199%Yes

Latest Records

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Latest records at El Guarda
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
20 December 2008El Guarda, MXdaily high min (Tie)6.7 C (44.1 F)tie20 years2 of 100 (Routine)
14 December 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie27 years3 of 100 (Routine)
4 December 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie41 years4 of 100 (Routine)
13 November 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie4 years1 of 100 (Routine)
6 November 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie11 years1 of 100 (Routine)
21 September 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low min (Tie)1.7 C (35.1 F)tie37 years3 of 100 (Routine)
20 September 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max10.0 C (50.0 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)34 years15 of 100 (Routine)
9 September 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low min (Tie)1.7 C (35.1 F)tie34 years3 of 100 (Routine)
21 August 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low min (Tie)1.7 C (35.1 F)tie26 years2 of 100 (Routine)
20 August 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie11 years1 of 100 (Routine)
11 August 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low min (Tie)1.7 C (35.1 F)tie36 years3 of 100 (Routine)
10 August 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie28 years3 of 100 (Routine)
18 July 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low min (Tie)1.7 C (35.1 F)tie28 years3 of 100 (Routine)
17 July 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie28 years3 of 100 (Routine)
13 July 2008El Guarda, MXdaily rain46.0 mm (1.8 in)18.1 mm (0.7 in)20 years28 of 100 (Routine)
8 June 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie24 years2 of 100 (Routine)
27 May 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie1 year1 of 100 (Routine)
21 May 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie12 years1 of 100 (Routine)
15 May 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max10.6 C (51.1 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)24 years13 of 100 (Routine)
4 May 2008El Guarda, MXdaily low max (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie28 years3 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

31 complete years, 1966 to 2008
Annual mean temperature at El Guarda as warming stripes, 1966 to 2008 One stripe for each of 31 complete years at El Guarda, 1966 to 2008. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 10.0 C (50.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1981, at 8.2 C (46.8 F), and the warmest was 1995, at 16.1 C (60.9 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 6.1 C (11.0 F). 1966: 10.0 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1967: 9.2 C, -0.8 C from the station mean1969: 11.2 C, +1.2 C from the station mean1970: 10.7 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1971: 8.6 C, -1.4 C from the station mean1972: 10.4 C, +0.4 C from the station mean1973: 9.5 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1974: 8.8 C, -1.2 C from the station mean1977: 9.1 C, -0.9 C from the station mean1978: 8.7 C, -1.3 C from the station mean1981: 8.2 C, -1.8 C from the station mean1982: 10.3 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1983: 10.8 C, +0.8 C from the station mean1984: 9.3 C, -0.7 C from the station mean1985: 9.2 C, -0.8 C from the station mean1986: 9.6 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1987: 9.6 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1988: 9.5 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1992: 15.1 C, +5.1 C from the station mean1993: 9.3 C, -0.7 C from the station mean1994: 15.7 C, +5.7 C from the station mean1995: 16.1 C, +6.1 C from the station mean1996: 9.4 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1997: 8.8 C, -1.2 C from the station mean1998: 9.4 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1999: 8.6 C, -1.4 C from the station mean2002: 8.7 C, -1.3 C from the station mean2004: 8.9 C, -1.1 C from the station mean2005: 9.2 C, -0.7 C from the station mean2007: 9.0 C, -1.0 C from the station mean2008: 8.7 C, -1.3 C from the station mean196619701975198019851990199520002005
One stripe for each of 31 complete years at El Guarda, 1966 to 2008. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 10.0 C (50.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1981, at 8.2 C (46.8 F), and the warmest was 1995, at 16.1 C (60.9 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 6.1 C (11.0 F).
Annual mean temperature at El Guarda as warming stripes, 1966 to 2008
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
196610.0 C+0.01 C
19679.2 C-0.76 C
196911.2 C+1.23 C
197010.7 C+0.74 C
19718.6 C-1.38 C
197210.4 C+0.36 C
19739.5 C-0.45 C
19748.8 C-1.21 C
19779.1 C-0.86 C
19788.7 C-1.31 C
19818.2 C-1.79 C
198210.3 C+0.34 C
198310.8 C+0.77 C
19849.3 C-0.67 C
19859.2 C-0.77 C
19869.6 C-0.40 C
19879.6 C-0.37 C
19889.5 C-0.53 C
199215.1 C+5.07 C
19939.3 C-0.66 C
199415.7 C+5.73 C
199516.1 C+6.08 C
19969.4 C-0.62 C
19978.8 C-1.18 C
19989.4 C-0.57 C
19998.6 C-1.39 C
20028.7 C-1.30 C
20048.9 C-1.13 C
20059.2 C-0.75 C
20079.0 C-0.97 C
20088.7 C-1.33 C

The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1966 to 2008 is 0.04 C (-0.56 to 0.64) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.1 F (-1.0 to 1.1) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 31 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.

Fitted temperature trends per decade at El Guarda
MeasurePer decade (C)Per decade (F)PeriodComplete yearsReading
Annual mean temperature0.04 C (-0.56 to 0.64) per decade0.1 F (-1.0 to 1.1) per decade1966 to 200831Not clearly different from zero
Mean daily maximum-0.6 C (-1.5 to 0.2) per decade-1.2 F (-2.8 to 0.4) per decade1966 to 200831Not clearly different from zero
Mean daily minimum0.7 C (0.3 to 1.1) per decade1.3 F (0.6 to 2.0) per decade1966 to 200831Rise

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

1961 to 2008
Yearly extremes at El Guarda: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)31.1 C (88.0 F)198922.3 C (72.1 F)44
Coldest night (TNn)-11.7 C (10.9 F)19670.0 C (32.0 F)44
Wettest day (Rx1day)114.8 mm (4.5 in)197353.6 mm (2.1 in)48
Wettest five days (Rx5day)233.0 mm (9.2 in)1977116.2 mm (4.6 in)48
Longest dry spell (CDD)365 days199466 days48

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at El Guarda by year The hottest day of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 31.1 C (88.0 F) in 1989, marked on the chart; the median year is 22.3 C (72.1 F). 15202530351970198019902000Record: 31.1 C (88.0 F) in 1989
The hottest day of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 31.1 C (88.0 F) in 1989, marked on the chart; the median year is 22.3 C (72.1 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at El Guarda by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
196527.8 C (82.0 F)
196626.1 C (79.0 F)
196726.1 C (79.0 F)
196824.4 C (75.9 F)
196925.0 C (77.0 F)
197025.0 C (77.0 F)
197124.4 C (75.9 F)
197221.7 C (71.1 F)
197323.9 C (75.0 F)
197423.9 C (75.0 F)
197525.0 C (77.0 F)
197620.6 C (69.1 F)
197720.6 C (69.1 F)
197822.8 C (73.0 F)
197923.9 C (75.0 F)
198018.9 C (66.0 F)
198116.7 C (62.1 F)
198225.6 C (78.1 F)
198325.0 C (77.0 F)
198418.9 C (66.0 F)
198516.7 C (62.1 F)
198617.8 C (64.0 F)
198716.7 C (62.1 F)
198818.9 C (66.0 F)
198931.1 C (88.0 F)
199016.7 C (62.1 F)
199127.8 C (82.0 F)
199228.9 C (84.0 F)
199317.8 C (64.0 F)
199430.6 C (87.1 F)
199530.6 C (87.1 F)
199625.6 C (78.1 F)
199716.7 C (62.1 F)
199820.6 C (69.1 F)
199916.7 C (62.1 F)
200015.6 C (60.1 F)
200116.7 C (62.1 F)
200218.9 C (66.0 F)
200315.6 C (60.1 F)
200415.6 C (60.1 F)
200526.7 C (80.1 F)
200625.0 C (77.0 F)
200716.7 C (62.1 F)
200815.6 C (60.1 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at El Guarda by year The coldest night of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is -11.7 C (10.9 F) in 1967, marked on the chart; the median year is 0.0 C (32.0 F). -15-10-5051970198019902000Record: -11.7 C (10.9 F) in 1967
The coldest night of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is -11.7 C (10.9 F) in 1967, marked on the chart; the median year is 0.0 C (32.0 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at El Guarda by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
1965-7.8 C (18.0 F)
1966-10.0 C (14.0 F)
1967-11.7 C (10.9 F)
1968-6.7 C (19.9 F)
1969-10.6 C (12.9 F)
1970-10.0 C (14.0 F)
1971-9.4 C (15.1 F)
1972-6.1 C (21.0 F)
1973-3.3 C (26.1 F)
1974-8.3 C (17.1 F)
1975-6.1 C (21.0 F)
1976-5.0 C (23.0 F)
1977-6.1 C (21.0 F)
1978-6.1 C (21.0 F)
1979-6.1 C (21.0 F)
19800.6 C (33.1 F)
19810.6 C (33.1 F)
19821.7 C (35.1 F)
1983-6.1 C (21.0 F)
19841.7 C (35.1 F)
19851.7 C (35.1 F)
19862.8 C (37.0 F)
19871.7 C (35.1 F)
19880.6 C (33.1 F)
19890.0 C (32.0 F)
19900.0 C (32.0 F)
19910.0 C (32.0 F)
19920.0 C (32.0 F)
19931.7 C (35.1 F)
1994-4.4 C (24.1 F)
19950.0 C (32.0 F)
1996-2.2 C (28.0 F)
19970.6 C (33.1 F)
19980.6 C (33.1 F)
19991.7 C (35.1 F)
20001.7 C (35.1 F)
20010.6 C (33.1 F)
20020.0 C (32.0 F)
20031.7 C (35.1 F)
20041.7 C (35.1 F)
20051.7 C (35.1 F)
20061.7 C (35.1 F)
20071.7 C (35.1 F)
20081.7 C (35.1 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at El Guarda by year The wettest day of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 114.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1973, marked on the chart; the median year is 53.6 mm (2.1 in). 0501001501970198019902000Record: 114.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1973
The wettest day of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 114.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1973, marked on the chart; the median year is 53.6 mm (2.1 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at El Guarda by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
196160.2 mm (2.4 in)
196261.0 mm (2.4 in)
196326.4 mm (1.0 in)
196428.4 mm (1.1 in)
196535.3 mm (1.4 in)
196653.3 mm (2.1 in)
196784.8 mm (3.3 in)
196853.8 mm (2.1 in)
196986.4 mm (3.4 in)
197070.9 mm (2.8 in)
197142.9 mm (1.7 in)
197263.0 mm (2.5 in)
1973114.8 mm (4.5 in)
197484.3 mm (3.3 in)
197547.5 mm (1.9 in)
197654.9 mm (2.2 in)
197789.9 mm (3.5 in)
197860.5 mm (2.4 in)
197931.0 mm (1.2 in)
198065.8 mm (2.6 in)
198147.8 mm (1.9 in)
198233.8 mm (1.3 in)
198334.8 mm (1.4 in)
198442.9 mm (1.7 in)
198542.9 mm (1.7 in)
198650.8 mm (2.0 in)
198759.9 mm (2.4 in)
198857.9 mm (2.3 in)
198913.0 mm (0.5 in)
199055.9 mm (2.2 in)
199139.9 mm (1.6 in)
19920.0 mm (0.00 in)
199351.8 mm (2.0 in)
19940.0 mm (0.00 in)
19950.0 mm (0.00 in)
199630.0 mm (1.2 in)
199743.9 mm (1.7 in)
199863.0 mm (2.5 in)
199941.9 mm (1.6 in)
200063.8 mm (2.5 in)
200147.8 mm (1.9 in)
200263.0 mm (2.5 in)
200378.0 mm (3.1 in)
200462.0 mm (2.4 in)
200553.8 mm (2.1 in)
200653.8 mm (2.1 in)
200753.8 mm (2.1 in)
200850.8 mm (2.0 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at El Guarda by year The wettest five days of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 233.0 mm (9.2 in) in 1977, marked on the chart; the median year is 116.2 mm (4.6 in). 01002003001970198019902000Record: 233.0 mm (9.2 in) in 1977
The wettest five days of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 233.0 mm (9.2 in) in 1977, marked on the chart; the median year is 116.2 mm (4.6 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at El Guarda by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
196190.3 mm (3.6 in)
1962114.1 mm (4.5 in)
1963100.9 mm (4.0 in)
196470.6 mm (2.8 in)
196566.6 mm (2.6 in)
196697.6 mm (3.8 in)
1967167.9 mm (6.6 in)
196890.2 mm (3.6 in)
1969118.4 mm (4.7 in)
1970120.5 mm (4.7 in)
197191.7 mm (3.6 in)
1972138.7 mm (5.5 in)
1973187.4 mm (7.4 in)
1974129.2 mm (5.1 in)
1975100.9 mm (4.0 in)
1976137.5 mm (5.4 in)
1977233.0 mm (9.2 in)
197899.8 mm (3.9 in)
197971.1 mm (2.8 in)
1980110.9 mm (4.4 in)
1981130.3 mm (5.1 in)
198268.5 mm (2.7 in)
198366.6 mm (2.6 in)
1984108.5 mm (4.3 in)
1985116.9 mm (4.6 in)
1986103.7 mm (4.1 in)
1987107.2 mm (4.2 in)
1988138.2 mm (5.4 in)
198922.9 mm (0.9 in)
1990158.3 mm (6.2 in)
1991163.3 mm (6.4 in)
19920.0 mm (0.00 in)
1993185.2 mm (7.3 in)
19940.0 mm (0.00 in)
19950.0 mm (0.00 in)
199692.4 mm (3.6 in)
1997130.3 mm (5.1 in)
1998220.5 mm (8.7 in)
1999149.4 mm (5.9 in)
2000147.1 mm (5.8 in)
2001178.3 mm (7.0 in)
2002122.2 mm (4.8 in)
2003128.4 mm (5.1 in)
2004115.4 mm (4.5 in)
2005128.5 mm (5.1 in)
2006137.4 mm (5.4 in)
2007107.2 mm (4.2 in)
2008120.5 mm (4.7 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at El Guarda by year The longest dry spell of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 365 days in 1994, marked on the chart; the median year is 66 days. 01002003004001970198019902000Record: 365 days in 1994
The longest dry spell of the year at El Guarda, 1961 to 2008. The record is 365 days in 1994, marked on the chart; the median year is 66 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at El Guarda by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
196145 days
196285 days
196363 days
196467 days
196550 days
196660 days
196765 days
196826 days
196969 days
197083 days
197176 days
197268 days
197348 days
197454 days
197578 days
197690 days
197780 days
197836 days
197944 days
198063 days
198132 days
198259 days
198368 days
198448 days
198555 days
1986113 days
198752 days
198863 days
198995 days
199062 days
1991153 days
1992306 days
199395 days
1994365 days
1995365 days
199670 days
199761 days
1998128 days
199978 days
200059 days
200172 days
200254 days
200389 days
200476 days
200550 days
200658 days
200727 days
200875 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

43 years, 1961 to 2008

A day with at least 53.0 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 97.9 mm (3.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at El Guarda: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years53.0 mm (2.1 in)
5 years71.5 mm (2.8 in)
10 years80.5 mm (3.2 in)
25 years89.1 mm (3.5 in)
50 years94.0 mm (3.7 in)Longer than the 43 years of record
100 years97.9 mm (3.9 in)Longer than the 43 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, 43 years of values from 1961 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: 114.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1973; 89.9 mm (3.5 in) in 1977; 86.4 mm (3.4 in) in 1969.

Download the Data

  • Data for El Guarda standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for El Guarda threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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).