El Carbon Weather Records (MXN00011140)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for El Carbon (MXN00011140), Mexico, with 35 years of record.
Key Facts for El Carbon
- El Carbon (MXN00011140) is a weather station in Mexico at 21.27 latitude and -101.13 longitude, 2,115 m (6,938 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1979 to 2013, 35 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at El Carbon still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- El Carbon tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 30.0 C (86.0 F) on 29 March 2013.
About the Station
- Location: Mexico, 21.27 latitude, -101.13 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,115 m (6,938 ft).
- Period of record: 1979 to 2013, 35 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 69 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 307 |
| 2001 | 107 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 5 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 106.2 mm (4.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | 24 January 2006 |
| Feb | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 2 February 2010 |
| Mar | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 19 March 1997 |
| Apr | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 23 April 1985 |
| May | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 20 May 2009 |
| Jun | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) | 24 June 1993 |
| Jul | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) | 13 July 1992 |
| Aug | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 28 August 1993 |
| Sep | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 29 September 2007 |
| Oct | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 8 October 1994 |
| Nov | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 14 November 1992 |
| Dec | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 3 December 1979 |
Period of Record Coverage
1979 to 2013| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 30 | 8% | No |
| 1980 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2000 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 2001 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2002 | 147 | 40% | No |
| 2003 | 183 | 50% | No |
| 2004 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 90 | 25% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 March 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily high max (Tie) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | tie | 12 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily high max (Tie) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | tie | 15 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low max (Tie) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min (Tie) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | tie | 26 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 2013 | El Carbon, MX | monthly low min (Tie) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | tie | 23 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min (Tie) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | tie | 15 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily high max (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 25 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 17 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 29 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min (Tie) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 January 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min (Tie) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | tie | 26 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 January 2013 | El Carbon, MX | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 3 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 December 2012 | El Carbon, MX | daily low max (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 17 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 2012 | El Carbon, MX | daily low min (Tie) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | tie | 30 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 November 2012 | El Carbon, MX | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 2012 | El Carbon, MX | daily high max (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 30 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 2012 | El Carbon, MX | daily rain | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 October 2012 | El Carbon, MX | daily high max | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
28 complete years, 1981 to 2012| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 14.0 C | -0.89 C |
| 1982 | 14.8 C | -0.10 C |
| 1983 | 15.1 C | +0.25 C |
| 1984 | 14.0 C | -0.81 C |
| 1985 | 14.5 C | -0.34 C |
| 1986 | 14.5 C | -0.37 C |
| 1987 | 14.4 C | -0.46 C |
| 1988 | 14.8 C | -0.06 C |
| 1989 | 14.3 C | -0.57 C |
| 1990 | 14.6 C | -0.26 C |
| 1991 | 14.5 C | -0.38 C |
| 1992 | 14.0 C | -0.83 C |
| 1993 | 16.1 C | +1.22 C |
| 1994 | 15.6 C | +0.74 C |
| 1995 | 15.4 C | +0.55 C |
| 1996 | 14.2 C | -0.63 C |
| 1997 | 14.2 C | -0.65 C |
| 1998 | 14.7 C | -0.14 C |
| 2000 | 20.0 C | +5.13 C |
| 2004 | 14.2 C | -0.63 C |
| 2005 | 15.1 C | +0.24 C |
| 2006 | 15.0 C | +0.16 C |
| 2007 | 14.5 C | -0.31 C |
| 2008 | 14.4 C | -0.43 C |
| 2009 | 14.9 C | +0.05 C |
| 2010 | 14.2 C | -0.67 C |
| 2011 | 15.3 C | +0.47 C |
| 2012 | 14.6 C | -0.23 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
1979 to 2013| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 2001 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 35 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 1987 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 35 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) | 1992 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | 35 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 171.5 mm (6.8 in) | 1993 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) | 35 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 195 days | 1996 | 80 days | 35 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1980 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1981 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1982 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1983 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1984 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1985 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1986 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1987 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1988 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1989 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1990 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1991 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1992 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1993 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1994 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1995 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1996 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1997 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1998 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2001 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2002 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2003 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2004 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2005 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2006 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2007 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2008 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2009 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2010 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2011 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2012 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2013 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 1980 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1981 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1982 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1983 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1984 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1985 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1986 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1987 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1988 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1989 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1990 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1991 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1992 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1993 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1994 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1995 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1996 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1997 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1998 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1999 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2000 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2001 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2002 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2003 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2004 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2005 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2006 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2007 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2008 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2009 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2010 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2011 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2012 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2013 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1982 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1986 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1991 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1992 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1993 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1994 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1997 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1998 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2000 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2001 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2002 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2003 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2004 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2005 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2007 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2008 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2009 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2010 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2011 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2012 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2013 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1980 | 84.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1981 | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1983 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1984 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1985 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1986 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 116.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1988 | 144.9 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1989 | 97.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1990 | 158.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1991 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1992 | 117.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1993 | 171.5 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1994 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1996 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1997 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1998 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2001 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2002 | 37.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2004 | 156.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2005 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2006 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2007 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2008 | 117.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2009 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2010 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2011 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2012 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2013 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 15 days |
| 1980 | 31 days |
| 1981 | 34 days |
| 1982 | 43 days |
| 1983 | 70 days |
| 1984 | 68 days |
| 1985 | 50 days |
| 1986 | 71 days |
| 1987 | 131 days |
| 1988 | 96 days |
| 1989 | 90 days |
| 1990 | 70 days |
| 1991 | 125 days |
| 1992 | 60 days |
| 1993 | 97 days |
| 1994 | 106 days |
| 1995 | 144 days |
| 1996 | 195 days |
| 1997 | 80 days |
| 1998 | 160 days |
| 1999 | 126 days |
| 2000 | 159 days |
| 2001 | 48 days |
| 2002 | 90 days |
| 2003 | 47 days |
| 2004 | 39 days |
| 2005 | 85 days |
| 2006 | 83 days |
| 2007 | 47 days |
| 2008 | 78 days |
| 2009 | 60 days |
| 2010 | 102 days |
| 2011 | 101 days |
| 2012 | 56 days |
| 2013 | 82 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
24 years with a frostAcross 24 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at El Carbon falls on 4 March and the median first autumn frost on 10 November, which leaves a median of 251 days between them.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1981 to 2012) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 4 March | n/a | 4 March | n/a | n/a |
| First autumn frost | 10 November | n/a | 10 November | n/a | n/a |
| Growing days | 251 days | n/a | 251 days | n/a | n/a |
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
31 years, 1980 to 2012A day with at least 53.2 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 109.6 mm (4.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 93.8 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
| 100 years | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 31 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, 31 years of values from 1980 to 2012.
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: 106.2 mm (4.2 in) in 1992; 91.4 mm (3.6 in) in 1993; 87.1 mm (3.4 in) in 1985.
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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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