Huaniqueo Weather Records (MXN00016050)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Huaniqueo (MXN00016050), Mexico, with 59 years of record.
Key Facts for Huaniqueo
- Huaniqueo (MXN00016050) is a weather station in Mexico at 19.88 latitude and -101.50 longitude, 2,040 m (6,692 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1948 to 2006, 59 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Huaniqueo still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Huaniqueo set a daily record precipitation of 32.3 mm (1.3 in) on 31 December 2006.
About the Station
- Location: Mexico, 19.88 latitude, -101.50 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,040 m (6,692 ft).
- Period of record: 1948 to 2006, 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 77 |
| 1976 | 118 |
| 1977 | 65 |
| 1978 | 84 |
| 1979 | 82 |
| 1980 | 43 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 67 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 57 |
| 1987 | 71 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 82 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 88.9 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 24 January 1980 |
| Feb | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 11 February 2002 |
| Mar | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 29 March 1963 |
| Apr | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 7 April 1997 |
| May | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 31 May 1950 |
| Jun | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | 22 June 1984 |
| Jul | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 27 July 1959 |
| Aug | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) | 7 August 1965 |
| Sep | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | 30 September 1959 |
| Oct | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | 13 October 1986 |
| Nov | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 10 November 1952 |
| Dec | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 12 December 1960 |
Period of Record Coverage
1974 to 2006| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 154 | 42% | No |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1988 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1991 | 92 | 25% | No |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2006 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 24 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 August 2006 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 9 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 2006 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2005 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 8 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 2005 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 44 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2005 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 7 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2005 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2005 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 February 2005 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 2005 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 37 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 11 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 October 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 3 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 May 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 24 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 53 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 April 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 March 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 21 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 2004 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 54 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 September 2003 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2003 | Huaniqueo, MX | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 6 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
26 complete years, 1975 to 2006| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 17.2 C | -0.67 C |
| 1977 | 17.7 C | -0.18 C |
| 1978 | 17.6 C | -0.30 C |
| 1979 | 17.4 C | -0.49 C |
| 1980 | 17.7 C | -0.18 C |
| 1981 | 17.5 C | -0.32 C |
| 1982 | 18.0 C | +0.12 C |
| 1983 | 17.5 C | -0.32 C |
| 1984 | 17.3 C | -0.55 C |
| 1985 | 17.5 C | -0.41 C |
| 1986 | 17.2 C | -0.64 C |
| 1992 | 17.2 C | -0.62 C |
| 1993 | 17.9 C | +0.08 C |
| 1994 | 18.0 C | +0.10 C |
| 1995 | 18.1 C | +0.21 C |
| 1996 | 17.4 C | -0.45 C |
| 1997 | 17.4 C | -0.49 C |
| 1998 | 18.5 C | +0.62 C |
| 1999 | 18.1 C | +0.28 C |
| 2000 | 18.3 C | +0.43 C |
| 2001 | 17.8 C | -0.04 C |
| 2002 | 18.6 C | +0.74 C |
| 2003 | 18.5 C | +0.64 C |
| 2004 | 18.1 C | +0.25 C |
| 2005 | 19.4 C | +1.53 C |
| 2006 | 18.6 C | +0.77 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
1948 to 2006| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 1978 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 31 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 2006 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 31 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 1959 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 57 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) | 2003 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 57 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 156 days | 1998 | 54 days | 57 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1975 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1976 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1977 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1978 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1979 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1980 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1981 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1982 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1983 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1984 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1985 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1986 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1987 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1988 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1991 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1992 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1993 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1994 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1995 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1996 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1997 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1998 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1999 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2000 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2002 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2003 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2004 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2005 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2006 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1975 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1976 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1977 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1978 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1979 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 1980 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1981 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1982 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 1983 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1984 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1985 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1986 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1987 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1988 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1991 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1992 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1993 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1994 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 1995 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 1996 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1997 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1998 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1999 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 2000 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 2001 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2002 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2003 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2004 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2005 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2006 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1949 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1952 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1953 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1954 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1955 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1958 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1960 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1961 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1963 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1965 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1970 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1971 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1976 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1983 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1987 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1994 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1996 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1997 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1998 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1999 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2001 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2004 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2005 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2006 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1949 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1950 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1951 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 131.4 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1953 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1954 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1955 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 104.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1957 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1958 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1959 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1960 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1962 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1964 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1965 | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1966 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1967 | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1968 | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1969 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1973 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1974 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1975 | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1976 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1977 | 94.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1978 | 91.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1979 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1980 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1981 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1982 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1984 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1985 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1986 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1987 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1988 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1991 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1992 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1993 | 104.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1994 | 119.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1995 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1997 | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1998 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1999 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2000 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2002 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2003 | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2004 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2005 | 116.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2006 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 41 days |
| 1949 | 60 days |
| 1950 | 60 days |
| 1951 | 31 days |
| 1952 | 58 days |
| 1953 | 112 days |
| 1954 | 48 days |
| 1955 | 90 days |
| 1956 | 111 days |
| 1957 | 80 days |
| 1958 | 72 days |
| 1959 | 50 days |
| 1960 | 100 days |
| 1961 | 95 days |
| 1962 | 102 days |
| 1963 | 87 days |
| 1964 | 51 days |
| 1965 | 45 days |
| 1966 | 56 days |
| 1967 | 35 days |
| 1968 | 27 days |
| 1969 | 47 days |
| 1970 | 79 days |
| 1971 | 64 days |
| 1972 | 46 days |
| 1973 | 41 days |
| 1974 | 33 days |
| 1975 | 98 days |
| 1976 | 53 days |
| 1977 | 49 days |
| 1978 | 48 days |
| 1979 | 54 days |
| 1980 | 34 days |
| 1981 | 54 days |
| 1982 | 42 days |
| 1983 | 71 days |
| 1984 | 88 days |
| 1985 | 98 days |
| 1986 | 70 days |
| 1987 | 40 days |
| 1988 | 60 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 30 days |
| 1993 | 77 days |
| 1994 | 54 days |
| 1995 | 39 days |
| 1996 | 83 days |
| 1997 | 66 days |
| 1998 | 156 days |
| 1999 | 56 days |
| 2000 | 141 days |
| 2001 | 49 days |
| 2002 | 51 days |
| 2003 | 71 days |
| 2004 | 42 days |
| 2005 | 42 days |
| 2006 | 54 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
51 years, 1949 to 2006A day with at least 45.6 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 100.7 mm (4.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 66.9 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) | Longer than the 51 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, 51 years of values from 1949 to 2006.
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: 88.9 mm (3.5 in) in 1959; 86.4 mm (3.4 in) in 2003; 79.2 mm (3.1 in) in 1984.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).