San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf Weather Records (MXN00021069)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf (MXN00021069), Mexico, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf
- San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf (MXN00021069) is a weather station in Mexico at 19.53 latitude and -97.82 longitude, 3,065 m (10,055 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1952 to 2009, 58 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf set a daily record precipitation of 29.0 mm (1.1 in) on 24 September 2009.
About the Station
- Location: Mexico, 19.53 latitude, -97.82 longitude.
- Elevation: 3,065 m (10,055 ft).
- Period of record: 1952 to 2009, 58 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 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1980 | 186 |
| 1981 | 78 |
| 1982 | 60 |
| 1983 | 75 |
| 1984 | 91 |
| 1985 | 61 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 82 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 104 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 41 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-30 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 169.2 mm (6.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 22 January 1965 |
| Feb | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 4 February 1975 |
| Mar | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 26 March 1978 |
| Apr | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 13 April 1985 |
| May | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 2 May 1967 |
| Jun | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) | 30 June 2009 |
| Jul | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) | 18 July 1997 |
| Aug | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) | 22 August 2007 |
| Sep | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) | 20 September 1974 |
| Oct | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) | 17 October 1974 |
| Nov | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 6 November 1958 |
| Dec | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 1 December 1967 |
Period of Record Coverage
1961 to 2009| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1963 | 30 | 8% | No |
| 1980 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1981 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 272 | 75% | No |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 1997 | 275 | 75% | No |
| 1998 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 182 | 50% | No |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 151 | 41% | No |
| 2005 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 2006 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 2007 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 2008 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 2009 | 272 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2009 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2009 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain (Tie) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2009 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | all-time rain | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) | 34 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 29 June 2009 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 6 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2009 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 February 2009 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2008 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 19 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2008 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain (Tie) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 June 2008 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | monthly rain (Tie) | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) | tie | 29 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 2008 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 22 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 January 2008 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 January 2008 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 October 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 40 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | monthly rain | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 27 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 July 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 4 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 February 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 31 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 January 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 16 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 2007 | San Antonio Arroyo Prieto (Cf, MX | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
15 complete years, 1981 to 2003| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 8.3 C | -1.30 C |
| 1982 | 9.2 C | -0.39 C |
| 1983 | 9.3 C | -0.35 C |
| 1984 | 8.3 C | -1.33 C |
| 1985 | 8.5 C | -1.13 C |
| 1986 | 9.8 C | +0.21 C |
| 1988 | 9.6 C | +0.00 C |
| 1989 | 9.4 C | -0.18 C |
| 1991 | 10.5 C | +0.93 C |
| 1992 | 9.8 C | +0.23 C |
| 1994 | 10.9 C | +1.33 C |
| 1995 | 11.0 C | +1.44 C |
| 1999 | 9.5 C | -0.10 C |
| 2000 | 9.8 C | +0.23 C |
| 2003 | 10.0 C | +0.39 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
1952 to 2009| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 1963 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 31 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 1986 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 30 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) | 2009 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) | 56 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 239.6 mm (9.4 in) | 2009 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) | 56 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 81 days | 1996 | 41 days | 56 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 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 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1981 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1982 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1983 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1984 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1985 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1986 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1987 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1988 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1989 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1990 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 1991 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1992 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1993 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1994 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1995 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1996 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1997 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1998 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1999 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2000 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 2002 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2003 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2004 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 2005 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2006 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 2007 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 2008 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2009 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 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 | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| 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 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1981 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1982 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1983 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1984 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1985 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1986 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1987 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1988 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1989 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1990 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1991 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1992 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1993 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1994 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1995 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1996 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1997 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1998 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1999 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2000 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2002 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2003 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2004 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2005 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2006 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2007 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2008 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2009 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1954 | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) |
| 1955 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1956 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1958 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1959 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1960 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1961 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1963 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1964 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1972 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1973 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1975 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1976 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1979 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1980 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1981 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1983 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1986 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1988 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1990 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1991 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1992 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1995 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1996 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1997 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1998 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1999 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2000 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2002 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2004 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2005 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2006 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2007 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2008 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2009 | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1954 | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) |
| 1955 | 161.4 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1956 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1957 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1958 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1959 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1960 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1962 | 163.5 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1963 | 91.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1964 | 123.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1965 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1966 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1967 | 141.9 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1968 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1969 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1970 | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1971 | 86.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1973 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1974 | 156.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1975 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1976 | 132.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1977 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1978 | 171.5 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1979 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1980 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1981 | 146.7 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1982 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1983 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 118.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1985 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1986 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1988 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1989 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1991 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1992 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1993 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1995 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1997 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1998 | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1999 | 152.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2000 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2002 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2003 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2004 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2005 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2006 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2007 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2008 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2009 | 239.6 mm (9.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 31 days |
| 1954 | 16 days |
| 1955 | 54 days |
| 1956 | 30 days |
| 1957 | 29 days |
| 1958 | 30 days |
| 1959 | 51 days |
| 1960 | 44 days |
| 1961 | 50 days |
| 1962 | 48 days |
| 1963 | 45 days |
| 1964 | 61 days |
| 1965 | 32 days |
| 1966 | 63 days |
| 1967 | 33 days |
| 1968 | 44 days |
| 1969 | 34 days |
| 1970 | 57 days |
| 1971 | 50 days |
| 1972 | 55 days |
| 1973 | 56 days |
| 1974 | 29 days |
| 1975 | 39 days |
| 1976 | 41 days |
| 1977 | 62 days |
| 1978 | 43 days |
| 1979 | 37 days |
| 1980 | 31 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 38 days |
| 1983 | 42 days |
| 1984 | 23 days |
| 1985 | 33 days |
| 1986 | 24 days |
| 1987 | 24 days |
| 1988 | 40 days |
| 1989 | 41 days |
| 1990 | 22 days |
| 1991 | 52 days |
| 1992 | 28 days |
| 1993 | 47 days |
| 1994 | 39 days |
| 1995 | 31 days |
| 1996 | 81 days |
| 1997 | 25 days |
| 1998 | 65 days |
| 1999 | 41 days |
| 2000 | 50 days |
| 2002 | 45 days |
| 2003 | 70 days |
| 2004 | 19 days |
| 2005 | 31 days |
| 2006 | 23 days |
| 2007 | 27 days |
| 2008 | 47 days |
| 2009 | 48 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
46 years, 1955 to 2008A day with at least 45.6 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 95.7 mm (3.8 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 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) | Longer than the 46 years of record |
| 100 years | 95.7 mm (3.8 in) | Longer than the 46 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, 46 years of values from 1955 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: 95.8 mm (3.8 in) in 1974; 82.3 mm (3.2 in) in 2007; 73.9 mm (2.9 in) in 1955.
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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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).