Ayutla Weather Records (MXN00022002)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ayutla (MXN00022002), Mexico, with 46 years of record.
Key Facts for Ayutla
- Ayutla (MXN00022002) is a weather station in Mexico at 21.35 latitude and -99.58 longitude, 791 m (2,595 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1965 to 2010, 46 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ayutla still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ayutla set a monthly record high maximum temperature of 45.6 C (114.1 F) on 24 January 2010.
About the Station
- Location: Mexico, 21.35 latitude, -99.58 longitude.
- Elevation: 791 m (2,595 ft).
- Period of record: 1965 to 2010, 46 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 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 50.0 C (122.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 46.7 C (116.1 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 46.7 C (116.1 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 54 |
| 1967 | 38 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 90 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 116 |
| 2009 | 200 |
| 2010 | 7 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-21 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
| 2008-03-15 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 48.9 C (120.0 F) |
| 2008-03-18 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 50.0 C (122.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 162.3 mm (6.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 11 January 1967 |
| Feb | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 14 February 1981 |
| Mar | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 25 March 1999 |
| Apr | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) | 24 April 1996 |
| May | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) | 25 May 1986 |
| Jun | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) | 26 June 1976 |
| Jul | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) | 24 July 1999 |
| Aug | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) | 6 August 1977 |
| Sep | 162.3 mm (6.4 in) | 20 September 1993 |
| Oct | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) | 28 October 1973 |
| Nov | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 17 November 1966 |
| Dec | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 4 December 1981 |
Period of Record Coverage
1965 to 2010| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 24 | 7% | No |
| 1966 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1970 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1986 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 150 | 41% | No |
| 1990 | 237 | 65% | No |
| 1991 | 115 | 32% | No |
| 1992 | 271 | 74% | No |
| 1993 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1994 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 210 | 58% | No |
| 1996 | 270 | 74% | No |
| 1997 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 1998 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 1999 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2000 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 2001 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2005 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 151 | 41% | No |
| 2008 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 2009 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 31 | 8% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | monthly high max | 45.6 C (114.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 0 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 0 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 2 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | monthly high max | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 1 year | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | monthly high max (Tie) | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | tie | 1 year | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 22 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max (Tie) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 30 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 18 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 January 2010 | Ayutla, MX | daily low min (Tie) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max (Tie) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 31 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 0 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max (Tie) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 26 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 6.1 C (11.0 F) | 24 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 December 2009 | Ayutla, MX | daily high max | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 24 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
29 complete years, 1966 to 2009| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 22.2 C | -1.64 C |
| 1967 | 22.7 C | -1.08 C |
| 1968 | 22.2 C | -1.62 C |
| 1969 | 23.4 C | -0.41 C |
| 1970 | 22.6 C | -1.16 C |
| 1971 | 23.2 C | -0.65 C |
| 1972 | 24.6 C | +0.80 C |
| 1973 | 24.3 C | +0.52 C |
| 1974 | 24.1 C | +0.30 C |
| 1975 | 24.0 C | +0.23 C |
| 1976 | 23.2 C | -0.62 C |
| 1977 | 24.3 C | +0.53 C |
| 1978 | 24.5 C | +0.68 C |
| 1979 | 23.8 C | -0.03 C |
| 1980 | 24.5 C | +0.70 C |
| 1981 | 23.6 C | -0.16 C |
| 1982 | 24.7 C | +0.88 C |
| 1983 | 24.2 C | +0.44 C |
| 1984 | 23.5 C | -0.34 C |
| 1986 | 24.1 C | +0.30 C |
| 1987 | 23.3 C | -0.52 C |
| 1988 | 23.7 C | -0.09 C |
| 1994 | 23.0 C | -0.83 C |
| 1999 | 18.6 C | -5.23 C |
| 2002 | 23.0 C | -0.81 C |
| 2003 | 24.2 C | +0.40 C |
| 2006 | 24.9 C | +1.13 C |
| 2008 | 27.2 C | +3.41 C |
| 2009 | 28.7 C | +4.85 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
1965 to 2010| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 50.0 C (122.0 F) | 2008 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 46 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 1976 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 46 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 162.3 mm (6.4 in) | 1993 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) | 46 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 303.8 mm (12.0 in) | 1993 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) | 46 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 156 days | 1998 | 58 days | 46 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1966 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1967 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1968 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1969 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1970 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1971 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1972 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1973 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1974 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1975 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1976 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1977 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1978 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1979 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1980 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1981 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1982 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1983 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1984 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1985 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1986 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1987 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1988 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1989 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1990 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1991 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1992 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1993 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1994 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1995 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1996 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1997 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1998 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1999 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2001 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2002 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2003 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2004 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2005 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2006 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2007 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2008 | 50.0 C (122.0 F) |
| 2009 | 50.0 C (122.0 F) |
| 2010 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1966 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1967 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 1968 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1969 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1970 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1971 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1972 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 1973 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1974 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1975 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1976 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1977 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1978 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1979 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1980 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1981 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 1982 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1983 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1984 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 1985 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1986 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1987 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 1988 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1989 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1990 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1991 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1992 | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| 1993 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1994 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1995 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| 1996 | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| 1997 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1998 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 1999 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2000 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 2001 | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| 2002 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 2003 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2004 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 2005 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 2006 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2007 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| 2008 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 2009 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 2010 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1966 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1969 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1970 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1971 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1974 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1975 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1976 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1977 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1978 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1979 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1980 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1981 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1982 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1987 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1989 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1991 | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1992 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1993 | 162.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1994 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1995 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1996 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1997 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1999 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2000 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2002 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2003 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2004 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2006 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2008 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2009 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2010 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1966 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1967 | 209.2 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1968 | 176.7 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1969 | 235.8 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1970 | 151.3 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1971 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1972 | 115.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1973 | 189.7 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1974 | 242.1 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1975 | 249.4 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1976 | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1977 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1978 | 225.5 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1979 | 181.4 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1980 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1981 | 273.3 mm (10.8 in) |
| 1982 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1983 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1984 | 187.7 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1985 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1986 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1987 | 63.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1988 | 261.9 mm (10.3 in) |
| 1989 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1991 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1992 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1993 | 303.8 mm (12.0 in) |
| 1994 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1995 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 184.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1999 | 168.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2000 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2001 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2002 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2003 | 139.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2004 | 51.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2006 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2007 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 159.9 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2009 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2010 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 31 days |
| 1966 | 42 days |
| 1967 | 57 days |
| 1968 | 43 days |
| 1969 | 54 days |
| 1970 | 76 days |
| 1971 | 128 days |
| 1972 | 30 days |
| 1973 | 73 days |
| 1974 | 40 days |
| 1975 | 110 days |
| 1976 | 51 days |
| 1977 | 111 days |
| 1978 | 49 days |
| 1979 | 40 days |
| 1980 | 44 days |
| 1981 | 39 days |
| 1982 | 51 days |
| 1983 | 86 days |
| 1984 | 66 days |
| 1985 | 37 days |
| 1986 | 103 days |
| 1987 | 76 days |
| 1988 | 87 days |
| 1989 | 55 days |
| 1990 | 32 days |
| 1991 | 58 days |
| 1992 | 38 days |
| 1993 | 53 days |
| 1994 | 86 days |
| 1995 | 98 days |
| 1996 | 82 days |
| 1997 | 51 days |
| 1998 | 156 days |
| 1999 | 83 days |
| 2000 | 38 days |
| 2001 | 49 days |
| 2002 | 79 days |
| 2003 | 144 days |
| 2004 | 65 days |
| 2005 | 61 days |
| 2006 | 58 days |
| 2007 | 31 days |
| 2008 | 72 days |
| 2009 | 135 days |
| 2010 | 16 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
35 years, 1966 to 2009A day with at least 78.6 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 170.2 mm (6.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 125.6 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 145.2 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 158.3 mm (6.2 in) | Longer than the 35 years of record |
| 100 years | 170.2 mm (6.7 in) | Longer than the 35 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, 35 years of values from 1966 to 2009.
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: 162.3 mm (6.4 in) in 1993; 129.8 mm (5.1 in) in 1977; 129.3 mm (5.1 in) in 1976.
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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).