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El Doctor Weather Records (MXN00022005)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for El Doctor (MXN00022005), Mexico, with 55 years of record.

Key Facts for El Doctor

  • El Doctor (MXN00022005) is a weather station in Mexico at 20.85 latitude and -99.58 longitude, 2,728 m (8,950 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1953 to 2007, 55 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at El Doctor still stand.
  • Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • El Doctor tied a daily record low minimum temperature of 1.7 C (35.1 F) on 28 October 2007.

About the Station

  • Location: Mexico, 20.85 latitude, -99.58 longitude.
  • Elevation: 2,728 m (8,950 ft).
  • Period of record: 1953 to 2007, 55 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 Doctor, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at El Doctor. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -10010203040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at El Doctor. 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 Doctor, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan27.8 C (82.0 F)-6.1 C (21.0 F)n/an/a
Feb26.7 C (80.1 F)-5.0 C (23.0 F)n/an/a
Mar31.7 C (89.1 F)-5.0 C (23.0 F)n/an/a
Apr31.7 C (89.1 F)0.0 C (32.0 F)n/an/a
May32.8 C (91.0 F)1.7 C (35.1 F)n/an/a
Jun30.6 C (87.1 F)0.6 C (33.1 F)n/an/a
Jul26.7 C (80.1 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)n/an/a
Aug26.7 C (80.1 F)3.9 C (39.0 F)n/an/a
Sep25.6 C (78.1 F)1.7 C (35.1 F)n/an/a
Oct26.7 C (80.1 F)-2.2 C (28.0 F)n/an/a
Nov25.0 C (77.0 F)-2.2 C (28.0 F)n/an/a
Dec30.6 C (87.1 F)-6.1 C (21.0 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at El Doctor by the year they were set 1,464 records at El Doctor still stand. 1977 holds the most, with 128. 0501001501968: 111974: 81975: 691976: 481977: 1281978: 1021979: 921980: 271981: 351982: 211983: 341984: 451985: 601986: 591987: 461988: 401989: 351990: 321991: 311992: 371993: 181994: 151995: 241996: 191997: 251998: 581999: 342000: 242001: 252002: 252003: 242004: 362005: 272006: 682007: 82196819771981198519891993199720012005
1,464 records at El Doctor still stand. 1977 holds the most, with 128.
Standing records at El Doctor by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
196811
19748
197569
197648
1977128
1978102
197992
198027
198135
198221
198334
198445
198560
198659
198746
198840
198935
199032
199131
199237
199318
199415
199524
199619
199725
199858
199934
200024
200125
200225
200324
200436
200527
200668
200782

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When El Doctor set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at El Doctor between 7 August 1990 and 7 August 1990. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation7 August 1990: Record daily precipitation 148.3 mm (5.8 in)1990
1 all-time records were set at El Doctor between 7 August 1990 and 7 August 1990. Each dot is a new record.
When El Doctor set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1990-08-07Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 148.3 mm (5.8 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Aug: 148.3 mm (5.8 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at El Doctor The wettest day on record for each calendar month at El Doctor. The most was 148.3 mm (5.8 in) on 7 August 1990. 050100150 Jan: 55.4 mm (2.2 in), 28 January 1992 Jan Feb: 30.0 mm (1.2 in), 4 February 2007 Feb Mar: 27.9 mm (1.1 in), 26 March 1978 Mar Apr: 32.3 mm (1.3 in), 7 April 1985 Apr May: 65.8 mm (2.6 in), 13 May 1956 May Jun: 98.3 mm (3.9 in), 6 June 1979 Jun Jul: 69.9 mm (2.8 in), 9 July 1958 Jul Aug: 148.3 mm (5.8 in), 7 August 1990 Aug Sep: 127.8 mm (5.0 in), 20 September 1993 Sep Oct: 99.8 mm (3.9 in), 7 October 1954 Oct Nov: 24.9 mm (1.0 in), 10 November 1997 Nov Dec: 35.8 mm (1.4 in), 4 December 1981 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at El Doctor. The most was 148.3 mm (5.8 in) on 7 August 1990.
Record daily precipitation for each month at El Doctor
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan55.4 mm (2.2 in)28 January 1992
Feb30.0 mm (1.2 in)4 February 2007
Mar27.9 mm (1.1 in)26 March 1978
Apr32.3 mm (1.3 in)7 April 1985
May65.8 mm (2.6 in)13 May 1956
Jun98.3 mm (3.9 in)6 June 1979
Jul69.9 mm (2.8 in)9 July 1958
Aug148.3 mm (5.8 in)7 August 1990
Sep127.8 mm (5.0 in)20 September 1993
Oct99.8 mm (3.9 in)7 October 1954
Nov24.9 mm (1.0 in)10 November 1997
Dec35.8 mm (1.4 in)4 December 1981

Period of Record Coverage

1968 to 2007
Days with data per year at El Doctor 35 years of record at El Doctor, 1968 to 2007. 6 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1968, 1974, 1976, 1989, 2005, 2007. 1968: 7 of 366 days1974: 80 of 365 days1975: 364 of 365 days1976: 279 of 366 days1977: 363 of 365 days1978: 362 of 365 days1979: 364 of 365 days1980: 366 of 366 days1981: 365 of 365 days1982: 365 of 365 days1983: 365 of 365 days1984: 366 of 366 days1985: 365 of 365 days1986: 364 of 365 days1987: 359 of 365 days1988: 359 of 366 days1989: 323 of 365 days1990: 358 of 365 days1991: 363 of 365 days1992: 365 of 366 days1993: 364 of 365 days1994: 365 of 365 days1995: 358 of 365 days1996: 359 of 366 days1997: 360 of 365 days1998: 364 of 365 days1999: 364 of 365 days2000: 366 of 366 days2001: 364 of 365 days2002: 365 of 365 days2003: 362 of 365 days2004: 365 of 366 days2005: 273 of 365 days2006: 365 of 365 days2007: 304 of 365 days1975198019851990199520002005
35 years of record at El Doctor, 1968 to 2007. 6 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1968, 1974, 1976, 1989, 2005, 2007.
Days with data per year at El Doctor
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
196872%No
19748022%No
1975364100%Yes
197627976%No
197736399%Yes
197836299%Yes
1979364100%Yes
1980366100%Yes
1981365100%Yes
1982365100%Yes
1983365100%Yes
1984366100%Yes
1985365100%Yes
1986364100%Yes
198735998%Yes
198835998%Yes
198932388%No
199035898%Yes
199136399%Yes
1992365100%Yes
1993364100%Yes
1994365100%Yes
199535898%Yes
199635998%Yes
199736099%Yes
1998364100%Yes
1999364100%Yes
2000366100%Yes
2001364100%Yes
2002365100%Yes
200336299%Yes
2004365100%Yes
200527375%No
2006365100%Yes
200730483%No

Latest Records

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Latest records at El Doctor
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
28 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily low min (Tie)1.7 C (35.1 F)tie5 years1 of 100 (Routine)
22 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily rain14.5 mm (0.6 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)8 years7 of 100 (Routine)
17 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)12.8 C (55.0 F)tie0 years1 of 100 (Routine)
9 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily rain65.8 mm (2.6 in)37.4 mm (1.5 in)24 years43 of 100 (Notable)
7 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie25 years2 of 100 (Routine)
6 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high max23.9 C (75.0 F)3.3 C (5.9 F)0 years13 of 100 (Routine)
6 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie8 years1 of 100 (Routine)
5 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high max (Tie)22.8 C (73.0 F)tie12 years1 of 100 (Routine)
4 October 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie8 years1 of 100 (Routine)
27 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily rain49.3 mm (1.9 in)11.5 mm (0.5 in)48 years27 of 100 (Routine)
22 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high max (Tie)21.7 C (71.1 F)tie12 years1 of 100 (Routine)
13 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie16 years2 of 100 (Routine)
7 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high max21.7 C (71.1 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)26 years15 of 100 (Routine)
7 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie8 years1 of 100 (Routine)
6 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high max23.9 C (75.0 F)2.2 C (4.0 F)29 years19 of 100 (Routine)
6 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie8 years1 of 100 (Routine)
5 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high max22.8 C (73.0 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)29 years15 of 100 (Routine)
4 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high max21.7 C (71.1 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)13 years11 of 100 (Routine)
4 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.6 C (51.1 F)tie16 years2 of 100 (Routine)
3 September 2007El Doctor, MXdaily high min (Tie)10.0 C (50.0 F)tie32 years3 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

29 complete years, 1975 to 2006
Annual mean temperature at El Doctor as warming stripes, 1975 to 2006 One stripe for each of 29 complete years at El Doctor, 1975 to 2006. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 12.8 C (55.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1981, at 11.6 C (53.0 F), and the warmest was 2006, at 14.2 C (57.6 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.5 C (2.7 F). 1975: 13.5 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1977: 13.4 C, +0.6 C from the station mean1978: 13.4 C, +0.6 C from the station mean1979: 13.0 C, +0.2 C from the station mean1980: 12.6 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1981: 11.6 C, -1.1 C from the station mean1982: 12.5 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1983: 12.5 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1984: 11.9 C, -0.9 C from the station mean1985: 12.3 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1986: 12.3 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1987: 12.5 C, -0.2 C from the station mean1988: 12.7 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1990: 12.6 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1991: 13.2 C, +0.4 C from the station mean1992: 12.3 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1993: 13.1 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1994: 13.6 C, +0.8 C from the station mean1995: 13.4 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1996: 13.1 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1997: 13.0 C, +0.2 C from the station mean1998: 14.1 C, +1.3 C from the station mean1999: 12.9 C, +0.1 C from the station mean2000: 12.2 C, -0.6 C from the station mean2001: 11.9 C, -0.9 C from the station mean2002: 12.3 C, -0.5 C from the station mean2003: 12.6 C, -0.2 C from the station mean2004: 11.8 C, -0.9 C from the station mean2006: 14.2 C, +1.5 C from the station mean1975198019851990199520002005
One stripe for each of 29 complete years at El Doctor, 1975 to 2006. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 12.8 C (55.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1981, at 11.6 C (53.0 F), and the warmest was 2006, at 14.2 C (57.6 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.5 C (2.7 F).
Annual mean temperature at El Doctor as warming stripes, 1975 to 2006
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
197513.5 C+0.70 C
197713.4 C+0.62 C
197813.4 C+0.60 C
197913.0 C+0.20 C
198012.6 C-0.15 C
198111.6 C-1.14 C
198212.5 C-0.31 C
198312.5 C-0.33 C
198411.9 C-0.88 C
198512.3 C-0.44 C
198612.3 C-0.44 C
198712.5 C-0.24 C
198812.7 C-0.08 C
199012.6 C-0.14 C
199113.2 C+0.44 C
199212.3 C-0.48 C
199313.1 C+0.31 C
199413.6 C+0.79 C
199513.4 C+0.65 C
199613.1 C+0.31 C
199713.0 C+0.19 C
199814.1 C+1.32 C
199912.9 C+0.11 C
200012.2 C-0.60 C
200111.9 C-0.90 C
200212.3 C-0.52 C
200312.6 C-0.22 C
200411.8 C-0.94 C
200614.2 C+1.45 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

1953 to 2007
Yearly extremes at El Doctor: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)32.8 C (91.0 F)197827.8 C (82.0 F)35
Coldest night (TNn)-6.1 C (21.0 F)1986-1.1 C (30.0 F)35
Wettest day (Rx1day)148.3 mm (5.8 in)199051.3 mm (2.0 in)55
Wettest five days (Rx5day)254.5 mm (10.0 in)1954114.3 mm (4.5 in)55
Longest dry spell (CDD)165 days196044 days55

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at El Doctor by year The hottest day of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 32.8 C (91.0 F) in 1978, marked on the chart; the median year is 27.8 C (82.0 F). 2025303519601970198019902000Record: 32.8 C (91.0 F) in 1978
The hottest day of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 32.8 C (91.0 F) in 1978, marked on the chart; the median year is 27.8 C (82.0 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at El Doctor by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
1953n/a
1954n/a
1955n/a
1956n/a
1957n/a
1958n/a
1959n/a
1960n/a
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
1965n/a
1966n/a
1967n/a
196830.6 C (87.1 F)
1969n/a
1970n/a
1971n/a
1972n/a
1973n/a
197420.6 C (69.1 F)
197527.8 C (82.0 F)
197627.8 C (82.0 F)
197731.7 C (89.1 F)
197832.8 C (91.0 F)
197931.7 C (89.1 F)
198026.7 C (80.1 F)
198125.6 C (78.1 F)
198226.7 C (80.1 F)
198328.9 C (84.0 F)
198425.6 C (78.1 F)
198528.9 C (84.0 F)
198627.8 C (82.0 F)
198726.7 C (80.1 F)
198827.8 C (82.0 F)
198930.6 C (87.1 F)
199030.0 C (86.0 F)
199128.9 C (84.0 F)
199227.8 C (82.0 F)
199328.9 C (84.0 F)
199426.7 C (80.1 F)
199528.9 C (84.0 F)
199630.0 C (86.0 F)
199726.7 C (80.1 F)
199832.8 C (91.0 F)
199930.0 C (86.0 F)
200025.0 C (77.0 F)
200125.6 C (78.1 F)
200228.9 C (84.0 F)
200328.9 C (84.0 F)
200427.8 C (82.0 F)
200526.7 C (80.1 F)
200625.6 C (78.1 F)
200728.9 C (84.0 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at El Doctor by year The coldest night of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is -6.1 C (21.0 F) in 1986, marked on the chart; the median year is -1.1 C (30.0 F). -100102019601970198019902000Record: -6.1 C (21.0 F) in 1986
The coldest night of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is -6.1 C (21.0 F) in 1986, marked on the chart; the median year is -1.1 C (30.0 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at El Doctor by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1953n/a
1954n/a
1955n/a
1956n/a
1957n/a
1958n/a
1959n/a
1960n/a
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
1965n/a
1966n/a
1967n/a
196817.8 C (64.0 F)
1969n/a
1970n/a
1971n/a
1972n/a
1973n/a
1974-2.2 C (28.0 F)
19750.0 C (32.0 F)
1976-3.3 C (26.1 F)
1977-2.2 C (28.0 F)
1978-5.0 C (23.0 F)
1979-1.1 C (30.0 F)
1980-1.1 C (30.0 F)
1981-3.3 C (26.1 F)
1982-1.1 C (30.0 F)
1983-5.0 C (23.0 F)
1984-2.2 C (28.0 F)
1985-4.4 C (24.1 F)
1986-6.1 C (21.0 F)
1987-3.3 C (26.1 F)
1988-1.1 C (30.0 F)
1989-2.2 C (28.0 F)
1990-2.2 C (28.0 F)
19910.0 C (32.0 F)
19920.0 C (32.0 F)
19930.0 C (32.0 F)
19940.6 C (33.1 F)
19950.0 C (32.0 F)
1996-1.1 C (30.0 F)
1997-6.1 C (21.0 F)
19980.0 C (32.0 F)
19990.0 C (32.0 F)
2000-1.1 C (30.0 F)
2001-3.3 C (26.1 F)
2002-5.0 C (23.0 F)
2003-3.3 C (26.1 F)
2004-1.1 C (30.0 F)
20050.0 C (32.0 F)
20060.0 C (32.0 F)
20071.7 C (35.1 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at El Doctor by year The wettest day of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 148.3 mm (5.8 in) in 1990, marked on the chart; the median year is 51.3 mm (2.0 in). 05010015019601970198019902000Record: 148.3 mm (5.8 in) in 1990
The wettest day of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 148.3 mm (5.8 in) in 1990, marked on the chart; the median year is 51.3 mm (2.0 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at El Doctor by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
195334.8 mm (1.4 in)
195499.8 mm (3.9 in)
195574.9 mm (2.9 in)
195665.8 mm (2.6 in)
195753.8 mm (2.1 in)
195869.9 mm (2.8 in)
195963.8 mm (2.5 in)
196042.9 mm (1.7 in)
196153.8 mm (2.1 in)
196243.9 mm (1.7 in)
196352.8 mm (2.1 in)
196446.0 mm (1.8 in)
196538.9 mm (1.5 in)
196652.8 mm (2.1 in)
196740.9 mm (1.6 in)
196837.8 mm (1.5 in)
196951.3 mm (2.0 in)
197050.8 mm (2.0 in)
197145.0 mm (1.8 in)
197240.4 mm (1.6 in)
197348.8 mm (1.9 in)
197469.9 mm (2.8 in)
197547.5 mm (1.9 in)
197671.9 mm (2.8 in)
197745.5 mm (1.8 in)
197860.5 mm (2.4 in)
197998.3 mm (3.9 in)
198049.8 mm (2.0 in)
198149.3 mm (1.9 in)
198234.8 mm (1.4 in)
198365.8 mm (2.6 in)
198464.8 mm (2.6 in)
198566.8 mm (2.6 in)
198646.0 mm (1.8 in)
198729.0 mm (1.1 in)
198849.3 mm (1.9 in)
198940.9 mm (1.6 in)
1990148.3 mm (5.8 in)
199142.9 mm (1.7 in)
199255.4 mm (2.2 in)
1993127.8 mm (5.0 in)
199440.9 mm (1.6 in)
199550.3 mm (2.0 in)
199677.0 mm (3.0 in)
199753.3 mm (2.1 in)
199862.5 mm (2.5 in)
199982.3 mm (3.2 in)
200042.9 mm (1.7 in)
200138.9 mm (1.5 in)
200256.9 mm (2.2 in)
200368.8 mm (2.7 in)
200470.4 mm (2.8 in)
200542.4 mm (1.7 in)
200640.9 mm (1.6 in)
2007105.9 mm (4.2 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at El Doctor by year The wettest five days of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 254.5 mm (10.0 in) in 1954, marked on the chart; the median year is 114.3 mm (4.5 in). 010020030019601970198019902000Record: 254.5 mm (10.0 in) in 1954
The wettest five days of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 254.5 mm (10.0 in) in 1954, marked on the chart; the median year is 114.3 mm (4.5 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at El Doctor by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
195334.8 mm (1.4 in)
1954254.5 mm (10.0 in)
1955185.5 mm (7.3 in)
1956193.3 mm (7.6 in)
195767.5 mm (2.7 in)
1958195.3 mm (7.7 in)
1959118.4 mm (4.7 in)
196082.8 mm (3.3 in)
1961117.9 mm (4.6 in)
196281.8 mm (3.2 in)
1963116.3 mm (4.6 in)
196483.9 mm (3.3 in)
1965127.4 mm (5.0 in)
1966128.3 mm (5.1 in)
1967104.4 mm (4.1 in)
196899.3 mm (3.9 in)
1969150.9 mm (5.9 in)
1970147.7 mm (5.8 in)
1971145.3 mm (5.7 in)
1972106.1 mm (4.2 in)
197397.8 mm (3.9 in)
1974185.7 mm (7.3 in)
1975165.4 mm (6.5 in)
1976159.0 mm (6.3 in)
197778.3 mm (3.1 in)
1978161.9 mm (6.4 in)
1979220.9 mm (8.7 in)
1980108.0 mm (4.3 in)
1981221.1 mm (8.7 in)
198284.8 mm (3.3 in)
1983114.3 mm (4.5 in)
1984145.8 mm (5.7 in)
198589.9 mm (3.5 in)
198666.6 mm (2.6 in)
198760.7 mm (2.4 in)
1988141.8 mm (5.6 in)
1989109.8 mm (4.3 in)
1990190.7 mm (7.5 in)
1991123.9 mm (4.9 in)
199292.5 mm (3.6 in)
1993183.0 mm (7.2 in)
199493.0 mm (3.7 in)
199591.9 mm (3.6 in)
1996121.3 mm (4.8 in)
1997100.6 mm (4.0 in)
1998128.3 mm (5.1 in)
1999141.2 mm (5.6 in)
200095.5 mm (3.8 in)
2001104.0 mm (4.1 in)
2002102.9 mm (4.1 in)
2003138.7 mm (5.5 in)
2004104.7 mm (4.1 in)
200562.2 mm (2.4 in)
200698.0 mm (3.9 in)
2007106.7 mm (4.2 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at El Doctor by year The longest dry spell of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 165 days in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 44 days. 05010015020019601970198019902000Record: 165 days in 1960
The longest dry spell of the year at El Doctor, 1953 to 2007. The record is 165 days in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 44 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at El Doctor by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
195320 days
195477 days
1955129 days
195678 days
195754 days
195869 days
195956 days
1960165 days
196130 days
196230 days
196331 days
196425 days
196536 days
196623 days
196731 days
196831 days
196928 days
197073 days
197175 days
197232 days
197348 days
197428 days
197595 days
197636 days
197779 days
197837 days
197953 days
198028 days
198131 days
198243 days
198354 days
198432 days
198538 days
198669 days
198747 days
198839 days
198944 days
199027 days
199168 days
199229 days
199372 days
199480 days
199540 days
199648 days
199751 days
199888 days
1999128 days
200049 days
200153 days
200233 days
200370 days
200442 days
200546 days
200623 days
200727 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

52 years, 1954 to 2006

A day with at least 52.2 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 147.3 mm (5.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at El Doctor: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years52.2 mm (2.1 in)
5 years69.1 mm (2.7 in)
10 years83.1 mm (3.3 in)
25 years104.8 mm (4.1 in)
50 years124.3 mm (4.9 in)
100 years147.3 mm (5.8 in)Longer than the 52 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, 52 years of values from 1954 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: 148.3 mm (5.8 in) in 1990; 127.8 mm (5.0 in) in 1993; 99.8 mm (3.9 in) in 1954.

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  • Data for El Doctor standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.

Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).