Ures (Smn) Weather Records (MXN00026105)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ures (Smn) (MXN00026105), Mexico, with 57 years of record.
Key Facts for Ures (Smn)
- Ures (Smn) (MXN00026105) is a weather station in Mexico at 29.43 latitude and -110.38 longitude, 937 m (3,074 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1921 to 1977, 57 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ures (Smn) still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ures (Smn) set a daily record high minimum temperature of 25.6 C (78.1 F) on 3 June 1977.
About the Station
- Location: Mexico, 29.43 latitude, -110.38 longitude.
- Elevation: 937 m (3,074 ft).
- Period of record: 1921 to 1977, 57 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 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 50.0 C (122.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 48.9 C (120.0 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1925 | 75 |
| 1926 | 59 |
| 1927 | 83 |
| 1928 | 57 |
| 1929 | 63 |
| 1930 | 124 |
| 1931 | 32 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 43 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1941 | 31 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 75 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 42 |
| 1949 | 37 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1958 | 35 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 37 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 48 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 7 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 140.0 mm (5.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 10 January 1960 |
| Feb | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 21 February 1973 |
| Mar | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 9 March 1968 |
| Apr | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 1 April 1921 |
| May | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 24 May 1926 |
| Jun | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 28 June 1931 |
| Jul | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | 1 July 1962 |
| Aug | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 11 August 1966 |
| Sep | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) | 30 September 1975 |
| Oct | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) | 25 October 1951 |
| Nov | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 8 November 1974 |
| Dec | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 29 December 1925 |
Period of Record Coverage
1921 to 1977| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1923 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1925 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1926 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1927 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1928 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1930 | 294 | 81% | No |
| 1931 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1933 | 213 | 58% | No |
| 1934 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 1940 | 212 | 58% | No |
| 1941 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1942 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1943 | 147 | 40% | No |
| 1945 | 91 | 25% | No |
| 1946 | 243 | 67% | No |
| 1947 | 149 | 41% | No |
| 1948 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 272 | 74% | No |
| 1958 | 165 | 45% | No |
| 1959 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1960 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 165 | 45% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 June 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high min | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 26 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily low max (Tie) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | tie | 47 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily low min (Tie) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | tie | 35 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily low max (Tie) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | tie | 48 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily low max (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 47 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high min (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily low min | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily low max | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 48 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily rain | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 5 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high max (Tie) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | tie | 5 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high min | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 35 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high min | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 35 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 16 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 January 1977 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 1 year | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 1976 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high min | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 25 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 December 1976 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily high min | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 18 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 November 1976 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily low max | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 November 1976 | Ures (Smn), MX | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 53 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
31 complete years, 1921 to 1976| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 22.2 C | -0.43 C |
| 1923 | 22.6 C | +0.02 C |
| 1925 | 21.4 C | -1.16 C |
| 1926 | 24.1 C | +1.46 C |
| 1927 | 24.6 C | +2.00 C |
| 1928 | 21.2 C | -1.44 C |
| 1929 | 20.3 C | -2.34 C |
| 1941 | 22.1 C | -0.50 C |
| 1942 | 22.0 C | -0.56 C |
| 1948 | 22.6 C | +0.03 C |
| 1949 | 22.1 C | -0.50 C |
| 1950 | 23.6 C | +0.96 C |
| 1951 | 23.1 C | +0.47 C |
| 1959 | 22.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1960 | 21.7 C | -0.85 C |
| 1961 | 21.6 C | -0.95 C |
| 1962 | 22.2 C | -0.43 C |
| 1963 | 22.4 C | -0.22 C |
| 1964 | 21.7 C | -0.85 C |
| 1965 | 22.6 C | +0.05 C |
| 1966 | 23.2 C | +0.62 C |
| 1967 | 22.4 C | -0.24 C |
| 1968 | 23.2 C | +0.63 C |
| 1969 | 23.7 C | +1.12 C |
| 1970 | 23.3 C | +0.75 C |
| 1971 | 22.7 C | +0.15 C |
| 1972 | 24.1 C | +1.52 C |
| 1973 | 23.1 C | +0.54 C |
| 1974 | 23.3 C | +0.71 C |
| 1975 | 22.2 C | -0.35 C |
| 1976 | 22.8 C | +0.18 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1921 to 1976 is 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (-0.1 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 31 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.2 F (-0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 1921 to 1976 | 31 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (-0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 0.4 F (-0.2 to 1.0) per decade | 1921 to 1976 | 31 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.04 C (-0.08 to 0.17) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1921 to 1976 | 31 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1921 to 1977| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 50.0 C (122.0 F) | 1943 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 43 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 1928 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 43 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | 1962 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 43 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 162.7 mm (6.4 in) | 1923 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) | 43 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 158 days | 1948 | 88 days | 43 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1923 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1925 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1926 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1927 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1928 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1929 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1930 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1931 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1933 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1934 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1940 | 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
| 1941 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1942 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1943 | 50.0 C (122.0 F) |
| 1945 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1946 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1947 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1948 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1949 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1950 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1951 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1952 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1958 | 48.9 C (120.0 F) |
| 1959 | 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
| 1960 | 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
| 1961 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1962 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1963 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1964 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1965 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1966 | 47.2 C (117.0 F) |
| 1967 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1968 | 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
| 1969 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1970 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1971 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1972 | 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
| 1973 | 47.2 C (117.0 F) |
| 1974 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1975 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1976 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1977 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1923 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1925 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1926 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1927 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1928 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1929 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1930 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1931 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1933 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1934 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1940 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1941 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1942 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1943 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1945 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1946 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1947 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1948 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1949 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1950 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1951 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1952 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1958 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1959 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1960 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1961 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1962 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1963 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1964 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1965 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1966 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1967 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1968 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1969 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1970 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1971 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1972 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1973 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1974 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1975 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1976 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1977 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1923 | 132.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1925 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1926 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1927 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1928 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1929 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1930 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1931 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1933 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1941 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1942 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1943 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1945 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1946 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1947 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1948 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1949 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1950 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1951 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1952 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1958 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1960 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1961 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1962 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1963 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1965 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1966 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1967 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1968 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1969 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1970 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1971 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1973 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1974 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1975 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1976 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1923 | 162.7 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1925 | 118.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1926 | 123.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1927 | 122.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1928 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1929 | 141.8 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1930 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1931 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1933 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1934 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1940 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1942 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1943 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1945 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1946 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1947 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1948 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1949 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1950 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1951 | 156.4 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1952 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1958 | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1959 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1960 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1961 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1962 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1963 | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1964 | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1965 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1966 | 116.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1967 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1969 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1970 | 132.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1971 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1972 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1974 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1976 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1977 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 82 days |
| 1923 | 96 days |
| 1925 | 144 days |
| 1926 | 51 days |
| 1927 | 93 days |
| 1928 | 80 days |
| 1929 | 95 days |
| 1930 | 57 days |
| 1931 | 54 days |
| 1933 | 47 days |
| 1934 | 67 days |
| 1940 | 95 days |
| 1941 | 82 days |
| 1942 | 69 days |
| 1943 | 120 days |
| 1945 | 83 days |
| 1946 | 61 days |
| 1947 | 40 days |
| 1948 | 158 days |
| 1949 | 125 days |
| 1950 | 114 days |
| 1951 | 71 days |
| 1952 | 62 days |
| 1958 | 34 days |
| 1959 | 79 days |
| 1960 | 139 days |
| 1961 | 136 days |
| 1962 | 109 days |
| 1963 | 119 days |
| 1964 | 80 days |
| 1965 | 115 days |
| 1966 | 136 days |
| 1967 | 100 days |
| 1968 | 82 days |
| 1969 | 72 days |
| 1970 | 110 days |
| 1971 | 116 days |
| 1972 | 149 days |
| 1973 | 70 days |
| 1974 | 106 days |
| 1975 | 88 days |
| 1976 | 75 days |
| 1977 | 94 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
33 years, 1921 to 1976A day with at least 54.2 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 177.4 mm (7.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 145.2 mm (5.7 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 177.4 mm (7.0 in) | Longer than the 33 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, 33 years of values from 1921 to 1976.
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: 140.0 mm (5.5 in) in 1962; 132.3 mm (5.2 in) in 1923; 100.8 mm (4.0 in) in 1951.
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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).