Kovdor Weather Records (RSM00022204)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kovdor (RSM00022204), Russia, with 61 years of record.
Key Facts for Kovdor
- Kovdor (RSM00022204) is a weather station in Russia at 67.57 latitude and 30.45 longitude, 246 m (807 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2019, 61 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kovdor still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kovdor set a daily record precipitation of 18.1 mm (0.7 in) on 9 June 2019.
About the Station
- Location: Russia, 67.57 latitude, 30.45 longitude.
- Elevation: 246 m (807 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2019, 61 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 | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | -42.4 C (-44.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 5.9 C (42.6 F) | -43.8 C (-46.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 10.5 C (50.9 F) | -37.1 C (-34.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 18.5 C (65.3 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | -19.0 C (-2.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -4.8 C (23.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 31.9 C (89.4 F) | -1.6 C (29.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 31.8 C (89.2 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 22.0 C (71.6 F) | -14.7 C (5.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 13.1 C (55.6 F) | -24.2 C (-11.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | -32.5 C (-26.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 5.8 C (42.4 F) | -35.9 C (-32.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 47 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 38 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 74 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1968 | 55 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 6 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-27 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -38.4 C (-37.1 F) |
| 2000-07-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 18.4 C (65.1 F) |
| 2003-08-02 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 19.1 C (66.4 F) |
| 2014-08-05 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.4 C (68.7 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 56.5 mm (2.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 4 January 1998 |
| Feb | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 19 February 2001 |
| Mar | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 11 March 1991 |
| Apr | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 14 April 2002 |
| May | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 26 May 1986 |
| Jun | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | 22 June 1980 |
| Jul | 56.5 mm (2.2 in) | 13 July 1971 |
| Aug | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | 14 August 2008 |
| Sep | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 12 September 1971 |
| Oct | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) | 28 October 1995 |
| Nov | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) | 25 November 2005 |
| Dec | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 14 December 1999 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2019| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 1961 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1962 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1964 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 1973 | 296 | 81% | No |
| 1974 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 1975 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1976 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1977 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 181 | 50% | 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 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 181 | 50% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily rain | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 27.7 C (81.9 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 15.1 C (59.2 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 April 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily high min | 3.2 C (37.8 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily high min | 4.8 C (40.6 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 56 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 2.5 C (4.5 F) | 36 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 April 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily high min | 4.6 C (40.3 F) | 2.5 C (4.5 F) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 12 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 March 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily rain | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 18 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2019 | Kovdor, RU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 45 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 2.9 C (37.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 20 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 2.5 C (36.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 2.6 C (36.7 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 6.6 C (43.9 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 29 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high min | 1.8 C (35.2 F) | 2.5 C (4.5 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high min | 3.0 C (37.4 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max (Tie) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | tie | 59 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high min (Tie) | 1.2 C (34.2 F) | tie | 51 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 October 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 12.9 C (55.2 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 17 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 2018 | Kovdor, RU | daily high max | 12.4 C (54.3 F) | 3.7 C (6.7 F) | 12 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
48 complete years, 1962 to 2018| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -2.2 C | -1.80 C |
| 1963 | -1.8 C | -1.43 C |
| 1964 | -1.2 C | -0.75 C |
| 1965 | -2.5 C | -2.10 C |
| 1966 | -3.7 C | -3.32 C |
| 1968 | -2.7 C | -2.26 C |
| 1969 | -2.3 C | -1.93 C |
| 1970 | -1.1 C | -0.73 C |
| 1971 | -2.9 C | -2.50 C |
| 1978 | -2.4 C | -2.02 C |
| 1979 | -1.0 C | -0.57 C |
| 1980 | -1.6 C | -1.20 C |
| 1982 | -0.6 C | -0.15 C |
| 1983 | -0.8 C | -0.38 C |
| 1984 | 0.1 C | +0.49 C |
| 1985 | -2.7 C | -2.30 C |
| 1986 | -1.2 C | -0.76 C |
| 1987 | -1.8 C | -1.43 C |
| 1988 | -0.6 C | -0.16 C |
| 1989 | 1.5 C | +1.95 C |
| 1990 | 0.4 C | +0.79 C |
| 1992 | 0.3 C | +0.73 C |
| 1993 | -0.4 C | +0.02 C |
| 1994 | 0.0 C | +0.44 C |
| 1995 | -0.1 C | +0.35 C |
| 1996 | -0.1 C | +0.34 C |
| 1997 | -0.3 C | +0.14 C |
| 1998 | -2.1 C | -1.65 C |
| 1999 | -0.5 C | -0.05 C |
| 2000 | 1.3 C | +1.74 C |
| 2001 | -0.2 C | +0.18 C |
| 2002 | -0.5 C | -0.14 C |
| 2003 | 0.8 C | +1.19 C |
| 2004 | 0.7 C | +1.10 C |
| 2005 | 1.6 C | +2.00 C |
| 2006 | 0.6 C | +1.00 C |
| 2007 | 0.9 C | +1.34 C |
| 2008 | 0.4 C | +0.85 C |
| 2009 | 0.5 C | +0.88 C |
| 2010 | -0.5 C | -0.10 C |
| 2011 | 1.6 C | +1.97 C |
| 2012 | -0.2 C | +0.17 C |
| 2013 | 1.4 C | +1.81 C |
| 2014 | 1.2 C | +1.60 C |
| 2015 | 1.5 C | +1.91 C |
| 2016 | 1.7 C | +2.06 C |
| 2017 | 0.2 C | +0.57 C |
| 2018 | 1.6 C | +1.98 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.7 C (0.5 to 0.8) per decade over 1962 to 2018. In Fahrenheit: 1.2 F (1.0 to 1.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 48 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.7 C (0.5 to 0.8) per decade | 1.2 F (1.0 to 1.5) per decade | 1962 to 2018 | 48 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.5 C (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 0.9 F (0.6 to 1.1) per decade | 1962 to 2018 | 48 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.9 C (0.7 to 1.1) per decade | 1.6 F (1.3 to 1.9) per decade | 1962 to 2018 | 48 | Rise |
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
1959 to 2019| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 31.9 C (89.4 F) | 1972 | 27.6 C (81.6 F) | 60 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -43.8 C (-46.8 F) | 1966 | -33.2 C (-27.8 F) | 60 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 56.5 mm (2.2 in) | 1971 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) | 60 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) | 1999 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) | 60 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 33 days | 1973 | 18 days | 60 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 1961 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1962 | 22.3 C (72.1 F) |
| 1963 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1964 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 1965 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 1966 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1967 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1968 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 1969 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 1970 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 1971 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1972 | 31.9 C (89.4 F) |
| 1973 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
| 1974 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1975 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 1976 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 1977 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1978 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 1979 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1980 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 1981 | 22.6 C (72.7 F) |
| 1982 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1983 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1984 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1985 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1986 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1987 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1988 | 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 1989 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1990 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1991 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1992 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1993 | 24.8 C (76.6 F) |
| 1994 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 1995 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 1996 | 24.8 C (76.6 F) |
| 1997 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1998 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1999 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2000 | 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 2001 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 2002 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 2003 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2004 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2005 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 2006 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
| 2007 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2008 | 23.7 C (74.7 F) |
| 2009 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 2010 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 2011 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2012 | 24.6 C (76.3 F) |
| 2013 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2014 | 29.7 C (85.5 F) |
| 2015 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 2016 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2017 | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| 2018 | 31.8 C (89.2 F) |
| 2019 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | -36.0 C (-32.8 F) |
| 1961 | -37.0 C (-34.6 F) |
| 1962 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1963 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1964 | -38.5 C (-37.3 F) |
| 1965 | -36.9 C (-34.4 F) |
| 1966 | -43.8 C (-46.8 F) |
| 1967 | -35.4 C (-31.7 F) |
| 1968 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1969 | -38.4 C (-37.1 F) |
| 1970 | -35.5 C (-31.9 F) |
| 1971 | -40.3 C (-40.5 F) |
| 1972 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1973 | -34.5 C (-30.1 F) |
| 1974 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1975 | -33.1 C (-27.6 F) |
| 1976 | -36.3 C (-33.3 F) |
| 1977 | -34.5 C (-30.1 F) |
| 1978 | -36.2 C (-33.2 F) |
| 1979 | -33.2 C (-27.8 F) |
| 1980 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1981 | -34.2 C (-29.6 F) |
| 1982 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1983 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1984 | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) |
| 1985 | -40.1 C (-40.2 F) |
| 1986 | -31.6 C (-24.9 F) |
| 1987 | -38.8 C (-37.8 F) |
| 1988 | -33.1 C (-27.6 F) |
| 1989 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1990 | -33.2 C (-27.8 F) |
| 1991 | -31.8 C (-25.2 F) |
| 1992 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 1993 | -27.7 C (-17.9 F) |
| 1994 | -31.2 C (-24.2 F) |
| 1995 | -34.6 C (-30.3 F) |
| 1996 | -29.0 C (-20.2 F) |
| 1997 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1998 | -35.7 C (-32.3 F) |
| 1999 | -42.4 C (-44.3 F) |
| 2000 | -28.6 C (-19.5 F) |
| 2001 | -32.9 C (-27.2 F) |
| 2002 | -34.7 C (-30.5 F) |
| 2003 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 2004 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2005 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2006 | -32.9 C (-27.2 F) |
| 2007 | -32.1 C (-25.8 F) |
| 2008 | -26.8 C (-16.2 F) |
| 2009 | -30.7 C (-23.3 F) |
| 2010 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2011 | -33.4 C (-28.1 F) |
| 2012 | -34.9 C (-30.8 F) |
| 2013 | -27.5 C (-17.5 F) |
| 2014 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2015 | -33.6 C (-28.5 F) |
| 2016 | -32.1 C (-25.8 F) |
| 2017 | -32.6 C (-26.7 F) |
| 2018 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2019 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 33.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1961 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1963 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1965 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1967 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1969 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1970 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1971 | 56.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1972 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1974 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1976 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1979 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1981 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 17.4 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1986 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1991 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1992 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1993 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1994 | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1995 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1996 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1997 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1998 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1999 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2002 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2005 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2006 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2007 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2008 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2009 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2010 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2011 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2012 | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2013 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2014 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2015 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2016 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2017 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2018 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2019 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1961 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1963 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1966 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1969 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1970 | 53.7 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1971 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1972 | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1973 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1974 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1975 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1976 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1978 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1979 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1981 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1987 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1989 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1990 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1993 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1994 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1995 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 40.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1998 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1999 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2000 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 42.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2002 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2003 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2004 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2005 | 40.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2007 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2008 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2009 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2010 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2011 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2012 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2014 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2015 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2016 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2017 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2018 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2019 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 12 days |
| 1961 | 15 days |
| 1962 | 24 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 30 days |
| 1965 | 21 days |
| 1966 | 12 days |
| 1967 | 17 days |
| 1968 | 19 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 17 days |
| 1971 | 22 days |
| 1972 | 26 days |
| 1973 | 33 days |
| 1974 | 21 days |
| 1975 | 15 days |
| 1976 | 17 days |
| 1977 | 12 days |
| 1978 | 32 days |
| 1979 | 16 days |
| 1980 | 24 days |
| 1981 | 20 days |
| 1982 | 25 days |
| 1983 | 13 days |
| 1984 | 16 days |
| 1985 | 22 days |
| 1986 | 18 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 19 days |
| 1989 | 15 days |
| 1990 | 18 days |
| 1991 | 14 days |
| 1992 | 23 days |
| 1993 | 25 days |
| 1994 | 13 days |
| 1995 | 17 days |
| 1996 | 24 days |
| 1997 | 14 days |
| 1998 | 18 days |
| 1999 | 13 days |
| 2000 | 14 days |
| 2001 | 16 days |
| 2002 | 14 days |
| 2003 | 22 days |
| 2004 | 14 days |
| 2005 | 21 days |
| 2006 | 19 days |
| 2007 | 15 days |
| 2008 | 17 days |
| 2009 | 15 days |
| 2010 | 19 days |
| 2011 | 14 days |
| 2012 | 15 days |
| 2013 | 20 days |
| 2014 | 14 days |
| 2015 | 16 days |
| 2016 | 20 days |
| 2017 | 17 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 19 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
48 years with a frostAcross 48 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Kovdor falls on 7 June and the median first autumn frost on 28 August, which leaves a median of 82 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +10.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1988 to 2018) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 7 June | n/a | 4 June | n/a | -2.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 28 August | n/a | 2 September | n/a | +8.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 82 days | n/a | 92 days | n/a | +10.8 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
57 years, 1959 to 2018A day with at least 30.2 mm (1.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 66.4 mm (2.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 40.8 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) | Longer than the 57 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, 57 years of values from 1959 to 2018.
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: 56.5 mm (2.2 in) in 1971; 54.4 mm (2.1 in) in 1999; 53.8 mm (2.1 in) in 1989.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Kovdor, at 1970. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1970 ran 0.5 C (0.9 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +0.5 | +0.9 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2004 to 2018 against 1961 to 1990Over 2004 to 2018, Kovdor had a mean temperature of 0.9 C (33.6 F) and 617.9 mm (24.3 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Vaala Pelso (Finland, 386 km away), Vannas (Sweden, 636 km away) and Glommerstrask (Sweden, 542 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaala Pelso | Finland | 386 km (240 mi) | 1.0 C (33.7 F) | 573.9 mm (22.6 in) | 0.89 |
| Vannas | Sweden | 636 km (395 mi) | 1.3 C (34.3 F) | 636.8 mm (25.1 in) | 0.94 |
| Glommerstrask | Sweden | 542 km (337 mi) | 0.8 C (33.5 F) | 586.4 mm (23.1 in) | 0.94 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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.
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