Amazar Weather Records (RSM00030682)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Amazar (RSM00030682), Russia, with 61 years of record.
Key Facts for Amazar
- Amazar (RSM00030682) is a weather station in Russia at 53.87 latitude and 120.87 longitude, 472 m (1,549 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1936 to 1996, 61 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Amazar still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Amazar set a daily record precipitation of 7.6 mm (0.30 in) on 30 September 1995.
About the Station
- Location: Russia, 53.87 latitude, 120.87 longitude.
- Elevation: 472 m (1,549 ft).
- Period of record: 1936 to 1996, 61 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 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) | -49.0 C (-56.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | -46.0 C (-50.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 15.7 C (60.3 F) | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 23.5 C (74.3 F) | -27.0 C (-16.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.4 C (95.7 F) | -11.2 C (11.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 35.2 C (95.4 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 37.5 C (99.5 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 34.7 C (94.5 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 20.7 C (69.3 F) | -28.0 C (-18.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | -41.9 C (-43.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | -1.5 C (29.3 F) | -46.0 C (-50.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 52 |
| 1954 | 66 |
| 1955 | 73 |
| 1956 | 48 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 37 |
| 1959 | 1 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1969 | 52 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 81 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 50 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 60 |
| 1987 | 67 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 86 |
| 1991 | 60 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 31 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-04-29 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 99.1 mm (3.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 21 January 1946 |
| Feb | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 21 February 1990 |
| Mar | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) | 27 March 1959 |
| Apr | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 29 April 1994 |
| May | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 29 May 1947 |
| Jun | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 23 June 1988 |
| Jul | 83.2 mm (3.3 in) | 31 July 1946 |
| Aug | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 11 August 1986 |
| Sep | 40.3 mm (1.6 in) | 19 September 1987 |
| Oct | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) | 11 October 1948 |
| Nov | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 6 November 1991 |
| Dec | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 2 December 1988 |
Period of Record Coverage
1953 to 1996| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 157 | 43% | No |
| 1954 | 170 | 47% | No |
| 1955 | 232 | 64% | No |
| 1956 | 182 | 50% | No |
| 1957 | 157 | 43% | No |
| 1958 | 135 | 37% | No |
| 1960 | 23 | 6% | No |
| 1969 | 185 | 51% | No |
| 1970 | 138 | 38% | No |
| 1971 | 43 | 12% | No |
| 1973 | 51 | 14% | No |
| 1974 | 163 | 45% | No |
| 1975 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1976 | 278 | 76% | No |
| 1977 | 275 | 75% | No |
| 1978 | 262 | 72% | No |
| 1979 | 239 | 65% | No |
| 1980 | 223 | 61% | No |
| 1981 | 155 | 42% | No |
| 1982 | 159 | 44% | No |
| 1983 | 226 | 62% | No |
| 1984 | 261 | 71% | No |
| 1985 | 159 | 44% | No |
| 1986 | 243 | 67% | No |
| 1987 | 259 | 71% | No |
| 1988 | 226 | 62% | No |
| 1989 | 241 | 66% | No |
| 1990 | 260 | 71% | No |
| 1991 | 230 | 63% | No |
| 1992 | 124 | 34% | No |
| 1993 | 180 | 49% | No |
| 1994 | 124 | 34% | No |
| 1995 | 122 | 33% | No |
| 1996 | 9 | 2% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 1995 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 1995 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 57 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 October 1994 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 1994 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 12.3 mm (0.5 in) | 16 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 1994 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 53 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 1994 | Amazar, RU | all-time rain | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) | 47 years | 79 of 100 (Major) |
| 19 February 1994 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 1993 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 10 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 1993 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 36 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 July 1993 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 15 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 1993 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 24 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 1993 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 1993 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 22 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1992 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 49 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 November 1992 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 9 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 1992 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 1992 | Amazar, RU | daily rain (Tie) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | tie | 49 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 1992 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 1992 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 5 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1991 | Amazar, RU | daily rain | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 1 year | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1936 to 1996| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.5 C (99.5 F) | 1994 | 31.9 C (89.3 F) | 34 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -49.0 C (-56.2 F) | 1980 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) | 35 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 1994 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 60 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) | 1958 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | 59 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 104 days | 1936 | 42 days | 60 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1954 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1955 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1956 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1957 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1958 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1970 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1971 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1974 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1975 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1976 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1977 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1978 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1979 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1980 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1981 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1982 | 30.8 C (87.4 F) |
| 1983 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1984 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1985 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1986 | 33.5 C (92.3 F) |
| 1987 | 31.6 C (88.9 F) |
| 1988 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1989 | 34.7 C (94.5 F) |
| 1990 | 35.4 C (95.7 F) |
| 1991 | 35.2 C (95.4 F) |
| 1992 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1993 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1994 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1995 | 33.7 C (92.7 F) |
| 1996 | -11.9 C (10.6 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1954 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1955 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 1956 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1957 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1958 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1959 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1960 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1970 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1971 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | -42.0 C (-43.6 F) |
| 1974 | -44.0 C (-47.2 F) |
| 1975 | -37.0 C (-34.6 F) |
| 1976 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1977 | -44.0 C (-47.2 F) |
| 1978 | -43.0 C (-45.4 F) |
| 1979 | -48.0 C (-54.4 F) |
| 1980 | -49.0 C (-56.2 F) |
| 1981 | -41.0 C (-41.8 F) |
| 1982 | -45.7 C (-50.3 F) |
| 1983 | -40.2 C (-40.4 F) |
| 1984 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1985 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1986 | -44.1 C (-47.4 F) |
| 1987 | -46.2 C (-51.2 F) |
| 1988 | -42.0 C (-43.6 F) |
| 1989 | -45.1 C (-49.2 F) |
| 1990 | -45.1 C (-49.2 F) |
| 1991 | -44.1 C (-47.4 F) |
| 1992 | -39.0 C (-38.2 F) |
| 1993 | -42.7 C (-44.9 F) |
| 1994 | -47.9 C (-54.2 F) |
| 1995 | -39.9 C (-39.8 F) |
| 1996 | -43.1 C (-45.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1937 | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1938 | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1939 | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1940 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1941 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1942 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1943 | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1944 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1945 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1946 | 83.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1947 | 66.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1948 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1949 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1951 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1953 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1956 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1957 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1958 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1959 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1961 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1962 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1963 | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1964 | 45.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1965 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1967 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1969 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1970 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1974 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1976 | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1978 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1981 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1986 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 40.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1994 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1995 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1996 | n/a |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1937 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1938 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1939 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1940 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1941 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1943 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1944 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1945 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1946 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1947 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1948 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1949 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1950 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1951 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1952 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1953 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1955 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1956 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1957 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1959 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1962 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1963 | 82.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1965 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1973 | 51.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1975 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1976 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1978 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1980 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1981 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 93.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1983 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1985 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1987 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1989 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1990 | 102.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1991 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1992 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1993 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1994 | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 104 days |
| 1937 | 33 days |
| 1938 | 29 days |
| 1939 | 48 days |
| 1940 | 46 days |
| 1941 | 26 days |
| 1942 | 33 days |
| 1943 | 32 days |
| 1944 | 39 days |
| 1945 | 42 days |
| 1946 | 31 days |
| 1947 | 76 days |
| 1948 | 36 days |
| 1949 | 37 days |
| 1950 | 35 days |
| 1951 | 32 days |
| 1952 | 34 days |
| 1953 | 68 days |
| 1954 | 60 days |
| 1955 | 64 days |
| 1956 | 62 days |
| 1957 | 67 days |
| 1958 | 36 days |
| 1959 | 50 days |
| 1960 | 41 days |
| 1961 | 24 days |
| 1962 | 63 days |
| 1963 | 27 days |
| 1964 | 51 days |
| 1965 | 42 days |
| 1966 | 38 days |
| 1967 | 43 days |
| 1968 | 63 days |
| 1969 | 39 days |
| 1970 | 30 days |
| 1971 | 36 days |
| 1972 | 34 days |
| 1973 | 80 days |
| 1974 | 47 days |
| 1975 | 10 days |
| 1976 | 24 days |
| 1977 | 65 days |
| 1978 | 60 days |
| 1979 | 27 days |
| 1980 | 64 days |
| 1981 | 92 days |
| 1982 | 48 days |
| 1983 | 52 days |
| 1984 | 35 days |
| 1985 | 60 days |
| 1986 | 49 days |
| 1987 | 30 days |
| 1988 | 43 days |
| 1989 | 46 days |
| 1990 | 46 days |
| 1991 | 62 days |
| 1992 | 35 days |
| 1993 | 13 days |
| 1994 | 19 days |
| 1995 | 1 day |
| 1996 | n/a |
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
53 years, 1936 to 1992A day with at least 38.1 mm (1.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 80.2 mm (3.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) | Longer than the 53 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, 53 years of values from 1936 to 1992.
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: 83.2 mm (3.3 in) in 1946; 66.9 mm (2.6 in) in 1947; 65.5 mm (2.6 in) in 1965.
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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.
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