Leuchars Weather Records (UKE00105886)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Leuchars (UKE00105886), United Kingdom, with 68 years of record.
Key Facts for Leuchars
- Leuchars (UKE00105886) is a weather station in United Kingdom at 56.38 latitude and -2.86 longitude, 10 m (33 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2026, 68 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Leuchars still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Leuchars tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 22.0 C (71.6 F) on 30 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: United Kingdom, 56.38 latitude, -2.86 longitude.
- Elevation: 10 m (33 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2026, 68 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
11 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.2 C (57.6 F) | -13.7 C (7.3 F) | 10.1 C (50.2 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| Feb | 15.5 C (59.9 F) | -14.5 C (5.9 F) | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| Mar | 21.4 C (70.5 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Apr | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | -5.8 C (21.6 F) | 17.3 C (63.1 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| May | 26.2 C (79.2 F) | -3.0 C (26.6 F) | 25.5 C (77.9 F) | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| Jun | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 28.7 C (83.7 F) | 4.9 C (40.8 F) |
| Jul | 31.3 C (88.3 F) | 2.4 C (36.3 F) | 28.1 C (82.6 F) | 5.9 C (42.6 F) |
| Aug | 30.8 C (87.4 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | 5.5 C (41.9 F) |
| Sep | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | -0.9 C (30.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 23.2 C (73.8 F) | -3.8 C (25.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 17.1 C (62.8 F) | -10.2 C (13.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 14.9 C (58.8 F) | -13.1 C (8.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 33 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 20 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-01 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 30.8 C (87.4 F) |
| 1993-01-12 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| 1997-08-21 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.6 C (63.7 F) |
| 2006-08-06 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.7 C (63.9 F) |
| 2022-07-17 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 62.5 mm (2.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35.7 mm (1.4 in) | 27 January 1978 |
| Feb | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) | 9 February 1977 |
| Mar | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) | 31 March 1992 |
| Apr | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 18 April 1988 |
| May | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 13 May 1960 |
| Jun | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) | 7 June 2007 |
| Jul | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) | 30 July 2002 |
| Aug | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 3 August 1966 |
| Sep | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) | 3 September 2009 |
| Oct | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) | 3 October 2020 |
| Nov | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) | 17 November 2022 |
| Dec | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 15 December 2018 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1960 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1961 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1965 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1972 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1974 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1976 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1979 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1981 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1995 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1996 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1998 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2003 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2016 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2019 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2020 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2021 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2025 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2026 | 240 | 66% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 August 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 22.0 C (71.6 F) | tie | 41 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | tie | 51 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 43 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 27.1 C (80.8 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 0 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 0 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 28.1 C (82.6 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 55 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 24.6 C (76.3 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 49 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min | 13.8 C (56.8 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 11 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 June 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 28.7 C (83.7 F) | 4.5 C (8.1 F) | 16 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 June 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min | 13.4 C (56.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 65 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min | 11.2 C (52.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 13 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 25.5 C (77.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min | 12.1 C (53.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily low min | -0.9 C (30.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high max | 13.8 C (56.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 64 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 2026 | Leuchars, GB | daily high min (Tie) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | tie | 64 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
66 complete years, 1960 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.5 C | -0.20 C |
| 1961 | 8.6 C | -0.14 C |
| 1962 | 7.6 C | -1.07 C |
| 1963 | 7.4 C | -1.29 C |
| 1964 | 8.3 C | -0.41 C |
| 1965 | 7.5 C | -1.21 C |
| 1966 | 7.9 C | -0.78 C |
| 1967 | 8.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1968 | 8.0 C | -0.72 C |
| 1969 | 8.0 C | -0.67 C |
| 1970 | 8.0 C | -0.68 C |
| 1971 | 8.8 C | +0.11 C |
| 1972 | 8.3 C | -0.45 C |
| 1973 | 8.6 C | -0.12 C |
| 1974 | 8.3 C | -0.37 C |
| 1975 | 8.7 C | +0.04 C |
| 1976 | 8.7 C | +0.00 C |
| 1977 | 8.1 C | -0.57 C |
| 1978 | 8.1 C | -0.56 C |
| 1979 | 7.6 C | -1.07 C |
| 1980 | 8.3 C | -0.36 C |
| 1981 | 8.1 C | -0.59 C |
| 1982 | 8.6 C | -0.13 C |
| 1983 | 8.7 C | -0.05 C |
| 1984 | 8.6 C | -0.15 C |
| 1985 | 7.8 C | -0.88 C |
| 1986 | 7.8 C | -0.92 C |
| 1987 | 8.1 C | -0.64 C |
| 1988 | 8.8 C | +0.05 C |
| 1989 | 9.1 C | +0.43 C |
| 1990 | 9.3 C | +0.57 C |
| 1991 | 8.5 C | -0.25 C |
| 1992 | 8.3 C | -0.37 C |
| 1993 | 8.1 C | -0.58 C |
| 1994 | 8.5 C | -0.19 C |
| 1995 | 8.9 C | +0.18 C |
| 1996 | 8.5 C | -0.25 C |
| 1997 | 9.4 C | +0.71 C |
| 1998 | 9.0 C | +0.25 C |
| 1999 | 9.1 C | +0.36 C |
| 2000 | 9.0 C | +0.30 C |
| 2001 | 8.6 C | -0.12 C |
| 2002 | 9.3 C | +0.58 C |
| 2003 | 9.4 C | +0.71 C |
| 2004 | 9.4 C | +0.73 C |
| 2005 | 9.5 C | +0.75 C |
| 2006 | 9.5 C | +0.76 C |
| 2007 | 9.4 C | +0.65 C |
| 2008 | 8.8 C | +0.08 C |
| 2009 | 8.9 C | +0.20 C |
| 2010 | 8.1 C | -0.63 C |
| 2011 | 9.3 C | +0.59 C |
| 2012 | 8.5 C | -0.20 C |
| 2013 | 8.8 C | +0.12 C |
| 2014 | 9.7 C | +1.02 C |
| 2015 | 9.0 C | +0.31 C |
| 2016 | 9.0 C | +0.28 C |
| 2017 | 9.3 C | +0.57 C |
| 2018 | 9.1 C | +0.41 C |
| 2019 | 9.2 C | +0.51 C |
| 2020 | 9.4 C | +0.69 C |
| 2021 | 9.2 C | +0.47 C |
| 2022 | 9.9 C | +1.21 C |
| 2023 | 9.5 C | +0.82 C |
| 2024 | 9.6 C | +0.92 C |
| 2025 | 10.0 C | +1.31 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade over 1960 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 66 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 66 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.5 F (0.4 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 66 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 66 | 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 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 31.3 C (88.3 F) | 2022 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) | 68 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -14.5 C (5.9 F) | 1972 | -7.5 C (18.5 F) | 67 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 1966 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 67 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) | 2011 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 67 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 35 days | 2025 | 22 days | 67 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| 1960 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1961 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1962 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1963 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1964 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1965 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 1966 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) |
| 1967 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 1968 | 24.6 C (76.3 F) |
| 1969 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 1970 | 23.7 C (74.7 F) |
| 1971 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 1972 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 1973 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1974 | 23.7 C (74.7 F) |
| 1975 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 1976 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1977 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1978 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 1979 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1980 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1981 | 24.5 C (76.1 F) |
| 1982 | 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 1983 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1984 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1985 | 21.6 C (70.9 F) |
| 1986 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 1987 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 1988 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 1989 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1990 | 30.8 C (87.4 F) |
| 1991 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 1992 | 25.4 C (77.7 F) |
| 1993 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1994 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1995 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1996 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1997 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 1998 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 1999 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 2000 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 2001 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 2002 | 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 2003 | 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 2004 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 2005 | 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 2006 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2007 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2008 | 24.5 C (76.1 F) |
| 2009 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2010 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 2011 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 2012 | 22.9 C (73.2 F) |
| 2013 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 2014 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2015 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 2016 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2017 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2018 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2019 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 2020 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 2021 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 2022 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 2023 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 2024 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 2025 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 2026 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1961 | -9.5 C (14.9 F) |
| 1962 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1963 | -10.1 C (13.8 F) |
| 1964 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1965 | -9.0 C (15.8 F) |
| 1966 | -10.3 C (13.5 F) |
| 1967 | -5.9 C (21.4 F) |
| 1968 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1969 | -8.2 C (17.2 F) |
| 1970 | -9.2 C (15.4 F) |
| 1971 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1972 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
| 1973 | -7.6 C (18.3 F) |
| 1974 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1975 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 1976 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1977 | -11.6 C (11.1 F) |
| 1978 | -14.0 C (6.8 F) |
| 1979 | -11.2 C (11.8 F) |
| 1980 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 1981 | -11.0 C (12.2 F) |
| 1982 | -13.7 C (7.3 F) |
| 1983 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 1984 | -9.2 C (15.4 F) |
| 1985 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 1986 | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 1987 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1988 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1989 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 1990 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1991 | -8.2 C (17.2 F) |
| 1992 | -8.2 C (17.2 F) |
| 1993 | -10.2 C (13.6 F) |
| 1994 | -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| 1995 | -13.1 C (8.4 F) |
| 1996 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1997 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 1998 | -7.6 C (18.3 F) |
| 1999 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2000 | -6.5 C (20.3 F) |
| 2001 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2002 | -7.6 C (18.3 F) |
| 2003 | -7.5 C (18.5 F) |
| 2004 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 2005 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 2006 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 2007 | -5.7 C (21.7 F) |
| 2008 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 2009 | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 2010 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2011 | -7.4 C (18.7 F) |
| 2012 | -6.3 C (20.7 F) |
| 2013 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 2014 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 2015 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2016 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 2017 | -7.5 C (18.5 F) |
| 2018 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2019 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 2020 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2021 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2022 | -7.6 C (18.3 F) |
| 2023 | -9.7 C (14.5 F) |
| 2024 | -6.4 C (20.5 F) |
| 2025 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 2026 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1962 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1963 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1964 | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1965 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1966 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1967 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1968 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1969 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1970 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1973 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1974 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1975 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1976 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 35.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1985 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1988 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1989 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1990 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1992 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1994 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1996 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1997 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1998 | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2000 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2001 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2002 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2003 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2005 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2007 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2008 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2009 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2010 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2011 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2013 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2014 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2015 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2016 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2018 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2019 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2020 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2021 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2022 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2023 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2024 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2025 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2026 | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1964 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1965 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1966 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1967 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1968 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1970 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1971 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1975 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1978 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1979 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 77.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1985 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1986 | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1987 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1989 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1991 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1992 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1996 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1998 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1999 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2002 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2003 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2004 | 95.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2005 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2007 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2008 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2009 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2010 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2012 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2013 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2014 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2015 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2016 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2017 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2018 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2019 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2020 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2021 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2022 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2023 | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2024 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2025 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2026 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 27 days |
| 1962 | 25 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 19 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 23 days |
| 1967 | 13 days |
| 1968 | 21 days |
| 1969 | 21 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 16 days |
| 1972 | 34 days |
| 1973 | 25 days |
| 1974 | 32 days |
| 1975 | 26 days |
| 1976 | 21 days |
| 1977 | 24 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 18 days |
| 1980 | 34 days |
| 1981 | 24 days |
| 1982 | 24 days |
| 1983 | 16 days |
| 1984 | 32 days |
| 1985 | 28 days |
| 1986 | 27 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 26 days |
| 1989 | 22 days |
| 1990 | 20 days |
| 1991 | 23 days |
| 1992 | 24 days |
| 1993 | 28 days |
| 1994 | 24 days |
| 1995 | 30 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 31 days |
| 1998 | 11 days |
| 1999 | 21 days |
| 2000 | 22 days |
| 2001 | 14 days |
| 2002 | 27 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 16 days |
| 2005 | 14 days |
| 2006 | 15 days |
| 2007 | 23 days |
| 2008 | 15 days |
| 2009 | 20 days |
| 2010 | 19 days |
| 2011 | 18 days |
| 2012 | 16 days |
| 2013 | 19 days |
| 2014 | 13 days |
| 2015 | 18 days |
| 2016 | 15 days |
| 2017 | 17 days |
| 2018 | 29 days |
| 2019 | 18 days |
| 2020 | 33 days |
| 2021 | 34 days |
| 2022 | 22 days |
| 2023 | 28 days |
| 2024 | 20 days |
| 2025 | 35 days |
| 2026 | 14 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
66 years with a frostAcross 66 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Leuchars falls on 2 May and the median first autumn frost on 29 October, which leaves a median of 182 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 183 days. That is 2 days more than in 1960 to 1989.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1960 to 1989) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 2 May | 27 April | 4 May | 7 days later | -0.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 29 October | 28 October | 30 October | 2 days later | +1.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 182 days | 181 days | 183 days | 2 days more | +1.6 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
66 years, 1960 to 2025A day with at least 33.7 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 69.9 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 63.9 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | Longer than the 66 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, 66 years of values from 1960 to 2025.
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: 62.5 mm (2.5 in) in 1966; 60.6 mm (2.4 in) in 2020; 58.5 mm (2.3 in) in 1961.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Leuchars, at 1991. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1991 ran 0.1 C (0.2 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -0.1 | -0.2 | 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
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Leuchars had a mean temperature of 9.3 C (48.7 F) and 729.1 mm (28.7 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Dublin Phoenix Park (Ireland, 401 km away), Armagh (United Kingdom, 329 km away) and Birr (Ireland, 487 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Phoenix Park | Ireland | 401 km (249 mi) | 9.3 C (48.8 F) | 766.2 mm (30.2 in) | 0.38 |
| Armagh | United Kingdom | 329 km (204 mi) | 9.2 C (48.6 F) | 812.0 mm (32.0 in) | 0.41 |
| Birr | Ireland | 487 km (303 mi) | 9.4 C (48.8 F) | 804.2 mm (31.7 in) | 0.48 |
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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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