Bowhill Weather Records (UKE00105891)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bowhill (UKE00105891), United Kingdom, with 68 years of record.
Key Facts for Bowhill
- Bowhill (UKE00105891) is a weather station in United Kingdom at 55.54 latitude and -2.90 longitude, 168 m (551 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2026, 68 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Bowhill still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bowhill set a daily record precipitation of 29.6 mm (1.2 in) on 12 November 2025.
About the Station
- Location: United Kingdom, 55.54 latitude, -2.90 longitude.
- Elevation: 168 m (551 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2026, 68 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 | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 16.2 C (61.2 F) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 30.3 C (86.5 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 31.3 C (88.3 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 30.1 C (86.2 F) | -0.5 C (31.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 27.9 C (82.2 F) | -2.3 C (27.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 16.0 C (60.8 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | -16.4 C (2.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 37 |
| 1963 | 40 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 31 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 3 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-02 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 16.4 C (61.5 F) |
| 1996-12-03 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1999-07-10 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 16.6 C (61.9 F) |
| 1999-09-04 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 2003-08-10 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.7 C (63.9 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 75.3 mm (3.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 7 January 2005 |
| Feb | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 8 February 2020 |
| Mar | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 31 March 1992 |
| Apr | 33.9 mm (1.3 in) | 18 April 1988 |
| May | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 13 May 1993 |
| Jun | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | 21 June 2008 |
| Jul | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 12 July 1961 |
| Aug | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) | 18 August 2006 |
| Sep | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 12 September 1968 |
| Oct | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) | 3 October 2014 |
| Nov | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) | 2 November 1998 |
| Dec | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) | 3 December 1996 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2023| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1960 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1965 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1966 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1967 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1970 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1972 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1974 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1979 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1981 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1985 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1986 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1988 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1990 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1991 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1994 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1995 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1996 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1998 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1999 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2004 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2005 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2010 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2014 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2015 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2017 | 297 | 81% | No |
| 2018 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 2019 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2020 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2021 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2023 | 144 | 39% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2025 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) | 34 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 2025 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 15 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 June 2025 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 28 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 February 2025 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain (Tie) | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 57 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) | 13 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 April 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 14.1 mm (0.6 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 April 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 5 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 2024 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 8 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 October 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 29 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 40 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 August 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 12 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily rain | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily low min | -5.5 C (22.1 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 18 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 2023 | Bowhill, GB | daily high max | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
61 complete years, 1960 to 2022| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.9 C | -0.21 C |
| 1961 | 7.9 C | -0.22 C |
| 1962 | 6.8 C | -1.27 C |
| 1963 | 6.6 C | -1.45 C |
| 1964 | 7.8 C | -0.30 C |
| 1965 | 7.1 C | -0.97 C |
| 1966 | 7.4 C | -0.69 C |
| 1967 | 8.0 C | -0.08 C |
| 1968 | 7.7 C | -0.40 C |
| 1969 | 7.5 C | -0.56 C |
| 1970 | 7.8 C | -0.31 C |
| 1971 | 8.3 C | +0.18 C |
| 1972 | 7.5 C | -0.57 C |
| 1973 | 7.8 C | -0.31 C |
| 1974 | 7.8 C | -0.25 C |
| 1975 | 8.4 C | +0.29 C |
| 1976 | 8.2 C | +0.10 C |
| 1977 | 7.5 C | -0.55 C |
| 1978 | 7.6 C | -0.48 C |
| 1979 | 6.6 C | -1.51 C |
| 1980 | 7.7 C | -0.35 C |
| 1981 | 7.5 C | -0.63 C |
| 1982 | 8.1 C | +0.00 C |
| 1983 | 8.2 C | +0.12 C |
| 1984 | 8.0 C | -0.12 C |
| 1985 | 7.1 C | -1.03 C |
| 1986 | 7.0 C | -1.14 C |
| 1987 | 7.2 C | -0.86 C |
| 1988 | 8.1 C | +0.05 C |
| 1989 | 8.4 C | +0.35 C |
| 1990 | 8.7 C | +0.63 C |
| 1991 | 7.9 C | -0.15 C |
| 1992 | 7.9 C | -0.18 C |
| 1993 | 7.5 C | -0.59 C |
| 1994 | 8.0 C | -0.13 C |
| 1995 | 8.4 C | +0.33 C |
| 1996 | 7.7 C | -0.37 C |
| 1997 | 8.9 C | +0.82 C |
| 1998 | 8.7 C | +0.56 C |
| 1999 | 8.7 C | +0.65 C |
| 2000 | 8.5 C | +0.40 C |
| 2001 | 8.1 C | -0.02 C |
| 2002 | 8.6 C | +0.52 C |
| 2003 | 8.8 C | +0.72 C |
| 2004 | 8.8 C | +0.74 C |
| 2005 | 8.8 C | +0.73 C |
| 2006 | 9.0 C | +0.90 C |
| 2007 | 8.9 C | +0.84 C |
| 2008 | 8.5 C | +0.38 C |
| 2009 | 8.6 C | +0.50 C |
| 2010 | 7.3 C | -0.75 C |
| 2011 | 8.8 C | +0.74 C |
| 2012 | 8.1 C | +0.03 C |
| 2013 | 8.4 C | +0.32 C |
| 2014 | 9.2 C | +1.12 C |
| 2015 | 8.5 C | +0.41 C |
| 2016 | 8.5 C | +0.43 C |
| 2019 | 8.7 C | +0.65 C |
| 2020 | 8.9 C | +0.80 C |
| 2021 | 8.8 C | +0.68 C |
| 2022 | 9.4 C | +1.33 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade over 1960 to 2022. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 61 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2022 | 61 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2022 | 61 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.5 F (0.4 to 0.6) per decade | 1960 to 2022 | 61 | 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) | 1983 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 65 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) | 1982 | -9.4 C (15.2 F) | 64 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) | 1996 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) | 66 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) | 2004 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | 66 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 32 days | 2025 | 20 days | 66 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1960 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1961 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1962 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1963 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1964 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1965 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1966 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1967 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1968 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1969 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1970 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1971 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1972 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1973 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1974 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1975 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1976 | 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 1977 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
| 1978 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1979 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1980 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1981 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1982 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 1983 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 1984 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1985 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 1986 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1987 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 1988 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1989 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1990 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1991 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 1992 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1993 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1994 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1995 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1996 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 1997 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1998 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1999 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 2000 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2001 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 2002 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 2003 | 30.1 C (86.2 F) |
| 2004 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 2005 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 2006 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 2007 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2008 | 25.4 C (77.7 F) |
| 2009 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 2010 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 2011 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 2012 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 2013 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 2014 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2015 | 28.7 C (83.7 F) |
| 2016 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 2017 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 2018 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 2019 | 30.7 C (87.3 F) |
| 2020 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2021 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2022 | 29.3 C (84.7 F) |
| 2023 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1961 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1962 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1963 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1964 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1965 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1966 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1967 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1968 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1969 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1970 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1971 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1972 | -12.5 C (9.5 F) |
| 1973 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
| 1974 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 1975 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1976 | -7.9 C (17.8 F) |
| 1977 | -10.8 C (12.6 F) |
| 1978 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 1979 | -15.2 C (4.6 F) |
| 1980 | -9.5 C (14.9 F) |
| 1981 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1982 | -19.5 C (-3.1 F) |
| 1983 | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
| 1984 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1985 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1986 | -12.6 C (9.3 F) |
| 1987 | -13.1 C (8.4 F) |
| 1988 | -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 1989 | -5.8 C (21.6 F) |
| 1990 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1991 | -10.5 C (13.1 F) |
| 1992 | -10.4 C (13.3 F) |
| 1993 | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
| 1994 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1995 | -16.4 C (2.5 F) |
| 1996 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1997 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1998 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1999 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 2000 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2001 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 2002 | -10.4 C (13.3 F) |
| 2003 | -10.3 C (13.5 F) |
| 2004 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 2005 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| 2006 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 2007 | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
| 2008 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 2009 | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 2010 | -14.0 C (6.8 F) |
| 2011 | -8.1 C (17.4 F) |
| 2012 | -7.4 C (18.7 F) |
| 2013 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| 2014 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2015 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 2016 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 2017 | -8.1 C (17.4 F) |
| 2018 | -7.6 C (18.3 F) |
| 2019 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 2020 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2021 | -11.4 C (11.5 F) |
| 2022 | -9.6 C (14.7 F) |
| 2023 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1962 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1965 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1968 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1969 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1970 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1973 | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1974 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1975 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1977 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1978 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1980 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1983 | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1984 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1985 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 33.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1989 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1990 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1991 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1993 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1994 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1995 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1996 | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1999 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 22.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2002 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2003 | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2005 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2006 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2007 | 23.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2008 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2009 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2010 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2011 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2012 | 50.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2013 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2014 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2015 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2016 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2019 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2021 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2022 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2023 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2024 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2025 | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2026 | 18.9 mm (0.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1964 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1965 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1966 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1967 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 46.1 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1972 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1977 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1978 | 84.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1979 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 45.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1981 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 96.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1983 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1985 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1986 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1987 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 66.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1989 | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1991 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1992 | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1993 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1994 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1996 | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1997 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1998 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1999 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2000 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2001 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2002 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2003 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2005 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2006 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2007 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2008 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2009 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2010 | 66.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2011 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2012 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2013 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2014 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2015 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2016 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2017 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2018 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2019 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2020 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2021 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2022 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2023 | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2024 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2025 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2026 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 16 days |
| 1962 | 21 days |
| 1963 | 17 days |
| 1964 | 23 days |
| 1965 | 25 days |
| 1966 | 15 days |
| 1967 | 15 days |
| 1968 | 21 days |
| 1969 | 14 days |
| 1970 | 16 days |
| 1971 | 16 days |
| 1972 | 25 days |
| 1973 | 27 days |
| 1974 | 16 days |
| 1975 | 28 days |
| 1976 | 19 days |
| 1977 | 20 days |
| 1978 | 15 days |
| 1979 | 18 days |
| 1980 | 19 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 15 days |
| 1984 | 21 days |
| 1985 | 20 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 15 days |
| 1988 | 20 days |
| 1989 | 24 days |
| 1990 | 11 days |
| 1991 | 25 days |
| 1992 | 25 days |
| 1993 | 28 days |
| 1994 | 27 days |
| 1995 | 29 days |
| 1996 | 24 days |
| 1997 | 22 days |
| 1998 | 14 days |
| 1999 | 16 days |
| 2000 | 19 days |
| 2001 | 15 days |
| 2002 | 22 days |
| 2003 | 19 days |
| 2004 | 14 days |
| 2005 | 14 days |
| 2006 | 20 days |
| 2007 | 27 days |
| 2008 | 16 days |
| 2009 | 22 days |
| 2010 | 17 days |
| 2011 | 16 days |
| 2012 | 16 days |
| 2013 | 20 days |
| 2014 | 17 days |
| 2015 | 15 days |
| 2016 | 14 days |
| 2017 | 20 days |
| 2018 | 26 days |
| 2019 | 20 days |
| 2020 | 23 days |
| 2021 | 28 days |
| 2022 | 20 days |
| 2023 | 14 days |
| 2024 | 15 days |
| 2025 | 32 days |
| 2026 | 23 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
61 years with a frostAcross 61 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Bowhill falls on 12 May and the median first autumn frost on 18 October, which leaves a median of 160 days between them.
In 1991 to 2022 the median growing season was 169 days. That is 14 days more than in 1960 to 1989.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1960 to 1989) | Recent period (1991 to 2022) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 12 May | 10 May | 13 May | 3 days later | -0.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 18 October | 13 October | 19 October | 6 days later | +1.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 160 days | 155 days | 169 days | 14 days more | +2.3 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
64 years, 1961 to 2025A day with at least 35.1 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 88.8 mm (3.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) | Longer than the 64 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, 64 years of values from 1961 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: 75.3 mm (3.0 in) in 1996; 70.0 mm (2.8 in) in 2014; 68.7 mm (2.7 in) in 2006.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Bowhill, at 1965. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1965 ran 0.2 C (0.3 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +0.2 | +0.3 | 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
2006 to 2022 against 1961 to 1990Over 2006 to 2022, Bowhill had a mean temperature of 8.7 C (47.6 F) and 997.3 mm (39.3 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Auchincruive (United Kingdom, 105 km away), Bradford (United Kingdom, 205 km away) and Paisley (United Kingdom, 102 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auchincruive | United Kingdom | 105 km (65 mi) | 8.7 C (47.6 F) | 950.4 mm (37.4 in) | 0.61 |
| Bradford | United Kingdom | 205 km (127 mi) | 8.8 C (47.8 F) | 873.7 mm (34.4 in) | 0.65 |
| Paisley | United Kingdom | 102 km (63 mi) | 9.1 C (48.4 F) | 1,151.1 mm (45.3 in) | 0.81 |
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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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