Sand Mt Substn Weather Records (USC00017207)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sand Mt Substn (USC00017207), Alabama, United States, with 78 years of record.
Key Facts for Sand Mt Substn
- Sand Mt Substn (USC00017207) is a weather station in Alabama, United States at 34.29 latitude and -85.97 longitude, 363 m (1,190 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1949 to 2026, 78 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Sand Mt Substn still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sand Mt Substn set a daily record precipitation of 39.4 mm (1.6 in) on 10 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Alabama, United States, 34.29 latitude, -85.97 longitude.
- Elevation: 363 m (1,190 ft).
- Period of record: 1949 to 2026, 78 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
4 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| Feb | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| Mar | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Apr | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| May | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Jun | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Jul | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| Aug | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| Sep | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Oct | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| Nov | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 63 |
| 1953 | 36 |
| 1954 | 46 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 9 |
All-Time Record Progression
6 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-12-25 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1985-01-21 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1985-01-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1985-07-28 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2004-09-17 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 162.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2011-01-10 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 17.8 cm (7.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 162.8 mm (6.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) | 5 January 1949 |
| Feb | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) | 16 February 1990 |
| Mar | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) | 28 March 1951 |
| Apr | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) | 13 April 2020 |
| May | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) | 3 May 1997 |
| Jun | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) | 20 June 2021 |
| Jul | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) | 28 July 1985 |
| Aug | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) | 26 August 2008 |
| Sep | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) | 17 September 2004 |
| Oct | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | 26 October 1997 |
| Nov | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) | 4 November 2004 |
| Dec | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) | 26 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
1949 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 121 | 33% | No |
| 1950 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1951 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1960 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1962 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1967 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1974 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 1981 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 2006 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2007 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2011 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2015 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2016 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 240 | 66% | No |
| 2024 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 2025 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 272 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 27 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | tie | 67 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 72 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 13 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 31 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 7 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 16 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily low max | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 63 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | tie | 44 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high max (Tie) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | tie | 48 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 March 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high max | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily low max | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 March 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high max (Tie) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 75 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high max | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 40 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily low max | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 46 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 2026 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily low max | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 48 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2025 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high max (Tie) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 November 2025 | Sand Mt Substn, US | daily high min | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 26 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
67 complete years, 1951 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 16.1 C | +0.87 C |
| 1952 | 16.4 C | +1.09 C |
| 1953 | 16.6 C | +1.31 C |
| 1954 | 16.6 C | +1.33 C |
| 1955 | 16.1 C | +0.85 C |
| 1956 | 16.2 C | +0.97 C |
| 1957 | 16.2 C | +0.96 C |
| 1958 | 14.7 C | -0.60 C |
| 1959 | 16.0 C | +0.73 C |
| 1960 | 14.9 C | -0.41 C |
| 1962 | 15.5 C | +0.28 C |
| 1963 | 14.6 C | -0.71 C |
| 1964 | 15.1 C | -0.19 C |
| 1965 | 15.6 C | +0.29 C |
| 1966 | 14.6 C | -0.62 C |
| 1967 | 14.8 C | -0.47 C |
| 1968 | 14.6 C | -0.66 C |
| 1969 | 14.6 C | -0.62 C |
| 1970 | 15.6 C | +0.31 C |
| 1971 | 15.5 C | +0.22 C |
| 1972 | 15.5 C | +0.21 C |
| 1974 | 15.9 C | +0.59 C |
| 1975 | 14.9 C | -0.39 C |
| 1976 | 13.1 C | -2.12 C |
| 1977 | 15.0 C | -0.30 C |
| 1978 | 14.5 C | -0.75 C |
| 1979 | 13.8 C | -1.46 C |
| 1981 | 14.1 C | -1.14 C |
| 1983 | 13.9 C | -1.38 C |
| 1984 | 15.0 C | -0.25 C |
| 1985 | 14.8 C | -0.50 C |
| 1986 | 15.4 C | +0.18 C |
| 1987 | 14.8 C | -0.47 C |
| 1988 | 14.4 C | -0.84 C |
| 1989 | 14.2 C | -1.05 C |
| 1990 | 16.2 C | +0.90 C |
| 1991 | 15.6 C | +0.35 C |
| 1992 | 14.5 C | -0.79 C |
| 1993 | 14.6 C | -0.63 C |
| 1994 | 15.0 C | -0.27 C |
| 1995 | 14.9 C | -0.37 C |
| 1996 | 14.3 C | -0.99 C |
| 1997 | 14.6 C | -0.66 C |
| 1998 | 16.4 C | +1.12 C |
| 1999 | 15.9 C | +0.63 C |
| 2001 | 15.3 C | +0.03 C |
| 2002 | 15.5 C | +0.23 C |
| 2003 | 15.0 C | -0.30 C |
| 2004 | 15.2 C | -0.04 C |
| 2006 | 15.8 C | +0.49 C |
| 2007 | 16.1 C | +0.86 C |
| 2008 | 14.9 C | -0.32 C |
| 2009 | 14.9 C | -0.40 C |
| 2010 | 15.1 C | -0.21 C |
| 2011 | 15.6 C | +0.35 C |
| 2012 | 16.5 C | +1.24 C |
| 2013 | 14.6 C | -0.67 C |
| 2014 | 14.4 C | -0.84 C |
| 2015 | 15.8 C | +0.54 C |
| 2016 | 16.5 C | +1.24 C |
| 2017 | 16.2 C | +0.94 C |
| 2018 | 15.6 C | +0.31 C |
| 2019 | 16.2 C | +0.97 C |
| 2020 | 15.7 C | +0.46 C |
| 2021 | 15.6 C | +0.29 C |
| 2022 | 15.4 C | +0.18 C |
| 2025 | 15.7 C | +0.40 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1951 to 2025 is 0.01 C (-0.08 to 0.10) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.01 F (-0.14 to 0.17) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 67 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.01 C (-0.08 to 0.10) per decade | 0.01 F (-0.14 to 0.17) per decade | 1951 to 2025 | 67 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.09 C (-0.18 to 0.01) per decade | -0.15 F (-0.32 to 0.01) per decade | 1951 to 2025 | 67 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.10 C (0.01 to 0.20) per decade | 0.18 F (0.02 to 0.35) per decade | 1951 to 2025 | 67 | 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
1949 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 1952 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 78 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | 1985 | -13.0 C (8.5 F) | 78 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) | 2004 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) | 78 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 337.6 mm (13.3 in) | 1985 | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) | 78 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 38 days | 1950 | 19 days | 78 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1950 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1951 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1952 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1953 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1954 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1955 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1956 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1957 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1958 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1959 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1960 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1961 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1966 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1967 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1968 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1969 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1970 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1971 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1972 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1973 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1974 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1975 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1976 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1977 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1978 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1979 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1980 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1981 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1982 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1983 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1984 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1985 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1986 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1987 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1988 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1989 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1991 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1992 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1993 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1994 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1995 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1996 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1997 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1999 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2000 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2001 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2002 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2003 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2004 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2005 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2006 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2007 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2008 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2009 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2010 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2011 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2012 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2013 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2014 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2015 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2016 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2017 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2018 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2019 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2020 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2021 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2022 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2023 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2026 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1950 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1951 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1952 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1953 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1954 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1955 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1956 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1957 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1958 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1959 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1960 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1961 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1962 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1963 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1964 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1965 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1966 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1967 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1968 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1969 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1970 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1971 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1972 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1973 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1974 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1975 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1976 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1977 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1978 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1979 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1980 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1981 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1982 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1983 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1984 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1985 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1986 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1987 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1988 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1989 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1990 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1991 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1992 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1993 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1994 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1995 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1996 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1997 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1998 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1999 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2000 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2001 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2002 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2003 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2004 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2005 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2006 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2007 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2008 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2009 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2010 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2011 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2012 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2013 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2014 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2015 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2016 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2017 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2018 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2019 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2020 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2021 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2022 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2023 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2024 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2025 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2026 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1950 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1951 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1952 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1953 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1954 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1955 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1957 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1958 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1959 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1960 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1961 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1962 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1963 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1964 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1965 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1967 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1968 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1970 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1971 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1972 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1973 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1974 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1975 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1977 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1978 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1979 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1980 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1981 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1982 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1983 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1984 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1985 | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1986 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1987 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1989 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1991 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1992 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1995 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1996 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1997 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1998 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1999 | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2000 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2002 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2003 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2004 | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2005 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2007 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2009 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2010 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2011 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2012 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2013 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2014 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2015 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2016 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2017 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2018 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2019 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2020 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2021 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2022 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2023 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2024 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2025 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2026 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 200.6 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1950 | 132.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1951 | 117.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1952 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1953 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1954 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1955 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1956 | 105.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1957 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1958 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1959 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1960 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 192.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1962 | 141.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1963 | 184.3 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1964 | 145.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1965 | 135.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1966 | 122.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1967 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1968 | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1969 | 154.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1970 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1971 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1972 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1973 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1974 | 138.6 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1975 | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1976 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1977 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1978 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1979 | 152.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1980 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1981 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1982 | 187.8 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1983 | 135.7 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1984 | 142.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1985 | 337.6 mm (13.3 in) |
| 1986 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1987 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1988 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1989 | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1990 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1991 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1992 | 122.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1993 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1994 | 126.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1995 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1996 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1997 | 164.2 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1998 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1999 | 176.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2000 | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2001 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2002 | 170.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2003 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2004 | 172.4 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2005 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2006 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2007 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2008 | 181.0 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2009 | 149.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2010 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2011 | 179.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2012 | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2013 | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2014 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2015 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2016 | 110.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2017 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2018 | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2019 | 180.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2020 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2021 | 175.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2022 | 144.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2023 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2024 | 123.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2025 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2026 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 14 days |
| 1950 | 38 days |
| 1951 | 23 days |
| 1952 | 30 days |
| 1953 | 30 days |
| 1954 | 27 days |
| 1955 | 21 days |
| 1956 | 20 days |
| 1957 | 16 days |
| 1958 | 20 days |
| 1959 | 13 days |
| 1960 | 18 days |
| 1961 | 30 days |
| 1962 | 22 days |
| 1963 | 22 days |
| 1964 | 19 days |
| 1965 | 19 days |
| 1966 | 14 days |
| 1967 | 23 days |
| 1968 | 25 days |
| 1969 | 18 days |
| 1970 | 20 days |
| 1971 | 15 days |
| 1972 | 25 days |
| 1973 | 26 days |
| 1974 | 19 days |
| 1975 | 19 days |
| 1976 | 15 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 36 days |
| 1979 | 16 days |
| 1980 | 17 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 15 days |
| 1983 | 21 days |
| 1984 | 20 days |
| 1985 | 17 days |
| 1986 | 19 days |
| 1987 | 26 days |
| 1988 | 24 days |
| 1989 | 17 days |
| 1990 | 16 days |
| 1991 | 35 days |
| 1992 | 15 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 14 days |
| 1995 | 17 days |
| 1996 | 16 days |
| 1997 | 18 days |
| 1998 | 25 days |
| 1999 | 19 days |
| 2000 | 29 days |
| 2001 | 29 days |
| 2002 | 15 days |
| 2003 | 17 days |
| 2004 | 21 days |
| 2005 | 33 days |
| 2006 | 18 days |
| 2007 | 32 days |
| 2008 | 15 days |
| 2009 | 15 days |
| 2010 | 26 days |
| 2011 | 23 days |
| 2012 | 21 days |
| 2013 | 20 days |
| 2014 | 19 days |
| 2015 | 14 days |
| 2016 | 38 days |
| 2017 | 12 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 20 days |
| 2020 | 13 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 16 days |
| 2023 | 18 days |
| 2024 | 20 days |
| 2025 | 18 days |
| 2026 | 18 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
67 years with a frostAcross 67 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Sand Mt Substn falls on 3 April and the median first autumn frost on 30 October, which leaves a median of 211 days between them.
In 1992 to 2025 the median growing season was 216 days. That is 9 days more than in 1951 to 1984.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1951 to 1984) | Recent period (1992 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 3 April | 7 April | 28 March | 10 days earlier | -1.8 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 30 October | 29 October | 3 November | 5 days later | +1.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 211 days | 207 days | 216 days | 9 days more | +3.1 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
74 years, 1949 to 2025A day with at least 79.8 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 173.0 mm (6.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 119.2 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 140.3 mm (5.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 156.4 mm (6.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) | Longer than the 74 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, 74 years of values from 1949 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: 162.8 mm (6.4 in) in 2004; 146.1 mm (5.8 in) in 1985; 141.2 mm (5.6 in) in 2020.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Sand Mt Substn, at 1997. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1997 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +0.3 | +0.5 | 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
2009 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2009 to 2025, Sand Mt Substn had a mean temperature of 15.6 C (60.0 F) and 1,534.3 mm (60.4 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Haleyville (United States, 153 km away), Winona 5 E (United States, 349 km away) and Jasper (United States, 131 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haleyville | United States | 153 km (95 mi) | 15.3 C (59.6 F) | 1,526.2 mm (60.1 in) | 0.48 |
| Winona 5 E | United States | 349 km (217 mi) | 15.7 C (60.3 F) | 1,447.1 mm (57.0 in) | 0.57 |
| Jasper | United States | 131 km (81 mi) | 15.4 C (59.6 F) | 1,491.7 mm (58.7 in) | 0.58 |
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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