Sunset Crater Nm Weather Records (USC00028329)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sunset Crater Nm (USC00028329), Arizona, United States, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for Sunset Crater Nm
- Sunset Crater Nm (USC00028329) is a weather station in Arizona, United States at 35.37 latitude and -111.54 longitude, 2,128 m (6,980 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1969 to 2026, 58 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Sunset Crater Nm still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sunset Crater Nm set a daily record low maximum temperature of 11.7 C (53.1 F) on 30 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Arizona, United States, 35.37 latitude, -111.54 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,128 m (6,980 ft).
- Period of record: 1969 to 2026, 58 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
16 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| Feb | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| Mar | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| Apr | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| May | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| Jun | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| Jul | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| Aug | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Sep | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| Oct | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| Nov | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 47 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 37 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2026 | 25 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-23 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 81.3 cm (32.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 107.2 mm (4.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 22 January 2010 |
| Feb | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 24 February 1987 |
| Mar | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 2 March 2015 |
| Apr | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 23 April 1999 |
| May | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 15 May 2023 |
| Jun | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 26 June 2022 |
| Jul | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 23 July 1997 |
| Aug | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 2 August 2011 |
| Sep | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 5 September 1998 |
| Oct | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 4 October 1972 |
| Nov | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | 11 November 1978 |
| Dec | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) | 1 December 1991 |
Period of Record Coverage
1969 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1979 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1983 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1984 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 1985 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1986 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1988 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2014 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2018 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2019 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 2020 | 291 | 80% | No |
| 2021 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2022 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 2023 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2024 | 327 | 89% | No |
| 2025 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2026 | 279 | 76% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 55 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 45 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 56 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high max (Tie) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 55 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 36 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 18 July 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily low max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 31 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 52 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 June 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 12 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min (Tie) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | tie | 21 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 May 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily high min | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 2026 | Sunset Crater Nm, US | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 33 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
45 complete years, 1970 to 2023| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.4 C | -0.42 C |
| 1971 | 7.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 1972 | 8.0 C | +0.15 C |
| 1973 | 7.2 C | -0.64 C |
| 1974 | 8.0 C | +0.16 C |
| 1975 | 7.0 C | -0.88 C |
| 1976 | 7.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 1977 | 7.7 C | -0.11 C |
| 1979 | 7.4 C | -0.49 C |
| 1980 | 8.3 C | +0.41 C |
| 1981 | 8.4 C | +0.56 C |
| 1982 | 7.7 C | -0.18 C |
| 1983 | 8.2 C | +0.37 C |
| 1984 | 7.9 C | +0.08 C |
| 1985 | 8.1 C | +0.28 C |
| 1986 | 8.5 C | +0.69 C |
| 1988 | 7.2 C | -0.66 C |
| 1989 | 7.7 C | -0.11 C |
| 1991 | 7.1 C | -0.78 C |
| 1992 | 7.0 C | -0.81 C |
| 1993 | 7.9 C | +0.04 C |
| 1994 | 8.4 C | +0.52 C |
| 1995 | 8.5 C | +0.61 C |
| 1996 | 8.7 C | +0.89 C |
| 1997 | 7.3 C | -0.50 C |
| 1998 | 7.0 C | -0.84 C |
| 1999 | 7.8 C | -0.07 C |
| 2000 | 8.4 C | +0.54 C |
| 2001 | 7.8 C | +0.00 C |
| 2002 | 8.0 C | +0.15 C |
| 2003 | 8.5 C | +0.68 C |
| 2004 | 7.7 C | -0.10 C |
| 2005 | 7.9 C | +0.02 C |
| 2006 | 7.6 C | -0.26 C |
| 2007 | 8.0 C | +0.12 C |
| 2008 | 7.4 C | -0.42 C |
| 2009 | 7.7 C | -0.17 C |
| 2010 | 7.6 C | -0.21 C |
| 2011 | 7.4 C | -0.41 C |
| 2012 | 8.4 C | +0.60 C |
| 2014 | 8.6 C | +0.77 C |
| 2015 | 8.1 C | +0.30 C |
| 2016 | 8.4 C | +0.51 C |
| 2018 | 8.8 C | +0.99 C |
| 2023 | 7.7 C | -0.11 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.11 C (0.01 to 0.22) per decade over 1970 to 2023. In Fahrenheit: 0.20 F (0.02 to 0.39) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 45 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.11 C (0.01 to 0.22) per decade | 0.20 F (0.02 to 0.39) per decade | 1970 to 2023 | 45 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.01 C (-0.11 to 0.14) per decade | 0.03 F (-0.20 to 0.25) per decade | 1970 to 2023 | 45 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1970 to 2023 | 45 | 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
1969 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1994 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 58 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 1985 | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) | 58 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) | 1991 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 58 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) | 1972 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) | 58 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 102 days | 1974 | 46 days | 58 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1970 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1971 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1972 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1973 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1974 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1975 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1976 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1977 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1978 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1979 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1980 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1981 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1982 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1983 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1984 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1985 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1986 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1987 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1988 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1989 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1990 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1991 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1992 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1993 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1994 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1995 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1996 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1997 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1998 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1999 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2000 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2001 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2002 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2004 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2005 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2006 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2007 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2008 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2009 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2010 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2011 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2012 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2013 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2014 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2015 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2016 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2017 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2018 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2019 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2020 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2022 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2023 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2024 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2025 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2026 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1970 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1971 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1972 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1973 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1974 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1975 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1976 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1977 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1978 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1979 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1980 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1981 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1982 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1983 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1984 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1985 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1986 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1987 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1988 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1989 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1990 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1991 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1992 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1993 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1994 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1995 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1996 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1997 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1998 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1999 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2000 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2001 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2002 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2003 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2004 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2005 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2006 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2007 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2008 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2009 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2010 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2011 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2012 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2013 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2014 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2015 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2016 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2017 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2018 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2019 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2020 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2021 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2022 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2023 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2024 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2025 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2026 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) |
| 1970 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1971 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1974 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1976 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1977 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1979 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1982 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1986 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1989 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1992 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1993 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1997 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1999 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2000 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2001 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2002 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2004 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2006 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2007 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2008 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2009 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2010 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2012 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2013 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2014 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2018 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2019 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2021 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2022 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2023 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2024 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2025 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2026 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1970 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1972 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1973 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1976 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1977 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1978 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1979 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1980 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1981 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1982 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1983 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1984 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1985 | 59.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1986 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1987 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1989 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1991 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1992 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1993 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1994 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1996 | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1997 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1998 | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1999 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2000 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2003 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2004 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2005 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2008 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2010 | 129.7 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2011 | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2012 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2013 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2014 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2015 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2016 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2017 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2018 | 86.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2019 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2020 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2021 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2022 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2023 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2024 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2025 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2026 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 22 days |
| 1970 | 41 days |
| 1971 | 45 days |
| 1972 | 65 days |
| 1973 | 48 days |
| 1974 | 102 days |
| 1975 | 34 days |
| 1976 | 48 days |
| 1977 | 46 days |
| 1978 | 68 days |
| 1979 | 36 days |
| 1980 | 49 days |
| 1981 | 38 days |
| 1982 | 50 days |
| 1983 | 36 days |
| 1984 | 36 days |
| 1985 | 21 days |
| 1986 | 22 days |
| 1987 | 35 days |
| 1988 | 54 days |
| 1989 | 63 days |
| 1990 | 22 days |
| 1991 | 64 days |
| 1992 | 34 days |
| 1993 | 78 days |
| 1994 | 25 days |
| 1995 | 41 days |
| 1996 | 77 days |
| 1997 | 40 days |
| 1998 | 45 days |
| 1999 | 74 days |
| 2000 | 85 days |
| 2001 | 46 days |
| 2002 | 93 days |
| 2003 | 49 days |
| 2004 | 94 days |
| 2005 | 28 days |
| 2006 | 40 days |
| 2007 | 56 days |
| 2008 | 51 days |
| 2009 | 34 days |
| 2010 | 39 days |
| 2011 | 45 days |
| 2012 | 67 days |
| 2013 | 59 days |
| 2014 | 38 days |
| 2015 | 44 days |
| 2016 | 56 days |
| 2017 | 94 days |
| 2018 | 29 days |
| 2019 | 54 days |
| 2020 | 52 days |
| 2021 | 54 days |
| 2022 | 31 days |
| 2023 | 42 days |
| 2024 | 54 days |
| 2025 | 30 days |
| 2026 | 40 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
45 years with a frostAcross 45 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Sunset Crater Nm falls on 19 June and the median first autumn frost on 13 September, which leaves a median of 87 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +6.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1986 to 2023) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 19 June | n/a | 17 June | n/a | -1.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 13 September | n/a | 15 September | n/a | +5.1 days per decade |
| Growing days | 87 days | n/a | 91 days | n/a | +6.2 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
53 years, 1970 to 2025A day with at least 35.4 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 91.2 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 91.2 mm (3.6 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 1970 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: 107.2 mm (4.2 in) in 1991; 63.5 mm (2.5 in) in 1992; 62.0 mm (2.4 in) in 2011.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Sunset Crater Nm, at 1997. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1997 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | -0.4 | -0.7 | 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
2003 to 2023 against 1961 to 1990Over 2003 to 2023, Sunset Crater Nm had a mean temperature of 8.0 C (46.4 F) and 435.5 mm (17.1 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Ocate 2 NW (United States, 592 km away), Tropic (United States, 255 km away) and Darby (United States, 1,205 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocate 2 NW | United States | 592 km (368 mi) | 7.8 C (46.1 F) | 428.9 mm (16.9 in) | 0.64 |
| Tropic | United States | 255 km (158 mi) | 8.2 C (46.8 F) | 299.0 mm (11.8 in) | 0.74 |
| Darby | United States | 1,205 km (749 mi) | 7.7 C (45.8 F) | 405.2 mm (16.0 in) | 0.74 |
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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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