Blue Mesa Lake Weather Records (USC00050797)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Blue Mesa Lake (USC00050797), Colorado, United States, with 60 years of record.
Key Facts for Blue Mesa Lake
- Blue Mesa Lake (USC00050797) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 38.47 latitude and -107.17 longitude, 2,307 m (7,568 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1967 to 2026, 60 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Blue Mesa Lake still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Blue Mesa Lake tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 24.4 C (75.9 F) on 6 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Colorado, United States, 38.47 latitude, -107.17 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,307 m (7,568 ft).
- Period of record: 1967 to 2026, 60 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
60 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| Feb | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| Mar | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| Apr | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| May | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| Jun | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Jul | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| Aug | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Sep | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| Oct | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| Nov | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 60 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 60 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-13 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2004-10-29 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Oct: 50.8 mm (2.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 25 January 1969 |
| Feb | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 20 February 1993 |
| Mar | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 4 March 1992 |
| Apr | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 19 April 1990 |
| May | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 26 May 1973 |
| Jun | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 9 June 1997 |
| Jul | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 22 July 1977 |
| Aug | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 7 August 1987 |
| Sep | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 10 September 2003 |
| Oct | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 29 October 2004 |
| Nov | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 14 November 2025 |
| Dec | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 7 December 2007 |
Period of Record Coverage
1970 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 1971 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1972 | 300 | 82% | No |
| 1977 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1978 | 29 | 8% | No |
| 1979 | 30 | 8% | No |
| 1980 | 29 | 8% | No |
| 1989 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1992 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 1993 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1998 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 282 | 77% | No |
| 2003 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 2004 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2005 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2006 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2010 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2011 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2012 | 316 | 86% | No |
| 2013 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2014 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 296 | 81% | No |
| 2017 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 2018 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2025 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2026 | 272 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 11 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily low max (Tie, Provisional) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | tie | 27 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 13 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 28 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 55 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | tie | 5 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 35 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high min | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 23 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max (Tie) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 25 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 25 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 25 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | Blue Mesa Lake, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | tie | 0 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
30 complete years, 1971 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.3 C | +0.51 C |
| 1990 | 5.3 C | +0.51 C |
| 1991 | 4.1 C | -0.66 C |
| 1993 | 3.4 C | -1.34 C |
| 1994 | 4.8 C | +0.03 C |
| 1995 | 5.2 C | +0.50 C |
| 1996 | 4.9 C | +0.12 C |
| 1997 | 3.8 C | -0.92 C |
| 1998 | 5.3 C | +0.59 C |
| 1999 | 5.6 C | +0.84 C |
| 2000 | 5.7 C | +1.00 C |
| 2001 | 5.0 C | +0.27 C |
| 2004 | 4.5 C | -0.23 C |
| 2006 | 4.4 C | -0.31 C |
| 2007 | 5.8 C | +1.08 C |
| 2008 | 3.3 C | -1.45 C |
| 2009 | 4.6 C | -0.10 C |
| 2010 | 4.9 C | +0.19 C |
| 2011 | 4.5 C | -0.26 C |
| 2013 | 3.5 C | -1.29 C |
| 2014 | 4.8 C | +0.01 C |
| 2015 | 5.0 C | +0.29 C |
| 2018 | 5.4 C | +0.64 C |
| 2019 | 3.2 C | -1.57 C |
| 2020 | 5.1 C | +0.36 C |
| 2021 | 5.5 C | +0.78 C |
| 2022 | 4.9 C | +0.17 C |
| 2023 | 4.0 C | -0.71 C |
| 2024 | 5.1 C | +0.36 C |
| 2025 | 5.3 C | +0.59 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1971 to 2025 is -0.02 C (-0.25 to 0.20) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.05 F (-0.45 to 0.36) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 30 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.02 C (-0.25 to 0.20) per decade | -0.05 F (-0.45 to 0.36) per decade | 1971 to 2025 | 30 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.02 C (-0.24 to 0.29) per decade | 0.04 F (-0.44 to 0.52) per decade | 1971 to 2025 | 30 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.1 C (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.5 to 0.2) per decade | 1971 to 2025 | 30 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1967 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 2005 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 45 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) | 1971 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) | 45 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 2004 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 60 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 1969 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 60 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 132 days | 2000 | 37 days | 60 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1971 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1972 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| 1978 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1979 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1980 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1990 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1991 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1992 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1993 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1994 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1995 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1996 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1997 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1998 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1999 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2000 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2002 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2003 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2004 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2005 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2006 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2007 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2008 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2009 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2010 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2011 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2012 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2013 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2014 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2015 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2016 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2017 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2018 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2019 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2020 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2021 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2022 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2023 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2024 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2025 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2026 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1971 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1972 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1978 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1979 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1980 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1990 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1991 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1992 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1993 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1994 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1995 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1996 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1997 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1998 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1999 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2000 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2001 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2002 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2003 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2004 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2005 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2006 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2007 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2008 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2009 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2010 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2011 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2012 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2013 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2014 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2015 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2016 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2017 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2018 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2019 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2020 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2021 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2022 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2023 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2024 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2025 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2026 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) |
| 1968 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1969 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1971 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1972 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1973 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1974 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1975 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1976 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1977 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1979 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1980 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1981 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1982 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1983 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1984 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1986 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1987 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1989 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1990 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1991 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1992 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1994 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1995 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1996 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1997 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1998 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1999 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2001 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2002 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2003 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2004 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2006 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2007 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2008 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2009 | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| 2010 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2011 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2012 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2013 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2014 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2015 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2016 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2017 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2019 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2020 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2022 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2023 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2024 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2025 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2026 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1968 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1969 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1970 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1973 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1974 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1976 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1978 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1979 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1981 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1982 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1985 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1987 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1990 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1991 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1993 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1994 | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1996 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1997 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1998 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1999 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2000 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2004 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2006 | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2007 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2008 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2009 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2010 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2012 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2013 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2014 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2016 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2017 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 15.1 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2019 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2020 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2021 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2022 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2023 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2024 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2025 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2026 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 20 days |
| 1968 | 31 days |
| 1969 | 34 days |
| 1970 | 28 days |
| 1971 | 55 days |
| 1972 | 38 days |
| 1973 | 40 days |
| 1974 | 46 days |
| 1975 | 27 days |
| 1976 | 53 days |
| 1977 | 30 days |
| 1978 | 32 days |
| 1979 | 56 days |
| 1980 | 44 days |
| 1981 | 24 days |
| 1982 | 34 days |
| 1983 | 24 days |
| 1984 | 29 days |
| 1985 | 26 days |
| 1986 | 46 days |
| 1987 | 50 days |
| 1988 | 72 days |
| 1989 | 45 days |
| 1990 | 23 days |
| 1991 | 41 days |
| 1992 | 35 days |
| 1993 | 26 days |
| 1994 | 49 days |
| 1995 | 23 days |
| 1996 | 51 days |
| 1997 | 41 days |
| 1998 | 53 days |
| 1999 | 56 days |
| 2000 | 132 days |
| 2001 | 89 days |
| 2002 | 46 days |
| 2003 | 38 days |
| 2004 | 67 days |
| 2005 | 26 days |
| 2006 | 38 days |
| 2007 | 40 days |
| 2008 | 25 days |
| 2009 | 23 days |
| 2010 | 26 days |
| 2011 | 5 days |
| 2012 | 25 days |
| 2013 | 27 days |
| 2014 | 45 days |
| 2015 | 40 days |
| 2016 | 29 days |
| 2017 | 38 days |
| 2018 | 30 days |
| 2019 | 33 days |
| 2020 | 52 days |
| 2021 | 41 days |
| 2022 | 26 days |
| 2023 | 42 days |
| 2024 | 24 days |
| 2025 | 26 days |
| 2026 | 28 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
30 years with a frostAcross 30 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Blue Mesa Lake falls on 2 June and the median first autumn frost on 19 September, which leaves a median of 106 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1971 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 2 June | n/a | 2 June | n/a | +0.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 19 September | n/a | 19 September | n/a | +5.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 106 days | n/a | 106 days | n/a | +5.1 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
48 years, 1968 to 2023A day with at least 18.1 mm (0.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 59.7 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 48.9 mm (1.9 in) | Longer than the 48 years of record |
| 100 years | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | Longer than the 48 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, 48 years of values from 1968 to 2023.
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: 50.8 mm (2.0 in) in 2004; 47.5 mm (1.9 in) in 1969; 43.2 mm (1.7 in) in 2007.
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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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