Florissant Fossil Beds Weather Records (USC00052965)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Florissant Fossil Beds (USC00052965), Colorado, United States, with 38 years of record.
Key Facts for Florissant Fossil Beds
- Florissant Fossil Beds (USC00052965) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 38.91 latitude and -105.28 longitude, 2,561 m (8,402 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1988 to 2025, 38 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Florissant Fossil Beds still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Florissant Fossil Beds set a daily record precipitation of 29.1 mm (1.1 in) on 23 August 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, 38.91 latitude, -105.28 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,561 m (8,402 ft).
- Period of record: 1988 to 2025, 38 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
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 | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 65 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 56 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 38 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 68.8 mm (2.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) | 9 January 2026 |
| Feb | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 3 February 2024 |
| Mar | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) | 31 March 2003 |
| Apr | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 15 April 2012 |
| May | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 26 May 1996 |
| Jun | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 26 June 2003 |
| Jul | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | 27 July 2003 |
| Aug | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 24 August 1992 |
| Sep | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 12 September 2012 |
| Oct | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 26 October 1997 |
| Nov | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 3 November 2003 |
| Dec | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 16 December 2004 |
Period of Record Coverage
1988 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 25 | 7% | No |
| 1989 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 1990 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1991 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1992 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 1993 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1994 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1995 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 1996 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1997 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1998 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1999 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2000 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2001 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2002 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2003 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2004 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 2005 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2006 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 2007 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 2008 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2009 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2012 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2025 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 August 2026 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 29.1 mm (1.1 in) | 6.7 mm (0.26 in) | 12 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2026 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily rain | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 2026 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily rain | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 2026 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily rain | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 24 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2026 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily rain | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 4 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2026 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | monthly rain | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 26 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max (Tie) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | tie | 3 years | 0 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high min | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 6.1 C (11.0 F) | 31 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high min (Tie) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 5.6 C (10.1 F) | 31 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 4 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high min | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 5.5 C (9.9 F) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high min | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 15 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | monthly high min | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 9 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 22 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 2025 | Florissant Fossil Beds, US | daily high max | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 27 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
33 complete years, 1990 to 2024| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.1 C | -0.53 C |
| 1991 | 4.0 C | -0.59 C |
| 1992 | 3.9 C | -0.70 C |
| 1993 | 4.2 C | -0.38 C |
| 1994 | 4.6 C | +0.03 C |
| 1995 | 4.6 C | +0.05 C |
| 1996 | 4.9 C | +0.36 C |
| 1997 | 4.0 C | -0.58 C |
| 1998 | 4.5 C | -0.07 C |
| 1999 | 4.9 C | +0.35 C |
| 2000 | 5.4 C | +0.77 C |
| 2001 | 4.1 C | -0.51 C |
| 2002 | 4.4 C | -0.20 C |
| 2003 | 4.8 C | +0.26 C |
| 2005 | 4.9 C | +0.29 C |
| 2006 | 4.6 C | +0.01 C |
| 2007 | 4.5 C | -0.08 C |
| 2008 | 3.7 C | -0.93 C |
| 2009 | 3.9 C | -0.73 C |
| 2010 | 4.4 C | -0.19 C |
| 2012 | 5.5 C | +0.87 C |
| 2013 | 3.7 C | -0.84 C |
| 2014 | 4.3 C | -0.25 C |
| 2015 | 5.1 C | +0.55 C |
| 2016 | 5.1 C | +0.49 C |
| 2017 | 5.6 C | +1.06 C |
| 2018 | 5.3 C | +0.76 C |
| 2019 | 4.1 C | -0.50 C |
| 2020 | 4.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 2021 | 5.4 C | +0.80 C |
| 2022 | 4.6 C | +0.04 C |
| 2023 | 4.4 C | -0.23 C |
| 2024 | 5.2 C | +0.58 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.19 C (0.01 to 0.36) per decade over 1990 to 2024. In Fahrenheit: 0.33 F (0.02 to 0.65) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 33 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.19 C (0.01 to 0.36) per decade | 0.33 F (0.02 to 0.65) per decade | 1990 to 2024 | 33 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.2 F (-0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1990 to 2024 | 33 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 0.5 F (0.1 to 0.9) per decade | 1990 to 2024 | 33 | 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
1988 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 1994 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 38 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | 2011 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | 38 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | 2003 | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) | 38 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) | 2015 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) | 38 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 52 days | 2016 | 29 days | 38 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| 1989 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1990 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1991 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1992 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1993 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1994 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1995 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1996 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1997 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1998 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1999 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2000 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2001 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2002 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2003 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2004 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2005 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2006 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2007 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2008 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2009 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 2010 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2011 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2012 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2013 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2014 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2015 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2016 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2017 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2018 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2019 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2020 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2021 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2022 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2023 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2024 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2025 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2026 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1988 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1989 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1990 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1991 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1992 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1993 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1994 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1995 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1996 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1997 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1998 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1999 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2000 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 2001 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2002 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 2003 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2004 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2005 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2006 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2007 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2008 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2009 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2010 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2011 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 2012 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2013 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2014 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2015 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2016 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2017 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2018 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2019 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2020 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2021 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2022 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2023 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2024 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2025 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 2026 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1991 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1992 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1993 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1994 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1996 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1997 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1998 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1999 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2000 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2002 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2004 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2005 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2009 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2013 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2014 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2015 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2016 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2019 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2022 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2023 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2024 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2025 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2026 | 29.1 mm (1.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1990 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1991 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1992 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1993 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1994 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1995 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1996 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2000 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2002 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2003 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2004 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2007 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2009 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2010 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2011 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2012 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2013 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2015 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2016 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2017 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2019 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2020 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2021 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2022 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2023 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2024 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2025 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2026 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | 41 days |
| 1990 | 30 days |
| 1991 | 37 days |
| 1992 | 28 days |
| 1993 | 29 days |
| 1994 | 21 days |
| 1995 | 36 days |
| 1996 | 40 days |
| 1997 | 22 days |
| 1998 | 24 days |
| 1999 | 33 days |
| 2000 | 29 days |
| 2001 | 48 days |
| 2002 | 43 days |
| 2003 | 26 days |
| 2004 | 28 days |
| 2005 | 29 days |
| 2006 | 25 days |
| 2007 | 30 days |
| 2008 | 23 days |
| 2009 | 21 days |
| 2010 | 38 days |
| 2011 | 30 days |
| 2012 | 44 days |
| 2013 | 41 days |
| 2014 | 28 days |
| 2015 | 23 days |
| 2016 | 52 days |
| 2017 | 40 days |
| 2018 | 28 days |
| 2019 | 29 days |
| 2020 | 46 days |
| 2021 | 42 days |
| 2022 | 32 days |
| 2023 | 28 days |
| 2024 | 20 days |
| 2025 | 23 days |
| 2026 | 25 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
33 years with a frostAcross 33 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Florissant Fossil Beds falls on 22 June and the median first autumn frost on 2 September, which leaves a median of 74 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +6.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1993 to 2024) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 22 June | n/a | 21 June | n/a | -2.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 2 September | n/a | 2 September | n/a | +4.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 74 days | n/a | 74 days | n/a | +6.9 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
33 years, 1991 to 2025A day with at least 27.7 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 72.7 mm (2.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) | Longer than the 33 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, 33 years of values from 1991 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: 68.8 mm (2.7 in) in 2003; 49.0 mm (1.9 in) in 2015; 46.5 mm (1.8 in) in 1993.
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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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