Forder 8 S Weather Records (USC00052997)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Forder 8 S (USC00052997), Colorado, United States, with 48 years of record.
Key Facts for Forder 8 S
- Forder 8 S (USC00052997) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 38.55 latitude and -103.68 longitude, 1,458 m (4,783 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1932 to 1979, 48 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Forder 8 S still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Forder 8 S set a daily record precipitation of 27.9 mm (1.1 in) on 24 August 1979.
About the Station
- Location: Colorado, United States, 38.55 latitude, -103.68 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,458 m (4,783 ft).
- Period of record: 1932 to 1979, 48 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow.
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 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 84 |
| 1933 | 80 |
| 1934 | 84 |
| 1935 | 52 |
| 1956 | 66 |
| 1957 | 56 |
| 1958 | 67 |
| 1959 | 66 |
| 1960 | 77 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 59 |
| 1963 | 75 |
| 1964 | 58 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 58 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 49 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 70 |
| 1972 | 71 |
| 1973 | 48 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 8 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 86.9 mm (3.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 14 January 1960 |
| Feb | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 14 February 1960 |
| Mar | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 10 March 1974 |
| Apr | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 26 April 1933 |
| May | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 23 May 1948 |
| Jun | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 30 June 1940 |
| Jul | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) | 19 July 1973 |
| Aug | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) | 19 August 1965 |
| Sep | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 7 September 1951 |
| Oct | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 18 October 1960 |
| Nov | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | 5 November 1946 |
| Dec | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 1 December 1933 |
Period of Record Coverage
1932 to 1979| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1933 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1935 | 242 | 66% | No |
| 1956 | 257 | 70% | No |
| 1957 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1958 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1959 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1960 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1961 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1962 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1963 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1964 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1965 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1966 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1967 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1968 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1969 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1970 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1973 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1974 | 287 | 79% | No |
| 1975 | 116 | 32% | No |
| 1976 | 132 | 36% | No |
| 1977 | 131 | 36% | No |
| 1978 | 41 | 11% | No |
| 1979 | 35 | 10% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 24.3 mm (1.0 in) | 32 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 1 year | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 June 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 30 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 26 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 37 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 March 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 26 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 1979 | Forder 8 S, US | daily snowfall | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 30 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 24 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 August 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain (Tie) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | tie | 16 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 12 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 8 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 18 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 27 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain (Tie) | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | tie | 20 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1977 | Forder 8 S, US | daily rain | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
17 complete years, 1932 to 1973| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 10.9 C | +0.55 C |
| 1933 | 12.0 C | +1.59 C |
| 1957 | 10.2 C | -0.21 C |
| 1958 | 10.5 C | +0.13 C |
| 1959 | 10.1 C | -0.27 C |
| 1962 | 10.8 C | +0.45 C |
| 1963 | 11.6 C | +1.18 C |
| 1964 | 10.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 1965 | 10.4 C | -0.04 C |
| 1966 | 10.4 C | +0.05 C |
| 1967 | 10.4 C | -0.02 C |
| 1968 | 10.0 C | -0.42 C |
| 1969 | 10.2 C | -0.23 C |
| 1970 | 9.9 C | -0.49 C |
| 1971 | 9.7 C | -0.71 C |
| 1972 | 9.6 C | -0.75 C |
| 1973 | 9.6 C | -0.81 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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
1932 to 1979| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 1934 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 28 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | 1962 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | 28 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) | 1965 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 43 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) | 1977 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 42 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 113 days | 1934 | 50 days | 42 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1933 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1934 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1935 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1957 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1958 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1959 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1960 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1961 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1962 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1963 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1964 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1965 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1966 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1967 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1968 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1969 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1970 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1971 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1972 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1973 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1974 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1975 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1976 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1977 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1978 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1979 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1933 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1934 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1935 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1957 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1958 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1959 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1960 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1961 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1962 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1963 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1964 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1965 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1966 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1967 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1968 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1969 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1970 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1971 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1972 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1973 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1974 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1975 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1976 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1977 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1978 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1979 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1933 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1935 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1939 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1940 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1941 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1944 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1945 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1946 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1947 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1948 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1950 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1952 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1953 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1954 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1956 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1957 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1958 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1959 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1960 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1961 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1962 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1965 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1975 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1976 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1978 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1979 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1933 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1934 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1935 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1939 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1944 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1945 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1946 | 95.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1947 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1948 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1949 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1951 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1954 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1955 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1956 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1957 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1958 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1959 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1961 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1962 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1965 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1966 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1967 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1968 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1969 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1970 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1973 | 89.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1974 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1975 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1976 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1978 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1979 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 83 days |
| 1933 | 109 days |
| 1934 | 113 days |
| 1935 | 58 days |
| 1939 | 86 days |
| 1940 | 1 day |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1944 | 22 days |
| 1945 | 30 days |
| 1946 | 37 days |
| 1947 | 40 days |
| 1948 | 55 days |
| 1949 | 62 days |
| 1950 | 70 days |
| 1951 | 50 days |
| 1952 | 50 days |
| 1953 | 40 days |
| 1954 | 71 days |
| 1955 | 51 days |
| 1956 | 69 days |
| 1957 | 36 days |
| 1958 | 41 days |
| 1959 | 57 days |
| 1960 | 35 days |
| 1961 | 41 days |
| 1962 | 38 days |
| 1963 | 63 days |
| 1964 | 65 days |
| 1965 | 58 days |
| 1966 | 70 days |
| 1967 | 48 days |
| 1968 | 45 days |
| 1969 | 37 days |
| 1970 | 53 days |
| 1971 | 33 days |
| 1972 | 46 days |
| 1973 | 67 days |
| 1974 | 32 days |
| 1975 | 54 days |
| 1976 | 42 days |
| 1977 | 92 days |
| 1978 | 15 days |
| 1979 | 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.
Rainfall Return Levels
33 years, 1932 to 1977A day with at least 38.6 mm (1.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 89.3 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 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 73.3 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 89.3 mm (3.5 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 1932 to 1977.
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: 86.9 mm (3.4 in) in 1965; 66.3 mm (2.6 in) in 1947; 65.3 mm (2.6 in) in 1973.
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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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