Inter Canyon Weather Records (USC00054293)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Inter Canyon (USC00054293), Colorado, United States, with 42 years of record.
Key Facts for Inter Canyon
- Inter Canyon (USC00054293) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 39.57 latitude and -105.22 longitude, 2,189 m (7,180 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1978 to 2019, 42 years of record.
- 0 records set at Inter Canyon still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Inter Canyon set a daily record precipitation of 12.4 mm (0.5 in) on 9 August 2019.
About the Station
- Location: Colorado, United States, 39.57 latitude, -105.22 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,189 m (7,180 ft).
- Period of record: 1978 to 2019, 42 years.
- Eligible elements: 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 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 83.8 mm (3.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 12 January 2019 |
| Feb | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 23 February 1985 |
| Mar | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 5 March 1983 |
| Apr | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | 3 April 1986 |
| May | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 1 May 1980 |
| Jun | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 26 June 1983 |
| Jul | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 29 July 1982 |
| Aug | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 5 August 1999 |
| Sep | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 13 September 2013 |
| Oct | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 16 October 1984 |
| Nov | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 15 November 1987 |
| Dec | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 29 December 2006 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily rain | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 2 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily rain | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 4 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snowfall | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 38 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | tie | 1 year | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 7.7 cm (3.0 in) | 1 year | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snowfall | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 17 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 17 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily rain | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 5 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 61.0 cm (24.0 in) | tie | 36 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth | 61.0 cm (24.0 in) | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth | 63.5 cm (25.0 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) | 28 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily rain | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 22 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snowfall | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 22 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 48.3 cm (19.0 in) | tie | 36 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snow depth | 48.3 cm (19.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 6 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | tie | 34 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2019 | Inter Canyon, US | daily snowfall | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 35 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1978 to 2019| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 1983 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 41 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) | 2013 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 41 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 41 days | 1994 | 25 days | 41 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1981 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1982 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1983 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1984 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1985 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1986 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1988 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1989 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1991 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1994 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1996 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1997 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1998 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1999 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2004 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2006 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2009 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2010 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2011 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2012 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2013 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2014 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2016 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2017 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2018 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2019 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1979 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1981 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1982 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1985 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1988 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1989 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1991 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1992 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 52.7 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1994 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1995 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1996 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1997 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1998 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1999 | 79.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2000 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2001 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2002 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2003 | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2004 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2005 | 60.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2006 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2007 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2010 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2011 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2013 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2014 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2015 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2016 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2017 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2018 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2019 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 19 days |
| 1979 | 18 days |
| 1980 | 34 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 30 days |
| 1983 | 31 days |
| 1984 | 34 days |
| 1985 | 22 days |
| 1986 | 29 days |
| 1987 | 25 days |
| 1988 | 23 days |
| 1989 | 35 days |
| 1990 | 19 days |
| 1991 | 31 days |
| 1992 | 34 days |
| 1993 | 25 days |
| 1994 | 41 days |
| 1995 | 27 days |
| 1996 | 25 days |
| 1997 | 18 days |
| 1998 | 40 days |
| 1999 | 23 days |
| 2000 | 23 days |
| 2001 | 23 days |
| 2002 | 36 days |
| 2003 | 25 days |
| 2004 | 28 days |
| 2005 | 24 days |
| 2006 | 32 days |
| 2007 | 10 days |
| 2009 | 15 days |
| 2010 | 23 days |
| 2011 | 27 days |
| 2012 | 27 days |
| 2013 | 23 days |
| 2014 | 20 days |
| 2015 | 18 days |
| 2016 | 29 days |
| 2017 | 27 days |
| 2018 | 26 days |
| 2019 | 22 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
32 years, 1981 to 2018A day with at least 40.9 mm (1.6 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 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
| 100 years | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 32 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, 32 years of values from 1981 to 2018.
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: 83.8 mm (3.3 in) in 1983; 63.5 mm (2.5 in) in 1984; 62.5 mm (2.5 in) in 2013.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).