Vona Weather Records (USC00058722)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Vona (USC00058722), Colorado, United States, with 42 years of record.
Key Facts for Vona
- Vona (USC00058722) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 39.30 latitude and -102.73 longitude, 1,373 m (4,505 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1941 to 1982, 42 years of record.
- 0 records set at Vona still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Vona set a daily record precipitation of 17.0 mm (0.7 in) on 1 October 1982.
About the Station
- Location: Colorado, United States, 39.30 latitude, -102.73 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,373 m (4,505 ft).
- Period of record: 1941 to 1982, 42 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-03-28 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 101.9 mm (4.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 14 January 1960 |
| Feb | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 4 February 1960 |
| Mar | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 4 March 1981 |
| Apr | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 28 April 1947 |
| May | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) | 16 May 1947 |
| Jun | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 29 June 1979 |
| Jul | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) | 20 July 1973 |
| Aug | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 4 August 1963 |
| Sep | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) | 22 September 1941 |
| Oct | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 19 October 1960 |
| Nov | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 4 November 1946 |
| Dec | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 28 December 1979 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 23 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 9 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 20 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 July 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 19 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 16 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 7 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1982 | Vona, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | tie | 34 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1982 | Vona, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | tie | 34 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 February 1982 | Vona, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | tie | 22 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 February 1982 | Vona, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | tie | 34 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 February 1982 | Vona, US | daily snowfall | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 40 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 February 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 10 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 1982 | Vona, US | daily snowfall | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 1982 | Vona, US | daily rain | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 1981 | Vona, US | daily snowfall | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 1981 | Vona, US | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 6 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1941 to 1982| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) | 1941 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 42 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) | 1941 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) | 42 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 69 days | 1970 | 37 days | 42 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1942 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1944 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1945 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1947 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1948 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1949 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1951 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1952 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1954 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1955 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1956 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1957 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1958 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1960 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1962 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1963 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1965 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1966 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1968 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1969 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1976 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1978 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1979 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1942 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1943 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1944 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1945 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1946 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1947 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1948 | 56.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1949 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1950 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1951 | 50.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1953 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1955 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1956 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1957 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1958 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1959 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1960 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1961 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1962 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1964 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1966 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1969 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1972 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1974 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1975 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1976 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1977 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1979 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 24 days |
| 1942 | 28 days |
| 1943 | 37 days |
| 1944 | 28 days |
| 1945 | 44 days |
| 1946 | 33 days |
| 1947 | 29 days |
| 1948 | 31 days |
| 1949 | 29 days |
| 1950 | 37 days |
| 1951 | 23 days |
| 1952 | 40 days |
| 1953 | 50 days |
| 1954 | 60 days |
| 1955 | 44 days |
| 1956 | 31 days |
| 1957 | 36 days |
| 1958 | 38 days |
| 1959 | 51 days |
| 1960 | 36 days |
| 1961 | 53 days |
| 1962 | 35 days |
| 1963 | 34 days |
| 1964 | 44 days |
| 1965 | 52 days |
| 1966 | 55 days |
| 1967 | 49 days |
| 1968 | 43 days |
| 1969 | 25 days |
| 1970 | 69 days |
| 1971 | 29 days |
| 1972 | 54 days |
| 1973 | 26 days |
| 1974 | 31 days |
| 1975 | 34 days |
| 1976 | 30 days |
| 1977 | 60 days |
| 1978 | 52 days |
| 1979 | 37 days |
| 1980 | 36 days |
| 1981 | 26 days |
| 1982 | 41 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
40 years, 1942 to 1981A day with at least 39.0 mm (1.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 91.0 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 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) | Longer than the 40 years of record |
| 100 years | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 40 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, 40 years of values from 1942 to 1981.
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: 101.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1947; 81.3 mm (3.2 in) in 1963; 63.8 mm (2.5 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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).