Weeki Wachee Weather Records (USC00089430)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Weeki Wachee (USC00089430), Florida, United States, with 46 years of record.
Key Facts for Weeki Wachee
- Weeki Wachee (USC00089430) is a weather station in Florida, United States at 28.52 latitude and -82.58 longitude, 6 m (20 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1969 to 2014, 46 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Weeki Wachee still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Weeki Wachee tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 18.9 C (66.0 F) on 30 December 2014.
About the Station
- Location: Florida, United States, 28.52 latitude, -82.58 longitude.
- Elevation: 6 m (20 ft).
- Period of record: 1969 to 2014, 46 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 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 75 |
| 1991 | 86 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 25 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2012-06-25 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 391.9 mm (15.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 391.9 mm (15.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) | 6 January 1998 |
| Feb | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) | 8 February 1971 |
| Mar | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 31 March 1972 |
| Apr | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 1 April 1995 |
| May | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) | 8 May 2006 |
| Jun | 391.9 mm (15.4 in) | 25 June 2012 |
| Jul | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) | 9 July 1990 |
| Aug | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) | 8 August 2003 |
| Sep | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) | 6 September 1988 |
| Oct | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 28 October 1997 |
| Nov | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) | 25 November 2014 |
| Dec | 135.1 mm (5.3 in) | 22 December 1972 |
Period of Record Coverage
1969 to 2014| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 84 | 23% | No |
| 1970 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1971 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1972 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1973 | 248 | 68% | No |
| 1974 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1977 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1986 | 262 | 72% | No |
| 1987 | 211 | 58% | No |
| 1988 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1989 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1991 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1992 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 1993 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1994 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1998 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1999 | 316 | 87% | No |
| 2000 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2001 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2002 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2003 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 2004 | 306 | 84% | No |
| 2005 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2006 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 2007 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 2008 | 331 | 90% | Yes |
| 2009 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2012 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 December 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min (Tie) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 December 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 16 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 16 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 16 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily rain | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 31 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | monthly rain | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 34 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | tie | 21 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 21 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily rain | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily low min | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 25 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily low max | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 17 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 November 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily low max | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 37 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 19 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily low max | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 40 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 October 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 15 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily low max | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 39 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | daily low max (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 2014 | Weeki Wachee, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | tie | 31 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
28 complete years, 1971 to 2013| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.1 C | -0.36 C |
| 1972 | 21.0 C | -0.40 C |
| 1975 | 21.9 C | +0.46 C |
| 1976 | 20.4 C | -1.06 C |
| 1978 | 21.0 C | -0.46 C |
| 1979 | 20.9 C | -0.49 C |
| 1980 | 20.5 C | -0.90 C |
| 1981 | 20.4 C | -1.02 C |
| 1982 | 21.8 C | +0.37 C |
| 1983 | 20.7 C | -0.74 C |
| 1984 | 20.7 C | -0.68 C |
| 1985 | 21.2 C | -0.19 C |
| 1988 | 20.6 C | -0.83 C |
| 1989 | 21.6 C | +0.18 C |
| 1990 | 23.5 C | +2.10 C |
| 1991 | 23.4 C | +1.97 C |
| 1993 | 21.0 C | -0.41 C |
| 1995 | 21.7 C | +0.28 C |
| 1996 | 20.4 C | -1.03 C |
| 1998 | 22.3 C | +0.92 C |
| 2000 | 21.2 C | -0.26 C |
| 2001 | 21.7 C | +0.26 C |
| 2002 | 21.6 C | +0.20 C |
| 2003 | 21.7 C | +0.32 C |
| 2005 | 21.8 C | +0.42 C |
| 2009 | 21.7 C | +0.23 C |
| 2010 | 21.0 C | -0.39 C |
| 2013 | 23.0 C | +1.58 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
1969 to 2014| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1971 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 46 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 1981 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 46 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 391.9 mm (15.4 in) | 2012 | 92.1 mm (3.6 in) | 46 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 475.7 mm (18.7 in) | 2012 | 146.9 mm (5.8 in) | 46 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 98 days | 1998 | 26 days | 46 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1970 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1971 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1972 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1973 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1974 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1975 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1976 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1977 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1978 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1979 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1980 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1981 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1982 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1983 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1984 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1985 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1986 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1987 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1988 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1989 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1991 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1992 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1993 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1994 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1995 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1996 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1997 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1998 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1999 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2000 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2001 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2002 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2003 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2004 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2005 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2006 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2007 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2008 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2009 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2010 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2011 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2012 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2013 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2014 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1970 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1971 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1972 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1973 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1974 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1975 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1976 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1977 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1978 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1979 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1980 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1981 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1982 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1983 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1984 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1985 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1986 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1987 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1988 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1989 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1990 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1991 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1992 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1993 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1994 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1995 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1996 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1997 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1998 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1999 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2000 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2001 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2002 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2003 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2004 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2005 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2006 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2007 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2008 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2009 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2010 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2011 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2012 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2013 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2014 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1970 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1971 | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1972 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1973 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1975 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1976 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1977 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1978 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1982 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1983 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1984 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1986 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1989 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1990 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1991 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1992 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1993 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1994 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1995 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1997 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1998 | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1999 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2000 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2001 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2002 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2003 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2004 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2005 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2006 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2007 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2009 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2010 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2011 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2012 | 391.9 mm (15.4 in) |
| 2013 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2014 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 140.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1970 | 150.5 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1971 | 144.6 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1972 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1973 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1974 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1975 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1976 | 146.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1977 | 217.7 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1978 | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1979 | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1980 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1981 | 149.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1982 | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1983 | 177.4 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1984 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1985 | 167.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1986 | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1987 | 200.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1988 | 322.3 mm (12.7 in) |
| 1989 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1990 | 252.0 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1991 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1992 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1993 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1994 | 157.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1995 | 147.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1996 | 157.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1997 | 124.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1998 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1999 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2000 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2001 | 194.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2002 | 179.9 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2003 | 266.2 mm (10.5 in) |
| 2004 | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2005 | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2006 | 137.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2007 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2008 | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2009 | 140.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2010 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2011 | 205.7 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2012 | 475.7 mm (18.7 in) |
| 2013 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2014 | 144.7 mm (5.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 12 days |
| 1970 | 36 days |
| 1971 | 20 days |
| 1972 | 32 days |
| 1973 | 27 days |
| 1974 | 25 days |
| 1975 | 23 days |
| 1976 | 32 days |
| 1977 | 18 days |
| 1978 | 34 days |
| 1979 | 22 days |
| 1980 | 20 days |
| 1981 | 36 days |
| 1982 | 26 days |
| 1983 | 19 days |
| 1984 | 28 days |
| 1985 | 34 days |
| 1986 | 22 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 24 days |
| 1989 | 30 days |
| 1990 | 43 days |
| 1991 | 18 days |
| 1992 | 32 days |
| 1993 | 26 days |
| 1994 | 33 days |
| 1995 | 26 days |
| 1996 | 27 days |
| 1997 | 32 days |
| 1998 | 98 days |
| 1999 | 22 days |
| 2000 | 40 days |
| 2001 | 63 days |
| 2002 | 16 days |
| 2003 | 17 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 24 days |
| 2006 | 38 days |
| 2007 | 47 days |
| 2008 | 35 days |
| 2009 | 21 days |
| 2010 | 35 days |
| 2011 | 26 days |
| 2012 | 25 days |
| 2013 | 39 days |
| 2014 | 24 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
38 years, 1970 to 2014A day with at least 92.3 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 296.9 mm (11.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 92.3 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 156.9 mm (6.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 203.4 mm (8.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 246.1 mm (9.7 in) | Longer than the 38 years of record |
| 100 years | 296.9 mm (11.7 in) | Longer than the 38 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, 38 years of values from 1970 to 2014.
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: 391.9 mm (15.4 in) in 2012; 165.1 mm (6.5 in) in 2003; 157.5 mm (6.2 in) in 1972.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).