Rathbun Dam Weather Records (USC00136910)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Rathbun Dam (USC00136910), Iowa, United States, with 57 years of record.
Key Facts for Rathbun Dam
- Rathbun Dam (USC00136910) is a weather station in Iowa, United States at 40.82 latitude and -92.90 longitude, 296 m (970 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1970 to 2026, 57 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Rathbun Dam still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Rathbun Dam set a daily record precipitation of 32.8 mm (1.3 in) on 30 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Iowa, United States, 40.82 latitude, -92.90 longitude.
- Elevation: 296 m (970 ft).
- Period of record: 1970 to 2026, 57 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
19 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| Feb | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| Mar | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| Apr | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| May | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| Jun | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| Jul | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| Aug | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Sep | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Oct | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| Nov | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 38 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 25 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-24 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 313.4 mm (12.3 in) |
| 2012-07-24 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 313.4 mm (12.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 31 January 2025 |
| Feb | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) | 21 February 1997 |
| Mar | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 6 March 2026 |
| Apr | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) | 18 April 2013 |
| May | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | 14 May 1970 |
| Jun | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) | 25 June 2015 |
| Jul | 175.0 mm (6.9 in) | 5 July 2010 |
| Aug | 313.4 mm (12.3 in) | 24 August 2007 |
| Sep | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) | 7 September 2015 |
| Oct | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 4 October 2013 |
| Nov | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 2 November 1971 |
| Dec | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | 8 December 1980 |
Period of Record Coverage
1970 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 215 | 59% | No |
| 1971 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1972 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1973 | 215 | 59% | No |
| 1974 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1997 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 1998 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1999 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2000 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2001 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 2002 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2003 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2004 | 320 | 87% | No |
| 2005 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 2006 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 2007 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 2008 | 316 | 86% | No |
| 2009 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 2010 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 2011 | 294 | 81% | No |
| 2012 | 258 | 70% | No |
| 2013 | 291 | 80% | No |
| 2014 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 2015 | 293 | 80% | No |
| 2016 | 300 | 82% | No |
| 2017 | 289 | 79% | No |
| 2018 | 287 | 79% | No |
| 2019 | 288 | 79% | No |
| 2020 | 283 | 77% | No |
| 2021 | 305 | 84% | No |
| 2022 | 311 | 85% | No |
| 2023 | 289 | 79% | No |
| 2024 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 2025 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2026 | 253 | 69% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 40 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 33 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 55 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 43 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | monthly high min (Tie, Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 14 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily rain | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 1 year | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily rain | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 7 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min (Tie) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 35 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 38 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily low max | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 17 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 June 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily low max | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 4.5 C (8.1 F) | 53 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 8 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily high min | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 5 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 May 2026 | Rathbun Dam, US | daily rain | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 8 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
30 complete years, 1971 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.8 C | -0.16 C |
| 1974 | 9.3 C | -0.62 C |
| 1975 | 9.9 C | -0.08 C |
| 1976 | 9.4 C | -0.55 C |
| 1977 | 10.0 C | +0.06 C |
| 1978 | 8.3 C | -1.63 C |
| 1979 | 8.4 C | -1.60 C |
| 1980 | 9.6 C | -0.34 C |
| 1981 | 10.5 C | +0.54 C |
| 1982 | 9.0 C | -0.96 C |
| 1984 | 9.7 C | -0.26 C |
| 1985 | 8.4 C | -1.56 C |
| 1986 | 10.3 C | +0.38 C |
| 1987 | 11.4 C | +1.48 C |
| 1988 | 10.2 C | +0.25 C |
| 1989 | 9.1 C | -0.86 C |
| 1990 | 11.0 C | +1.08 C |
| 1991 | 10.7 C | +0.75 C |
| 1992 | 10.2 C | +0.21 C |
| 1993 | 9.1 C | -0.90 C |
| 1994 | 10.0 C | +0.06 C |
| 1995 | 9.6 C | -0.34 C |
| 1996 | 8.7 C | -1.25 C |
| 1999 | 11.1 C | +1.13 C |
| 2000 | 10.5 C | +0.57 C |
| 2002 | 10.7 C | +0.78 C |
| 2003 | 10.1 C | +0.15 C |
| 2022 | 10.1 C | +0.12 C |
| 2024 | 12.2 C | +2.21 C |
| 2025 | 11.4 C | +1.46 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade over 1971 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.7 F (0.3 to 1.1) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 30 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 0.7 F (0.3 to 1.1) per decade | 1971 to 2025 | 30 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 0.7 F (0.3 to 1.2) per decade | 1971 to 2025 | 30 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 0.6 F (0.2 to 1.1) per decade | 1971 to 2025 | 30 | 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
1970 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 2012 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 57 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 1974 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | 57 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 313.4 mm (12.3 in) | 2007 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 57 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 397.5 mm (15.6 in) | 2007 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) | 57 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 40 days | 1989 | 23 days | 57 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1971 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1972 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1973 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1974 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1975 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1976 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1977 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1978 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1979 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1980 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1981 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1982 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1983 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1984 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1985 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1986 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1987 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1988 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1989 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1990 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1991 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1992 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1993 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1994 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1997 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1999 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2000 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2001 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2002 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2003 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2004 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2005 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2006 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2007 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2008 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2009 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2010 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2011 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2012 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2013 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2014 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2015 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2016 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2017 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2018 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2019 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2020 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2021 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2022 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2023 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2026 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1971 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1972 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1973 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1974 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1975 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1976 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1977 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1978 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1979 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1980 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1981 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1982 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1983 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1984 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1985 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1986 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1987 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1988 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1989 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1990 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1991 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1992 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1993 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1994 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1995 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1996 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1997 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1998 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1999 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2000 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2001 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2002 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2003 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2004 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2005 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2006 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2007 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2008 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2009 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2010 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2011 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2012 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2013 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2014 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2015 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2016 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2017 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2018 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2019 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2020 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2021 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2022 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2023 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2024 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2025 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2026 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1971 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1974 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1975 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1976 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1977 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1978 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1981 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1982 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1983 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1985 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1986 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1987 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1991 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1992 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1993 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1995 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1999 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2000 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2001 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2002 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2004 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2005 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 313.4 mm (12.3 in) |
| 2008 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2009 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2010 | 175.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2011 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2012 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2013 | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2014 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2015 | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2016 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2017 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2018 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2019 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2020 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2021 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2022 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2023 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2024 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2025 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2026 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 182.6 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1971 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1973 | 85.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1974 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1975 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1977 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1978 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1979 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 205.5 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1981 | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1982 | 184.9 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1983 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1984 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1985 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1986 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1987 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1988 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1989 | 128.4 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1990 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1991 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1992 | 135.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1993 | 149.7 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1994 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1996 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1997 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1998 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1999 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2000 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 77.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2002 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2003 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2004 | 139.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2005 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2006 | 67.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2007 | 397.5 mm (15.6 in) |
| 2008 | 167.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2009 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2010 | 199.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 2011 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2012 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 156.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2014 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2015 | 166.3 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2016 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2017 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2018 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2019 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2020 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2021 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2022 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2023 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2024 | 85.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2025 | 101.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2026 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 19 days |
| 1971 | 30 days |
| 1972 | 29 days |
| 1973 | 14 days |
| 1974 | 25 days |
| 1975 | 24 days |
| 1976 | 26 days |
| 1977 | 21 days |
| 1978 | 26 days |
| 1979 | 26 days |
| 1980 | 26 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 17 days |
| 1983 | 25 days |
| 1984 | 16 days |
| 1985 | 26 days |
| 1986 | 34 days |
| 1987 | 28 days |
| 1988 | 24 days |
| 1989 | 40 days |
| 1990 | 13 days |
| 1991 | 23 days |
| 1992 | 22 days |
| 1993 | 24 days |
| 1994 | 21 days |
| 1995 | 23 days |
| 1996 | 19 days |
| 1997 | 14 days |
| 1998 | 23 days |
| 1999 | 37 days |
| 2000 | 28 days |
| 2001 | 35 days |
| 2002 | 29 days |
| 2003 | 15 days |
| 2004 | 21 days |
| 2005 | 26 days |
| 2006 | 20 days |
| 2007 | 24 days |
| 2008 | 15 days |
| 2009 | 25 days |
| 2010 | 26 days |
| 2011 | 5 days |
| 2012 | 19 days |
| 2013 | 31 days |
| 2014 | 14 days |
| 2015 | 13 days |
| 2016 | 16 days |
| 2017 | 23 days |
| 2018 | 14 days |
| 2019 | 13 days |
| 2020 | 20 days |
| 2021 | 17 days |
| 2022 | 12 days |
| 2023 | 14 days |
| 2024 | 22 days |
| 2025 | 30 days |
| 2026 | 39 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
30 years with a frostAcross 30 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Rathbun Dam falls on 18 April and the median first autumn frost on 10 October, which leaves a median of 179 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.0 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1971 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 18 April | n/a | 18 April | n/a | -0.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 10 October | n/a | 10 October | n/a | +2.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 179 days | n/a | 179 days | n/a | +3.0 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
34 years, 1972 to 2025A day with at least 68.5 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 145.4 mm (5.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 105.5 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 145.4 mm (5.7 in) | Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1972 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: 127.8 mm (5.0 in) in 1980; 124.5 mm (4.9 in) in 1982; 104.4 mm (4.1 in) in 1981.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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