Washington Weather Records (USC00148578)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Washington (USC00148578), Kansas, United States, with 134 years of record.
Key Facts for Washington
- Washington (USC00148578) is a weather station in Kansas, United States at 39.81 latitude and -97.06 longitude, 398 m (1,305 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1893 to 2026, 134 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Washington still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Washington set a daily record precipitation of 43.2 mm (1.7 in) on 1 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Kansas, United States, 39.81 latitude, -97.06 longitude.
- Elevation: 398 m (1,305 ft).
- Period of record: 1893 to 2026, 134 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
12 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| Feb | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| Mar | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| Apr | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| May | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Jun | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Jul | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) |
| Aug | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) |
| Sep | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Oct | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Nov | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 27 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 19 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-12-19 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1983-12-20 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1983-12-24 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1989-12-22 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1989-12-22 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1989-12-23 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1991-04-13 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 163.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2025-01-06 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 36.8 cm (14.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 163.1 mm (6.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 16 January 2017 |
| Feb | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 9 February 2001 |
| Mar | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 31 March 2007 |
| Apr | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) | 13 April 1991 |
| May | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) | 12 May 2005 |
| Jun | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) | 18 June 1983 |
| Jul | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 27 July 2020 |
| Aug | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) | 25 August 1972 |
| Sep | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) | 1 September 2025 |
| Oct | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 11 October 1973 |
| Nov | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) | 2 November 1998 |
| Dec | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) | 13 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
1893 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 246 | 67% | No |
| 1894 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 1952 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 1953 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1957 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1960 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1986 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1995 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1996 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1999 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2001 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 2003 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2014 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2015 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2016 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2017 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2018 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 233 | 64% | No |
| 2021 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 275 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | Washington, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 12 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Washington, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 60 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 September 2026 | Washington, US | monthly high min (Provisional) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 0 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Washington, US | monthly high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 66 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 August 2026 | Washington, US | daily high min (Tie) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 25 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Washington, US | daily high min | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2026 | Washington, US | daily low max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 52 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2026 | Washington, US | daily low max | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 21 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 July 2026 | Washington, US | daily low max (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 33 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 2026 | Washington, US | daily rain | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 32 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 June 2026 | Washington, US | daily low max | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 21 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2026 | Washington, US | daily low max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 65 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 2026 | Washington, US | daily high min (Tie) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | tie | 49 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 2026 | Washington, US | daily rain | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) | 24 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 April 2026 | Washington, US | daily rain | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 12 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 31 March 2026 | Washington, US | daily high max | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 48 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2026 | Washington, US | daily high max (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 36 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2026 | Washington, US | daily high max | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 6.6 C (11.9 F) | 49 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 2026 | Washington, US | monthly high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 11 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 March 2026 | Washington, US | daily high max | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 15 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
70 complete years, 1953 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 13.6 C | +1.26 C |
| 1954 | 13.9 C | +1.61 C |
| 1955 | 12.4 C | +0.10 C |
| 1956 | 13.5 C | +1.14 C |
| 1957 | 12.0 C | -0.29 C |
| 1958 | 11.8 C | -0.49 C |
| 1959 | 12.0 C | -0.35 C |
| 1960 | 11.0 C | -1.31 C |
| 1961 | 11.5 C | -0.78 C |
| 1962 | 12.3 C | -0.04 C |
| 1963 | 13.3 C | +0.98 C |
| 1964 | 13.1 C | +0.80 C |
| 1965 | 12.5 C | +0.21 C |
| 1966 | 12.2 C | -0.09 C |
| 1967 | 12.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 1968 | 12.0 C | -0.28 C |
| 1969 | 11.4 C | -0.88 C |
| 1970 | 12.2 C | -0.09 C |
| 1971 | 12.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 1972 | 11.9 C | -0.44 C |
| 1973 | 12.5 C | +0.16 C |
| 1975 | 12.1 C | -0.26 C |
| 1976 | 12.5 C | +0.19 C |
| 1977 | 13.0 C | +0.69 C |
| 1978 | 11.1 C | -1.21 C |
| 1979 | 11.2 C | -1.08 C |
| 1980 | 13.0 C | +0.66 C |
| 1981 | 13.3 C | +0.97 C |
| 1982 | 11.5 C | -0.81 C |
| 1983 | 11.6 C | -0.76 C |
| 1984 | 11.9 C | -0.41 C |
| 1985 | 10.9 C | -1.42 C |
| 1986 | 13.5 C | +1.14 C |
| 1987 | 13.6 C | +1.32 C |
| 1988 | 13.0 C | +0.69 C |
| 1989 | 12.1 C | -0.19 C |
| 1990 | 13.3 C | +1.02 C |
| 1991 | 13.4 C | +1.13 C |
| 1992 | 12.6 C | +0.26 C |
| 1993 | 11.1 C | -1.19 C |
| 1994 | 12.7 C | +0.42 C |
| 1995 | 12.3 C | -0.06 C |
| 1996 | 11.6 C | -0.67 C |
| 1997 | 12.2 C | -0.08 C |
| 1998 | 13.7 C | +1.39 C |
| 1999 | 13.6 C | +1.24 C |
| 2000 | 13.4 C | +1.09 C |
| 2001 | 13.3 C | +1.01 C |
| 2003 | 12.7 C | +0.43 C |
| 2004 | 13.1 C | +0.74 C |
| 2005 | 12.7 C | +0.36 C |
| 2006 | 13.0 C | +0.68 C |
| 2007 | 12.2 C | -0.11 C |
| 2008 | 11.0 C | -1.27 C |
| 2009 | 10.8 C | -1.49 C |
| 2010 | 11.9 C | -0.39 C |
| 2011 | 11.7 C | -0.60 C |
| 2012 | 13.6 C | +1.24 C |
| 2013 | 10.8 C | -1.47 C |
| 2014 | 11.1 C | -1.25 C |
| 2015 | 12.6 C | +0.30 C |
| 2016 | 13.5 C | +1.17 C |
| 2017 | 12.7 C | +0.43 C |
| 2018 | 11.2 C | -1.13 C |
| 2019 | 10.7 C | -1.62 C |
| 2021 | 12.1 C | -0.19 C |
| 2022 | 11.0 C | -1.28 C |
| 2023 | 12.1 C | -0.23 C |
| 2024 | 12.6 C | +0.28 C |
| 2025 | 12.0 C | -0.29 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1953 to 2025 is -0.05 C (-0.15 to 0.05) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 70 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.05 C (-0.15 to 0.05) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 70 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.13 C (-0.25 to -0.01) per decade | -0.23 F (-0.45 to -0.02) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 70 | Fall |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.03 C (-0.07 to 0.13) per decade | 0.05 F (-0.13 to 0.23) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 70 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1893 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 1954 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 77 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | 1989 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) | 77 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) | 1991 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | 77 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 236.3 mm (9.3 in) | 1993 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) | 77 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 63 days | 1952 | 32 days | 77 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1894 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1952 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1953 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1954 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1955 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1956 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1957 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1958 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1959 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1960 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1961 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1962 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1963 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1964 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1965 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1966 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1967 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1968 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1969 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1970 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1971 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1972 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1973 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1974 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1975 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1976 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1977 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1978 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1979 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1980 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1981 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1982 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1983 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1984 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1985 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1986 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1987 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1988 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1989 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1990 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1991 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1992 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1993 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1994 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1995 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1996 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1997 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1998 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1999 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2000 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2001 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2002 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2003 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2004 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2005 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2006 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2007 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2008 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2009 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2010 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2011 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2012 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2013 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2014 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2015 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2016 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2017 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2018 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2019 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2020 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2021 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2022 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2023 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2024 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2025 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2026 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1894 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1952 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1953 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1954 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1955 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1956 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1957 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1958 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1959 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1960 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1961 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1962 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1963 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1964 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1965 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1966 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1967 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1968 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1969 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1970 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1971 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1972 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1973 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1974 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1975 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1976 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1977 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1978 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1979 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1980 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1981 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1982 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1983 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1984 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1985 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1986 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1987 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1988 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1989 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1990 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1991 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1992 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1993 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1994 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1995 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1996 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1997 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1998 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1999 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2000 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2001 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2002 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2003 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2004 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2005 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2006 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2007 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2008 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2009 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2010 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2011 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2012 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2013 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2014 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2015 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2016 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2017 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2018 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2019 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2020 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2021 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 2022 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2023 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2024 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2025 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2026 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1894 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1952 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1953 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1954 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1955 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1956 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1958 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1959 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1962 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1963 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1965 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1966 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1968 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1969 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1973 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1974 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1975 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1976 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1977 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1978 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1980 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1983 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1984 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1985 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1987 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1989 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1991 | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1992 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1993 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1994 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1995 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1996 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1997 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1998 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1999 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2002 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2004 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2006 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2007 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2008 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2009 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2010 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2011 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2012 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2013 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2014 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2015 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2016 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2017 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2018 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2019 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2020 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2021 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2022 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2023 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2024 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2025 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2026 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1894 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1952 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1953 | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1954 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1955 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1956 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1957 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1958 | 130.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1959 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1960 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1962 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1966 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1967 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1969 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1970 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 136.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1972 | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1973 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1974 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1975 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1976 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1977 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1978 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1979 | 105.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1980 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1981 | 120.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1982 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1983 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1984 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1985 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1986 | 142.1 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1987 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1988 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1989 | 135.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1990 | 159.5 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1991 | 166.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1992 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1993 | 236.3 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1994 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1996 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1997 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1998 | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1999 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2000 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2002 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2003 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2004 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2005 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2006 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2007 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2008 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2009 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2010 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2011 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2012 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2013 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2014 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2015 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2016 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2017 | 128.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2018 | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2019 | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2020 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2021 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2022 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2023 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2024 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2025 | 137.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2026 | 163.0 mm (6.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 32 days |
| 1894 | 29 days |
| 1952 | 63 days |
| 1953 | 40 days |
| 1954 | 39 days |
| 1955 | 39 days |
| 1956 | 61 days |
| 1957 | 26 days |
| 1958 | 38 days |
| 1959 | 52 days |
| 1960 | 28 days |
| 1961 | 25 days |
| 1962 | 26 days |
| 1963 | 39 days |
| 1964 | 21 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 43 days |
| 1967 | 47 days |
| 1968 | 39 days |
| 1969 | 22 days |
| 1970 | 52 days |
| 1971 | 33 days |
| 1972 | 47 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 34 days |
| 1975 | 31 days |
| 1976 | 62 days |
| 1977 | 34 days |
| 1978 | 27 days |
| 1979 | 36 days |
| 1980 | 31 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 15 days |
| 1983 | 24 days |
| 1984 | 33 days |
| 1985 | 21 days |
| 1986 | 33 days |
| 1987 | 20 days |
| 1988 | 34 days |
| 1989 | 37 days |
| 1990 | 28 days |
| 1991 | 23 days |
| 1992 | 19 days |
| 1993 | 27 days |
| 1994 | 39 days |
| 1995 | 36 days |
| 1996 | 30 days |
| 1997 | 25 days |
| 1998 | 24 days |
| 1999 | 55 days |
| 2000 | 23 days |
| 2001 | 32 days |
| 2002 | 32 days |
| 2003 | 33 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 35 days |
| 2006 | 33 days |
| 2007 | 35 days |
| 2008 | 25 days |
| 2009 | 39 days |
| 2010 | 31 days |
| 2011 | 20 days |
| 2012 | 33 days |
| 2013 | 17 days |
| 2014 | 28 days |
| 2015 | 19 days |
| 2016 | 39 days |
| 2017 | 37 days |
| 2018 | 23 days |
| 2019 | 17 days |
| 2020 | 39 days |
| 2021 | 31 days |
| 2022 | 39 days |
| 2023 | 22 days |
| 2024 | 28 days |
| 2025 | 41 days |
| 2026 | 30 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
70 years with a frostAcross 70 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Washington falls on 22 April and the median first autumn frost on 12 October, which leaves a median of 175 days between them.
In 1994 to 2025 the median growing season was 178 days. That is 9 days more than in 1953 to 1983.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1953 to 1983) | Recent period (1994 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 22 April | 26 April | 21 April | 5 days earlier | -0.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 12 October | 10 October | 16 October | 6 days later | +0.8 days per decade |
| Growing days | 175 days | 169 days | 178 days | 9 days more | +1.6 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
73 years, 1953 to 2025A day with at least 67.6 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 150.7 mm (5.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 137.6 mm (5.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 150.7 mm (5.9 in) | Longer than the 73 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, 73 years of values from 1953 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: 163.1 mm (6.4 in) in 1991; 134.1 mm (5.3 in) in 1972; 127.0 mm (5.0 in) in 2025.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Washington, at 2003 and 2018. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2003 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2018 ran 0.6 C (1.0 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +0.2 | +0.4 | likely | 5 |
| 2018 | -0.6 | -1.0 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2010 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2010 to 2025, Washington had a mean temperature of 12.0 C (53.6 F) and 812.0 mm (32.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Marion Rsvr (United States, 159 km away), Council Grove Lake (United States, 134 km away) and Perry Lake (United States, 161 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Rsvr | United States | 159 km (99 mi) | 12.2 C (53.9 F) | 794.8 mm (31.3 in) | 0.71 |
| Council Grove Lake | United States | 134 km (83 mi) | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 799.2 mm (31.5 in) | 0.75 |
| Perry Lake | United States | 161 km (100 mi) | 11.9 C (53.5 F) | 909.8 mm (35.8 in) | 0.81 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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