Buckhorn Lake Weather Records (USC00151080)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Buckhorn Lake (USC00151080), Kentucky, United States, with 66 years of record.
Key Facts for Buckhorn Lake
- Buckhorn Lake (USC00151080) is a weather station in Kentucky, United States at 37.34 latitude and -83.47 longitude, 238 m (780 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1961 to 2026, 66 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Buckhorn Lake still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Buckhorn Lake set a daily record precipitation of 14.5 mm (0.6 in) on 12 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Kentucky, United States, 37.34 latitude, -83.47 longitude.
- Elevation: 238 m (780 ft).
- Period of record: 1961 to 2026, 66 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
61 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| Feb | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| Mar | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| Apr | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| May | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| Jun | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Jul | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) |
| Aug | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| Sep | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Oct | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| Nov | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 2011 | 102 |
| 2012 | 114 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2017 | 102 |
| 2018 | 141 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 84 |
| 2025 | 74 |
| 2026 | 57 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-03-14 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 43.2 cm (17.0 in) |
| 1993-03-14 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 55.9 cm (22.0 in) |
| 2022-07-28 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 203.2 mm (8.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 11 January 1974 |
| Feb | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) | 17 February 2023 |
| Mar | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) | 1 March 2021 |
| Apr | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) | 1 April 2023 |
| May | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) | 7 May 1971 |
| Jun | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) | 7 June 1981 |
| Jul | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) | 28 July 2022 |
| Aug | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) | 18 August 2021 |
| Sep | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) | 14 September 1982 |
| Oct | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 17 October 1989 |
| Nov | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 9 November 1986 |
| Dec | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) | 9 December 1978 |
Period of Record Coverage
1964 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1969 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1970 | 39 | 11% | No |
| 1972 | 33 | 9% | No |
| 1978 | 18 | 5% | No |
| 1992 | 91 | 25% | No |
| 2011 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2014 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2017 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2021 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2022 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2025 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2026 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 15 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2026 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2026 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 32 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 2026 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 1 year | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 2026 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 15 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily snow depth | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 14 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 3 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 40 years | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 May 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 April 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 2 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 10 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 2025 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 36 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 19 December 2024 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 34 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 November 2024 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 2024 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 2024 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 60 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 May 2024 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily rain | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 7.3 mm (0.29 in) | 42 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 December 2023 | Buckhorn Lake, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | tie | 33 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
14 complete years, 2011 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 13.8 C | -0.06 C |
| 2012 | 14.4 C | +0.57 C |
| 2013 | 12.7 C | -1.09 C |
| 2014 | 12.3 C | -1.50 C |
| 2015 | 13.8 C | -0.08 C |
| 2016 | 14.2 C | +0.33 C |
| 2017 | 14.2 C | +0.35 C |
| 2018 | 13.8 C | -0.07 C |
| 2019 | 14.2 C | +0.39 C |
| 2020 | 14.0 C | +0.17 C |
| 2021 | 13.7 C | -0.15 C |
| 2023 | 14.2 C | +0.40 C |
| 2024 | 14.5 C | +0.69 C |
| 2025 | 13.9 C | +0.11 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
1961 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 2012 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 22 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | 2015 | -13.0 C (8.5 F) | 22 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) | 2022 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) | 50 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 298.7 mm (11.8 in) | 2022 | 106.1 mm (4.2 in) | 50 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 25 days | 1991 | 16 days | 50 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1970 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 2011 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2012 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2013 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2014 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2015 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2016 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2017 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2018 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2019 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2020 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2021 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2022 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2023 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2026 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| 1970 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 2011 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2012 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2013 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2014 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2015 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2016 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2017 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2018 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2019 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2020 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2021 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2022 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2023 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2024 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2025 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2026 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1962 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1965 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1970 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1971 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1972 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1973 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1975 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1976 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1977 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1979 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1980 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1982 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1983 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1984 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1985 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1987 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1989 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1990 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1991 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1992 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1993 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1994 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2011 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2012 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2013 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2014 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2015 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2017 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2018 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2020 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2021 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2022 | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 2023 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2024 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2025 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2026 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1962 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1963 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1964 | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1965 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1966 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1968 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1970 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1971 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1972 | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1973 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1974 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1975 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1976 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1977 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1978 | 142.1 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1979 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1981 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1982 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1983 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1984 | 158.9 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1985 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1986 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1987 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1989 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1990 | 84.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1991 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1992 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1993 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1994 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2011 | 126.9 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2012 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2013 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2014 | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2015 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2016 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2017 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2018 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2019 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2020 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2021 | 166.3 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2022 | 298.7 mm (11.8 in) |
| 2023 | 115.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2024 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2025 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2026 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 15 days |
| 1962 | 17 days |
| 1963 | 19 days |
| 1964 | 18 days |
| 1965 | 15 days |
| 1966 | 18 days |
| 1967 | 16 days |
| 1968 | 17 days |
| 1969 | 13 days |
| 1970 | 12 days |
| 1971 | 17 days |
| 1972 | 16 days |
| 1973 | 17 days |
| 1974 | 17 days |
| 1975 | 12 days |
| 1976 | 13 days |
| 1977 | 21 days |
| 1978 | 19 days |
| 1979 | 14 days |
| 1980 | 19 days |
| 1981 | 12 days |
| 1982 | 13 days |
| 1983 | 16 days |
| 1984 | 20 days |
| 1985 | 12 days |
| 1986 | 18 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 20 days |
| 1989 | 17 days |
| 1990 | 13 days |
| 1991 | 25 days |
| 1992 | 15 days |
| 1993 | 19 days |
| 1994 | 13 days |
| 2011 | 15 days |
| 2012 | 19 days |
| 2013 | 11 days |
| 2014 | 15 days |
| 2015 | 20 days |
| 2016 | 13 days |
| 2017 | 15 days |
| 2018 | 10 days |
| 2019 | 20 days |
| 2020 | 11 days |
| 2021 | 10 days |
| 2022 | 14 days |
| 2023 | 11 days |
| 2024 | 13 days |
| 2025 | 14 days |
| 2026 | 18 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
42 years, 1964 to 2024A day with at least 65.4 mm (2.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 169.2 mm (6.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
| 100 years | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) | Longer than the 42 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, 42 years of values from 1964 to 2024.
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: 203.2 mm (8.0 in) in 2022; 114.3 mm (4.5 in) in 1982; 114.3 mm (4.5 in) in 2021.
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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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-16).