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Machias Weather Records (USC00174878)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Machias (USC00174878), Maine, United States, with 123 years of record.

Key Facts for Machias

  • Machias (USC00174878) is a weather station in Maine, United States at 44.72 latitude and -67.45 longitude, 6 m (20 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1893 to 2015, 123 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Machias still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Machias tied a daily record snow depth of 2.5 cm (1.0 in) on 18 April 2015.

About the Station

  • Location: Maine, United States, 44.72 latitude, -67.45 longitude.
  • Elevation: 6 m (20 ft).
  • Period of record: 1893 to 2015, 123 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Machias, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Machias. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -40-2002040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Machias. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Machias, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan11.7 C (53.1 F)-30.0 C (-22.0 F)n/an/a
Feb11.7 C (53.1 F)-33.9 C (-29.0 F)n/an/a
Mar30.0 C (86.0 F)-27.2 C (-17.0 F)n/an/a
Apr22.2 C (72.0 F)-12.2 C (10.0 F)n/an/a
May28.9 C (84.0 F)-4.4 C (24.1 F)n/an/a
Jun32.2 C (90.0 F)2.2 C (36.0 F)n/an/a
Jul36.1 C (97.0 F)6.1 C (43.0 F)n/an/a
Aug35.0 C (95.0 F)2.2 C (36.0 F)n/an/a
Sep35.0 C (95.0 F)-2.2 C (28.0 F)n/an/a
Oct29.4 C (84.9 F)-7.8 C (18.0 F)n/an/a
Nov18.9 C (66.0 F)-14.4 C (6.1 F)n/an/a
Dec15.0 C (59.0 F)-30.6 C (-23.1 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Machias by the year they were set 1,464 records at Machias still stand. 2014 holds the most, with 218. 01002003001893: 1501894: 261969: 141970: 21971: 291976: 261977: 181978: 191979: 141980: 581981: 52010: 1992011: 1932012: 2052013: 1972014: 2182015: 91189319691971197719791981201120132015
1,464 records at Machias still stand. 2014 holds the most, with 218.
Standing records at Machias by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
1893150
189426
196914
19702
197129
197626
197718
197819
197914
198058
19815
2010199
2011193
2012205
2013197
2014218
201591

All-Time Record Progression

8 new records
When Machias set new all-time records 8 all-time records were set at Machias between 14 March 1993 and 16 February 2015. Each dot is a new record. Record daily snowfallRecord daily precipitationRecord snow depth14 March 1993: Record daily snowfall 43.2 cm (17.0 in)13 August 2004: Record daily precipitation 135.9 mm (5.4 in)7 September 2008: Record daily precipitation 139.4 mm (5.5 in)28 January 2015: Record daily snowfall 50.8 cm (20.0 in)1 February 2015: Record snow depth 114.3 cm (45.0 in)3 February 2015: Record snow depth 152.4 cm (60.0 in)15 February 2015: Record snow depth 157.5 cm (62.0 in)16 February 2015: Record snow depth 188.0 cm (74.0 in)19952000200520102015
8 all-time records were set at Machias between 14 March 1993 and 16 February 2015. Each dot is a new record.
When Machias set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1993-03-14Record daily snowfallRecord daily snowfall 43.2 cm (17.0 in)
2004-08-13Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 135.9 mm (5.4 in)
2008-09-07Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 139.4 mm (5.5 in)
2015-01-28Record daily snowfallRecord daily snowfall 50.8 cm (20.0 in)
2015-02-01Record snow depthRecord snow depth 114.3 cm (45.0 in)
2015-02-03Record snow depthRecord snow depth 152.4 cm (60.0 in)
2015-02-15Record snow depthRecord snow depth 157.5 cm (62.0 in)
2015-02-16Record snow depthRecord snow depth 188.0 cm (74.0 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Sep: 139.4 mm (5.5 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Machias The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Machias. The most was 139.4 mm (5.5 in) on 7 September 2008. 050100150 Jan: 110.0 mm (4.3 in), 25 January 1998 Jan Feb: 94.7 mm (3.7 in), 8 February 1951 Feb Mar: 91.7 mm (3.6 in), 28 March 2005 Mar Apr: 86.9 mm (3.4 in), 2 April 1976 Apr May: 86.4 mm (3.4 in), 28 May 1961 May Jun: 127.5 mm (5.0 in), 15 June 1942 Jun Jul: 105.2 mm (4.1 in), 24 July 1948 Jul Aug: 135.9 mm (5.4 in), 13 August 2004 Aug Sep: 139.4 mm (5.5 in), 7 September 2008 Sep Oct: 110.2 mm (4.3 in), 8 October 2005 Oct Nov: 104.4 mm (4.1 in), 4 November 2007 Nov Dec: 125.5 mm (4.9 in), 14 December 2010 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Machias. The most was 139.4 mm (5.5 in) on 7 September 2008.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Machias
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan110.0 mm (4.3 in)25 January 1998
Feb94.7 mm (3.7 in)8 February 1951
Mar91.7 mm (3.6 in)28 March 2005
Apr86.9 mm (3.4 in)2 April 1976
May86.4 mm (3.4 in)28 May 1961
Jun127.5 mm (5.0 in)15 June 1942
Jul105.2 mm (4.1 in)24 July 1948
Aug135.9 mm (5.4 in)13 August 2004
Sep139.4 mm (5.5 in)7 September 2008
Oct110.2 mm (4.3 in)8 October 2005
Nov104.4 mm (4.1 in)4 November 2007
Dec125.5 mm (4.9 in)14 December 2010

Period of Record Coverage

1893 to 2015
Days with data per year at Machias 18 years of record at Machias, 1893 to 2015. 13 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1893, 1894, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977 and others. 1893: 271 of 365 days1894: 59 of 365 days1968: 2 of 366 days1969: 15 of 365 days1970: 10 of 365 days1971: 60 of 365 days1976: 31 of 366 days1977: 31 of 365 days1978: 31 of 365 days1979: 30 of 365 days1980: 91 of 366 days1981: 30 of 365 days2010: 334 of 365 days2011: 364 of 365 days2012: 365 of 366 days2013: 365 of 365 days2014: 365 of 365 days2015: 147 of 365 days1970198020102015
18 years of record at Machias, 1893 to 2015. 13 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1893, 1894, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977 and others.
Days with data per year at Machias
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
189327174%No
18945916%No
196821%No
1969154%No
1970103%No
19716016%No
1976318%No
1977318%No
1978318%No
1979308%No
19809125%No
1981308%No
201033492%Yes
2011364100%Yes
2012365100%Yes
2013365100%Yes
2014365100%Yes
201514740%No

Latest Records

20
Latest records at Machias
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
18 April 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth (Tie)2.5 cm (1.0 in)tie44 years5 of 100 (Routine)
16 April 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth5.1 cm (2.0 in)2.6 cm (1.0 in)52 years20 of 100 (Routine)
15 April 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth (Tie)5.1 cm (2.0 in)tie18 years3 of 100 (Routine)
14 April 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth7.6 cm (3.0 in)2.5 cm (1.0 in)52 years20 of 100 (Routine)
13 April 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth (Tie)7.6 cm (3.0 in)tie8 years3 of 100 (Routine)
11 April 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth10.2 cm (4.0 in)2.6 cm (1.0 in)57 years29 of 100 (Routine)
9 April 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth (Tie)15.2 cm (6.0 in)tie58 years6 of 100 (Routine)
29 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth50.8 cm (20.0 in)2.5 cm (1.0 in)58 years28 of 100 (Routine)
27 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth61.0 cm (24.0 in)5.1 cm (2.0 in)58 years29 of 100 (Routine)
26 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth71.1 cm (28.0 in)10.1 cm (4.0 in)58 years32 of 100 (Routine)
25 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth81.3 cm (32.0 in)7.6 cm (3.0 in)52 years29 of 100 (Routine)
24 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth91.4 cm (36.0 in)15.2 cm (6.0 in)52 years33 of 100 (Routine)
23 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth94.0 cm (37.0 in)17.8 cm (7.0 in)52 years34 of 100 (Routine)
22 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth96.5 cm (38.0 in)15.2 cm (6.0 in)52 years33 of 100 (Routine)
21 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth96.5 cm (38.0 in)15.2 cm (6.0 in)52 years33 of 100 (Routine)
20 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth99.1 cm (39.0 in)15.3 cm (6.0 in)52 years33 of 100 (Routine)
19 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth101.6 cm (40.0 in)15.2 cm (6.0 in)52 years33 of 100 (Routine)
18 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth101.6 cm (40.0 in)12.7 cm (5.0 in)52 years31 of 100 (Routine)
17 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth91.4 cm (36.0 in)7.6 cm (3.0 in)52 years29 of 100 (Routine)
16 March 2015Machias, USdaily snow depth101.6 cm (40.0 in)15.2 cm (6.0 in)52 years33 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1893 to 2015
Yearly extremes at Machias: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)36.1 C (97.0 F)201330.6 C (87.1 F)18
Coldest night (TNn)-33.9 C (-29.0 F)2015-16.4 C (2.5 F)18
Wettest day (Rx1day)139.4 mm (5.5 in)200870.3 mm (2.8 in)92
Wettest five days (Rx5day)211.0 mm (8.3 in)2005102.0 mm (4.0 in)92
Longest dry spell (CDD)29 days194116 days92

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Machias by year The hottest day of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 36.1 C (97.0 F) in 2013, marked on the chart; the median year is 30.6 C (87.1 F). 10203040190019201940196019802000Record: 36.1 C (97.0 F) in 2013
The hottest day of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 36.1 C (97.0 F) in 2013, marked on the chart; the median year is 30.6 C (87.1 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Machias by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
189330.6 C (87.1 F)
189410.0 C (50.0 F)
1926n/a
1927n/a
1928n/a
1929n/a
1930n/a
1931n/a
1932n/a
1933n/a
1934n/a
1935n/a
1936n/a
1937n/a
1938n/a
1939n/a
1940n/a
1941n/a
1942n/a
1943n/a
1944n/a
1945n/a
1946n/a
1947n/a
1948n/a
1949n/a
1950n/a
1951n/a
1952n/a
1953n/a
1954n/a
1955n/a
1956n/a
1957n/a
1958n/a
1959n/a
1960n/a
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
1965n/a
1966n/a
1967n/a
196819.4 C (66.9 F)
196917.8 C (64.0 F)
197024.4 C (75.9 F)
197131.1 C (88.0 F)
1972n/a
1973n/a
1974n/a
1975n/a
197635.0 C (95.0 F)
197732.2 C (90.0 F)
197831.7 C (89.1 F)
197915.6 C (60.1 F)
198029.4 C (84.9 F)
198116.1 C (61.0 F)
1982n/a
1983n/a
1984n/a
1985n/a
1986n/a
1987n/a
1988n/a
1989n/a
1990n/a
1991n/a
1992n/a
1993n/a
1994n/a
1995n/a
1996n/a
1997n/a
1998n/a
1999n/a
2000n/a
2001n/a
2002n/a
2003n/a
2004n/a
2005n/a
2006n/a
2007n/a
2008n/a
2009n/a
201035.0 C (95.0 F)
201132.2 C (90.0 F)
201233.3 C (91.9 F)
201336.1 C (97.0 F)
201430.6 C (87.1 F)
201526.7 C (80.1 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Machias by year The coldest night of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is -33.9 C (-29.0 F) in 2015, marked on the chart; the median year is -16.4 C (2.5 F). -40-20020190019201940196019802000Record: -33.9 C (-29.0 F) in 2015
The coldest night of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is -33.9 C (-29.0 F) in 2015, marked on the chart; the median year is -16.4 C (2.5 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Machias by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1893-26.1 C (-15.0 F)
1894-28.3 C (-18.9 F)
1926n/a
1927n/a
1928n/a
1929n/a
1930n/a
1931n/a
1932n/a
1933n/a
1934n/a
1935n/a
1936n/a
1937n/a
1938n/a
1939n/a
1940n/a
1941n/a
1942n/a
1943n/a
1944n/a
1945n/a
1946n/a
1947n/a
1948n/a
1949n/a
1950n/a
1951n/a
1952n/a
1953n/a
1954n/a
1955n/a
1956n/a
1957n/a
1958n/a
1959n/a
1960n/a
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
1965n/a
1966n/a
1967n/a
19689.4 C (48.9 F)
1969-6.7 C (19.9 F)
19707.2 C (45.0 F)
1971-8.3 C (17.1 F)
1972n/a
1973n/a
1974n/a
1975n/a
19764.4 C (39.9 F)
19775.6 C (42.1 F)
19782.2 C (36.0 F)
1979-11.1 C (12.0 F)
1980-30.6 C (-23.1 F)
1981-8.9 C (16.0 F)
1982n/a
1983n/a
1984n/a
1985n/a
1986n/a
1987n/a
1988n/a
1989n/a
1990n/a
1991n/a
1992n/a
1993n/a
1994n/a
1995n/a
1996n/a
1997n/a
1998n/a
1999n/a
2000n/a
2001n/a
2002n/a
2003n/a
2004n/a
2005n/a
2006n/a
2007n/a
2008n/a
2009n/a
2010-22.8 C (-9.0 F)
2011-26.7 C (-16.1 F)
2012-21.7 C (-7.1 F)
2013-26.7 C (-16.1 F)
2014-30.0 C (-22.0 F)
2015-33.9 C (-29.0 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Machias by year The wettest day of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 139.4 mm (5.5 in) in 2008, marked on the chart; the median year is 70.3 mm (2.8 in). 050100150190019201940196019802000Record: 139.4 mm (5.5 in) in 2008
The wettest day of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 139.4 mm (5.5 in) in 2008, marked on the chart; the median year is 70.3 mm (2.8 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Machias by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
189341.9 mm (1.6 in)
189422.9 mm (0.9 in)
192674.9 mm (2.9 in)
192760.2 mm (2.4 in)
192840.6 mm (1.6 in)
192943.2 mm (1.7 in)
193038.1 mm (1.5 in)
193171.4 mm (2.8 in)
193255.9 mm (2.2 in)
193383.8 mm (3.3 in)
193496.8 mm (3.8 in)
193575.7 mm (3.0 in)
193647.5 mm (1.9 in)
193788.9 mm (3.5 in)
193883.3 mm (3.3 in)
193971.1 mm (2.8 in)
1940102.1 mm (4.0 in)
194165.3 mm (2.6 in)
1942127.5 mm (5.0 in)
1943102.9 mm (4.1 in)
194467.6 mm (2.7 in)
194577.0 mm (3.0 in)
194653.8 mm (2.1 in)
194758.4 mm (2.3 in)
1948105.2 mm (4.1 in)
194964.0 mm (2.5 in)
1950105.4 mm (4.1 in)
195194.7 mm (3.7 in)
195275.7 mm (3.0 in)
195359.7 mm (2.4 in)
195470.4 mm (2.8 in)
195551.6 mm (2.0 in)
195655.4 mm (2.2 in)
195743.4 mm (1.7 in)
195868.1 mm (2.7 in)
195991.7 mm (3.6 in)
196078.2 mm (3.1 in)
196186.4 mm (3.4 in)
196263.2 mm (2.5 in)
196370.9 mm (2.8 in)
196454.1 mm (2.1 in)
196549.5 mm (1.9 in)
196657.2 mm (2.3 in)
196795.5 mm (3.8 in)
196847.2 mm (1.9 in)
196964.8 mm (2.6 in)
197055.9 mm (2.2 in)
197161.5 mm (2.4 in)
197284.8 mm (3.3 in)
197366.8 mm (2.6 in)
197458.7 mm (2.3 in)
197588.4 mm (3.5 in)
197686.9 mm (3.4 in)
197782.8 mm (3.3 in)
197864.8 mm (2.6 in)
197978.7 mm (3.1 in)
198060.7 mm (2.4 in)
198188.6 mm (3.5 in)
198245.2 mm (1.8 in)
198362.7 mm (2.5 in)
198473.7 mm (2.9 in)
198575.2 mm (3.0 in)
198670.1 mm (2.8 in)
1987107.4 mm (4.2 in)
198857.2 mm (2.3 in)
198952.6 mm (2.1 in)
199083.8 mm (3.3 in)
199184.6 mm (3.3 in)
199270.9 mm (2.8 in)
199345.0 mm (1.8 in)
199455.4 mm (2.2 in)
199563.5 mm (2.5 in)
199666.3 mm (2.6 in)
199751.3 mm (2.0 in)
1998110.0 mm (4.3 in)
199963.8 mm (2.5 in)
200064.8 mm (2.6 in)
200143.2 mm (1.7 in)
200271.1 mm (2.8 in)
200363.5 mm (2.5 in)
2004135.9 mm (5.4 in)
2005110.2 mm (4.3 in)
200683.8 mm (3.3 in)
2007104.4 mm (4.1 in)
2008139.4 mm (5.5 in)
2009105.2 mm (4.1 in)
2010125.5 mm (4.9 in)
201153.3 mm (2.1 in)
201288.4 mm (3.5 in)
201387.9 mm (3.5 in)
201491.7 mm (3.6 in)
201534.3 mm (1.4 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Machias by year The wettest five days of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 211.0 mm (8.3 in) in 2005, marked on the chart; the median year is 102.0 mm (4.0 in). 050100150200250190019201940196019802000Record: 211.0 mm (8.3 in) in 2005
The wettest five days of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 211.0 mm (8.3 in) in 2005, marked on the chart; the median year is 102.0 mm (4.0 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Machias by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
189365.5 mm (2.6 in)
189425.9 mm (1.0 in)
1926130.6 mm (5.1 in)
192783.8 mm (3.3 in)
192866.1 mm (2.6 in)
192967.8 mm (2.7 in)
193068.6 mm (2.7 in)
193191.4 mm (3.6 in)
193282.3 mm (3.2 in)
193398.2 mm (3.9 in)
1934105.7 mm (4.2 in)
1935128.8 mm (5.1 in)
193687.9 mm (3.5 in)
1937137.2 mm (5.4 in)
1938105.7 mm (4.2 in)
1939101.1 mm (4.0 in)
1940102.1 mm (4.0 in)
194176.7 mm (3.0 in)
1942169.9 mm (6.7 in)
1943112.3 mm (4.4 in)
194483.3 mm (3.3 in)
1945110.3 mm (4.3 in)
194672.9 mm (2.9 in)
194783.3 mm (3.3 in)
1948105.2 mm (4.1 in)
194994.0 mm (3.7 in)
1950143.0 mm (5.6 in)
1951108.2 mm (4.3 in)
195297.3 mm (3.8 in)
1953108.7 mm (4.3 in)
1954129.8 mm (5.1 in)
195575.0 mm (3.0 in)
195675.4 mm (3.0 in)
195775.4 mm (3.0 in)
1958112.3 mm (4.4 in)
1959153.7 mm (6.1 in)
1960123.4 mm (4.9 in)
1961136.8 mm (5.4 in)
196294.0 mm (3.7 in)
1963120.1 mm (4.7 in)
196465.8 mm (2.6 in)
196594.6 mm (3.7 in)
196670.5 mm (2.8 in)
1967117.8 mm (4.6 in)
196876.5 mm (3.0 in)
1969117.6 mm (4.6 in)
197087.4 mm (3.4 in)
1971100.1 mm (3.9 in)
197289.9 mm (3.5 in)
1973113.3 mm (4.5 in)
1974103.1 mm (4.1 in)
1975124.9 mm (4.9 in)
1976101.9 mm (4.0 in)
197794.0 mm (3.7 in)
197883.8 mm (3.3 in)
1979130.6 mm (5.1 in)
198097.0 mm (3.8 in)
1981131.5 mm (5.2 in)
198299.0 mm (3.9 in)
1983110.8 mm (4.4 in)
198496.5 mm (3.8 in)
198575.2 mm (3.0 in)
1986126.3 mm (5.0 in)
1987131.3 mm (5.2 in)
198882.0 mm (3.2 in)
1989135.1 mm (5.3 in)
1990134.1 mm (5.3 in)
1991112.3 mm (4.4 in)
1992130.3 mm (5.1 in)
199391.9 mm (3.6 in)
199481.8 mm (3.2 in)
199589.6 mm (3.5 in)
1996108.5 mm (4.3 in)
199763.8 mm (2.5 in)
1998160.3 mm (6.3 in)
199995.7 mm (3.8 in)
200075.2 mm (3.0 in)
200162.0 mm (2.4 in)
200284.5 mm (3.3 in)
2003121.4 mm (4.8 in)
2004139.2 mm (5.5 in)
2005211.0 mm (8.3 in)
2006131.9 mm (5.2 in)
2007129.3 mm (5.1 in)
2008151.4 mm (6.0 in)
2009168.4 mm (6.6 in)
2010162.1 mm (6.4 in)
201170.1 mm (2.8 in)
2012150.4 mm (5.9 in)
2013172.3 mm (6.8 in)
2014184.1 mm (7.2 in)
201580.4 mm (3.2 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Machias by year The longest dry spell of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 29 days in 1941, marked on the chart; the median year is 16 days. 1015202530190019201940196019802000Record: 29 days in 1941
The longest dry spell of the year at Machias, 1893 to 2015. The record is 29 days in 1941, marked on the chart; the median year is 16 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Machias by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
189311 days
189410 days
192615 days
192719 days
192814 days
192921 days
193025 days
193117 days
193218 days
193315 days
193426 days
193516 days
193613 days
193717 days
193816 days
193928 days
194019 days
194129 days
194223 days
194327 days
194420 days
194511 days
194614 days
194720 days
194816 days
194919 days
195028 days
195115 days
195216 days
195315 days
195414 days
195510 days
195615 days
195712 days
195812 days
195912 days
196012 days
196124 days
196213 days
196318 days
196415 days
196520 days
196613 days
196715 days
196817 days
196915 days
197025 days
197115 days
197210 days
197316 days
197413 days
197517 days
197621 days
197714 days
197824 days
197922 days
198023 days
198114 days
198222 days
198315 days
198418 days
198518 days
198613 days
198719 days
198814 days
198912 days
199014 days
199110 days
199215 days
199320 days
199420 days
199518 days
199616 days
199720 days
199816 days
199918 days
200010 days
200122 days
200215 days
200315 days
200414 days
200513 days
200611 days
200715 days
200818 days
200919 days
201017 days
201112 days
201218 days
201315 days
201413 days
201512 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

85 years, 1927 to 2014

A day with at least 71.0 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 139.5 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Machias: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years71.0 mm (2.8 in)
5 years90.5 mm (3.6 in)
10 years102.9 mm (4.1 in)
25 years118.0 mm (4.6 in)
50 years128.9 mm (5.1 in)
100 years139.5 mm (5.5 in)Longer than the 85 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, 85 years of values from 1927 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: 139.4 mm (5.5 in) in 2008; 127.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1942; 125.5 mm (4.9 in) in 2010.

Download the Data

  • Data for Machias standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Machias threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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.

Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).