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Chelsea Weather Records (USC00201502)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Chelsea (USC00201502), Michigan, United States, with 49 years of record.

Key Facts for Chelsea

  • Chelsea (USC00201502) is a weather station in Michigan, United States at 42.33 latitude and -84.01 longitude, 274 m (900 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1978 to 2026, 49 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Chelsea still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Chelsea set a daily record precipitation of 25.4 mm (1.0 in) on 2 October 2026 (provisional).

Provisional Records

Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.

About the Station

  • Location: Michigan, United States, 42.33 latitude, -84.01 longitude.
  • Elevation: 274 m (900 ft).
  • Period of record: 1978 to 2026, 49 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

24 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Chelsea, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Chelsea. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 24 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 Chelsea. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 24 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Chelsea, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan16.7 C (62.1 F)-29.4 C (-20.9 F)15.6 C (60.1 F)-29.4 C (-20.9 F)
Feb22.2 C (72.0 F)-31.7 C (-25.1 F)17.8 C (64.0 F)-21.7 C (-7.1 F)
Mar30.6 C (87.1 F)-23.3 C (-9.9 F)22.8 C (73.0 F)-11.7 C (10.9 F)
Apr30.0 C (86.0 F)-9.4 C (15.1 F)27.2 C (81.0 F)-6.1 C (21.0 F)
May35.0 C (95.0 F)-3.9 C (25.0 F)31.1 C (88.0 F)-0.6 C (30.9 F)
Jun37.2 C (99.0 F)3.3 C (37.9 F)33.9 C (93.0 F)6.1 C (43.0 F)
Jul38.3 C (100.9 F)6.7 C (44.1 F)35.0 C (95.0 F)8.3 C (46.9 F)
Aug35.6 C (96.1 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)31.1 C (88.0 F)10.6 C (51.1 F)
Sep34.4 C (93.9 F)-0.6 C (30.9 F)33.9 C (93.0 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)
Oct31.1 C (88.0 F)-5.6 C (21.9 F)26.7 C (80.1 F)3.3 C (37.9 F)
Nov25.6 C (78.1 F)-17.8 C (0.0 F)n/an/a
Dec16.7 C (62.1 F)-26.7 C (-16.1 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Chelsea by the year they were set 1,464 records at Chelsea still stand. 2012 holds the most, with 83. 02550751002002: 602003: 552004: 502005: 592006: 542007: 752008: 552009: 612010: 402011: 652012: 832013: 702014: 682015: 742016: 562017: 792018: 622019: 522020: 402021: 602022: 452023: 562024: 552025: 562026: 34200220052008201120142017202020232026
1,464 records at Chelsea still stand. 2012 holds the most, with 83.
Standing records at Chelsea by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
200260
200355
200450
200559
200654
200775
200855
200961
201040
201165
201283
201370
201468
201574
201656
201779
201862
201952
202040
202160
202245
202356
202455
202556
202634

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When Chelsea set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Chelsea between 28 July 2011 and 28 July 2011. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation28 July 2011: Record daily precipitation 156.2 mm (6.1 in)
1 all-time records were set at Chelsea between 28 July 2011 and 28 July 2011. Each dot is a new record.
When Chelsea set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
2011-07-28Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 156.2 mm (6.1 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Jul: 156.2 mm (6.1 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Chelsea The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Chelsea. The most was 156.2 mm (6.1 in) on 28 July 2011. 050100150200 Jan: 45.2 mm (1.8 in), 11 January 2020 Jan Feb: 53.3 mm (2.1 in), 6 February 1982 Feb Mar: 50.8 mm (2.0 in), 28 March 1997 Mar Apr: 43.7 mm (1.7 in), 23 April 2022 Apr May: 71.6 mm (2.8 in), 10 May 2006 May Jun: 69.1 mm (2.7 in), 22 June 1989 Jun Jul: 156.2 mm (6.1 in), 28 July 2011 Jul Aug: 82.6 mm (3.3 in), 22 August 1987 Aug Sep: 64.3 mm (2.5 in), 14 September 2008 Sep Oct: 61.5 mm (2.4 in), 5 October 2013 Oct Nov: 41.4 mm (1.6 in), 30 November 2006 Nov Dec: 35.3 mm (1.4 in), 11 December 2000 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Chelsea. The most was 156.2 mm (6.1 in) on 28 July 2011.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Chelsea
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan45.2 mm (1.8 in)11 January 2020
Feb53.3 mm (2.1 in)6 February 1982
Mar50.8 mm (2.0 in)28 March 1997
Apr43.7 mm (1.7 in)23 April 2022
May71.6 mm (2.8 in)10 May 2006
Jun69.1 mm (2.7 in)22 June 1989
Jul156.2 mm (6.1 in)28 July 2011
Aug82.6 mm (3.3 in)22 August 1987
Sep64.3 mm (2.5 in)14 September 2008
Oct61.5 mm (2.4 in)5 October 2013
Nov41.4 mm (1.6 in)30 November 2006
Dec35.3 mm (1.4 in)11 December 2000

Period of Record Coverage

2002 to 2026
Days with data per year at Chelsea 25 years of record at Chelsea, 2002 to 2026. 4 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2026. 2002: 280 of 365 days2003: 327 of 365 days2004: 298 of 366 days2005: 341 of 365 days2006: 365 of 365 days2007: 365 of 365 days2008: 366 of 366 days2009: 365 of 365 days2010: 365 of 365 days2011: 363 of 365 days2012: 340 of 366 days2013: 352 of 365 days2014: 347 of 365 days2015: 364 of 365 days2016: 366 of 366 days2017: 363 of 365 days2018: 365 of 365 days2019: 363 of 365 days2020: 366 of 366 days2021: 364 of 365 days2022: 362 of 365 days2023: 363 of 365 days2024: 364 of 366 days2025: 365 of 365 days2026: 276 of 365 days20052010201520202025
25 years of record at Chelsea, 2002 to 2026. 4 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2026.
Days with data per year at Chelsea
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
200228077%No
200332790%No
200429881%No
200534193%Yes
2006365100%Yes
2007365100%Yes
2008366100%Yes
2009365100%Yes
2010365100%Yes
201136399%Yes
201234093%Yes
201335296%Yes
201434795%Yes
2015364100%Yes
2016366100%Yes
201736399%Yes
2018365100%Yes
201936399%Yes
2020366100%Yes
2021364100%Yes
202236299%Yes
202336399%Yes
202436499%Yes
2025365100%Yes
202627676%No

Latest Records

20
Latest records at Chelsea
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
2 October 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain (Provisional)25.4 mm (1.0 in)3.6 mm (0.14 in)19 years13 of 100 (Routine)
5 September 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain (Provisional)14.5 mm (0.6 in)1.3 mm (0.05 in)8 years7 of 100 (Routine)
6 July 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain22.1 mm (0.9 in)4.3 mm (0.17 in)21 years13 of 100 (Routine)
4 July 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain31.8 mm (1.3 in)2.6 mm (0.10 in)20 years11 of 100 (Routine)
16 April 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain14.7 mm (0.6 in)5.3 mm (0.21 in)8 years13 of 100 (Routine)
15 April 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain34.0 mm (1.3 in)4.3 mm (0.17 in)13 years13 of 100 (Routine)
5 April 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain18.0 mm (0.7 in)9.6 mm (0.38 in)41 years20 of 100 (Routine)
7 March 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain29.2 mm (1.1 in)14.7 mm (0.6 in)33 years34 of 100 (Routine)
6 March 2026Chelsea, USdaily rain16.5 mm (0.6 in)1.3 mm (0.05 in)31 years14 of 100 (Routine)
15 January 2026Chelsea, USdaily snowfall4.8 cm (1.9 in)2.3 cm (0.9 in)18 years14 of 100 (Routine)
10 December 2025Chelsea, USdaily rain (Tie)14.5 mm (0.6 in)tie16 years2 of 100 (Routine)
4 December 2025Chelsea, USdaily snow depth (Tie)10.2 cm (4.0 in)tie23 years2 of 100 (Routine)
1 December 2025Chelsea, USdaily snow depth (Tie)7.6 cm (3.0 in)tie46 years4 of 100 (Routine)
30 November 2025Chelsea, USdaily snowfall15.2 cm (6.0 in)5.0 cm (2.0 in)14 years19 of 100 (Routine)
30 November 2025Chelsea, USdaily snow depth15.2 cm (6.0 in)5.0 cm (2.0 in)14 years18 of 100 (Routine)
10 November 2025Chelsea, USdaily snow depth2.5 cm (1.0 in)2.5 cm (1.0 in)47 years20 of 100 (Routine)
10 November 2025Chelsea, USdaily snowfall1.0 cm (0.4 in)0.5 cm (0.2 in)7 years7 of 100 (Routine)
9 November 2025Chelsea, USdaily snow depth2.5 cm (1.0 in)2.5 cm (1.0 in)47 years20 of 100 (Routine)
9 November 2025Chelsea, USdaily snowfall2.3 cm (0.9 in)1.0 cm (0.4 in)7 years8 of 100 (Routine)
7 October 2025Chelsea, USdaily rain10.9 mm (0.4 in)0.5 mm (0.02 in)12 years7 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

22 complete years, 2003 to 2025
Annual mean temperature at Chelsea as warming stripes, 2003 to 2025 One stripe for each of 22 complete years at Chelsea, 2003 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 9.4 C (48.9 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 2014, at 7.4 C (45.2 F), and the warmest was 2024, at 11.2 C (52.1 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 2.1 C (3.8 F). 2003: 8.5 C, -0.9 C from the station mean2005: 9.3 C, -0.1 C from the station mean2006: 10.0 C, +0.6 C from the station mean2007: 9.3 C, -0.2 C from the station mean2008: 8.5 C, -0.9 C from the station mean2009: 8.4 C, -1.0 C from the station mean2010: 9.7 C, +0.3 C from the station mean2011: 9.4 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2012: 10.7 C, +1.3 C from the station mean2013: 8.4 C, -1.0 C from the station mean2014: 7.4 C, -2.0 C from the station mean2015: 8.8 C, -0.6 C from the station mean2016: 10.0 C, +0.6 C from the station mean2017: 9.9 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2018: 9.3 C, -0.1 C from the station mean2019: 9.1 C, -0.3 C from the station mean2020: 9.8 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2021: 10.2 C, +0.8 C from the station mean2022: 9.3 C, -0.1 C from the station mean2023: 10.3 C, +0.9 C from the station mean2024: 11.2 C, +1.8 C from the station mean2025: 9.5 C, +0.1 C from the station mean20032006200820102012201420162018202020222024
One stripe for each of 22 complete years at Chelsea, 2003 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 9.4 C (48.9 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 2014, at 7.4 C (45.2 F), and the warmest was 2024, at 11.2 C (52.1 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 2.1 C (3.8 F).
Annual mean temperature at Chelsea as warming stripes, 2003 to 2025
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
20038.5 C-0.86 C
20059.3 C-0.14 C
200610.0 C+0.64 C
20079.3 C-0.15 C
20088.5 C-0.94 C
20098.4 C-1.03 C
20109.7 C+0.33 C
20119.4 C-0.04 C
201210.7 C+1.32 C
20138.4 C-1.00 C
20147.4 C-2.04 C
20158.8 C-0.62 C
201610.0 C+0.62 C
20179.9 C+0.45 C
20189.3 C-0.12 C
20199.1 C-0.34 C
20209.8 C+0.44 C
202110.2 C+0.83 C
20229.3 C-0.11 C
202310.3 C+0.92 C
202411.2 C+1.79 C
20259.5 C+0.14 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

1978 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Chelsea: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)38.3 C (100.9 F)201234.4 C (93.9 F)25
Coldest night (TNn)-31.7 C (-25.1 F)2015-22.8 C (-9.0 F)25
Wettest day (Rx1day)156.2 mm (6.1 in)201150.3 mm (2.0 in)49
Wettest five days (Rx5day)192.0 mm (7.6 in)201174.0 mm (2.9 in)49
Longest dry spell (CDD)30 days198116 days49

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Chelsea by year The hottest day of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 38.3 C (100.9 F) in 2012, marked on the chart; the median year is 34.4 C (93.9 F). 30323436384019801990200020102020Record: 38.3 C (100.9 F) in 2012
The hottest day of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 38.3 C (100.9 F) in 2012, marked on the chart; the median year is 34.4 C (93.9 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Chelsea by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
1978n/a
1979n/a
1980n/a
1981n/a
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
200234.4 C (93.9 F)
200333.9 C (93.0 F)
200431.7 C (89.1 F)
200534.4 C (93.9 F)
200635.0 C (95.0 F)
200734.4 C (93.9 F)
200832.8 C (91.0 F)
200933.3 C (91.9 F)
201033.3 C (91.9 F)
201136.1 C (97.0 F)
201238.3 C (100.9 F)
201333.9 C (93.0 F)
201433.9 C (93.0 F)
201532.8 C (91.0 F)
201633.9 C (93.0 F)
201734.4 C (93.9 F)
201835.0 C (95.0 F)
201933.9 C (93.0 F)
202034.4 C (93.9 F)
202132.8 C (91.0 F)
202234.4 C (93.9 F)
202332.8 C (91.0 F)
202434.4 C (93.9 F)
202535.0 C (95.0 F)
202635.0 C (95.0 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Chelsea by year The coldest night of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is -31.7 C (-25.1 F) in 2015, marked on the chart; the median year is -22.8 C (-9.0 F). -35-30-25-20-1519801990200020102020Record: -31.7 C (-25.1 F) in 2015
The coldest night of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is -31.7 C (-25.1 F) in 2015, marked on the chart; the median year is -22.8 C (-9.0 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Chelsea by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1978n/a
1979n/a
1980n/a
1981n/a
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
2002-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
2003-25.6 C (-14.1 F)
2004-26.7 C (-16.1 F)
2005-25.0 C (-13.0 F)
2006-17.2 C (1.0 F)
2007-21.7 C (-7.1 F)
2008-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
2009-27.2 C (-17.0 F)
2010-20.0 C (-4.0 F)
2011-22.2 C (-8.0 F)
2012-19.4 C (-2.9 F)
2013-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
2014-27.2 C (-17.0 F)
2015-31.7 C (-25.1 F)
2016-22.8 C (-9.0 F)
2017-26.7 C (-16.1 F)
2018-23.9 C (-11.0 F)
2019-24.4 C (-11.9 F)
2020-18.3 C (-0.9 F)
2021-26.7 C (-16.1 F)
2022-25.0 C (-13.0 F)
2023-19.4 C (-2.9 F)
2024-22.2 C (-8.0 F)
2025-21.7 C (-7.1 F)
2026-29.4 C (-20.9 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Chelsea by year The wettest day of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 156.2 mm (6.1 in) in 2011, marked on the chart; the median year is 50.3 mm (2.0 in). 05010015020019801990200020102020Record: 156.2 mm (6.1 in) in 2011
The wettest day of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 156.2 mm (6.1 in) in 2011, marked on the chart; the median year is 50.3 mm (2.0 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Chelsea by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
197834.5 mm (1.4 in)
197966.0 mm (2.6 in)
198056.9 mm (2.2 in)
198145.2 mm (1.8 in)
198253.3 mm (2.1 in)
198337.1 mm (1.5 in)
198436.1 mm (1.4 in)
198559.7 mm (2.4 in)
198652.8 mm (2.1 in)
198782.6 mm (3.3 in)
198843.7 mm (1.7 in)
198969.1 mm (2.7 in)
199060.5 mm (2.4 in)
199141.9 mm (1.6 in)
199248.8 mm (1.9 in)
199346.0 mm (1.8 in)
199455.9 mm (2.2 in)
199563.0 mm (2.5 in)
199641.7 mm (1.6 in)
199752.3 mm (2.1 in)
199835.1 mm (1.4 in)
199939.9 mm (1.6 in)
200059.7 mm (2.4 in)
200150.3 mm (2.0 in)
200243.9 mm (1.7 in)
200327.9 mm (1.1 in)
200450.8 mm (2.0 in)
200543.7 mm (1.7 in)
200671.6 mm (2.8 in)
200747.8 mm (1.9 in)
200864.3 mm (2.5 in)
200966.3 mm (2.6 in)
201063.5 mm (2.5 in)
2011156.2 mm (6.1 in)
201237.3 mm (1.5 in)
201361.5 mm (2.4 in)
201433.3 mm (1.3 in)
201561.7 mm (2.4 in)
201659.4 mm (2.3 in)
201744.7 mm (1.8 in)
201842.2 mm (1.7 in)
201939.9 mm (1.6 in)
202063.2 mm (2.5 in)
202163.8 mm (2.5 in)
202243.7 mm (1.7 in)
202348.8 mm (1.9 in)
202478.2 mm (3.1 in)
202543.2 mm (1.7 in)
202634.0 mm (1.3 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Chelsea by year The wettest five days of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 192.0 mm (7.6 in) in 2011, marked on the chart; the median year is 74.0 mm (2.9 in). 05010015020019801990200020102020Record: 192.0 mm (7.6 in) in 2011
The wettest five days of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 192.0 mm (7.6 in) in 2011, marked on the chart; the median year is 74.0 mm (2.9 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Chelsea by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
197859.4 mm (2.3 in)
197996.7 mm (3.8 in)
198080.8 mm (3.2 in)
198174.0 mm (2.9 in)
198263.0 mm (2.5 in)
198351.1 mm (2.0 in)
198461.8 mm (2.4 in)
198564.0 mm (2.5 in)
1986112.3 mm (4.4 in)
198785.4 mm (3.4 in)
198874.0 mm (2.9 in)
198980.5 mm (3.2 in)
199089.8 mm (3.5 in)
199157.9 mm (2.3 in)
199268.6 mm (2.7 in)
199375.0 mm (3.0 in)
199482.8 mm (3.3 in)
199577.7 mm (3.1 in)
199654.7 mm (2.2 in)
199725.4 mm (1.0 in)
199855.6 mm (2.2 in)
199963.1 mm (2.5 in)
2000105.7 mm (4.2 in)
200179.5 mm (3.1 in)
200254.6 mm (2.1 in)
200354.4 mm (2.1 in)
200488.1 mm (3.5 in)
200557.9 mm (2.3 in)
200694.9 mm (3.7 in)
200787.6 mm (3.4 in)
2008119.9 mm (4.7 in)
200990.2 mm (3.6 in)
201089.7 mm (3.5 in)
2011192.0 mm (7.6 in)
201254.3 mm (2.1 in)
201373.2 mm (2.9 in)
201460.2 mm (2.4 in)
201567.0 mm (2.6 in)
2016110.8 mm (4.4 in)
201777.0 mm (3.0 in)
201878.8 mm (3.1 in)
201959.9 mm (2.4 in)
202098.7 mm (3.9 in)
202186.3 mm (3.4 in)
202253.6 mm (2.1 in)
202359.0 mm (2.3 in)
2024110.2 mm (4.3 in)
202572.9 mm (2.9 in)
202669.8 mm (2.7 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Chelsea by year The longest dry spell of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 30 days in 1981, marked on the chart; the median year is 16 days. 101520253019801990200020102020Record: 30 days in 1981
The longest dry spell of the year at Chelsea, 1978 to 2026. The record is 30 days in 1981, marked on the chart; the median year is 16 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Chelsea by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
197817 days
197921 days
198014 days
198130 days
198217 days
198317 days
198420 days
198518 days
198616 days
198714 days
198820 days
198916 days
199016 days
199114 days
199214 days
199314 days
199414 days
199513 days
199622 days
199710 days
199815 days
199927 days
200017 days
200122 days
200214 days
200314 days
200425 days
200523 days
200614 days
200716 days
200815 days
200918 days
201013 days
201113 days
201212 days
201316 days
201412 days
201520 days
201620 days
201720 days
201817 days
201911 days
202015 days
202126 days
202220 days
202322 days
202417 days
202517 days
202611 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

22 years with a frost

Across 22 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Chelsea falls on 3 May and the median first autumn frost on 15 October, which leaves a median of 163 days between them.

Frost dates and growing season at Chelsea
MeasureMedian, all yearsEarliest periodRecent period (2003 to 2025)Recent against earliestFitted trend
Last spring frost3 Mayn/a3 Mayn/an/a
First autumn frost15 Octobern/a15 Octobern/an/a
Growing days163 daysn/a163 daysn/an/a

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

38 years, 1979 to 2025

A day with at least 51.5 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 124.5 mm (4.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Chelsea: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years51.5 mm (2.0 in)
5 years66.3 mm (2.6 in)
10 years77.7 mm (3.1 in)
25 years94.4 mm (3.7 in)
50 years108.6 mm (4.3 in)Longer than the 38 years of record
100 years124.5 mm (4.9 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 1979 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: 156.2 mm (6.1 in) in 2011; 82.6 mm (3.3 in) in 1987; 78.2 mm (3.1 in) in 2024.

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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 (2026-10-14).