Cambridge Weather Records (USC00211227)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cambridge (USC00211227), Minnesota, United States, with 134 years of record.
Key Facts for Cambridge
- Cambridge (USC00211227) is a weather station in Minnesota, United States at 45.56 latitude and -93.23 longitude, 294 m (965 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1893 to 2026, 134 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cambridge still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cambridge set a daily record high maximum temperature of 28.9 C (84.0 F) 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: Minnesota, United States, 45.56 latitude, -93.23 longitude.
- Elevation: 294 m (965 ft).
- Period of record: 1893 to 2026, 134 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
10 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| Feb | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| Mar | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| Apr | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| May | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| Jun | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Jul | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Aug | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Sep | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Oct | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| Nov | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 28 |
| 1894 | 27 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1896 | 30 |
| 1897 | 2 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1934 | 39 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 49 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 3 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 7 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1968-09-22 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1972-07-22 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1979-02-20 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 106.7 cm (42.0 in) |
| 1979-02-21 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 114.3 cm (45.0 in) |
| 1991-11-01 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 43.2 cm (17.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 138.9 mm (5.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 4 January 1997 |
| Feb | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 27 February 1989 |
| Mar | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 15 March 1945 |
| Apr | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) | 27 April 1975 |
| May | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 20 May 1953 |
| Jun | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) | 12 June 1984 |
| Jul | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) | 22 July 1972 |
| Aug | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) | 18 August 2022 |
| Sep | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) | 22 September 1968 |
| Oct | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) | 5 October 2005 |
| Nov | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 26 November 1896 |
| Dec | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | 27 December 2023 |
Period of Record Coverage
1893 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1894 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1895 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1896 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1897 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1932 | 259 | 71% | No |
| 1933 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1937 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1938 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1939 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1940 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1984 | 331 | 90% | Yes |
| 1985 | 210 | 58% | No |
| 1986 | 266 | 73% | No |
| 1987 | 205 | 56% | No |
| 1988 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 1989 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1995 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1996 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 2002 | 102 | 28% | No |
| 2005 | 61 | 17% | No |
| 2006 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 2007 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 2009 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 60 | 16% | No |
| 2019 | 59 | 16% | No |
| 2020 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2021 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2024 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 286 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 69 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 11 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 88 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 July 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max (Tie) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | tie | 131 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily low max (Tie) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | tie | 47 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 3 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 57 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 88 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 March 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high min | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 5 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 February 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 42 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 92 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 January 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily low max (Tie) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | tie | 90 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high max (Tie) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | tie | 84 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2026 | Cambridge, US | daily high min (Tie) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | tie | 87 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 2025 | Cambridge, US | daily high min | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 20 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 December 2025 | Cambridge, US | daily low max | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 82 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 November 2025 | Cambridge, US | daily high max (Tie) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | tie | 16 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 November 2025 | Cambridge, US | daily high max | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 10 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
73 complete years, 1893 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 4.0 C | -1.87 C |
| 1894 | 6.5 C | +0.67 C |
| 1895 | 5.2 C | -0.62 C |
| 1933 | 6.6 C | +0.73 C |
| 1934 | 7.1 C | +1.28 C |
| 1936 | 5.5 C | -0.31 C |
| 1937 | 5.7 C | -0.14 C |
| 1938 | 7.4 C | +1.59 C |
| 1939 | 7.4 C | +1.56 C |
| 1940 | 6.1 C | +0.23 C |
| 1942 | 6.3 C | +0.43 C |
| 1943 | 4.9 C | -0.91 C |
| 1945 | 4.6 C | -1.18 C |
| 1946 | 5.9 C | +0.04 C |
| 1947 | 5.5 C | -0.29 C |
| 1948 | 5.4 C | -0.39 C |
| 1949 | 5.6 C | -0.20 C |
| 1950 | 3.2 C | -2.64 C |
| 1951 | 3.8 C | -1.98 C |
| 1952 | 6.1 C | +0.27 C |
| 1953 | 6.5 C | +0.68 C |
| 1954 | 5.9 C | +0.09 C |
| 1955 | 5.4 C | -0.45 C |
| 1956 | 5.1 C | -0.70 C |
| 1957 | 5.7 C | -0.11 C |
| 1958 | 5.8 C | +0.01 C |
| 1959 | 6.1 C | +0.26 C |
| 1960 | 5.7 C | -0.15 C |
| 1961 | 6.1 C | +0.28 C |
| 1962 | 5.4 C | -0.38 C |
| 1964 | 6.4 C | +0.53 C |
| 1965 | 4.7 C | -1.17 C |
| 1967 | 5.1 C | -0.73 C |
| 1968 | 5.8 C | 0.00 C |
| 1969 | 5.5 C | -0.29 C |
| 1970 | 5.3 C | -0.50 C |
| 1971 | 5.3 C | -0.48 C |
| 1972 | 4.1 C | -1.73 C |
| 1973 | 6.6 C | +0.82 C |
| 1974 | 5.6 C | -0.20 C |
| 1975 | 5.2 C | -0.58 C |
| 1976 | 5.3 C | -0.49 C |
| 1977 | 5.5 C | -0.32 C |
| 1978 | 5.4 C | -0.44 C |
| 1979 | 4.1 C | -1.68 C |
| 1980 | 6.0 C | +0.17 C |
| 1981 | 6.3 C | +0.50 C |
| 1982 | 5.0 C | -0.83 C |
| 1988 | 6.6 C | +0.80 C |
| 1989 | 4.9 C | -0.95 C |
| 1990 | 6.6 C | +0.78 C |
| 1991 | 5.9 C | +0.04 C |
| 1992 | 5.6 C | -0.21 C |
| 1993 | 4.5 C | -1.32 C |
| 1996 | 3.7 C | -2.15 C |
| 1997 | 5.0 C | -0.83 C |
| 1998 | 7.4 C | +1.62 C |
| 1999 | 6.6 C | +0.74 C |
| 2000 | 5.3 C | -0.51 C |
| 2001 | 6.1 C | +0.23 C |
| 2007 | 6.6 C | +0.76 C |
| 2010 | 7.0 C | +1.14 C |
| 2011 | 6.3 C | +0.45 C |
| 2012 | 7.8 C | +1.95 C |
| 2013 | 4.7 C | -1.10 C |
| 2014 | 4.1 C | -1.77 C |
| 2015 | 7.8 C | +1.96 C |
| 2020 | 7.2 C | +1.33 C |
| 2021 | 7.8 C | +2.00 C |
| 2022 | 5.8 C | -0.03 C |
| 2023 | 8.0 C | +2.19 C |
| 2024 | 8.9 C | +3.11 C |
| 2025 | 7.3 C | +1.47 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.11 C (0.03 to 0.19) per decade over 1893 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.19 F (0.05 to 0.33) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 73 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.11 C (0.03 to 0.19) per decade | 0.19 F (0.05 to 0.33) per decade | 1893 to 2025 | 73 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.03 C (-0.06 to 0.12) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 1893 to 2025 | 73 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1893 to 2025 | 73 | 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
1893 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 1936 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 96 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) | 1935 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 96 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) | 1972 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 98 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 190.8 mm (7.5 in) | 1993 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) | 98 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 59 days | 1936 | 25 days | 98 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1894 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1895 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1896 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1897 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1932 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1933 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1934 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1935 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1936 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1937 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1938 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1939 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1940 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1941 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1942 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1943 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1944 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1945 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1946 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1947 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1948 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1949 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1950 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1951 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1952 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1953 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1954 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1955 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1956 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1957 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1958 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1959 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1960 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1961 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1962 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1963 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1966 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1967 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1968 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1969 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1970 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1971 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1972 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1973 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1974 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1975 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1976 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1977 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1978 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1979 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1980 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1981 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1982 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1983 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1984 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1985 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1986 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1987 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1988 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1989 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1991 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1992 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1993 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1994 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1995 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1996 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1997 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1998 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2001 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2002 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 2005 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2006 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2007 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2008 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2009 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2010 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2011 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2012 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2013 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2014 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2015 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2016 | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| 2017 | n/a |
| 2018 | n/a |
| 2019 | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| 2020 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2022 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2023 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2024 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2025 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2026 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1894 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1895 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1896 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1897 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1932 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1933 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1934 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1935 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1936 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1937 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1938 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1939 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1940 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1941 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1942 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1943 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1944 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1945 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1946 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1947 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1948 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1949 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1950 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1951 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1952 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1953 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1954 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1955 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1956 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1957 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1958 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1959 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1960 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1961 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1962 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1963 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1964 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1965 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1966 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1967 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1968 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1969 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1970 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1971 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1972 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1973 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1974 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1975 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1976 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1977 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1978 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1979 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1980 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1981 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1982 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1983 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1984 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1985 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1986 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1987 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1988 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1989 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1990 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1991 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1992 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1993 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1994 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1995 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1996 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1997 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1998 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1999 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2000 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 2001 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2002 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2005 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2006 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2007 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2008 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2009 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2010 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2011 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2012 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2013 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2014 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2015 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2016 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2017 | n/a |
| 2018 | n/a |
| 2019 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2020 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2021 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 2022 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2023 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2024 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2025 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2026 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1894 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1895 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1896 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1897 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1932 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1933 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1934 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1935 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1936 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1937 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1938 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1939 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1940 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1941 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1942 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1945 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1946 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1947 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1948 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1949 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1951 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1954 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1955 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1957 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1958 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1959 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1960 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1963 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1965 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1966 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1968 | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1969 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1972 | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1973 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1976 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1978 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1979 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1981 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1982 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1984 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1985 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1986 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1987 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1991 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1992 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1994 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1995 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1997 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1999 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2001 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2002 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2005 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2006 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2007 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2008 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2010 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2011 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2012 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2013 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2015 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2016 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2017 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2018 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2019 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2020 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2021 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2022 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2023 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2024 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2025 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2026 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 48.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1894 | 127.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1895 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1896 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1897 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1932 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1933 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1934 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1935 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1936 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1937 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1938 | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1939 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1940 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1941 | 125.1 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1942 | 85.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1943 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1944 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1945 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1946 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1947 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1948 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1949 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1950 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1951 | 96.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1952 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1953 | 136.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1954 | 148.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1955 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1956 | 107.1 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1957 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1958 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1959 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 109.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1961 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1962 | 93.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1963 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1964 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1965 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1966 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1967 | 71.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1968 | 149.5 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1969 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 122.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1971 | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1972 | 177.0 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1973 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1974 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1976 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 163.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1978 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1981 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1982 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1983 | 167.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1984 | 132.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1985 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1986 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1987 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1988 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1989 | 134.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1990 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1991 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1992 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1993 | 190.8 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1994 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1997 | 152.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1998 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1999 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2000 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2001 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2002 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2005 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2006 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2007 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2008 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2009 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2010 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2011 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2012 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2013 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2014 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2015 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2017 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2018 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2019 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2020 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2021 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2022 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2023 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2024 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2025 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2026 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 40 days |
| 1894 | 37 days |
| 1895 | 34 days |
| 1896 | 22 days |
| 1897 | 11 days |
| 1932 | 25 days |
| 1933 | 32 days |
| 1934 | 26 days |
| 1935 | 27 days |
| 1936 | 59 days |
| 1937 | 20 days |
| 1938 | 25 days |
| 1939 | 31 days |
| 1940 | 30 days |
| 1941 | 20 days |
| 1942 | 45 days |
| 1943 | 47 days |
| 1944 | 42 days |
| 1945 | 16 days |
| 1946 | 21 days |
| 1947 | 37 days |
| 1948 | 21 days |
| 1949 | 31 days |
| 1950 | 20 days |
| 1951 | 18 days |
| 1952 | 40 days |
| 1953 | 24 days |
| 1954 | 24 days |
| 1955 | 18 days |
| 1956 | 38 days |
| 1957 | 28 days |
| 1958 | 30 days |
| 1959 | 40 days |
| 1960 | 27 days |
| 1961 | 45 days |
| 1962 | 23 days |
| 1963 | 22 days |
| 1964 | 19 days |
| 1965 | 23 days |
| 1966 | 24 days |
| 1967 | 42 days |
| 1968 | 35 days |
| 1969 | 24 days |
| 1970 | 36 days |
| 1971 | 25 days |
| 1972 | 21 days |
| 1973 | 25 days |
| 1974 | 23 days |
| 1975 | 22 days |
| 1976 | 35 days |
| 1977 | 34 days |
| 1978 | 27 days |
| 1979 | 25 days |
| 1980 | 33 days |
| 1981 | 28 days |
| 1982 | 32 days |
| 1983 | 30 days |
| 1984 | 28 days |
| 1985 | 24 days |
| 1986 | 20 days |
| 1987 | 23 days |
| 1988 | 31 days |
| 1989 | 43 days |
| 1990 | 30 days |
| 1991 | 24 days |
| 1992 | 19 days |
| 1993 | 19 days |
| 1994 | 21 days |
| 1995 | 23 days |
| 1996 | 19 days |
| 1997 | 31 days |
| 1998 | 31 days |
| 1999 | 23 days |
| 2000 | 21 days |
| 2001 | 20 days |
| 2002 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 13 days |
| 2006 | 30 days |
| 2007 | 53 days |
| 2008 | 35 days |
| 2009 | 40 days |
| 2010 | 33 days |
| 2011 | 31 days |
| 2012 | 27 days |
| 2013 | 23 days |
| 2014 | 37 days |
| 2015 | 33 days |
| 2016 | 19 days |
| 2017 | 19 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 22 days |
| 2020 | 19 days |
| 2021 | 18 days |
| 2022 | 17 days |
| 2023 | 25 days |
| 2024 | 35 days |
| 2025 | 22 days |
| 2026 | 16 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
73 years with a frostAcross 73 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Cambridge falls on 11 May and the median first autumn frost on 24 September, which leaves a median of 139 days between them.
In 1978 to 2025 the median growing season was 147 days. That is 14 days more than in 1893 to 1962.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1893 to 1962) | Recent period (1978 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 11 May | 14 May | 8 May | 6 days earlier | -1.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 24 September | 24 September | 28 September | 4 days later | +1.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 139 days | 133 days | 147 days | 14 days more | +2.9 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
81 years, 1893 to 2018A day with at least 57.4 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 127.8 mm (5.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) | Longer than the 81 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, 81 years of values from 1893 to 2018.
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: 138.9 mm (5.5 in) in 1972; 122.9 mm (4.8 in) in 1968; 102.9 mm (4.1 in) in 1984.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Cambridge, at 1989 and 2015. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1989 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2015 ran 0.8 C (1.4 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | -0.4 | -0.7 | likely | 5 |
| 2015 | +0.8 | +1.4 | 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.
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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 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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