Grand Portage Weather Records (USC00213296)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Grand Portage (USC00213296), Minnesota, United States, with 132 years of record.
Key Facts for Grand Portage
- Grand Portage (USC00213296) is a weather station in Minnesota, United States at 47.97 latitude and -89.69 longitude, 223 m (730 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1895 to 2026, 132 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Grand Portage still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Grand Portage tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 10.0 C (50.0 F) on 29 September 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, 47.97 latitude, -89.69 longitude.
- Elevation: 223 m (730 ft).
- Period of record: 1895 to 2026, 132 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
7 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| Feb | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| Mar | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| Apr | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| May | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| Jun | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Jul | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Aug | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Sep | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| Oct | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| Nov | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 90 |
| 1896 | 69 |
| 1897 | 40 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 8 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-01 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
| 2012-06-20 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2026-07-15 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 86.4 mm (3.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 19 January 1996 |
| Feb | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 26 February 2001 |
| Mar | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 5 March 1966 |
| Apr | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) | 29 April 2025 |
| May | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) | 20 May 2013 |
| Jun | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 20 June 2012 |
| Jul | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 5 July 1999 |
| Aug | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 19 August 1959 |
| Sep | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) | 9 September 1977 |
| Oct | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) | 23 October 2004 |
| Nov | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 19 November 1998 |
| Dec | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 17 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
1895 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 234 | 64% | No |
| 1896 | 228 | 62% | No |
| 1897 | 145 | 40% | No |
| 1958 | 68 | 19% | No |
| 1959 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 1960 | 308 | 84% | No |
| 1961 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1962 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1963 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1964 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1965 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1966 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1967 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1968 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1970 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1971 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1972 | 139 | 38% | No |
| 1976 | 157 | 43% | No |
| 1977 | 279 | 76% | No |
| 1978 | 78 | 21% | No |
| 1988 | 58 | 16% | No |
| 1989 | 279 | 76% | No |
| 1990 | 275 | 75% | No |
| 1991 | 289 | 79% | No |
| 1992 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1993 | 286 | 78% | No |
| 1994 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1995 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 1996 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 1997 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1998 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2012 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 305 | 83% | No |
| 2017 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 250 | 68% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | tie | 3 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily high min (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 20 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2026 | Grand Portage, US | all-time high max | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 31 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 July 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily high min | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 24 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2026 | Grand Portage, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | tie | 60 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily high max (Tie) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | tie | 5 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily low min | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 53 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily low min | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 19 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily low max (Tie) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | tie | 61 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily snowfall | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) | 17 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 19 February 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily snowfall | 27.9 cm (11.0 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 8 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 January 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily low max | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 64 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily low min | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily high max | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 4 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2026 | Grand Portage, US | daily high min (Tie) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | tie | 12 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 December 2025 | Grand Portage, US | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 36 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 December 2025 | Grand Portage, US | daily low max | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 8 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 2025 | Grand Portage, US | daily high max | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 2025 | Grand Portage, US | daily high max | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 24 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 2025 | Grand Portage, US | daily high max | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 3 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
34 complete years, 1959 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 3.5 C | -0.13 C |
| 1963 | 3.0 C | -0.59 C |
| 1964 | 3.5 C | -0.13 C |
| 1965 | 2.8 C | -0.78 C |
| 1966 | 3.0 C | -0.60 C |
| 1967 | 2.7 C | -0.88 C |
| 1968 | 3.5 C | -0.06 C |
| 1969 | 3.5 C | -0.08 C |
| 1970 | 3.4 C | -0.18 C |
| 1971 | 3.3 C | -0.27 C |
| 1992 | 2.8 C | -0.76 C |
| 1998 | 5.6 C | +2.05 C |
| 1999 | 4.8 C | +1.26 C |
| 2000 | 3.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 2001 | 4.7 C | +1.16 C |
| 2002 | 3.6 C | 0.00 C |
| 2003 | 3.1 C | -0.49 C |
| 2004 | 3.0 C | -0.59 C |
| 2005 | 4.2 C | +0.57 C |
| 2006 | 5.1 C | +1.53 C |
| 2007 | 3.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 2008 | 2.6 C | -0.95 C |
| 2010 | 4.8 C | +1.18 C |
| 2012 | 5.2 C | +1.61 C |
| 2013 | 2.2 C | -1.40 C |
| 2014 | 1.3 C | -2.29 C |
| 2015 | 3.6 C | +0.01 C |
| 2018 | 2.6 C | -0.96 C |
| 2019 | 2.4 C | -1.20 C |
| 2021 | 4.8 C | +1.18 C |
| 2022 | 2.5 C | -1.11 C |
| 2023 | 4.7 C | +1.11 C |
| 2024 | 5.4 C | +1.79 C |
| 2025 | 3.5 C | -0.09 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1959 to 2025 is 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (-0.1 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 34 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.2 F (-0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 34 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.14 C (-0.02 to 0.31) per decade | 0.25 F (-0.04 to 0.55) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 34 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.04 C (-0.14 to 0.21) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.4) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 34 | 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
1895 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 2026 | 30.9 C (87.5 F) | 60 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) | 1896 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | 60 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 2012 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 62 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) | 2012 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) | 62 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 50 days | 2011 | 20 days | 62 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1896 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1897 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1958 | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| 1959 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1960 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1961 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1962 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1963 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1964 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1965 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1966 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1967 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1968 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1969 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1970 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1971 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1972 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1976 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1977 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1978 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1988 | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| 1989 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1990 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1991 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1992 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1993 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1994 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1995 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1996 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1997 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1998 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2001 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2002 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2003 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2004 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2005 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2006 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2007 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2008 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2009 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2010 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2011 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2012 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2013 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2014 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2015 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2016 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2017 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2018 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2019 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2020 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2021 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2022 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2023 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2024 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2025 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2026 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1896 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 1897 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1958 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1959 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1960 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1961 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1962 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1963 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1964 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1965 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1966 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1967 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1968 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1969 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1970 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1971 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1972 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1976 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1977 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1978 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1988 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1989 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1990 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1991 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1992 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1993 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1994 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1995 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1996 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1997 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1998 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1999 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2000 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2001 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2002 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2003 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2004 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2005 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 2006 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2007 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2008 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2009 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2010 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2011 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2012 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2013 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2014 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 2015 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2016 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2017 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2018 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2019 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2020 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2021 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2022 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2023 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2024 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2025 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2026 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1896 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1897 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1950 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1951 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1958 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1959 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1960 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1961 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1963 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1964 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1965 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1969 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1972 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1976 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1977 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1978 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1989 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1990 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1998 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1999 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2000 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2002 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2004 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2005 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2008 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2009 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2010 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2011 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2013 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2014 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2015 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2016 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2017 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2018 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2019 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2020 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2021 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2022 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2023 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2024 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2025 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2026 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1896 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1897 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1950 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1951 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1958 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1960 | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1962 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1963 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 71.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1965 | 123.1 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1966 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1969 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1971 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1976 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1977 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1978 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1988 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1989 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1991 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1993 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1995 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1997 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1998 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1999 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2000 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2001 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2002 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2003 | 82.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2004 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2005 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2006 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2008 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2009 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2010 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2011 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2012 | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2013 | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2014 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2015 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2016 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2017 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2018 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2019 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2020 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2021 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2022 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2023 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2024 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2025 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2026 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 36 days |
| 1896 | 19 days |
| 1897 | 14 days |
| 1950 | 11 days |
| 1951 | 13 days |
| 1958 | 13 days |
| 1959 | 28 days |
| 1960 | 29 days |
| 1961 | 34 days |
| 1962 | 13 days |
| 1963 | 19 days |
| 1964 | 28 days |
| 1965 | 24 days |
| 1966 | 23 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 31 days |
| 1969 | 24 days |
| 1970 | 21 days |
| 1971 | 15 days |
| 1972 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 32 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 15 days |
| 1988 | 14 days |
| 1989 | 21 days |
| 1990 | 21 days |
| 1991 | 13 days |
| 1992 | 19 days |
| 1993 | 21 days |
| 1994 | 22 days |
| 1995 | 29 days |
| 1996 | 16 days |
| 1997 | 20 days |
| 1998 | 20 days |
| 1999 | 18 days |
| 2000 | 17 days |
| 2001 | 23 days |
| 2002 | 24 days |
| 2003 | 27 days |
| 2004 | 16 days |
| 2005 | 23 days |
| 2006 | 18 days |
| 2007 | 25 days |
| 2008 | 18 days |
| 2009 | 29 days |
| 2010 | 25 days |
| 2011 | 50 days |
| 2012 | 20 days |
| 2013 | 27 days |
| 2014 | 13 days |
| 2015 | 17 days |
| 2016 | 14 days |
| 2017 | 15 days |
| 2018 | 29 days |
| 2019 | 17 days |
| 2020 | 17 days |
| 2021 | 24 days |
| 2022 | 12 days |
| 2023 | 19 days |
| 2024 | 21 days |
| 2025 | 15 days |
| 2026 | 12 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
34 years with a frostAcross 34 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Grand Portage falls on 23 May and the median first autumn frost on 28 September, which leaves a median of 128 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.4 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1966 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 23 May | n/a | 22 May | n/a | -0.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 28 September | n/a | 29 September | n/a | +2.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 128 days | n/a | 131 days | n/a | +2.4 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
41 years, 1959 to 2024A day with at least 53.2 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 86.1 mm (3.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) | Longer than the 41 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, 41 years of values from 1959 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: 86.4 mm (3.4 in) in 2012; 77.2 mm (3.0 in) in 1959; 77.2 mm (3.0 in) in 2008.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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