Sweet Springs Weather Records (USC00238223)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sweet Springs (USC00238223), Missouri, United States, with 87 years of record.
Key Facts for Sweet Springs
- Sweet Springs (USC00238223) is a weather station in Missouri, United States at 38.97 latitude and -93.42 longitude, 206 m (675 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1940 to 2026, 87 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Sweet Springs still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sweet Springs set a daily record low maximum temperature of 21.1 C (70.0 F) on 19 June 2026.
About the Station
- Location: Missouri, United States, 38.97 latitude, -93.42 longitude.
- Elevation: 206 m (675 ft).
- Period of record: 1940 to 2026, 87 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 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| Feb | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| Mar | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| May | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| Jun | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Jul | 46.1 C (115.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| Aug | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) |
| Sep | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 38 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 13 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-01-01 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1983-12-19 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1983-12-24 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1989-12-22 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1996-07-21 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 178.6 mm (7.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 178.6 mm (7.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 3 January 1971 |
| Feb | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) | 21 February 1997 |
| Mar | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 13 March 2024 |
| Apr | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 21 April 1973 |
| May | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 26 May 2009 |
| Jun | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | 26 June 2015 |
| Jul | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) | 21 July 1996 |
| Aug | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 1 August 2016 |
| Sep | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) | 13 September 1961 |
| Oct | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) | 4 October 1973 |
| Nov | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) | 20 November 1979 |
| Dec | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) | 2 December 1982 |
Period of Record Coverage
1941 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 1942 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1943 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1944 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1945 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1946 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1947 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1948 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 362 | 99% | 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 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2007 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2008 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 2011 | 195 | 53% | No |
| 2012 | 171 | 47% | No |
| 2013 | 205 | 56% | No |
| 2014 | 252 | 69% | No |
| 2015 | 246 | 67% | No |
| 2016 | 285 | 78% | No |
| 2017 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2019 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2020 | 331 | 90% | Yes |
| 2021 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2023 | 253 | 69% | No |
| 2024 | 253 | 69% | No |
| 2025 | 275 | 75% | No |
| 2026 | 173 | 47% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 21 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high min | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 73 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 May 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low max | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 25 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily rain | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) | 43 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 31 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high min | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 19 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high max | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 69 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high max | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 35 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | monthly high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 39 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low min | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 84 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low min | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 72 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily rain | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 48 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 March 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high max (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 53 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high min | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 52 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low min | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | 5.6 C (10.1 F) | 35 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low max (Tie) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | tie | 68 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low max | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | 7.2 C (13.0 F) | 76 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 January 2026 | Sweet Springs, US | daily low max | -14.4 C (6.1 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 23 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 December 2025 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high max (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 40 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 2025 | Sweet Springs, US | daily snow depth | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 72 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 November 2025 | Sweet Springs, US | daily high min | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
73 complete years, 1942 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 13.1 C | +0.38 C |
| 1943 | 12.5 C | -0.30 C |
| 1944 | 12.7 C | -0.10 C |
| 1945 | 12.6 C | -0.16 C |
| 1946 | 14.4 C | +1.63 C |
| 1947 | 12.7 C | -0.07 C |
| 1948 | 12.6 C | -0.13 C |
| 1949 | 12.8 C | +0.08 C |
| 1950 | 12.0 C | -0.75 C |
| 1951 | 11.9 C | -0.82 C |
| 1952 | 13.4 C | +0.61 C |
| 1953 | 14.1 C | +1.37 C |
| 1954 | 14.4 C | +1.62 C |
| 1955 | 12.9 C | +0.15 C |
| 1956 | 13.5 C | +0.72 C |
| 1957 | 12.8 C | +0.00 C |
| 1958 | 12.0 C | -0.73 C |
| 1959 | 12.6 C | -0.14 C |
| 1960 | 12.0 C | -0.78 C |
| 1961 | 11.9 C | -0.83 C |
| 1962 | 12.3 C | -0.42 C |
| 1963 | 12.7 C | -0.07 C |
| 1964 | 13.1 C | +0.35 C |
| 1965 | 13.0 C | +0.25 C |
| 1966 | 12.0 C | -0.71 C |
| 1967 | 12.2 C | -0.52 C |
| 1968 | 12.0 C | -0.73 C |
| 1969 | 12.1 C | -0.70 C |
| 1970 | 12.5 C | -0.21 C |
| 1971 | 13.1 C | +0.32 C |
| 1972 | 12.6 C | -0.18 C |
| 1973 | 13.3 C | +0.50 C |
| 1974 | 12.8 C | +0.06 C |
| 1975 | 13.1 C | +0.36 C |
| 1976 | 12.6 C | -0.16 C |
| 1977 | 13.0 C | +0.21 C |
| 1978 | 11.7 C | -1.02 C |
| 1979 | 11.4 C | -1.33 C |
| 1980 | 13.1 C | +0.36 C |
| 1981 | 13.2 C | +0.48 C |
| 1983 | 12.8 C | +0.00 C |
| 1984 | 13.1 C | +0.31 C |
| 1985 | 12.0 C | -0.72 C |
| 1986 | 13.9 C | +1.10 C |
| 1987 | 14.1 C | +1.36 C |
| 1988 | 13.2 C | +0.49 C |
| 1989 | 12.1 C | -0.64 C |
| 1990 | 14.1 C | +1.30 C |
| 1991 | 14.0 C | +1.28 C |
| 1992 | 13.1 C | +0.34 C |
| 1993 | 12.0 C | -0.75 C |
| 1994 | 13.0 C | +0.28 C |
| 1995 | 12.7 C | -0.10 C |
| 1996 | 12.2 C | -0.59 C |
| 1997 | 11.8 C | -0.97 C |
| 1998 | 13.6 C | +0.81 C |
| 1999 | 13.0 C | +0.24 C |
| 2000 | 12.3 C | -0.41 C |
| 2001 | 12.8 C | +0.08 C |
| 2003 | 12.3 C | -0.47 C |
| 2004 | 12.3 C | -0.46 C |
| 2005 | 13.3 C | +0.56 C |
| 2006 | 13.6 C | +0.85 C |
| 2007 | 13.1 C | +0.30 C |
| 2008 | 11.7 C | -1.08 C |
| 2009 | 11.9 C | -0.87 C |
| 2017 | 13.3 C | +0.53 C |
| 2018 | 12.1 C | -0.67 C |
| 2019 | 12.1 C | -0.69 C |
| 2020 | 12.6 C | -0.12 C |
| 2021 | 13.2 C | +0.47 C |
| 2022 | 12.2 C | -0.59 C |
| 2025 | 12.8 C | +0.06 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1942 to 2025 is -0.02 C (-0.09 to 0.05) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.04 F (-0.17 to 0.08) 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 | -0.02 C (-0.09 to 0.05) per decade | -0.04 F (-0.17 to 0.08) per decade | 1942 to 2025 | 73 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.2 C (-0.2 to -0.1) per decade | -0.3 F (-0.4 to -0.1) per decade | 1942 to 2025 | 73 | Fall |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.12 C (0.05 to 0.19) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1942 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
1940 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 46.1 C (115.0 F) | 1954 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 86 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | 1959 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | 86 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) | 1996 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) | 87 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 282.8 mm (11.1 in) | 1986 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) | 87 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 52 days | 1984 | 23 days | 87 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1942 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1943 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1944 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1945 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1946 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1947 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1948 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1949 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1950 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1951 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1952 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1953 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1954 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1955 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1956 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1957 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1958 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1959 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1960 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1961 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1962 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1963 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1964 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1965 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1966 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1967 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1968 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1969 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1970 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1971 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1972 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1973 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1974 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1975 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1976 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1977 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1978 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1979 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1980 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1981 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1982 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1983 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1984 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1985 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1986 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1987 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1988 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1989 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1990 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1991 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1992 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1993 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1994 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1997 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1998 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1999 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2000 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2001 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2002 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2003 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2004 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2005 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2006 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2007 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2008 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2009 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2010 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2011 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2012 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2013 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2014 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2015 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2016 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2017 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2018 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2019 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2020 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2022 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2023 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2026 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1942 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1943 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1944 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1945 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1946 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1947 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1948 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1949 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1950 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1951 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1952 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1953 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1954 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1955 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1956 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1957 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1958 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1959 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1960 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1961 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1962 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1963 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1964 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1965 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1966 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1967 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1968 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1969 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1970 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1971 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1972 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1973 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1974 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1975 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1976 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1977 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1978 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1979 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1980 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1981 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1982 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1983 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1984 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1985 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1986 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1987 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1988 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1989 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1990 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1991 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1992 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1993 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1994 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1995 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1996 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1997 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1998 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1999 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2000 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2001 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2002 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2003 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2004 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2005 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2006 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2007 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2008 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2009 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2010 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2011 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2012 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2013 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2014 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2015 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2016 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2017 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2018 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2019 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2020 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2021 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2022 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2023 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2024 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2025 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2026 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1941 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1942 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1943 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1944 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1945 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1946 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1947 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1948 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1949 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1950 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1951 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1952 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1956 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1957 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1958 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1959 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1960 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1962 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1965 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1969 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1971 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1974 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1975 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1976 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1977 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1978 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1980 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1981 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1982 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1983 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1986 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1987 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1990 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1991 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1992 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1993 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1994 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1995 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1997 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1998 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1999 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2000 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2001 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2002 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2004 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2005 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2006 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2007 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2008 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2009 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2010 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2011 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2013 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2014 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2015 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2016 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2017 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2018 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2019 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2020 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2021 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2022 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2023 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2024 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2025 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2026 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1941 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1942 | 130.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1943 | 129.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1944 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1945 | 141.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1946 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1947 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1948 | 202.4 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1949 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1950 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1951 | 137.6 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1952 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1953 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1955 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1956 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1957 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1958 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1959 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1960 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1962 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1963 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1965 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1966 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1967 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1968 | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1969 | 168.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1970 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1971 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1972 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 239.8 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1974 | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1975 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1976 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1977 | 188.3 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1978 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1979 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1980 | 139.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1981 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1982 | 176.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1983 | 147.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1984 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1985 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1986 | 282.8 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1987 | 127.7 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1988 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1989 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 182.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1991 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 109.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1993 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1994 | 150.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1995 | 144.7 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1996 | 256.1 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1997 | 85.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1998 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1999 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2000 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2001 | 131.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2002 | 138.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2003 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2004 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2005 | 128.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2006 | 137.8 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2007 | 147.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2008 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2009 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2010 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2011 | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2012 | 59.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2013 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2014 | 109.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2015 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2016 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2017 | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2018 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2019 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2020 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2021 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2022 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2023 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2024 | 166.8 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2025 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2026 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 15 days |
| 1941 | 30 days |
| 1942 | 31 days |
| 1943 | 27 days |
| 1944 | 29 days |
| 1945 | 19 days |
| 1946 | 24 days |
| 1947 | 28 days |
| 1948 | 20 days |
| 1949 | 27 days |
| 1950 | 35 days |
| 1951 | 20 days |
| 1952 | 23 days |
| 1953 | 23 days |
| 1954 | 32 days |
| 1955 | 34 days |
| 1956 | 24 days |
| 1957 | 19 days |
| 1958 | 27 days |
| 1959 | 16 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 25 days |
| 1962 | 17 days |
| 1963 | 34 days |
| 1964 | 28 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 31 days |
| 1967 | 25 days |
| 1968 | 18 days |
| 1969 | 18 days |
| 1970 | 27 days |
| 1971 | 31 days |
| 1972 | 28 days |
| 1973 | 18 days |
| 1974 | 17 days |
| 1975 | 15 days |
| 1976 | 41 days |
| 1977 | 26 days |
| 1978 | 27 days |
| 1979 | 42 days |
| 1980 | 26 days |
| 1981 | 19 days |
| 1982 | 21 days |
| 1983 | 22 days |
| 1984 | 52 days |
| 1985 | 21 days |
| 1986 | 32 days |
| 1987 | 21 days |
| 1988 | 18 days |
| 1989 | 20 days |
| 1990 | 29 days |
| 1991 | 19 days |
| 1992 | 20 days |
| 1993 | 23 days |
| 1994 | 14 days |
| 1995 | 22 days |
| 1996 | 31 days |
| 1997 | 24 days |
| 1998 | 19 days |
| 1999 | 22 days |
| 2000 | 29 days |
| 2001 | 26 days |
| 2002 | 37 days |
| 2003 | 34 days |
| 2004 | 24 days |
| 2005 | 21 days |
| 2006 | 24 days |
| 2007 | 20 days |
| 2008 | 22 days |
| 2009 | 41 days |
| 2010 | 24 days |
| 2011 | 8 days |
| 2012 | 10 days |
| 2013 | 19 days |
| 2014 | 26 days |
| 2015 | 32 days |
| 2016 | 13 days |
| 2017 | 27 days |
| 2018 | 20 days |
| 2019 | 15 days |
| 2020 | 17 days |
| 2021 | 20 days |
| 2022 | 16 days |
| 2023 | 11 days |
| 2024 | 29 days |
| 2025 | 14 days |
| 2026 | 27 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 Sweet Springs falls on 16 April and the median first autumn frost on 15 October, which leaves a median of 182 days between them.
In 1986 to 2025 the median growing season was 190 days. That is 11 days more than in 1942 to 1971.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1942 to 1971) | Recent period (1986 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 16 April | 21 April | 13 April | 8 days earlier | -1.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 15 October | 15 October | 19 October | 4 days later | +0.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 182 days | 179 days | 190 days | 11 days more | +1.9 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
74 years, 1942 to 2022A day with at least 75.2 mm (3.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 149.6 mm (5.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 149.6 mm (5.9 in) | Longer than the 74 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, 74 years of values from 1942 to 2022.
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: 178.6 mm (7.0 in) in 1996; 150.6 mm (5.9 in) in 1961; 128.8 mm (5.1 in) in 1986.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Sweet Springs, at 1971. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1971 ran 0.2 C (0.3 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +0.2 | +0.3 | 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.
Climate Twins
2001 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2001 to 2025, Sweet Springs had a mean temperature of 12.6 C (54.7 F) and 1,066.3 mm (42.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are 1 N McLeansboro (United States, 436 km away), Salem (United States, 389 km away) and Mt Vernon 3 NE (United States, 402 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 N McLeansboro | United States | 436 km (271 mi) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1,083.4 mm (42.7 in) | 0.45 |
| Salem | United States | 389 km (242 mi) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1,035.7 mm (40.8 in) | 0.45 |
| Mt Vernon 3 NE | United States | 402 km (250 mi) | 12.7 C (54.8 F) | 1,063.8 mm (41.9 in) | 0.47 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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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