Randolph 6 S Weather Records (USC00257032)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Randolph 6 S (USC00257032), Nebraska, United States, with 38 years of record.
Key Facts for Randolph 6 S
- Randolph 6 S (USC00257032) is a weather station in Nebraska, United States at 42.29 latitude and -97.36 longitude, 541 m (1,775 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1980 to 2017, 38 years of record.
- 0 records set at Randolph 6 S still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Randolph 6 S set a daily record snowfall of 16.3 cm (6.4 in) on 22 February 2013.
About the Station
- Location: Nebraska, United States, 42.29 latitude, -97.36 longitude.
- Elevation: 541 m (1,775 ft).
- Period of record: 1980 to 2017, 38 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
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| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-01 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 45.7 cm (18.0 in) |
| 2010-01-03 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 50.8 cm (20.0 in) |
| 2010-01-06 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 53.3 cm (21.0 in) |
| 2010-01-07 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 58.4 cm (23.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 106.2 mm (4.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 27 January 1994 |
| Feb | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 29 February 2012 |
| Mar | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 29 March 1981 |
| Apr | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 20 April 2005 |
| May | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | 27 May 1980 |
| Jun | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 15 June 1991 |
| Jul | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) | 12 July 1992 |
| Aug | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) | 5 August 1996 |
| Sep | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 11 September 2003 |
| Oct | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | 5 October 1998 |
| Nov | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | 16 November 1996 |
| Dec | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 1 December 2005 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 February 2013 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snowfall | 16.3 cm (6.4 in) | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) | 19 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 22 February 2013 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 19 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 2013 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 27 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 November 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 1.3 cm (0.5 in) | 15 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snow depth | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 15 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 17 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 9 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 4 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 10 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 February 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | monthly rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 19 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 February 2012 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | tie | 20 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snowfall | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 30 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 December 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 2 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) | 26 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily rain | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 April 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snowfall | 3.6 cm (1.4 in) | 3.6 cm (1.4 in) | 30 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 April 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snow depth | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 30 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 2011 | Randolph 6 S, US | daily snowfall | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | 30 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1980 to 2017| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) | 1996 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) | 35 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) | 2010 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 57 days | 2012 | 31 days | 35 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1981 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1983 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1984 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1985 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1987 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1988 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1991 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1992 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1993 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1995 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1997 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1998 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1999 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2002 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2003 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2004 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2005 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2007 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2008 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2009 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2010 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2012 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2013 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2017 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1981 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1982 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1983 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1984 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1986 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1987 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1991 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1993 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1994 | 105.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1995 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1996 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1997 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1998 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1999 | 60.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2000 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2001 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2002 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2003 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2004 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2005 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2006 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2007 | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2008 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2009 | 126.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2010 | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2011 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2012 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2013 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2017 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 39 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 28 days |
| 1983 | 16 days |
| 1984 | 34 days |
| 1985 | 51 days |
| 1986 | 35 days |
| 1987 | 38 days |
| 1988 | 28 days |
| 1989 | 29 days |
| 1990 | 20 days |
| 1991 | 22 days |
| 1992 | 37 days |
| 1993 | 28 days |
| 1994 | 33 days |
| 1995 | 27 days |
| 1996 | 53 days |
| 1997 | 24 days |
| 1998 | 49 days |
| 1999 | 45 days |
| 2000 | 24 days |
| 2001 | 41 days |
| 2002 | 36 days |
| 2003 | 25 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 37 days |
| 2006 | 27 days |
| 2007 | 31 days |
| 2008 | 47 days |
| 2009 | 24 days |
| 2010 | 31 days |
| 2011 | 32 days |
| 2012 | 57 days |
| 2013 | 26 days |
| 2017 | 1 day |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Rainfall Return Levels
33 years, 1980 to 2012A day with at least 54.5 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 119.2 mm (4.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 108.1 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 119.2 mm (4.7 in) | Longer than the 33 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, 33 years of values from 1980 to 2012.
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: 106.2 mm (4.2 in) in 1996; 91.9 mm (3.6 in) in 2001; 89.2 mm (3.5 in) in 2009.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).