Aspen Grove Rch 1 W Weather Records (USC00290606)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Aspen Grove Rch 1 W (USC00290606), New Mexico, United States, with 40 years of record.
Key Facts for Aspen Grove Rch 1 W
- Aspen Grove Rch 1 W (USC00290606) is a weather station in New Mexico, United States at 36.65 latitude and -106.18 longitude, 2,959 m (9,708 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1909 to 1948, 40 years of record.
- 10 records set at Aspen Grove Rch 1 W still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Aspen Grove Rch 1 W set a daily record snowfall of 17.8 cm (7.0 in) on 31 October 1948.
About the Station
- Location: New Mexico, United States, 36.65 latitude, -106.18 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,959 m (9,708 ft).
- Period of record: 1909 to 1948, 40 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 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
10 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 10 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 83.8 mm (3.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 19 January 1916 |
| Feb | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) | 7 February 1937 |
| Mar | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) | 15 March 1924 |
| Apr | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 30 April 1942 |
| May | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 7 May 1936 |
| Jun | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 25 June 1937 |
| Jul | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 26 July 1915 |
| Aug | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 3 August 1938 |
| Sep | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 25 September 1936 |
| Oct | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 4 October 1911 |
| Nov | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 19 November 1940 |
| Dec | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 25 December 1944 |
Period of Record Coverage
1931 to 1931| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | 1% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily snowfall | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 25 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 30 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 14 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily snowfall | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) | 34 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 13 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily snowfall | 61.0 cm (24.0 in) | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) | 12 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 February 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) | 12 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 February 1948 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily snowfall | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 1 year | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 December 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 37 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 1 year | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 10 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 14 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) | 8 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 12 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 13 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily snowfall | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 7.7 cm (3.0 in) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 January 1947 | Aspen Grove Rch 1 W, US | daily snowfall | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 11 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1909 to 1948| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 1931 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 1 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 1916 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) | 40 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 180.3 mm (7.1 in) | 1916 | 56.3 mm (2.2 in) | 40 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 70 days | 1916 | 28 days | 40 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | n/a |
| 1910 | n/a |
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | n/a |
| 1914 | n/a |
| 1915 | n/a |
| 1916 | n/a |
| 1917 | n/a |
| 1918 | n/a |
| 1919 | n/a |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1910 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1911 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1912 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1913 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1914 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1915 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1916 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1917 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1918 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1919 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1920 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1921 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1922 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1923 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1924 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1925 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1926 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1927 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1928 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1929 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1930 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1931 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1932 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1933 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1934 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1935 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1936 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1937 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1938 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1939 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1940 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1941 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1942 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1943 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1944 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1945 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1946 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1947 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1948 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1910 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1911 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1912 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1913 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1914 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1915 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1916 | 180.3 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1917 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1918 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1919 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1920 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1922 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1923 | 71.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1924 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1925 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1926 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1928 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1929 | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1930 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1931 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1932 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1933 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1934 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1935 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1936 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1937 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1938 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1939 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1940 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1942 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1943 | 33.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1945 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1947 | 90.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1948 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 36 days |
| 1910 | 26 days |
| 1911 | 18 days |
| 1912 | 46 days |
| 1913 | 34 days |
| 1914 | 37 days |
| 1915 | 29 days |
| 1916 | 70 days |
| 1917 | 61 days |
| 1918 | 27 days |
| 1919 | 19 days |
| 1920 | 35 days |
| 1921 | 20 days |
| 1922 | 19 days |
| 1923 | 23 days |
| 1924 | 31 days |
| 1925 | 32 days |
| 1926 | 25 days |
| 1927 | 32 days |
| 1928 | 28 days |
| 1929 | 41 days |
| 1930 | 41 days |
| 1931 | 26 days |
| 1932 | 37 days |
| 1933 | 26 days |
| 1934 | 36 days |
| 1935 | 20 days |
| 1936 | 28 days |
| 1937 | 21 days |
| 1938 | 28 days |
| 1939 | 26 days |
| 1940 | 25 days |
| 1941 | 18 days |
| 1942 | 30 days |
| 1943 | 24 days |
| 1944 | 21 days |
| 1945 | 37 days |
| 1946 | 42 days |
| 1947 | 23 days |
| 1948 | 18 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.
Rainfall Return Levels
37 years, 1910 to 1948A day with at least 33.1 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 84.6 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
| 100 years | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | Longer than the 37 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, 37 years of values from 1910 to 1948.
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: 83.8 mm (3.3 in) in 1916; 70.9 mm (2.8 in) in 1937; 53.3 mm (2.1 in) in 1940.
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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).