Ochoa Weather Records (USC00296281)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ochoa (USC00296281), New Mexico, United States, with 78 years of record.
Key Facts for Ochoa
- Ochoa (USC00296281) is a weather station in New Mexico, United States at 32.17 latitude and -103.42 longitude, 1,036 m (3,398 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1942 to 2019, 78 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ochoa still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ochoa set a daily record precipitation of 25.4 mm (1.0 in) on 7 November 2016.
About the Station
- Location: New Mexico, United States, 32.17 latitude, -103.42 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,036 m (3,398 ft).
- Period of record: 1942 to 2019, 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 71 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 93 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 94 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 66 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2019 | 8 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-15 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 162.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1998-12-12 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 22.9 cm (9.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 162.6 mm (6.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 17 January 1947 |
| Feb | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 17 February 1989 |
| Mar | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 21 March 1970 |
| Apr | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 4 April 2004 |
| May | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 1 May 1999 |
| Jun | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 1 June 1978 |
| Jul | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 25 July 2004 |
| Aug | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 9 August 1984 |
| Sep | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) | 15 September 1995 |
| Oct | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) | 21 October 1969 |
| Nov | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 16 November 2004 |
| Dec | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 24 December 1986 |
Period of Record Coverage
1991 to 2019| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 171 | 47% | No |
| 1992 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1995 | 316 | 87% | No |
| 1996 | 316 | 86% | No |
| 1997 | 306 | 84% | No |
| 1998 | 282 | 77% | No |
| 1999 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 2000 | 229 | 63% | No |
| 2001 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 2002 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2003 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 2004 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2005 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2006 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 2007 | 296 | 81% | No |
| 2008 | 221 | 60% | No |
| 2009 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 2010 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 104 | 28% | No |
| 2019 | 23 | 6% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2016 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 November 2016 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 30 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 December 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 60 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 27 December 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily snowfall | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) | 60 years | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| 13 December 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 72 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 72 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 45 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 October 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 72 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 October 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 68 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 56 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 May 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 16 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 72 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 15 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily snow depth | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 67 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 2015 | Ochoa, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 4.1 cm (1.6 in) | 8 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
12 complete years, 1993 to 2015| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16.5 C | -0.43 C |
| 1996 | 17.0 C | +0.10 C |
| 2001 | 17.5 C | +0.62 C |
| 2002 | 16.9 C | -0.01 C |
| 2004 | 16.4 C | -0.52 C |
| 2005 | 16.7 C | -0.23 C |
| 2010 | 16.5 C | -0.37 C |
| 2011 | 17.6 C | +0.67 C |
| 2012 | 17.8 C | +0.94 C |
| 2013 | 16.5 C | -0.36 C |
| 2014 | 16.8 C | -0.13 C |
| 2015 | 16.6 C | -0.24 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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
1942 to 2019| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 1994 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 27 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | 1996 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 27 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) | 1995 | 42.1 mm (1.7 in) | 76 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 203.8 mm (8.0 in) | 1995 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) | 76 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 142 days | 1951 | 64 days | 76 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1992 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1993 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1994 | 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
| 1995 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1996 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1997 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1998 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1999 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2001 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2002 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2003 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2004 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2005 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2006 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2007 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2008 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2009 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2010 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2011 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2012 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2013 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2014 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2015 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2016 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2019 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1992 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1993 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1994 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1995 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1996 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1997 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1998 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1999 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2000 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2001 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2002 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2003 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2004 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2005 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2006 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2007 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2008 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2009 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2010 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2011 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2012 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2013 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2014 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2015 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2016 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2019 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1943 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1944 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1945 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1946 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1947 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1948 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1949 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1950 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1951 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1952 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1953 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1956 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1957 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1960 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1961 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1962 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1963 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1964 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1965 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1967 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1968 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1969 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1970 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1971 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1972 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1973 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1974 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1975 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1976 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1978 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1979 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1980 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1981 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1985 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1987 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1988 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1989 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1991 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1994 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1995 | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1996 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1997 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1998 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2000 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2002 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2005 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2006 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2008 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2010 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2012 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2013 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2014 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2015 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2016 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2019 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1943 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1944 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1945 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1946 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1947 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1948 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1952 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1953 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1956 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1957 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1960 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1961 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1962 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1963 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1965 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1967 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1970 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1971 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1973 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 175.3 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1975 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1976 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1978 | 134.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1979 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1980 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1981 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1982 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1985 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1987 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1991 | 53.7 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 134.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1993 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1994 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1995 | 203.8 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1996 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1997 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1998 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2000 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2003 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2005 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 120.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2007 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2008 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2009 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2010 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2011 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2012 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2013 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2014 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2015 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2016 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 50 days |
| 1943 | 84 days |
| 1944 | 64 days |
| 1945 | 81 days |
| 1946 | 106 days |
| 1947 | 61 days |
| 1948 | 69 days |
| 1949 | 49 days |
| 1950 | 90 days |
| 1951 | 142 days |
| 1952 | 64 days |
| 1953 | 69 days |
| 1954 | 101 days |
| 1955 | 53 days |
| 1956 | 107 days |
| 1957 | 80 days |
| 1958 | 47 days |
| 1959 | 75 days |
| 1960 | 114 days |
| 1961 | 65 days |
| 1962 | 35 days |
| 1963 | 74 days |
| 1964 | 78 days |
| 1965 | 63 days |
| 1966 | 85 days |
| 1967 | 62 days |
| 1968 | 31 days |
| 1969 | 63 days |
| 1970 | 75 days |
| 1971 | 105 days |
| 1972 | 82 days |
| 1973 | 86 days |
| 1974 | 42 days |
| 1975 | 92 days |
| 1976 | 63 days |
| 1977 | 73 days |
| 1978 | 33 days |
| 1979 | 49 days |
| 1980 | 76 days |
| 1981 | 86 days |
| 1982 | 76 days |
| 1983 | 61 days |
| 1984 | 136 days |
| 1985 | 59 days |
| 1986 | 49 days |
| 1987 | 55 days |
| 1988 | 99 days |
| 1989 | 97 days |
| 1990 | 55 days |
| 1991 | 31 days |
| 1992 | 42 days |
| 1993 | 48 days |
| 1994 | 91 days |
| 1995 | 75 days |
| 1996 | 93 days |
| 1997 | 38 days |
| 1998 | 63 days |
| 1999 | 105 days |
| 2000 | 58 days |
| 2001 | 50 days |
| 2002 | 41 days |
| 2003 | 63 days |
| 2004 | 44 days |
| 2005 | 76 days |
| 2006 | 54 days |
| 2007 | 45 days |
| 2008 | 46 days |
| 2009 | 46 days |
| 2010 | 87 days |
| 2011 | 128 days |
| 2012 | 43 days |
| 2013 | 74 days |
| 2014 | 47 days |
| 2015 | 23 days |
| 2016 | 53 days |
| 2019 | 23 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
56 years, 1943 to 2015A day with at least 42.4 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 131.1 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 131.1 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 56 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, 56 years of values from 1943 to 2015.
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: 162.6 mm (6.4 in) in 1995; 114.3 mm (4.5 in) in 1969; 91.4 mm (3.6 in) in 2004.
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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).