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Palo Verde (1) Weather Records (USC00296540)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Palo Verde (1) (USC00296540), New Mexico, United States, with 37 years of record.

Key Facts for Palo Verde (1)

  • Palo Verde (1) (USC00296540) is a weather station in New Mexico, United States at 35.97 latitude and -104.18 longitude, 1,792 m (5,880 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1911 to 1947, 37 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Palo Verde (1) still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Palo Verde (1) set a daily record precipitation of 2.5 mm (0.10 in) on 30 December 1947.

About the Station

  • Location: New Mexico, United States, 35.97 latitude, -104.18 longitude.
  • Elevation: 1,792 m (5,880 ft).
  • Period of record: 1911 to 1947, 37 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp, snow.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Palo Verde (1), with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Palo Verde (1). The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Palo Verde (1). The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Palo Verde (1), with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

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Standing records at Palo Verde (1) by the year they were set 0 records at Palo Verde (1) still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Palo Verde (1) still stand.
Standing records at Palo Verde (1) by the year they were set
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All-Time Record Progression

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When Palo Verde (1) set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Palo Verde (1) between 9 December 1943 and 9 December 1943. Each dot is a new record. Record daily snowfall9 December 1943: Record daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in)
1 all-time records were set at Palo Verde (1) between 9 December 1943 and 9 December 1943. Each dot is a new record.
When Palo Verde (1) set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1943-12-09Record daily snowfallRecord daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Apr: 110.5 mm (4.4 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Palo Verde (1) The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Palo Verde (1). The most was 110.5 mm (4.4 in) on 30 April 1914. 050100150 Jan: 22.9 mm (0.9 in), 26 January 1944 Jan Feb: 38.1 mm (1.5 in), 25 February 1912 Feb Mar: 34.0 mm (1.3 in), 21 March 1919 Mar Apr: 110.5 mm (4.4 in), 30 April 1914 Apr May: 78.5 mm (3.1 in), 3 May 1930 May Jun: 58.7 mm (2.3 in), 4 June 1921 Jun Jul: 72.4 mm (2.9 in), 9 July 1929 Jul Aug: 53.3 mm (2.1 in), 20 August 1916 Aug Sep: 76.2 mm (3.0 in), 22 September 1941 Sep Oct: 67.6 mm (2.7 in), 1 October 1930 Oct Nov: 22.9 mm (0.9 in), 16 November 1928 Nov Dec: 38.4 mm (1.5 in), 4 December 1913 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Palo Verde (1). The most was 110.5 mm (4.4 in) on 30 April 1914.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Palo Verde (1)
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan22.9 mm (0.9 in)26 January 1944
Feb38.1 mm (1.5 in)25 February 1912
Mar34.0 mm (1.3 in)21 March 1919
Apr110.5 mm (4.4 in)30 April 1914
May78.5 mm (3.1 in)3 May 1930
Jun58.7 mm (2.3 in)4 June 1921
Jul72.4 mm (2.9 in)9 July 1929
Aug53.3 mm (2.1 in)20 August 1916
Sep76.2 mm (3.0 in)22 September 1941
Oct67.6 mm (2.7 in)1 October 1930
Nov22.9 mm (0.9 in)16 November 1928
Dec38.4 mm (1.5 in)4 December 1913

Latest Records

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Latest records at Palo Verde (1)
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
30 December 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain2.5 mm (0.10 in)2.5 mm (0.10 in)36 years17 of 100 (Routine)
30 December 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall2.5 cm (1.0 in)1.2 cm (0.5 in)24 years12 of 100 (Routine)
3 December 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain30.5 mm (1.2 in)20.3 mm (0.8 in)21 years43 of 100 (Notable)
3 December 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall20.3 cm (8.0 in)10.1 cm (4.0 in)21 years30 of 100 (Routine)
17 November 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall5.1 cm (2.0 in)5.1 cm (2.0 in)34 years23 of 100 (Routine)
25 August 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain21.3 mm (0.8 in)2.2 mm (0.09 in)18 years10 of 100 (Routine)
17 July 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain34.5 mm (1.4 in)14.2 mm (0.6 in)8 years19 of 100 (Routine)
24 June 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain16.0 mm (0.6 in)5.8 mm (0.23 in)25 years16 of 100 (Routine)
9 May 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain25.4 mm (1.0 in)11.9 mm (0.5 in)34 years23 of 100 (Routine)
8 May 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain24.1 mm (0.9 in)3.8 mm (0.15 in)6 years8 of 100 (Routine)
24 April 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall1.3 cm (0.5 in)1.3 cm (0.5 in)34 years16 of 100 (Routine)
17 April 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall1.3 cm (0.5 in)1.3 cm (0.5 in)34 years16 of 100 (Routine)
12 April 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall0.3 cm (0.1 in)0.3 cm (0.1 in)34 years13 of 100 (Routine)
6 March 1947Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall5.1 cm (2.0 in)1.3 cm (0.5 in)22 years12 of 100 (Routine)
29 December 1946Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall0.5 cm (0.2 in)0.5 cm (0.2 in)35 years14 of 100 (Routine)
6 November 1946Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall10.2 cm (4.0 in)5.1 cm (2.0 in)8 years15 of 100 (Routine)
5 November 1946Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain2.5 mm (0.10 in)2.5 mm (0.10 in)35 years17 of 100 (Routine)
5 November 1946Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall2.5 cm (1.0 in)2.5 cm (1.0 in)33 years17 of 100 (Routine)
3 November 1946Palo Verde (1), USdaily rain7.6 mm (0.30 in)7.6 mm (0.30 in)35 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 November 1946Palo Verde (1), USdaily snowfall7.6 cm (3.0 in)6.3 cm (2.5 in)32 years24 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1911 to 1947
Yearly extremes at Palo Verde (1): the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)110.5 mm (4.4 in)191442.9 mm (1.7 in)37
Wettest five days (Rx5day)177.3 mm (7.0 in)191466.1 mm (2.6 in)37
Longest dry spell (CDD)72 days191542 days37

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Palo Verde (1) by year The wettest day of the year at Palo Verde (1), 1911 to 1947. The record is 110.5 mm (4.4 in) in 1914, marked on the chart; the median year is 42.9 mm (1.7 in). 0255075100125192019301940Record: 110.5 mm (4.4 in) in 1914
The wettest day of the year at Palo Verde (1), 1911 to 1947. The record is 110.5 mm (4.4 in) in 1914, marked on the chart; the median year is 42.9 mm (1.7 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Palo Verde (1) by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
191141.9 mm (1.6 in)
191239.6 mm (1.6 in)
191338.6 mm (1.5 in)
1914110.5 mm (4.4 in)
191571.4 mm (2.8 in)
191653.3 mm (2.1 in)
191721.1 mm (0.8 in)
191827.4 mm (1.1 in)
191945.2 mm (1.8 in)
192061.0 mm (2.4 in)
192158.7 mm (2.3 in)
192214.7 mm (0.6 in)
192359.4 mm (2.3 in)
192429.2 mm (1.1 in)
192545.7 mm (1.8 in)
192642.9 mm (1.7 in)
192757.2 mm (2.3 in)
192853.3 mm (2.1 in)
192972.4 mm (2.9 in)
193078.5 mm (3.1 in)
193138.6 mm (1.5 in)
193243.4 mm (1.7 in)
193334.3 mm (1.4 in)
193426.7 mm (1.1 in)
193541.9 mm (1.6 in)
193615.0 mm (0.6 in)
193743.4 mm (1.7 in)
193866.0 mm (2.6 in)
193934.8 mm (1.4 in)
194020.3 mm (0.8 in)
194176.2 mm (3.0 in)
194268.6 mm (2.7 in)
194325.4 mm (1.0 in)
194432.5 mm (1.3 in)
194529.0 mm (1.1 in)
194662.2 mm (2.4 in)
194734.5 mm (1.4 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Palo Verde (1) by year The wettest five days of the year at Palo Verde (1), 1911 to 1947. The record is 177.3 mm (7.0 in) in 1914, marked on the chart; the median year is 66.1 mm (2.6 in). 050100150200192019301940Record: 177.3 mm (7.0 in) in 1914
The wettest five days of the year at Palo Verde (1), 1911 to 1947. The record is 177.3 mm (7.0 in) in 1914, marked on the chart; the median year is 66.1 mm (2.6 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Palo Verde (1) by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
191163.5 mm (2.5 in)
191263.0 mm (2.5 in)
191366.0 mm (2.6 in)
1914177.3 mm (7.0 in)
1915120.0 mm (4.7 in)
191676.4 mm (3.0 in)
191736.7 mm (1.4 in)
191845.7 mm (1.8 in)
191985.6 mm (3.4 in)
192066.1 mm (2.6 in)
192192.0 mm (3.6 in)
192225.9 mm (1.0 in)
1923128.7 mm (5.1 in)
192438.6 mm (1.5 in)
192579.5 mm (3.1 in)
192655.1 mm (2.2 in)
192778.6 mm (3.1 in)
192899.0 mm (3.9 in)
1929132.9 mm (5.2 in)
1930107.3 mm (4.2 in)
193164.7 mm (2.5 in)
193283.5 mm (3.3 in)
193350.3 mm (2.0 in)
193426.7 mm (1.1 in)
193571.4 mm (2.8 in)
193621.1 mm (0.8 in)
193797.3 mm (3.8 in)
193894.2 mm (3.7 in)
193940.6 mm (1.6 in)
194063.5 mm (2.5 in)
1941138.5 mm (5.5 in)
194298.8 mm (3.9 in)
194325.4 mm (1.0 in)
194454.3 mm (2.1 in)
194538.6 mm (1.5 in)
194672.4 mm (2.9 in)
194764.0 mm (2.5 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Palo Verde (1) by year The longest dry spell of the year at Palo Verde (1), 1911 to 1947. The record is 72 days in 1915, marked on the chart; the median year is 42 days. 020406080192019301940Record: 72 days in 1915
The longest dry spell of the year at Palo Verde (1), 1911 to 1947. The record is 72 days in 1915, marked on the chart; the median year is 42 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Palo Verde (1) by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
191120 days
191262 days
191333 days
191437 days
191572 days
191670 days
191726 days
191830 days
191949 days
192055 days
192154 days
192257 days
192353 days
192433 days
192552 days
192666 days
192754 days
192835 days
192944 days
193051 days
193133 days
193224 days
193337 days
193434 days
193547 days
193670 days
193742 days
193828 days
193931 days
194038 days
194133 days
194258 days
194342 days
194419 days
194545 days
194636 days
194736 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.

Download the Data

  • Data for Palo Verde (1) standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Palo Verde (1) threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.

Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).