Prattsburg 2 NW Weather Records (USC00306831)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Prattsburg 2 NW (USC00306831), New York, United States, with 43 years of record.
Key Facts for Prattsburg 2 NW
- Prattsburg 2 NW (USC00306831) is a weather station in New York, United States at 42.53 latitude and -77.30 longitude, 592 m (1,942 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1944 to 1986, 43 years of record.
- 0 records set at Prattsburg 2 NW still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Prattsburg 2 NW set a daily record precipitation of 31.8 mm (1.3 in) on 4 October 1986.
About the Station
- Location: New York, United States, 42.53 latitude, -77.30 longitude.
- Elevation: 592 m (1,942 ft).
- Period of record: 1944 to 1986, 43 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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Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 93.7 mm (3.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 31 January 1966 |
| Feb | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 26 February 1961 |
| Mar | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 7 March 1956 |
| Apr | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 25 April 1961 |
| May | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 31 May 1982 |
| Jun | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) | 22 June 1972 |
| Jul | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 31 July 1949 |
| Aug | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) | 14 August 1955 |
| Sep | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 26 September 1975 |
| Oct | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 9 October 1950 |
| Nov | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 30 November 1963 |
| Dec | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 11 December 1952 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 October 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 9 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 32 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 April 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 April 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snow depth | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 24 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 February 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snowfall | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 6.1 cm (2.4 in) | 28 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 1986 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 27 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snow depth | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snowfall | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 15 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 November 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 26 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 6 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain (Tie) | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | tie | 20 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 October 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 24 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain (Tie) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | tie | 7 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snowfall | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snowfall | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 18 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1985 | Prattsburg 2 NW, US | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 9 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1944 to 1986| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) | 1972 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 43 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 267.1 mm (10.5 in) | 1972 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) | 43 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 24 days | 1953 | 14 days | 43 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1945 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1946 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1948 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1949 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1950 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1951 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1952 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1953 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1954 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1955 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1958 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1959 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1963 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1965 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1973 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1975 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1976 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1980 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1981 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1986 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1945 | 130.4 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1946 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1947 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1948 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1950 | 123.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1951 | 129.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1952 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1953 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1955 | 148.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1956 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1957 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1960 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1961 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1964 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1966 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1969 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1970 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1971 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 267.1 mm (10.5 in) |
| 1973 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1974 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 124.1 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1976 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1977 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1978 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1980 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1981 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1982 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1983 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1985 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1986 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 7 days |
| 1945 | 14 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 13 days |
| 1948 | 15 days |
| 1949 | 23 days |
| 1950 | 14 days |
| 1951 | 15 days |
| 1952 | 17 days |
| 1953 | 24 days |
| 1954 | 15 days |
| 1955 | 13 days |
| 1956 | 14 days |
| 1957 | 13 days |
| 1958 | 8 days |
| 1959 | 11 days |
| 1960 | 13 days |
| 1961 | 10 days |
| 1962 | 14 days |
| 1963 | 23 days |
| 1964 | 24 days |
| 1965 | 15 days |
| 1966 | 18 days |
| 1967 | 11 days |
| 1968 | 11 days |
| 1969 | 17 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 17 days |
| 1972 | 11 days |
| 1973 | 16 days |
| 1974 | 14 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 14 days |
| 1977 | 17 days |
| 1978 | 13 days |
| 1979 | 12 days |
| 1980 | 16 days |
| 1981 | 14 days |
| 1982 | 19 days |
| 1983 | 22 days |
| 1984 | 14 days |
| 1985 | 14 days |
| 1986 | 21 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, 1949 to 1985A day with at least 50.3 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 105.2 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
| 100 years | 105.2 mm (4.1 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 1949 to 1985.
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: 93.7 mm (3.7 in) in 1972; 92.7 mm (3.6 in) in 1975; 86.4 mm (3.4 in) in 1949.
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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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).