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Beech Mtn Weather Records (USC00310645)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Beech Mtn (USC00310645), North Carolina, United States, with 36 years of record.

Key Facts for Beech Mtn

  • Beech Mtn (USC00310645) is a weather station in North Carolina, United States at 36.19 latitude and -81.87 longitude, 1,542 m (5,060 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1991 to 2026, 36 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Beech Mtn still stand.
  • Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Beech Mtn set a daily record precipitation of 101.6 mm (4.0 in) on 11 October 2026 (provisional).

Provisional Records

Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.

About the Station

  • Location: North Carolina, United States, 36.19 latitude, -81.87 longitude.
  • Elevation: 1,542 m (5,060 ft).
  • Period of record: 1991 to 2026, 36 years.
  • Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

30 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Beech Mtn, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Beech Mtn. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 30 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -40-2002040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Beech Mtn. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 30 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Beech Mtn, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan17.8 C (64.0 F)-27.8 C (-18.0 F)11.1 C (52.0 F)-19.4 C (-2.9 F)
Feb19.4 C (66.9 F)-26.1 C (-15.0 F)13.9 C (57.0 F)-17.8 C (0.0 F)
Mar24.4 C (75.9 F)-23.3 C (-9.9 F)21.7 C (71.1 F)-15.6 C (3.9 F)
Apr25.0 C (77.0 F)-13.9 C (7.0 F)21.1 C (70.0 F)-4.4 C (24.1 F)
May25.6 C (78.1 F)-7.8 C (18.0 F)24.4 C (75.9 F)-3.9 C (25.0 F)
Jun27.2 C (81.0 F)1.7 C (35.1 F)25.6 C (78.1 F)5.6 C (42.1 F)
Jul29.4 C (84.9 F)6.7 C (44.1 F)29.4 C (84.9 F)10.0 C (50.0 F)
Aug26.7 C (80.1 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)24.4 C (75.9 F)11.1 C (52.0 F)
Sep26.1 C (79.0 F)-1.7 C (28.9 F)27.8 C (82.0 F)3.9 C (39.0 F)
Oct23.3 C (73.9 F)-8.9 C (16.0 F)20.0 C (68.0 F)1.7 C (35.1 F)
Nov25.0 C (77.0 F)-16.1 C (3.0 F)n/an/a
Dec17.8 C (64.0 F)-27.2 C (-17.0 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Beech Mtn by the year they were set 1,464 records at Beech Mtn still stand. 1998 holds the most, with 60. 02040601991: 21992: 531993: 521994: 271995: 571996: 521997: 451998: 601999: 422000: 522001: 482002: 542003: 402004: 262005: 222006: 432007: 602008: 482009: 352010: 582011: 442012: 402013: 352014: 472015: 362016: 272017: 442018: 462019: 462020: 382021: 332022: 272023: 252024: 252025: 322026: 43199119951999200320072011201520192023
1,464 records at Beech Mtn still stand. 1998 holds the most, with 60.
Standing records at Beech Mtn by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
19912
199253
199352
199427
199557
199652
199745
199860
199942
200052
200148
200254
200340
200426
200522
200643
200760
200848
200935
201058
201144
201240
201335
201447
201536
201627
201744
201846
201946
202038
202133
202227
202325
202425
202532
202643

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When Beech Mtn set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Beech Mtn between 4 July 2026 and 4 July 2026. Each dot is a new record. Record high maximum temperature4 July 2026: Record high maximum temperature 29.4 C (84.9 F)
1 all-time records were set at Beech Mtn between 4 July 2026 and 4 July 2026. Each dot is a new record.
When Beech Mtn set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
2026-07-04Record high maximum temperatureRecord high maximum temperature 29.4 C (84.9 F)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Sep: 208.3 mm (8.2 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Beech Mtn The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Beech Mtn. The most was 208.3 mm (8.2 in) on 8 September 2004. 0100200300 Jan: 130.8 mm (5.1 in), 15 January 1995 Jan Feb: 63.5 mm (2.5 in), 7 February 2020 Feb Mar: 75.7 mm (3.0 in), 8 March 1995 Mar Apr: 100.3 mm (3.9 in), 16 April 2018 Apr May: 171.5 mm (6.8 in), 6 May 2013 May Jun: 74.2 mm (2.9 in), 26 June 2006 Jun Jul: 94.0 mm (3.7 in), 20 July 2005 Jul Aug: 119.4 mm (4.7 in), 12 August 2001 Aug Sep: 208.3 mm (8.2 in), 8 September 2004 Sep Oct: 147.3 mm (5.8 in), 5 October 1995 Oct Nov: 93.2 mm (3.7 in), 29 November 2011 Nov Dec: 99.1 mm (3.9 in), 1 December 2010 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Beech Mtn. The most was 208.3 mm (8.2 in) on 8 September 2004.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Beech Mtn
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan130.8 mm (5.1 in)15 January 1995
Feb63.5 mm (2.5 in)7 February 2020
Mar75.7 mm (3.0 in)8 March 1995
Apr100.3 mm (3.9 in)16 April 2018
May171.5 mm (6.8 in)6 May 2013
Jun74.2 mm (2.9 in)26 June 2006
Jul94.0 mm (3.7 in)20 July 2005
Aug119.4 mm (4.7 in)12 August 2001
Sep208.3 mm (8.2 in)8 September 2004
Oct147.3 mm (5.8 in)5 October 1995
Nov93.2 mm (3.7 in)29 November 2011
Dec99.1 mm (3.9 in)1 December 2010

Period of Record Coverage

1991 to 2026
Days with data per year at Beech Mtn 36 years of record at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. 2 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1991, 2026. 1991: 15 of 365 days1992: 364 of 366 days1993: 349 of 365 days1994: 360 of 365 days1995: 362 of 365 days1996: 363 of 366 days1997: 363 of 365 days1998: 363 of 365 days1999: 363 of 365 days2000: 366 of 366 days2001: 365 of 365 days2002: 359 of 365 days2003: 365 of 365 days2004: 365 of 366 days2005: 365 of 365 days2006: 365 of 365 days2007: 361 of 365 days2008: 365 of 366 days2009: 365 of 365 days2010: 365 of 365 days2011: 365 of 365 days2012: 365 of 366 days2013: 365 of 365 days2014: 363 of 365 days2015: 365 of 365 days2016: 366 of 366 days2017: 365 of 365 days2018: 365 of 365 days2019: 365 of 365 days2020: 366 of 366 days2021: 365 of 365 days2022: 364 of 365 days2023: 358 of 365 days2024: 356 of 366 days2025: 365 of 365 days2026: 270 of 365 days1995200020052010201520202025
36 years of record at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. 2 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1991, 2026.
Days with data per year at Beech Mtn
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
1991154%No
199236499%Yes
199334996%Yes
199436099%Yes
199536299%Yes
199636399%Yes
199736399%Yes
199836399%Yes
199936399%Yes
2000366100%Yes
2001365100%Yes
200235998%Yes
2003365100%Yes
2004365100%Yes
2005365100%Yes
2006365100%Yes
200736199%Yes
2008365100%Yes
2009365100%Yes
2010365100%Yes
2011365100%Yes
2012365100%Yes
2013365100%Yes
201436399%Yes
2015365100%Yes
2016366100%Yes
2017365100%Yes
2018365100%Yes
2019365100%Yes
2020366100%Yes
2021365100%Yes
2022364100%Yes
202335898%Yes
202435697%Yes
2025365100%Yes
202627074%No

Latest Records

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Latest records at Beech Mtn
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
11 October 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily rain (Provisional)101.6 mm (4.0 in)20.8 mm (0.8 in)8 years18 of 100 (Routine)
29 September 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily low max (Tie, Provisional)8.9 C (48.0 F)tie24 years2 of 100 (Routine)
6 September 2026Beech Mtn, USmonthly high max (Provisional)27.8 C (82.0 F)1.7 C (3.1 F)27 years26 of 100 (Routine)
6 September 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high min (Tie, Provisional)15.6 C (60.1 F)tie28 years2 of 100 (Routine)
5 September 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high min (Tie, Provisional)16.7 C (62.1 F)tie8 years1 of 100 (Routine)
4 September 2026Beech Mtn, USmonthly high min (Provisional)17.2 C (63.0 F)0.5 C (0.9 F)33 years23 of 100 (Routine)
4 September 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high max (Provisional)24.4 C (75.9 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)17 years11 of 100 (Routine)
3 September 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high max (Provisional)23.9 C (75.0 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)15 years8 of 100 (Routine)
14 August 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high min17.2 C (63.0 F)0.5 C (0.9 F)9 years7 of 100 (Routine)
21 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high max (Tie)23.9 C (75.0 F)tie28 years2 of 100 (Routine)
18 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high max25.6 C (78.1 F)1.2 C (2.2 F)31 years16 of 100 (Routine)
12 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily rain30.7 mm (1.2 in)1.5 mm (0.06 in)13 years8 of 100 (Routine)
5 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high max27.8 C (82.0 F)1.7 C (3.1 F)32 years19 of 100 (Routine)
4 July 2026Beech Mtn, USall-time high max29.4 C (84.9 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)14 years31 of 100 (Routine)
4 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high min18.9 C (66.0 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)32 years17 of 100 (Routine)
3 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high min18.9 C (66.0 F)2.2 C (4.0 F)32 years22 of 100 (Routine)
3 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high max27.2 C (81.0 F)2.8 C (5.0 F)12 years17 of 100 (Routine)
2 July 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily high min18.9 C (66.0 F)2.2 C (4.0 F)29 years21 of 100 (Routine)
24 June 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily low max14.4 C (57.9 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)24 years11 of 100 (Routine)
24 June 2026Beech Mtn, USdaily low min (Tie)8.3 C (46.9 F)tie24 years2 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

34 complete years, 1992 to 2025
Annual mean temperature at Beech Mtn as warming stripes, 1992 to 2025 One stripe for each of 34 complete years at Beech Mtn, 1992 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 7.9 C (46.3 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1996, at 6.5 C (43.6 F), and the warmest was 2024, at 9.0 C (48.1 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.5 C (2.7 F). 1992: 7.2 C, -0.7 C from the station mean1993: 7.7 C, -0.2 C from the station mean1994: 8.0 C, +0.1 C from the station mean1995: 7.6 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1996: 6.5 C, -1.5 C from the station mean1997: 6.6 C, -1.4 C from the station mean1998: 8.7 C, +0.8 C from the station mean1999: 8.0 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2000: 7.2 C, -0.7 C from the station mean2001: 7.7 C, -0.2 C from the station mean2002: 8.0 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2003: 7.4 C, -0.5 C from the station mean2004: 7.8 C, -0.1 C from the station mean2005: 7.7 C, -0.3 C from the station mean2006: 7.9 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2007: 8.3 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2008: 7.5 C, -0.4 C from the station mean2009: 7.3 C, -0.6 C from the station mean2010: 7.2 C, -0.8 C from the station mean2011: 8.3 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2012: 8.7 C, +0.8 C from the station mean2013: 6.9 C, -1.0 C from the station mean2014: 7.3 C, -0.7 C from the station mean2015: 8.5 C, +0.5 C from the station mean2016: 8.7 C, +0.7 C from the station mean2017: 8.7 C, +0.7 C from the station mean2018: 8.2 C, +0.3 C from the station mean2019: 8.9 C, +1.0 C from the station mean2020: 8.5 C, +0.5 C from the station mean2021: 8.5 C, +0.5 C from the station mean2022: 8.1 C, +0.2 C from the station mean2023: 8.7 C, +0.8 C from the station mean2024: 9.0 C, +1.0 C from the station mean2025: 8.6 C, +0.6 C from the station mean19921995200020052010201520202025
One stripe for each of 34 complete years at Beech Mtn, 1992 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 7.9 C (46.3 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1996, at 6.5 C (43.6 F), and the warmest was 2024, at 9.0 C (48.1 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.5 C (2.7 F).
Annual mean temperature at Beech Mtn as warming stripes, 1992 to 2025
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
19927.2 C-0.74 C
19937.7 C-0.19 C
19948.0 C+0.08 C
19957.6 C-0.31 C
19966.5 C-1.48 C
19976.6 C-1.36 C
19988.7 C+0.78 C
19998.0 C+0.03 C
20007.2 C-0.70 C
20017.7 C-0.24 C
20028.0 C+0.04 C
20037.4 C-0.50 C
20047.8 C-0.13 C
20057.7 C-0.28 C
20067.9 C-0.04 C
20078.3 C+0.39 C
20087.5 C-0.44 C
20097.3 C-0.60 C
20107.2 C-0.77 C
20118.3 C+0.37 C
20128.7 C+0.78 C
20136.9 C-1.00 C
20147.3 C-0.67 C
20158.5 C+0.54 C
20168.7 C+0.74 C
20178.7 C+0.74 C
20188.2 C+0.31 C
20198.9 C+0.96 C
20208.5 C+0.52 C
20218.5 C+0.53 C
20228.1 C+0.16 C
20238.7 C+0.80 C
20249.0 C+1.02 C
20258.6 C+0.64 C

The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade over 1992 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.7 F (0.4 to 1.1) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 34 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.

Fitted temperature trends per decade at Beech Mtn
MeasurePer decade (C)Per decade (F)PeriodComplete yearsReading
Annual mean temperature0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade0.7 F (0.4 to 1.1) per decade1992 to 202534Rise
Mean daily maximum0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade0.7 F (0.3 to 1.0) per decade1992 to 202534Rise
Mean daily minimum0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade0.8 F (0.4 to 1.1) per decade1992 to 202534Rise

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

1991 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Beech Mtn: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)29.4 C (84.9 F)202625.0 C (77.0 F)36
Coldest night (TNn)-27.8 C (-18.0 F)2014-20.0 C (-4.0 F)36
Wettest day (Rx1day)208.3 mm (8.2 in)200484.1 mm (3.3 in)36
Wettest five days (Rx5day)477.4 mm (18.8 in)2024123.5 mm (4.9 in)35
Longest dry spell (CDD)22 days200111 days35

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Beech Mtn by year The hottest day of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 29.4 C (84.9 F) in 2026, marked on the chart; the median year is 25.0 C (77.0 F). 0102030200020102020Record: 29.4 C (84.9 F) in 2026
The hottest day of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 29.4 C (84.9 F) in 2026, marked on the chart; the median year is 25.0 C (77.0 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Beech Mtn by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
19918.9 C (48.0 F)
199225.0 C (77.0 F)
199327.2 C (81.0 F)
199425.0 C (77.0 F)
199526.7 C (80.1 F)
199625.6 C (78.1 F)
199725.6 C (78.1 F)
199826.1 C (79.0 F)
199925.6 C (78.1 F)
200025.0 C (77.0 F)
200124.4 C (75.9 F)
200225.0 C (77.0 F)
200325.0 C (77.0 F)
200423.9 C (75.0 F)
200526.7 C (80.1 F)
200624.4 C (75.9 F)
200726.1 C (79.0 F)
200825.6 C (78.1 F)
200923.9 C (75.0 F)
201025.6 C (78.1 F)
201125.0 C (77.0 F)
201228.3 C (82.9 F)
201323.3 C (73.9 F)
201424.4 C (75.9 F)
201523.9 C (75.0 F)
201625.6 C (78.1 F)
201725.0 C (77.0 F)
201825.0 C (77.0 F)
201925.0 C (77.0 F)
202025.0 C (77.0 F)
202125.0 C (77.0 F)
202225.6 C (78.1 F)
202325.6 C (78.1 F)
202425.0 C (77.0 F)
202526.7 C (80.1 F)
202629.4 C (84.9 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Beech Mtn by year The coldest night of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is -27.8 C (-18.0 F) in 2014, marked on the chart; the median year is -20.0 C (-4.0 F). -30-25-20-15-10200020102020Record: -27.8 C (-18.0 F) in 2014
The coldest night of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is -27.8 C (-18.0 F) in 2014, marked on the chart; the median year is -20.0 C (-4.0 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Beech Mtn by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1991-14.4 C (6.1 F)
1992-23.3 C (-9.9 F)
1993-18.9 C (-2.0 F)
1994-26.1 C (-15.0 F)
1995-22.2 C (-8.0 F)
1996-25.0 C (-13.0 F)
1997-23.3 C (-9.9 F)
1998-18.3 C (-0.9 F)
1999-19.4 C (-2.9 F)
2000-20.0 C (-4.0 F)
2001-16.7 C (1.9 F)
2002-17.8 C (0.0 F)
2003-22.8 C (-9.0 F)
2004-23.3 C (-9.9 F)
2005-20.0 C (-4.0 F)
2006-18.3 C (-0.9 F)
2007-19.4 C (-2.9 F)
2008-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
2009-23.3 C (-9.9 F)
2010-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
2011-19.4 C (-2.9 F)
2012-18.3 C (-0.9 F)
2013-16.7 C (1.9 F)
2014-27.8 C (-18.0 F)
2015-26.1 C (-15.0 F)
2016-20.0 C (-4.0 F)
2017-21.1 C (-6.0 F)
2018-21.1 C (-6.0 F)
2019-21.1 C (-6.0 F)
2020-17.8 C (0.0 F)
2021-15.0 C (5.0 F)
2022-27.2 C (-17.0 F)
2023-13.9 C (7.0 F)
2024-20.0 C (-4.0 F)
2025-18.9 C (-2.0 F)
2026-19.4 C (-2.9 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Beech Mtn by year The wettest day of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 208.3 mm (8.2 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 84.1 mm (3.3 in). 050100150200250200020102020Record: 208.3 mm (8.2 in) in 2004
The wettest day of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 208.3 mm (8.2 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 84.1 mm (3.3 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Beech Mtn by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
199114.0 mm (0.6 in)
199292.7 mm (3.6 in)
199364.0 mm (2.5 in)
1994108.0 mm (4.3 in)
1995147.3 mm (5.8 in)
199666.0 mm (2.6 in)
199743.4 mm (1.7 in)
199886.4 mm (3.4 in)
199970.4 mm (2.8 in)
200054.6 mm (2.1 in)
2001119.4 mm (4.7 in)
200258.4 mm (2.3 in)
200359.7 mm (2.4 in)
2004208.3 mm (8.2 in)
200594.0 mm (3.7 in)
200674.2 mm (2.9 in)
200753.3 mm (2.1 in)
200899.1 mm (3.9 in)
200970.4 mm (2.8 in)
201099.1 mm (3.9 in)
201193.2 mm (3.7 in)
201288.4 mm (3.5 in)
2013171.5 mm (6.8 in)
2014101.6 mm (4.0 in)
201581.8 mm (3.2 in)
201638.1 mm (1.5 in)
201790.7 mm (3.6 in)
2018100.3 mm (3.9 in)
201981.3 mm (3.2 in)
202081.3 mm (3.2 in)
2021116.8 mm (4.6 in)
202275.7 mm (3.0 in)
202355.4 mm (2.2 in)
2024149.9 mm (5.9 in)
202569.9 mm (2.8 in)
2026101.6 mm (4.0 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Beech Mtn by year The wettest five days of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 477.4 mm (18.8 in) in 2024, marked on the chart; the median year is 123.5 mm (4.9 in). 0100200300400500200020102020Record: 477.4 mm (18.8 in) in 2024
The wettest five days of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 477.4 mm (18.8 in) in 2024, marked on the chart; the median year is 123.5 mm (4.9 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Beech Mtn by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
1991n/a
1992119.3 mm (4.7 in)
199386.9 mm (3.4 in)
1994151.9 mm (6.0 in)
1995209.0 mm (8.2 in)
199681.8 mm (3.2 in)
199779.1 mm (3.1 in)
199889.8 mm (3.5 in)
199999.4 mm (3.9 in)
200090.0 mm (3.5 in)
2001198.9 mm (7.8 in)
200286.3 mm (3.4 in)
200397.3 mm (3.8 in)
2004242.1 mm (9.5 in)
2005111.5 mm (4.4 in)
2006164.3 mm (6.5 in)
2007110.7 mm (4.4 in)
2008131.1 mm (5.2 in)
2009140.0 mm (5.5 in)
2010125.5 mm (4.9 in)
2011116.8 mm (4.6 in)
2012123.5 mm (4.9 in)
2013226.9 mm (8.9 in)
2014144.7 mm (5.7 in)
2015154.2 mm (6.1 in)
201681.3 mm (3.2 in)
2017106.4 mm (4.2 in)
2018173.5 mm (6.8 in)
2019190.0 mm (7.5 in)
2020140.3 mm (5.5 in)
2021176.0 mm (6.9 in)
2022130.8 mm (5.1 in)
202396.2 mm (3.8 in)
2024477.4 mm (18.8 in)
202596.6 mm (3.8 in)
2026103.9 mm (4.1 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Beech Mtn by year The longest dry spell of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 22 days in 2001, marked on the chart; the median year is 11 days. 0510152025200020102020Record: 22 days in 2001
The longest dry spell of the year at Beech Mtn, 1991 to 2026. The record is 22 days in 2001, marked on the chart; the median year is 11 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Beech Mtn by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
1991n/a
19922 days
19934 days
19945 days
19954 days
19965 days
19973 days
19988 days
199911 days
200015 days
200122 days
20024 days
200310 days
200413 days
200516 days
200610 days
200718 days
200811 days
200911 days
201014 days
201111 days
201213 days
201310 days
201412 days
201513 days
201619 days
201713 days
20188 days
201915 days
202010 days
202115 days
202213 days
202318 days
202412 days
202511 days
202612 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.

Frost Dates and Growing Season

34 years with a frost

Across 34 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Beech Mtn falls on 6 May and the median first autumn frost on 17 October, which leaves a median of 159 days between them.

Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.5 days per decade at this station.

Frost dates and growing season at Beech Mtn
MeasureMedian, all yearsEarliest periodRecent period (1996 to 2025)Recent against earliestFitted trend
Last spring frost6 Mayn/a5 Mayn/a-3.5 days per decade
First autumn frost17 Octobern/a17 Octobern/a+2.1 days per decade
Growing days159 daysn/a159 daysn/a+5.5 days per decade

A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.

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

Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-13).