Grandfather Mtn Weather Records (USC00313565)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Grandfather Mtn (USC00313565), North Carolina, United States, with 72 years of record.
Key Facts for Grandfather Mtn
- Grandfather Mtn (USC00313565) is a weather station in North Carolina, United States at 36.10 latitude and -81.83 longitude, 1,609 m (5,280 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1955 to 2026, 72 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Grandfather Mtn still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Grandfather Mtn set a daily record high minimum temperature of 15.6 C (60.1 F) on 21 September 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, 36.10 latitude, -81.83 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,609 m (5,280 ft).
- Period of record: 1955 to 2026, 72 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
9 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| Feb | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| Mar | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| Apr | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| May | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| Jun | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Jul | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Aug | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) |
| Sep | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Oct | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| Nov | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 14 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-31 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1993-12-21 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| 1996-01-10 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 57.2 cm (22.5 in) |
| 2004-09-09 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 293.9 mm (11.6 in) |
| 2010-02-18 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 76.2 cm (30.0 in) |
| 2012-07-01 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 2012-07-01 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 2012-07-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 293.9 mm (11.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) | 8 January 1998 |
| Feb | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) | 13 February 1966 |
| Mar | 162.1 mm (6.4 in) | 12 March 1963 |
| Apr | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) | 24 April 2018 |
| May | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) | 6 May 2013 |
| Jun | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) | 9 June 2019 |
| Jul | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) | 4 July 1989 |
| Aug | 215.9 mm (8.5 in) | 27 August 2008 |
| Sep | 293.9 mm (11.6 in) | 9 September 2004 |
| Oct | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 11 October 2018 |
| Nov | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) | 6 November 1977 |
| Dec | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) | 28 December 1958 |
Period of Record Coverage
1955 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 142 | 39% | No |
| 1956 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1957 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1958 | 300 | 82% | No |
| 1959 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1960 | 316 | 86% | No |
| 1961 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1962 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 1963 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1964 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1965 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1970 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1972 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1976 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1988 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1992 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 1993 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 1994 | 289 | 79% | No |
| 1995 | 277 | 76% | No |
| 1996 | 280 | 77% | No |
| 1997 | 310 | 85% | No |
| 1998 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1999 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2000 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2003 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2004 | 345 | 94% | Yes |
| 2005 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2006 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2007 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2008 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2010 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2011 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2012 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2013 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 2014 | 319 | 87% | No |
| 2015 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 2016 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 71 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 35 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 3 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 51 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 64 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 68 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 5 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily rain | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 60 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high max (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high max (Tie) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 20 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high max | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 12 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 35 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Tie) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | tie | 21 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Tie) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | tie | 29 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily high min (Tie) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | tie | 8 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 2026 | Grandfather Mtn, US | daily low min (Tie) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | tie | 41 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
49 complete years, 1957 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 8.5 C | +0.42 C |
| 1959 | 8.5 C | +0.39 C |
| 1961 | 7.6 C | -0.54 C |
| 1964 | 8.0 C | -0.14 C |
| 1965 | 8.0 C | -0.14 C |
| 1966 | 6.8 C | -1.29 C |
| 1967 | 7.0 C | -1.10 C |
| 1968 | 7.1 C | -0.99 C |
| 1969 | 6.9 C | -1.16 C |
| 1970 | 7.9 C | -0.18 C |
| 1971 | 7.9 C | -0.24 C |
| 1972 | 7.7 C | -0.38 C |
| 1973 | 8.0 C | -0.06 C |
| 1974 | 8.3 C | +0.15 C |
| 1975 | 8.4 C | +0.27 C |
| 1976 | 7.1 C | -0.97 C |
| 1977 | 7.4 C | -0.73 C |
| 1978 | 7.5 C | -0.56 C |
| 1979 | 7.3 C | -0.81 C |
| 1980 | 7.9 C | -0.25 C |
| 1981 | 7.1 C | -0.96 C |
| 1982 | 8.1 C | -0.04 C |
| 1983 | 7.1 C | -1.02 C |
| 1984 | 8.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 1985 | 7.9 C | -0.23 C |
| 1986 | 8.7 C | +0.61 C |
| 1987 | 8.2 C | +0.11 C |
| 1988 | 7.4 C | -0.74 C |
| 1989 | 8.0 C | -0.15 C |
| 1990 | 9.2 C | +1.12 C |
| 1991 | 8.6 C | +0.52 C |
| 1993 | 8.1 C | 0.00 C |
| 1997 | 7.1 C | -0.97 C |
| 1998 | 8.7 C | +0.63 C |
| 2000 | 8.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 2001 | 8.4 C | +0.29 C |
| 2002 | 8.6 C | +0.54 C |
| 2008 | 8.2 C | +0.06 C |
| 2011 | 8.9 C | +0.82 C |
| 2012 | 9.6 C | +1.52 C |
| 2017 | 9.1 C | +1.04 C |
| 2018 | 8.6 C | +0.52 C |
| 2019 | 9.8 C | +1.72 C |
| 2020 | 8.9 C | +0.75 C |
| 2021 | 9.0 C | +0.85 C |
| 2022 | 8.5 C | +0.44 C |
| 2023 | 8.7 C | +0.59 C |
| 2024 | 8.9 C | +0.78 C |
| 2025 | 7.9 C | -0.22 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1957 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 49 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1957 to 2025 | 49 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 1957 to 2025 | 49 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.7) per decade | 1957 to 2025 | 49 | Rise |
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
1955 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 2012 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 72 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) | 1985 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | 72 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 293.9 mm (11.6 in) | 2004 | 90.1 mm (3.5 in) | 72 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 441.7 mm (17.4 in) | 2024 | 150.2 mm (5.9 in) | 72 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 29 days | 1976 | 14 days | 72 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1956 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1957 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1958 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1959 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1960 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1961 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1962 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1963 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1964 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1965 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1966 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1967 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1968 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1969 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1970 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1971 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1972 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1973 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1974 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1975 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1976 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1977 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1978 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1979 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1980 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1981 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1982 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1983 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1984 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1985 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1986 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1987 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1988 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1989 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1990 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1991 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1992 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1993 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1994 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1995 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1996 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1997 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1998 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1999 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2000 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2001 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2002 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2003 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2004 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2005 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 2006 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2007 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2008 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2009 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2010 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 2011 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2012 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2013 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2014 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2015 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2016 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2017 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2018 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2019 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2020 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2021 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2022 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2023 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2024 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2025 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2026 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1956 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1957 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1958 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1959 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1960 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1961 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1962 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1963 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1964 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1965 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1966 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1967 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1968 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1969 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1970 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1971 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1972 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1973 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1974 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1975 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1976 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1977 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1978 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1979 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1980 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1981 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1982 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1983 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1984 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1985 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1986 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1987 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1988 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1989 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1990 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1991 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1992 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1993 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1994 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1995 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1996 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1997 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1998 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1999 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2000 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2001 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2002 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2003 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2004 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2005 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2006 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2007 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2008 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2009 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2010 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2011 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2012 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2013 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2014 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2015 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2016 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2017 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2018 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2019 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2020 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2021 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2022 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2023 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2024 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2025 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2026 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1956 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1957 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1958 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1959 | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1960 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 130.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1962 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1963 | 162.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1964 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1965 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1966 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1967 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1969 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1970 | 154.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1971 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1973 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1974 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1976 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1977 | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1978 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1979 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1981 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1982 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1984 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1986 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1989 | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1990 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1991 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1992 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1993 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1994 | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1995 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1996 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1997 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1998 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1999 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2000 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2001 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2002 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2004 | 293.9 mm (11.6 in) |
| 2005 | 133.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2006 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2007 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 215.9 mm (8.5 in) |
| 2009 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2010 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2011 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2012 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2013 | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2014 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2015 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2016 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2017 | 142.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2018 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2019 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2020 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2021 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2022 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2023 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2024 | 256.5 mm (10.1 in) |
| 2025 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2026 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1957 | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1958 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1959 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1960 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1961 | 200.9 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1962 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 175.6 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1964 | 144.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1965 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1966 | 145.1 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1967 | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1968 | 264.6 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1969 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1970 | 237.8 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1971 | 227.6 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1972 | 259.9 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1973 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1974 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1975 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1976 | 173.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1977 | 263.5 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1978 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1979 | 210.5 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1980 | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1981 | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1982 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 164.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1984 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1985 | 299.1 mm (11.8 in) |
| 1986 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1987 | 233.2 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1988 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1989 | 202.0 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1990 | 184.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1991 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1992 | 207.6 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1993 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1994 | 191.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1995 | 196.0 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1996 | 176.4 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1997 | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1998 | 187.4 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1999 | 133.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2000 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2001 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2002 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2003 | 116.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2004 | 336.9 mm (13.3 in) |
| 2005 | 187.3 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2006 | 136.6 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2007 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2008 | 297.7 mm (11.7 in) |
| 2009 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2010 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2011 | 137.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2012 | 125.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2013 | 202.9 mm (8.0 in) |
| 2014 | 133.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2015 | 278.1 mm (10.9 in) |
| 2016 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2017 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2018 | 252.2 mm (9.9 in) |
| 2019 | 344.2 mm (13.6 in) |
| 2020 | 192.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2021 | 220.9 mm (8.7 in) |
| 2022 | 171.6 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2023 | 167.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2024 | 441.7 mm (17.4 in) |
| 2025 | 158.4 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2026 | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 14 days |
| 1956 | 15 days |
| 1957 | 14 days |
| 1958 | 12 days |
| 1959 | 17 days |
| 1960 | 12 days |
| 1961 | 12 days |
| 1962 | 13 days |
| 1963 | 23 days |
| 1964 | 11 days |
| 1965 | 16 days |
| 1966 | 10 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 18 days |
| 1969 | 12 days |
| 1970 | 17 days |
| 1971 | 13 days |
| 1972 | 11 days |
| 1973 | 13 days |
| 1974 | 16 days |
| 1975 | 20 days |
| 1976 | 29 days |
| 1977 | 13 days |
| 1978 | 24 days |
| 1979 | 13 days |
| 1980 | 17 days |
| 1981 | 15 days |
| 1982 | 11 days |
| 1983 | 18 days |
| 1984 | 25 days |
| 1985 | 14 days |
| 1986 | 20 days |
| 1987 | 13 days |
| 1988 | 17 days |
| 1989 | 11 days |
| 1990 | 14 days |
| 1991 | 10 days |
| 1992 | 18 days |
| 1993 | 18 days |
| 1994 | 13 days |
| 1995 | 15 days |
| 1996 | 17 days |
| 1997 | 17 days |
| 1998 | 13 days |
| 1999 | 11 days |
| 2000 | 29 days |
| 2001 | 29 days |
| 2002 | 19 days |
| 2003 | 10 days |
| 2004 | 13 days |
| 2005 | 16 days |
| 2006 | 11 days |
| 2007 | 13 days |
| 2008 | 9 days |
| 2009 | 10 days |
| 2010 | 17 days |
| 2011 | 14 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 11 days |
| 2014 | 12 days |
| 2015 | 13 days |
| 2016 | 19 days |
| 2017 | 13 days |
| 2018 | 9 days |
| 2019 | 23 days |
| 2020 | 12 days |
| 2021 | 15 days |
| 2022 | 13 days |
| 2023 | 19 days |
| 2024 | 16 days |
| 2025 | 11 days |
| 2026 | 12 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
49 years with a frostAcross 49 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Grandfather Mtn falls on 7 May and the median first autumn frost on 6 October, which leaves a median of 158 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +4.4 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1980 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 7 May | n/a | 4 May | n/a | -2.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 6 October | n/a | 9 October | n/a | +2.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 158 days | n/a | 160 days | n/a | +4.4 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.
Rainfall Return Levels
65 years, 1956 to 2025A day with at least 90.8 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 240.2 mm (9.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 149.0 mm (5.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 183.0 mm (7.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 210.7 mm (8.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 240.2 mm (9.5 in) | Longer than the 65 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, 65 years of values from 1956 to 2025.
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: 293.9 mm (11.6 in) in 2004; 215.9 mm (8.5 in) in 2008; 162.1 mm (6.4 in) in 1963.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2000 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2000 to 2025, Grandfather Mtn had a mean temperature of 8.7 C (47.7 F) and 1,483.3 mm (58.4 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Kocevje (Slovenia, 7,698 km away), Postojna (Slovenia, 7,640 km away) and Gospic (Croatia, 7,790 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kocevje | Slovenia | 7,698 km (4,783 mi) | 8.7 C (47.6 F) | 1,532.8 mm (60.3 in) | 0.59 |
| Postojna | Slovenia | 7,640 km (4,747 mi) | 8.6 C (47.6 F) | 1,571.6 mm (61.9 in) | 0.65 |
| Gospic | Croatia | 7,790 km (4,840 mi) | 8.4 C (47.2 F) | 1,350.4 mm (53.2 in) | 0.82 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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.
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