Mt Mitchell Weather Records (USC00315923)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Mt Mitchell (USC00315923), North Carolina, United States, with 47 years of record.
Key Facts for Mt Mitchell
- Mt Mitchell (USC00315923) is a weather station in North Carolina, United States at 35.76 latitude and -82.27 longitude, 1,902 m (6,240 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1980 to 2026, 47 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Mt Mitchell still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Mt Mitchell tied a monthly record high maximum temperature of 22.8 C (73.0 F) on 3 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, 35.76 latitude, -82.27 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,902 m (6,240 ft).
- Period of record: 1980 to 2026, 47 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
27 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| Feb | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| Mar | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| Apr | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| May | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| Jun | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| Jul | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Aug | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Sep | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| Oct | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| Nov | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 65 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 32 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-17 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 139.7 cm (55.0 in) |
| 2010-02-18 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 147.3 cm (58.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 419.1 mm (16.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 163.8 mm (6.4 in) | 8 January 1998 |
| Feb | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 4 February 2022 |
| Mar | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) | 28 March 1994 |
| Apr | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) | 18 April 2003 |
| May | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) | 30 May 2018 |
| Jun | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | 21 June 2023 |
| Jul | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) | 14 July 1990 |
| Aug | 233.7 mm (9.2 in) | 18 August 2021 |
| Sep | 419.1 mm (16.5 in) | 8 September 2004 |
| Oct | 183.1 mm (7.2 in) | 9 October 2017 |
| Nov | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) | 26 November 1999 |
| Dec | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) | 1 December 1996 |
Period of Record Coverage
1980 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 345 | 94% | Yes |
| 1981 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1982 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1983 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1984 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1985 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 1986 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1988 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1989 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1990 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1992 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1994 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1995 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1996 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 1997 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1998 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1999 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2000 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2001 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2003 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 2025 | 214 | 59% | No |
| 2026 | 271 | 74% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 6 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 41 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 45 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | tie | 35 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 45 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 July 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily rain | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 37 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high max | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min (Tie) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | tie | 43 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 43 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high max | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 35 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Mt Mitchell, US | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 45 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
41 complete years, 1980 to 2023| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6.7 C | -0.15 C |
| 1981 | 6.2 C | -0.68 C |
| 1982 | 7.3 C | +0.44 C |
| 1983 | 6.4 C | -0.50 C |
| 1984 | 7.4 C | +0.59 C |
| 1986 | 7.8 C | +0.92 C |
| 1987 | 7.3 C | +0.46 C |
| 1988 | 6.5 C | -0.36 C |
| 1989 | 7.0 C | +0.16 C |
| 1990 | 8.2 C | +1.30 C |
| 1991 | 7.5 C | +0.69 C |
| 1992 | 6.1 C | -0.77 C |
| 1993 | 6.9 C | +0.05 C |
| 1994 | 7.0 C | +0.12 C |
| 1995 | 6.5 C | -0.34 C |
| 1996 | 6.2 C | -0.68 C |
| 1997 | 6.1 C | -0.71 C |
| 1999 | 7.4 C | +0.57 C |
| 2000 | 7.1 C | +0.22 C |
| 2001 | 7.3 C | +0.41 C |
| 2002 | 7.0 C | +0.19 C |
| 2003 | 6.5 C | -0.40 C |
| 2004 | 6.6 C | -0.30 C |
| 2006 | 6.8 C | -0.05 C |
| 2007 | 7.2 C | +0.35 C |
| 2008 | 6.3 C | -0.59 C |
| 2009 | 5.9 C | -0.97 C |
| 2010 | 5.8 C | -1.07 C |
| 2011 | 6.9 C | +0.03 C |
| 2012 | 7.3 C | +0.49 C |
| 2013 | 5.8 C | -1.09 C |
| 2014 | 6.1 C | -0.77 C |
| 2015 | 7.1 C | +0.26 C |
| 2016 | 7.2 C | +0.34 C |
| 2017 | 7.0 C | +0.13 C |
| 2018 | 6.5 C | -0.32 C |
| 2019 | 7.4 C | +0.59 C |
| 2020 | 6.7 C | -0.12 C |
| 2021 | 7.5 C | +0.67 C |
| 2022 | 7.2 C | +0.31 C |
| 2023 | 7.5 C | +0.67 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1980 to 2023 is -0.01 C (-0.16 to 0.13) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.02 F (-0.28 to 0.24) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 41 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.01 C (-0.16 to 0.13) per decade | -0.02 F (-0.28 to 0.24) per decade | 1980 to 2023 | 41 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.01 C (-0.18 to 0.17) per decade | -0.01 F (-0.32 to 0.30) per decade | 1980 to 2023 | 41 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.02 C (-0.16 to 0.12) per decade | -0.03 F (-0.28 to 0.22) per decade | 1980 to 2023 | 41 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1980 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1999 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 47 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | 1985 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | 47 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 419.1 mm (16.5 in) | 2004 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) | 47 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 602.8 mm (23.7 in) | 2004 | 195.4 mm (7.7 in) | 47 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 33 days | 1980 | 14 days | 47 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1981 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1982 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1983 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1984 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1985 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1986 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1987 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1988 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1989 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1990 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1991 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1992 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1993 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1994 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1995 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1996 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1997 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1998 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1999 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 2000 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2001 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2002 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2003 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2004 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2005 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2006 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2007 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2008 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2009 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 2010 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2011 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2012 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2013 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2014 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2015 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2016 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2017 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2018 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 2019 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2020 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 2021 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2022 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2023 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2024 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2025 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2026 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1981 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1982 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1983 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1984 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1985 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1986 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1987 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1988 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1989 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1990 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1991 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1992 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1993 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1994 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1995 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1996 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1997 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1998 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1999 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2000 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2001 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2002 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2003 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2004 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2005 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2006 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2007 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2008 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2009 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2010 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2011 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2012 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2013 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2014 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2015 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2016 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2017 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2018 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2019 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2020 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2021 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2022 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2023 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2024 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2025 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2026 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1982 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1984 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1985 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1986 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1987 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1988 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1989 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1990 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1991 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1992 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1993 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1994 | 188.7 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1995 | 176.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1996 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1997 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 163.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1999 | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2000 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2001 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2002 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2003 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2004 | 419.1 mm (16.5 in) |
| 2005 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2006 | 237.2 mm (9.3 in) |
| 2007 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2008 | 186.2 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2009 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2010 | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2011 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2012 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2013 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2014 | 163.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2015 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2016 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2017 | 183.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2018 | 258.1 mm (10.2 in) |
| 2019 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2020 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2021 | 233.7 mm (9.2 in) |
| 2022 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2023 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2024 | 228.6 mm (9.0 in) |
| 2025 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2026 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1981 | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1982 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1983 | 129.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1984 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1985 | 195.4 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1986 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1987 | 248.2 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1988 | 108.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1989 | 243.6 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1990 | 168.3 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1991 | 149.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1992 | 200.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1993 | 144.6 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1994 | 247.6 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1995 | 276.3 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1996 | 198.7 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1997 | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1998 | 236.2 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1999 | 163.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2000 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2001 | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2002 | 170.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2003 | 161.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2004 | 602.8 mm (23.7 in) |
| 2005 | 211.1 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2006 | 318.0 mm (12.5 in) |
| 2007 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2008 | 266.7 mm (10.5 in) |
| 2009 | 234.2 mm (9.2 in) |
| 2010 | 144.1 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2011 | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2012 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2013 | 257.6 mm (10.1 in) |
| 2014 | 205.8 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2015 | 291.5 mm (11.5 in) |
| 2016 | 159.4 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2017 | 216.2 mm (8.5 in) |
| 2018 | 376.5 mm (14.8 in) |
| 2019 | 260.0 mm (10.2 in) |
| 2020 | 231.2 mm (9.1 in) |
| 2021 | 343.7 mm (13.5 in) |
| 2022 | 195.8 mm (7.7 in) |
| 2023 | 227.4 mm (9.0 in) |
| 2024 | 574.1 mm (22.6 in) |
| 2025 | 109.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2026 | 134.7 mm (5.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 33 days |
| 1981 | 15 days |
| 1982 | 11 days |
| 1983 | 12 days |
| 1984 | 30 days |
| 1985 | 14 days |
| 1986 | 19 days |
| 1987 | 16 days |
| 1988 | 15 days |
| 1989 | 14 days |
| 1990 | 15 days |
| 1991 | 16 days |
| 1992 | 19 days |
| 1993 | 18 days |
| 1994 | 10 days |
| 1995 | 12 days |
| 1996 | 16 days |
| 1997 | 12 days |
| 1998 | 22 days |
| 1999 | 10 days |
| 2000 | 16 days |
| 2001 | 25 days |
| 2002 | 12 days |
| 2003 | 11 days |
| 2004 | 13 days |
| 2005 | 15 days |
| 2006 | 10 days |
| 2007 | 17 days |
| 2008 | 13 days |
| 2009 | 8 days |
| 2010 | 12 days |
| 2011 | 13 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 11 days |
| 2014 | 16 days |
| 2015 | 13 days |
| 2016 | 19 days |
| 2017 | 16 days |
| 2018 | 8 days |
| 2019 | 14 days |
| 2020 | 11 days |
| 2021 | 18 days |
| 2022 | 14 days |
| 2023 | 20 days |
| 2024 | 9 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
41 years with a frostAcross 41 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Mt Mitchell falls on 16 May and the median first autumn frost on 4 October, which leaves a median of 144 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +6.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1992 to 2023) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 16 May | n/a | 16 May | n/a | -3.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 4 October | n/a | 9 October | n/a | +3.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 144 days | n/a | 146 days | n/a | +6.3 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
44 years, 1980 to 2023A day with at least 111.4 mm (4.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 401.4 mm (15.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 198.0 mm (7.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 263.6 mm (10.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 325.7 mm (12.8 in) | Longer than the 44 years of record |
| 100 years | 401.4 mm (15.8 in) | Longer than the 44 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, 44 years of values from 1980 to 2023.
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: 419.1 mm (16.5 in) in 2004; 258.1 mm (10.2 in) in 2018; 237.2 mm (9.3 in) in 2006.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Mt Mitchell, at 2004. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2004 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -0.3 | -0.5 | possible | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
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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.
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