Roanoke Rapids Weather Records (USC00317319)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Roanoke Rapids (USC00317319), North Carolina, United States, with 55 years of record.
Key Facts for Roanoke Rapids
- Roanoke Rapids (USC00317319) is a weather station in North Carolina, United States at 36.48 latitude and -77.67 longitude, 64 m (210 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1972 to 2026, 55 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Roanoke Rapids still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Roanoke Rapids set a daily record high minimum temperature of 23.3 C (73.9 F) on 12 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, 36.48 latitude, -77.67 longitude.
- Elevation: 64 m (210 ft).
- Period of record: 1972 to 2026, 55 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
26 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| Feb | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| Mar | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| Apr | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| May | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Jun | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| Jul | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) |
| Aug | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| Sep | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| Oct | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| Nov | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 47 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 61 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 30 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-10 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2012-06-30 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2012-08-25 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 292.1 mm (11.5 in) |
| 2018-12-10 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 20.3 cm (8.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 292.1 mm (11.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 29 January 2014 |
| Feb | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 26 February 2015 |
| Mar | 167.4 mm (6.6 in) | 16 March 2016 |
| Apr | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 16 April 2014 |
| May | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 30 May 1984 |
| Jun | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) | 6 June 2001 |
| Jul | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) | 24 July 2000 |
| Aug | 292.1 mm (11.5 in) | 25 August 2012 |
| Sep | 254.0 mm (10.0 in) | 16 September 1999 |
| Oct | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) | 9 October 2016 |
| Nov | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 7 November 1977 |
| Dec | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 25 December 1986 |
Period of Record Coverage
1972 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 1977 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1982 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1983 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1988 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1991 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1992 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 1999 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2002 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2003 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2008 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2014 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2017 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2019 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2021 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2022 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2025 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 5 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | monthly high max (Provisional) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 0 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | monthly high max (Provisional) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 42 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 32 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 11 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 39 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily low max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 25 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 July 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 43 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 27 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 June 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 June 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high min | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 41 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily low max | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 53 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 2026 | Roanoke Rapids, US | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
46 complete years, 1972 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 14.6 C | -0.62 C |
| 1973 | 15.2 C | +0.01 C |
| 1974 | 15.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 1975 | 15.2 C | -0.02 C |
| 1977 | 14.6 C | -0.59 C |
| 1978 | 14.1 C | -1.11 C |
| 1979 | 14.3 C | -0.91 C |
| 1980 | 13.9 C | -1.30 C |
| 1981 | 13.6 C | -1.61 C |
| 1984 | 14.4 C | -0.76 C |
| 1985 | 15.3 C | +0.08 C |
| 1986 | 15.2 C | +0.04 C |
| 1987 | 14.6 C | -0.59 C |
| 1988 | 13.8 C | -1.36 C |
| 1989 | 14.3 C | -0.90 C |
| 1990 | 15.8 C | +0.60 C |
| 1991 | 15.6 C | +0.47 C |
| 1992 | 14.2 C | -1.01 C |
| 1993 | 14.8 C | -0.35 C |
| 1995 | 14.5 C | -0.66 C |
| 1997 | 14.2 C | -0.97 C |
| 1999 | 18.0 C | +2.84 C |
| 2000 | 16.1 C | +0.94 C |
| 2002 | 15.6 C | +0.41 C |
| 2003 | 14.6 C | -0.55 C |
| 2004 | 14.5 C | -0.67 C |
| 2005 | 14.2 C | -0.93 C |
| 2006 | 14.3 C | -0.87 C |
| 2008 | 15.5 C | +0.31 C |
| 2009 | 15.1 C | -0.12 C |
| 2010 | 15.4 C | +0.18 C |
| 2011 | 15.9 C | +0.70 C |
| 2012 | 15.9 C | +0.69 C |
| 2013 | 14.9 C | -0.28 C |
| 2014 | 14.7 C | -0.48 C |
| 2015 | 15.8 C | +0.66 C |
| 2016 | 16.5 C | +1.34 C |
| 2017 | 16.8 C | +1.66 C |
| 2018 | 16.2 C | +1.07 C |
| 2019 | 16.3 C | +1.16 C |
| 2020 | 16.1 C | +0.91 C |
| 2021 | 15.7 C | +0.48 C |
| 2022 | 15.5 C | +0.31 C |
| 2023 | 16.0 C | +0.87 C |
| 2024 | 16.3 C | +1.08 C |
| 2025 | 15.4 C | +0.19 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade over 1972 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.6 F (0.3 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 46 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.6 F (0.3 to 0.8) per decade | 1972 to 2025 | 46 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.18 C (0.05 to 0.32) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 1972 to 2025 | 46 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 0.8 F (0.5 to 1.1) per decade | 1972 to 2025 | 46 | 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
1972 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 2012 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 55 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 1985 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 55 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 292.1 mm (11.5 in) | 2012 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 55 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 327.9 mm (12.9 in) | 1999 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) | 55 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 44 days | 2000 | 20 days | 55 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1973 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1974 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1975 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1976 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1977 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1978 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1979 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1980 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1981 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1982 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1983 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1984 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1985 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1986 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1987 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1988 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1989 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1991 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1992 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1993 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1994 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1995 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1996 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1997 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1998 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1999 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2000 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2001 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2002 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2004 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2005 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2006 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2007 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2008 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2009 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2010 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2011 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2012 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2013 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2014 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2015 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2016 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2017 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2018 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2019 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2020 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2021 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2022 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2023 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2024 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2025 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2026 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1972 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1973 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1974 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1975 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1976 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1977 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1978 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1979 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1980 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1981 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1982 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1983 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1984 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1985 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1986 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1987 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1988 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1989 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1990 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1991 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1992 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1993 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1994 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1995 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1996 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1997 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1998 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1999 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2000 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2001 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2002 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2003 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2004 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2005 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2006 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2007 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2008 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2009 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2010 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2011 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2012 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2013 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2014 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2015 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2016 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2017 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2018 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2019 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2020 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2021 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2022 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2023 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2024 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2025 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2026 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1973 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1974 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1975 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1976 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1977 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1978 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1979 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1980 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1984 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1985 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1986 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1987 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1990 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1991 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1992 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1993 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1994 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1996 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1998 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1999 | 254.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 2000 | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2001 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2002 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2003 | 167.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2004 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2005 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2007 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2008 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2009 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2010 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2011 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2012 | 292.1 mm (11.5 in) |
| 2013 | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2014 | 188.7 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2015 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2016 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2017 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2018 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2020 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2021 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2022 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2023 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2024 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2025 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2026 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1973 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1974 | 154.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1975 | 205.2 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1976 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1977 | 150.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1978 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1979 | 126.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1980 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1981 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1982 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1984 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1985 | 119.7 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1986 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1987 | 135.7 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1988 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1989 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1990 | 113.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1991 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1992 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1993 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1994 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1995 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1996 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1997 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1998 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1999 | 327.9 mm (12.9 in) |
| 2000 | 211.3 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2001 | 204.7 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2002 | 139.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2003 | 186.1 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2004 | 150.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2005 | 104.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2006 | 179.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2007 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2008 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2009 | 139.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2010 | 160.5 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2011 | 190.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| 2012 | 295.1 mm (11.6 in) |
| 2013 | 183.3 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2014 | 214.9 mm (8.5 in) |
| 2015 | 178.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2016 | 193.3 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2017 | 93.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2018 | 123.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2019 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2020 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2021 | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2022 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2023 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2024 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2025 | 132.7 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2026 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 14 days |
| 1973 | 25 days |
| 1974 | 22 days |
| 1975 | 24 days |
| 1976 | 21 days |
| 1977 | 18 days |
| 1978 | 21 days |
| 1979 | 15 days |
| 1980 | 16 days |
| 1981 | 21 days |
| 1982 | 18 days |
| 1983 | 18 days |
| 1984 | 28 days |
| 1985 | 22 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 15 days |
| 1989 | 28 days |
| 1990 | 17 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 17 days |
| 1993 | 21 days |
| 1994 | 20 days |
| 1995 | 22 days |
| 1996 | 13 days |
| 1997 | 28 days |
| 1998 | 24 days |
| 1999 | 24 days |
| 2000 | 44 days |
| 2001 | 39 days |
| 2002 | 19 days |
| 2003 | 12 days |
| 2004 | 13 days |
| 2005 | 21 days |
| 2006 | 18 days |
| 2007 | 18 days |
| 2008 | 17 days |
| 2009 | 15 days |
| 2010 | 22 days |
| 2011 | 22 days |
| 2012 | 21 days |
| 2013 | 9 days |
| 2014 | 16 days |
| 2015 | 14 days |
| 2016 | 25 days |
| 2017 | 15 days |
| 2018 | 12 days |
| 2019 | 25 days |
| 2020 | 13 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 13 days |
| 2023 | 20 days |
| 2024 | 25 days |
| 2025 | 22 days |
| 2026 | 19 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
46 years with a frostAcross 46 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Roanoke Rapids falls on 2 April and the median first autumn frost on 6 November, which leaves a median of 218 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +7.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1991 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 2 April | n/a | 30 March | n/a | -3.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 6 November | n/a | 9 November | n/a | +4.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 218 days | n/a | 226 days | n/a | +7.6 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
53 years, 1972 to 2025A day with at least 78.9 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 329.4 mm (13.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 207.5 mm (8.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 261.9 mm (10.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 329.4 mm (13.0 in) | Longer than the 53 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, 53 years of values from 1972 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: 292.1 mm (11.5 in) in 2012; 254.0 mm (10.0 in) in 1999; 188.7 mm (7.4 in) in 2014.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Roanoke Rapids, at 1980 and 2014. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1980 ran 0.3 C (0.6 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2014 ran 0.5 C (0.9 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -0.3 | -0.6 | possible | 5 |
| 2014 | +0.5 | +0.9 | likely | 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.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Roanoke Rapids had a mean temperature of 15.9 C (60.5 F) and 1,319.9 mm (52.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Muscle Shoals AP (United States, 918 km away), Hamlet (United States, 254 km away) and Goldsboro 4 SE (United States, 129 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals AP | United States | 918 km (570 mi) | 15.9 C (60.5 F) | 1,369.0 mm (53.9 in) | 0.70 |
| Hamlet | United States | 254 km (158 mi) | 15.9 C (60.5 F) | 1,221.0 mm (48.1 in) | 0.73 |
| Goldsboro 4 SE | United States | 129 km (80 mi) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 1,260.4 mm (49.6 in) | 0.74 |
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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