Chaffee 5 NE Weather Records (USC00321477)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Chaffee 5 NE (USC00321477), North Dakota, United States, with 65 years of record.
Key Facts for Chaffee 5 NE
- Chaffee 5 NE (USC00321477) is a weather station in North Dakota, United States at 46.80 latitude and -97.27 longitude, 291 m (953 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1962 to 2026, 65 years of record.
- 0 records set at Chaffee 5 NE still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Chaffee 5 NE set a daily record precipitation of 46.7 mm (1.8 in) on 29 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 Dakota, United States, 46.80 latitude, -97.27 longitude.
- Elevation: 291 m (953 ft).
- Period of record: 1962 to 2026, 65 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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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
7 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-16 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1996-12-29 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 68.6 cm (27.0 in) |
| 1997-01-04 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 73.7 cm (29.0 in) |
| 1997-01-05 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 94.0 cm (37.0 in) |
| 1997-01-10 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 106.7 cm (42.0 in) |
| 1997-01-24 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 119.4 cm (47.0 in) |
| 1997-01-27 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 121.9 cm (48.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 143.3 mm (5.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 18 January 1996 |
| Feb | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 26 February 2000 |
| Mar | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 3 March 1970 |
| Apr | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 14 April 1986 |
| May | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) | 29 May 1970 |
| Jun | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) | 20 June 2013 |
| Jul | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) | 16 July 1993 |
| Aug | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) | 21 August 1964 |
| Sep | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 5 September 1969 |
| Oct | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 17 October 1971 |
| Nov | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 1 November 1974 |
| Dec | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 26 December 2023 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2026 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 39 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 September 2026 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 12 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 2026 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 4 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 2026 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snow depth | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 51 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 2026 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snowfall | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 5 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2026 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2026 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 7.7 cm (3.0 in) | 12 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snowfall | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 48 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 20 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 48 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 58 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 August 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 8 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 June 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 3 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 11 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 April 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snowfall | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 11.4 cm (4.5 in) | 11 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2025 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily snowfall | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 39 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 December 2024 | Chaffee 5 NE, US | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1962 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) | 1993 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 65 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 163.4 mm (6.4 in) | 1993 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) | 65 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 75 days | 2020 | 34 days | 65 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) |
| 1963 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1965 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1966 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1968 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1969 | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1970 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1972 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1973 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1976 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1977 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1978 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1979 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1980 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1984 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1987 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1990 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1994 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1999 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2000 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2001 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2002 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2005 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2006 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2007 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2008 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2009 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2010 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2011 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2012 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2014 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2015 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2016 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2017 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2018 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2019 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2020 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2021 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2022 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2023 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2024 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2025 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2026 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) |
| 1963 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1964 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1965 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1968 | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1970 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1972 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1973 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1974 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1975 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1976 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1978 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 51.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1981 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1982 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1983 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1984 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1986 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1987 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1988 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1989 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1990 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1991 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1992 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1993 | 163.4 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1994 | 133.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1995 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1996 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1998 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1999 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2000 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2001 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2002 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2003 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 104.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2005 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2006 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2007 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2008 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2009 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2010 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2011 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2012 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2013 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2014 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2015 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2016 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2017 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2018 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2019 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2020 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2021 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2022 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2023 | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2024 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2025 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2026 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 31 days |
| 1963 | 61 days |
| 1964 | 31 days |
| 1965 | 39 days |
| 1966 | 43 days |
| 1967 | 42 days |
| 1968 | 24 days |
| 1969 | 33 days |
| 1970 | 39 days |
| 1971 | 38 days |
| 1972 | 28 days |
| 1973 | 35 days |
| 1974 | 40 days |
| 1975 | 29 days |
| 1976 | 51 days |
| 1977 | 31 days |
| 1978 | 26 days |
| 1979 | 34 days |
| 1980 | 46 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 26 days |
| 1983 | 45 days |
| 1984 | 48 days |
| 1985 | 28 days |
| 1986 | 40 days |
| 1987 | 30 days |
| 1988 | 47 days |
| 1989 | 47 days |
| 1990 | 61 days |
| 1991 | 27 days |
| 1992 | 43 days |
| 1993 | 25 days |
| 1994 | 26 days |
| 1995 | 27 days |
| 1996 | 25 days |
| 1997 | 26 days |
| 1998 | 26 days |
| 1999 | 57 days |
| 2000 | 26 days |
| 2001 | 33 days |
| 2002 | 37 days |
| 2003 | 30 days |
| 2004 | 40 days |
| 2005 | 45 days |
| 2006 | 41 days |
| 2007 | 43 days |
| 2008 | 26 days |
| 2009 | 25 days |
| 2010 | 30 days |
| 2011 | 50 days |
| 2012 | 21 days |
| 2013 | 26 days |
| 2014 | 23 days |
| 2015 | 46 days |
| 2016 | 23 days |
| 2017 | 28 days |
| 2018 | 34 days |
| 2019 | 28 days |
| 2020 | 75 days |
| 2021 | 54 days |
| 2022 | 35 days |
| 2023 | 42 days |
| 2024 | 35 days |
| 2025 | 43 days |
| 2026 | 27 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
62 years, 1963 to 2025A day with at least 46.5 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 134.0 mm (5.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 134.0 mm (5.3 in) | Longer than the 62 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, 62 years of values from 1963 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: 143.3 mm (5.6 in) in 1993; 126.2 mm (5.0 in) in 1969; 99.8 mm (3.9 in) in 2013.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-15).