Watonga Weather Records (USC00349364)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Watonga (USC00349364), Oklahoma, United States, with 125 years of record.
Key Facts for Watonga
- Watonga (USC00349364) is a weather station in Oklahoma, United States at 35.86 latitude and -98.41 longitude, 466 m (1,530 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1902 to 2026, 125 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Watonga still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Watonga set a daily record high maximum temperature of 42.8 C (109.0 F) on 21 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Oklahoma, United States, 35.86 latitude, -98.41 longitude.
- Elevation: 466 m (1,530 ft).
- Period of record: 1902 to 2026, 125 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
18 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| Feb | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| Mar | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| Apr | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| May | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| Jun | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) |
| Jul | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| Aug | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Sep | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 30 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 3 |
| 1958 | 1 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 25 |
All-Time Record Progression
14 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1958-06-21 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1971-12-03 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| 1981-07-28 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1982-05-12 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1986-10-03 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 154.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1987-01-18 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 27.9 cm (11.0 in) |
| 1988-01-08 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1989-12-22 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1989-12-23 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1996-02-04 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1996-07-07 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2007-08-19 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 230.4 mm (9.1 in) |
| 2012-08-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2021-02-16 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 230.4 mm (9.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 30 January 1999 |
| Feb | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 21 February 1997 |
| Mar | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) | 29 March 2017 |
| Apr | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 24 April 1990 |
| May | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) | 12 May 1982 |
| Jun | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) | 21 June 1958 |
| Jul | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) | 28 July 1981 |
| Aug | 230.4 mm (9.1 in) | 19 August 2007 |
| Sep | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) | 29 September 1986 |
| Oct | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) | 3 October 1986 |
| Nov | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 20 November 1994 |
| Dec | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | 22 December 1932 |
Period of Record Coverage
1902 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 51 | 14% | No |
| 1903 | 197 | 54% | No |
| 1904 | 143 | 39% | No |
| 1905 | 276 | 76% | No |
| 1906 | 204 | 56% | No |
| 1907 | 101 | 28% | No |
| 1958 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1959 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1960 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1984 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 2009 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2017 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2025 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2026 | 242 | 66% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 41 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 119 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | tie | 1 year | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Watonga, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 14 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Watonga, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 14 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min (Tie) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | tie | 27 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 27 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 40 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high max (Tie) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | tie | 52 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 45 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2026 | Watonga, US | daily low max (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 120 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 24 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min (Tie) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 44 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 June 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high max (Tie) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 June 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 28 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2026 | Watonga, US | daily low max (Tie) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | tie | 11 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 53 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 2026 | Watonga, US | daily high min | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 53 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
61 complete years, 1959 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 15.2 C | -0.08 C |
| 1960 | 15.0 C | -0.29 C |
| 1961 | 14.9 C | -0.43 C |
| 1962 | 15.6 C | +0.31 C |
| 1963 | 16.2 C | +0.90 C |
| 1964 | 15.8 C | +0.49 C |
| 1965 | 16.1 C | +0.79 C |
| 1966 | 15.0 C | -0.25 C |
| 1968 | 14.5 C | -0.81 C |
| 1969 | 15.0 C | -0.27 C |
| 1970 | 15.3 C | +0.02 C |
| 1971 | 15.2 C | -0.05 C |
| 1972 | 15.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 1973 | 14.8 C | -0.46 C |
| 1974 | 15.3 C | +0.03 C |
| 1975 | 14.8 C | -0.53 C |
| 1976 | 15.2 C | -0.10 C |
| 1977 | 16.3 C | +1.01 C |
| 1978 | 15.0 C | -0.32 C |
| 1979 | 14.3 C | -0.96 C |
| 1980 | 16.1 C | +0.86 C |
| 1981 | 16.2 C | +0.92 C |
| 1982 | 15.0 C | -0.24 C |
| 1983 | 14.6 C | -0.70 C |
| 1984 | 15.6 C | +0.27 C |
| 1985 | 14.9 C | -0.40 C |
| 1986 | 16.1 C | +0.84 C |
| 1987 | 15.4 C | +0.07 C |
| 1988 | 15.2 C | -0.07 C |
| 1989 | 14.6 C | -0.68 C |
| 1990 | 16.0 C | +0.70 C |
| 1991 | 16.4 C | +1.16 C |
| 1992 | 15.6 C | +0.33 C |
| 1993 | 14.5 C | -0.74 C |
| 1994 | 15.7 C | +0.45 C |
| 1995 | 15.2 C | -0.09 C |
| 1996 | 15.2 C | -0.05 C |
| 1997 | 15.0 C | -0.28 C |
| 1998 | 16.8 C | +1.48 C |
| 1999 | 16.6 C | +1.34 C |
| 2000 | 15.7 C | +0.40 C |
| 2001 | 15.6 C | +0.32 C |
| 2002 | 14.4 C | -0.91 C |
| 2003 | 14.6 C | -0.68 C |
| 2004 | 14.9 C | -0.39 C |
| 2005 | 15.2 C | -0.11 C |
| 2006 | 15.9 C | +0.65 C |
| 2007 | 14.4 C | -0.85 C |
| 2009 | 14.4 C | -0.90 C |
| 2010 | 14.9 C | -0.40 C |
| 2011 | 15.7 C | +0.42 C |
| 2012 | 16.6 C | +1.34 C |
| 2013 | 14.1 C | -1.14 C |
| 2014 | 14.2 C | -1.05 C |
| 2015 | 15.3 C | 0.00 C |
| 2018 | 14.8 C | -0.49 C |
| 2020 | 15.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 2021 | 15.2 C | -0.10 C |
| 2022 | 15.4 C | +0.09 C |
| 2023 | 15.5 C | +0.22 C |
| 2025 | 15.6 C | +0.29 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1959 to 2025 is -0.02 C (-0.11 to 0.07) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.04 F (-0.20 to 0.12) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 61 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.02 C (-0.11 to 0.07) per decade | -0.04 F (-0.20 to 0.12) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 61 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.04 C (-0.08 to 0.15) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 61 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.08 C (-0.18 to 0.02) per decade | -0.14 F (-0.32 to 0.03) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 61 | 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
1902 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 2012 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 75 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | 2021 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 75 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 230.4 mm (9.1 in) | 2007 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) | 105 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 346.2 mm (13.6 in) | 1986 | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) | 105 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 93 days | 1904 | 36 days | 105 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1903 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1904 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1905 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1906 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1907 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1959 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1960 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1961 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1962 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1963 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1964 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1965 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1966 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1967 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1968 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1969 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1970 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1971 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1972 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1973 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1974 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1975 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1976 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1977 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1978 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1979 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1980 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1981 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1982 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1983 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1984 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1985 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1986 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1987 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1988 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1989 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1990 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1991 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1992 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1993 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1994 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1995 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1996 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1997 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1998 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1999 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2000 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2001 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2002 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2003 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2004 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2005 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2006 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2007 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2008 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2009 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2010 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2011 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2012 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2013 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2014 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2015 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2016 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2017 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2018 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2019 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2020 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2021 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2022 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2023 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2024 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2025 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2026 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1903 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1904 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1905 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1906 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1907 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1959 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1960 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1961 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1962 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1963 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1964 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1965 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1966 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1967 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1968 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1969 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1970 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1971 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1972 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1973 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1974 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1975 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1976 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1977 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1978 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1979 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1980 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1981 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1982 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1983 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1984 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1985 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1986 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1987 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1988 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1989 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1990 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1991 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1992 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1993 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1994 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1995 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1996 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1997 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1998 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1999 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2000 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2001 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2002 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2003 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2004 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2005 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2006 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2007 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2008 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2009 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2010 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2011 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2012 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2013 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2014 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2015 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2016 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2017 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2018 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2019 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2020 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2021 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2022 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2023 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2024 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2025 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2026 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1903 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1904 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1905 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1906 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1907 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1929 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1930 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1931 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1932 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1933 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1934 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1935 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1936 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1937 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1938 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1942 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1943 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1945 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1946 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1947 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1948 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1949 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1951 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1952 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1953 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1954 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1955 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1956 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1957 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1959 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1961 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1962 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1963 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1965 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1966 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1968 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1970 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1971 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1972 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1973 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1976 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1977 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1978 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1979 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1982 | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1983 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1984 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1986 | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1987 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1989 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1991 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1992 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1993 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1995 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1997 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1998 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1999 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2000 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2001 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2002 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2003 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2004 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2005 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2006 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 230.4 mm (9.1 in) |
| 2008 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2009 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2010 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2011 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2012 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2013 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2015 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2017 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2018 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2019 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2020 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2021 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2022 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2023 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2024 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2025 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2026 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1903 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1904 | 105.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1905 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1906 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1907 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1929 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1930 | 183.7 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1931 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1932 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1933 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1934 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1935 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1936 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1937 | 145.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1938 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1939 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1940 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1941 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1942 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1943 | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1944 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1945 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1946 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1947 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1948 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1949 | 158.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1950 | 134.7 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1951 | 145.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1952 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1955 | 194.5 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1956 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1958 | 206.1 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1959 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1960 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1961 | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1962 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1963 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1964 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1965 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1966 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 119.8 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1968 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1969 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1970 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1971 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1973 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1974 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1975 | 139.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1976 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1977 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1978 | 168.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1979 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1980 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1981 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1982 | 183.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1983 | 107.3 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1984 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1985 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 346.2 mm (13.6 in) |
| 1987 | 118.7 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1988 | 127.7 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1989 | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1990 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1991 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1992 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1993 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1994 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1995 | 192.3 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1996 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1997 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1998 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1999 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2000 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2001 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2002 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2003 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2004 | 144.9 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2005 | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2006 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2007 | 232.2 mm (9.1 in) |
| 2008 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2009 | 123.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2010 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2011 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2012 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2013 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2014 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2015 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2016 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2017 | 148.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2018 | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2019 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2020 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2021 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2022 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2023 | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2024 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2025 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2026 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 36 days |
| 1903 | 36 days |
| 1904 | 93 days |
| 1905 | 40 days |
| 1906 | 32 days |
| 1907 | 23 days |
| 1928 | 31 days |
| 1929 | 45 days |
| 1930 | 74 days |
| 1931 | 30 days |
| 1932 | 39 days |
| 1933 | 35 days |
| 1934 | 31 days |
| 1935 | 28 days |
| 1936 | 49 days |
| 1937 | 34 days |
| 1938 | 35 days |
| 1939 | 42 days |
| 1940 | 30 days |
| 1941 | 19 days |
| 1942 | 26 days |
| 1943 | 37 days |
| 1944 | 24 days |
| 1945 | 78 days |
| 1946 | 40 days |
| 1947 | 52 days |
| 1948 | 42 days |
| 1949 | 39 days |
| 1950 | 58 days |
| 1951 | 36 days |
| 1952 | 51 days |
| 1953 | 28 days |
| 1954 | 60 days |
| 1955 | 87 days |
| 1956 | 36 days |
| 1957 | 36 days |
| 1958 | 31 days |
| 1959 | 27 days |
| 1960 | 27 days |
| 1961 | 21 days |
| 1962 | 57 days |
| 1963 | 41 days |
| 1964 | 41 days |
| 1965 | 57 days |
| 1966 | 30 days |
| 1967 | 45 days |
| 1968 | 24 days |
| 1969 | 36 days |
| 1970 | 47 days |
| 1971 | 52 days |
| 1972 | 40 days |
| 1973 | 27 days |
| 1974 | 26 days |
| 1975 | 26 days |
| 1976 | 49 days |
| 1977 | 36 days |
| 1978 | 40 days |
| 1979 | 38 days |
| 1980 | 67 days |
| 1981 | 19 days |
| 1982 | 44 days |
| 1983 | 33 days |
| 1984 | 29 days |
| 1985 | 24 days |
| 1986 | 38 days |
| 1987 | 26 days |
| 1988 | 21 days |
| 1989 | 37 days |
| 1990 | 36 days |
| 1991 | 51 days |
| 1992 | 26 days |
| 1993 | 24 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 38 days |
| 1996 | 42 days |
| 1997 | 36 days |
| 1998 | 21 days |
| 1999 | 28 days |
| 2000 | 76 days |
| 2001 | 36 days |
| 2002 | 21 days |
| 2003 | 30 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 45 days |
| 2006 | 38 days |
| 2007 | 32 days |
| 2008 | 25 days |
| 2009 | 27 days |
| 2010 | 22 days |
| 2011 | 25 days |
| 2012 | 33 days |
| 2013 | 26 days |
| 2014 | 34 days |
| 2015 | 21 days |
| 2016 | 35 days |
| 2017 | 41 days |
| 2018 | 47 days |
| 2019 | 30 days |
| 2020 | 27 days |
| 2021 | 58 days |
| 2022 | 49 days |
| 2023 | 37 days |
| 2024 | 37 days |
| 2025 | 37 days |
| 2026 | 46 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
61 years with a frostAcross 61 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Watonga falls on 8 April and the median first autumn frost on 26 October, which leaves a median of 203 days between them.
In 1991 to 2025 the median growing season was 205 days. That is 2 days more than in 1959 to 1989.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -1.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1959 to 1989) | Recent period (1991 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 8 April | 5 April | 11 April | 6 days later | +1.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 26 October | 25 October | 29 October | 4 days later | -0.1 days per decade |
| Growing days | 203 days | 203 days | 205 days | 2 days more | -1.2 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
94 years, 1929 to 2025A day with at least 70.2 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 172.7 mm (6.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 135.8 mm (5.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 153.9 mm (6.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) | Longer than the 94 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, 94 years of values from 1929 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: 230.4 mm (9.1 in) in 2007; 154.2 mm (6.1 in) in 1986; 141.5 mm (5.6 in) in 1982.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Watonga, at 1991. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1991 ran 0.2 C (0.3 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +0.2 | +0.3 | 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.
Climate Twins
2006 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2006 to 2025, Watonga had a mean temperature of 15.1 C (59.2 F) and 740.0 mm (29.1 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Jefferson 3SE (United States, 110 km away), Boxian (China, 11,486 km away) and Buffalo 2 SSW (United States, 152 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson 3SE | United States | 110 km (68 mi) | 15.3 C (59.6 F) | 805.8 mm (31.7 in) | 0.86 |
| Boxian | China | 11,486 km (7,137 mi) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 802.3 mm (31.6 in) | 0.87 |
| Buffalo 2 SSW | United States | 152 km (94 mi) | 15.2 C (59.3 F) | 709.8 mm (27.9 in) | 0.87 |
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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