Canistota 2 N Weather Records (USC00391354)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Canistota 2 N (USC00391354), South Dakota, United States, with 65 years of record.
Key Facts for Canistota 2 N
- Canistota 2 N (USC00391354) is a weather station in South Dakota, United States at 43.63 latitude and -97.30 longitude, 474 m (1,555 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1922 to 1986, 65 years of record.
- 0 records set at Canistota 2 N still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Canistota 2 N set a daily record precipitation of 41.1 mm (1.6 in) on 18 August 1986.
About the Station
- Location: South Dakota, United States, 43.63 latitude, -97.30 longitude.
- Elevation: 474 m (1,555 ft).
- Period of record: 1922 to 1986, 65 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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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 |
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All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-01 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 118.1 mm (4.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 4 January 1939 |
| Feb | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 7 February 1928 |
| Mar | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 24 March 1937 |
| Apr | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | 14 April 1986 |
| May | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) | 1 May 1972 |
| Jun | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 25 June 1937 |
| Jul | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 21 July 1928 |
| Aug | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | 1 August 1975 |
| Sep | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) | 24 September 1934 |
| Oct | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) | 16 October 1968 |
| Nov | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 19 November 1983 |
| Dec | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 25 December 1982 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 August 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 56 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 5 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 21 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 April 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | monthly rain | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 1 year | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 28 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 January 1986 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall | 10.9 cm (4.3 in) | 3.3 cm (1.3 in) | 56 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) | 7 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 38.1 cm (15.0 in) | tie | 30 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain (Tie) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | tie | 2 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 December 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) | tie | 30 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | tie | 3 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 14 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 1.3 cm (0.5 in) | 14 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 11 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 0.7 cm (0.3 in) | 11 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) | 1.3 cm (0.5 in) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 November 1985 | Canistota 2 N, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1922 to 1986| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | 1975 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) | 58 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) | 1969 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) | 57 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 69 days | 1933 | 31 days | 58 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1923 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1924 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1925 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1926 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1927 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1928 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1929 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1930 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1932 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1933 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1934 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1935 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1936 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1937 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1938 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1939 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1940 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1948 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1954 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1955 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1956 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1958 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1959 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1960 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1961 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1964 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1965 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1971 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1973 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1976 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1978 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1979 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1982 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1984 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1985 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1923 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1924 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1925 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1926 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1927 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1928 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1929 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1930 | 96.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1931 | 47.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1932 | 96.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1933 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1934 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1935 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1936 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1937 | 111.1 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1938 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1939 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1948 | 102.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1949 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1950 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1951 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1952 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1954 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1955 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1957 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1958 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1959 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1960 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1961 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1963 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1964 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1966 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1968 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1969 | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1970 | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1974 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1975 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1976 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1978 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 59.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1982 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1983 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1984 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1985 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1986 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 23 days |
| 1923 | 38 days |
| 1924 | 31 days |
| 1925 | 28 days |
| 1926 | 55 days |
| 1927 | 35 days |
| 1928 | 36 days |
| 1929 | 17 days |
| 1930 | 33 days |
| 1931 | 44 days |
| 1932 | 20 days |
| 1933 | 69 days |
| 1934 | 49 days |
| 1935 | 24 days |
| 1936 | 23 days |
| 1937 | 25 days |
| 1938 | 34 days |
| 1939 | 60 days |
| 1940 | 1 day |
| 1948 | 25 days |
| 1949 | 28 days |
| 1950 | 26 days |
| 1951 | 31 days |
| 1952 | 56 days |
| 1953 | 24 days |
| 1954 | 30 days |
| 1955 | 34 days |
| 1956 | 25 days |
| 1957 | 31 days |
| 1958 | 44 days |
| 1959 | 29 days |
| 1960 | 23 days |
| 1961 | 36 days |
| 1962 | 52 days |
| 1963 | 43 days |
| 1964 | 58 days |
| 1965 | 25 days |
| 1966 | 42 days |
| 1967 | 35 days |
| 1968 | 39 days |
| 1969 | 19 days |
| 1970 | 23 days |
| 1971 | 33 days |
| 1972 | 23 days |
| 1973 | 22 days |
| 1974 | 46 days |
| 1975 | 28 days |
| 1976 | 39 days |
| 1977 | 29 days |
| 1978 | 37 days |
| 1979 | 35 days |
| 1980 | 34 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 23 days |
| 1983 | 30 days |
| 1984 | 55 days |
| 1985 | 24 days |
| 1986 | 49 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
55 years, 1923 to 1985A day with at least 51.2 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 142.8 mm (5.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 142.8 mm (5.6 in) | Longer than the 55 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, 55 years of values from 1923 to 1985.
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: 118.1 mm (4.6 in) in 1975; 108.0 mm (4.3 in) in 1937; 105.2 mm (4.1 in) in 1934.
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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 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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