Copperas Cove 5 NW Weather Records (USC00411990)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Copperas Cove 5 NW (USC00411990), Texas, United States, with 36 years of record.
Key Facts for Copperas Cove 5 NW
- Copperas Cove 5 NW (USC00411990) is a weather station in Texas, United States at 31.16 latitude and -97.96 longitude, 375 m (1,230 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1983 to 2018, 36 years of record.
- 0 records set at Copperas Cove 5 NW still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Copperas Cove 5 NW set a daily record precipitation of 63.5 mm (2.5 in) on 29 March 2018.
About the Station
- Location: Texas, United States, 31.16 latitude, -97.96 longitude.
- Elevation: 375 m (1,230 ft).
- Period of record: 1983 to 2018, 36 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
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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| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-24 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Oct: 152.4 mm (6.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 29 January 2010 |
| Feb | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 25 February 1992 |
| Mar | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) | 28 March 2006 |
| Apr | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | 11 April 2017 |
| May | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 24 May 2015 |
| Jun | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) | 29 June 2010 |
| Jul | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) | 15 July 2013 |
| Aug | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 20 August 2004 |
| Sep | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) | 8 September 2010 |
| Oct | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 24 October 2015 |
| Nov | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) | 17 November 2004 |
| Dec | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) | 21 December 1997 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 March 2018 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 25 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2018 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain (Tie) | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 February 2018 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 2 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 November 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain (Tie) | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | tie | 27 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 October 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 34 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 September 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 20 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 23 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | monthly rain | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 16 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 March 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 18 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 23 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | 14 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 January 2017 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 7 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 December 2016 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 5 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 November 2016 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain (Tie) | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | tie | 26 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 November 2016 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 6 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2016 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 33 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 2016 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 13 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2016 | Copperas Cove 5 NW, US | daily rain | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 8 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1983 to 2018| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 2015 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) | 36 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 254.1 mm (10.0 in) | 1986 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) | 36 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 83 days | 2012 | 41 days | 36 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1985 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1986 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1987 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1988 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1990 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1991 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1992 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1993 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1994 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1998 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1999 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2000 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2001 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2002 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2003 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2005 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2006 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2007 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2008 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2009 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2010 | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2011 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2012 | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2013 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2014 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2015 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2016 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2017 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2018 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 95.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1985 | 153.8 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1986 | 254.1 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1987 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1988 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1989 | 125.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1990 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1991 | 174.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1992 | 212.1 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1993 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1994 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1995 | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1996 | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1997 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1998 | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1999 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2000 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2002 | 139.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2003 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2005 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2006 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2007 | 223.7 mm (8.8 in) |
| 2008 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2009 | 134.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2010 | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) |
| 2011 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2012 | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2013 | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2014 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2015 | 238.8 mm (9.4 in) |
| 2016 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2017 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2018 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 39 days |
| 1985 | 32 days |
| 1986 | 27 days |
| 1987 | 24 days |
| 1988 | 48 days |
| 1989 | 48 days |
| 1990 | 35 days |
| 1991 | 34 days |
| 1992 | 54 days |
| 1993 | 77 days |
| 1994 | 29 days |
| 1995 | 37 days |
| 1996 | 68 days |
| 1997 | 31 days |
| 1998 | 28 days |
| 1999 | 56 days |
| 2000 | 44 days |
| 2001 | 41 days |
| 2002 | 51 days |
| 2003 | 33 days |
| 2004 | 50 days |
| 2005 | 39 days |
| 2006 | 54 days |
| 2007 | 49 days |
| 2008 | 36 days |
| 2009 | 33 days |
| 2010 | 53 days |
| 2011 | 66 days |
| 2012 | 83 days |
| 2013 | 29 days |
| 2014 | 24 days |
| 2015 | 55 days |
| 2016 | 52 days |
| 2017 | 41 days |
| 2018 | 66 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
34 years, 1984 to 2017A day with at least 80.7 mm (3.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 170.1 mm (6.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 80.7 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 125.9 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 145.2 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 170.1 mm (6.7 in) | Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1984 to 2017.
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: 152.4 mm (6.0 in) in 2015; 146.1 mm (5.8 in) in 2010; 128.3 mm (5.1 in) in 2006.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).