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Decatur Weather Records (USC00412334)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Decatur (USC00412334), Texas, United States, with 119 years of record.

Key Facts for Decatur

  • Decatur (USC00412334) is a weather station in Texas, United States at 33.22 latitude and -97.59 longitude, 317 m (1,040 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1904 to 2022, 119 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Decatur still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Decatur set a daily record precipitation of 33.0 mm (1.3 in) on 10 August 2022.

About the Station

  • Location: Texas, United States, 33.22 latitude, -97.59 longitude.
  • Elevation: 317 m (1,040 ft).
  • Period of record: 1904 to 2022, 119 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Decatur, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Decatur. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -40-200204060 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Decatur. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Decatur, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan30.0 C (86.0 F)-15.0 C (5.0 F)n/an/a
Feb33.9 C (93.0 F)-21.7 C (-7.1 F)n/an/a
Mar36.7 C (98.1 F)-12.8 C (9.0 F)n/an/a
Apr37.8 C (100.0 F)-3.9 C (25.0 F)n/an/a
May37.2 C (99.0 F)-1.1 C (30.0 F)n/an/a
Jun40.6 C (105.1 F)4.4 C (39.9 F)n/an/a
Jul43.9 C (111.0 F)12.8 C (55.0 F)n/an/a
Aug42.8 C (109.0 F)12.8 C (55.0 F)n/an/a
Sep41.7 C (107.1 F)6.7 C (44.1 F)n/an/a
Oct40.0 C (104.0 F)-4.4 C (24.1 F)n/an/a
Nov33.9 C (93.0 F)-8.9 C (16.0 F)n/an/a
Dec36.7 C (98.1 F)-15.0 C (5.0 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Decatur by the year they were set 1,464 records at Decatur still stand. 2011 holds the most, with 113. 0501001501904: 211905: 461907: 771908: 111909: 371910: 142004: 332005: 612006: 792007: 512008: 572009: 652010: 552011: 1132012: 632013: 742014: 732015: 422016: 372017: 672018: 842019: 542020: 562021: 982022: 96190419082004200720102013201620192022
1,464 records at Decatur still stand. 2011 holds the most, with 113.
Standing records at Decatur by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
190421
190546
190777
190811
190937
191014
200433
200561
200679
200751
200857
200965
201055
2011113
201263
201374
201473
201542
201637
201767
201884
201954
202056
202198
202296

All-Time Record Progression

6 new records
When Decatur set new all-time records 6 all-time records were set at Decatur between 9 February 1980 and 5 March 1989. Each dot is a new record. Record daily snowfallRecord daily precipitationRecord snow depth9 February 1980: Record daily snowfall 12.2 cm (4.8 in)13 May 1982: Record daily precipitation 200.7 mm (7.9 in)16 December 1983: Record daily snowfall 14.2 cm (5.6 in)20 February 1987: Record snow depth 12.7 cm (5.0 in)5 March 1989: Record daily snowfall 17.8 cm (7.0 in)5 March 1989: Record snow depth 17.8 cm (7.0 in)198019851990
6 all-time records were set at Decatur between 9 February 1980 and 5 March 1989. Each dot is a new record.
When Decatur set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1980-02-09Record daily snowfallRecord daily snowfall 12.2 cm (4.8 in)
1982-05-13Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 200.7 mm (7.9 in)
1983-12-16Record daily snowfallRecord daily snowfall 14.2 cm (5.6 in)
1987-02-20Record snow depthRecord snow depth 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
1989-03-05Record daily snowfallRecord daily snowfall 17.8 cm (7.0 in)
1989-03-05Record snow depthRecord snow depth 17.8 cm (7.0 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

May: 200.7 mm (7.9 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Decatur The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Decatur. The most was 200.7 mm (7.9 in) on 13 May 1982. 0100200300 Jan: 116.8 mm (4.6 in), 11 January 2020 Jan Feb: 85.1 mm (3.4 in), 20 February 1997 Feb Mar: 149.9 mm (5.9 in), 27 March 1977 Mar Apr: 162.6 mm (6.4 in), 25 April 1990 Apr May: 200.7 mm (7.9 in), 13 May 1982 May Jun: 200.7 mm (7.9 in), 18 June 2015 Jun Jul: 168.9 mm (6.6 in), 17 July 2014 Jul Aug: 134.6 mm (5.3 in), 20 August 2016 Aug Sep: 196.6 mm (7.7 in), 8 September 2010 Sep Oct: 189.2 mm (7.4 in), 31 October 1974 Oct Nov: 133.1 mm (5.2 in), 27 November 2015 Nov Dec: 99.1 mm (3.9 in), 14 December 1992 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Decatur. The most was 200.7 mm (7.9 in) on 13 May 1982.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Decatur
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan116.8 mm (4.6 in)11 January 2020
Feb85.1 mm (3.4 in)20 February 1997
Mar149.9 mm (5.9 in)27 March 1977
Apr162.6 mm (6.4 in)25 April 1990
May200.7 mm (7.9 in)13 May 1982
Jun200.7 mm (7.9 in)18 June 2015
Jul168.9 mm (6.6 in)17 July 2014
Aug134.6 mm (5.3 in)20 August 2016
Sep196.6 mm (7.7 in)8 September 2010
Oct189.2 mm (7.4 in)31 October 1974
Nov133.1 mm (5.2 in)27 November 2015
Dec99.1 mm (3.9 in)14 December 1992

Period of Record Coverage

1904 to 2022
Days with data per year at Decatur 25 years of record at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. 7 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1904, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 2004. 1904: 85 of 366 days1905: 269 of 365 days1907: 205 of 365 days1908: 61 of 366 days1909: 162 of 365 days1910: 59 of 365 days2004: 184 of 366 days2005: 365 of 365 days2006: 365 of 365 days2007: 365 of 365 days2008: 366 of 366 days2009: 334 of 365 days2010: 365 of 365 days2011: 365 of 365 days2012: 366 of 366 days2013: 365 of 365 days2014: 365 of 365 days2015: 365 of 365 days2016: 366 of 366 days2017: 365 of 365 days2018: 365 of 365 days2019: 365 of 365 days2020: 366 of 366 days2021: 359 of 365 days2022: 332 of 365 days190519102005201020152020
25 years of record at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. 7 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1904, 1905, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 2004.
Days with data per year at Decatur
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
19048523%No
190526974%No
190720556%No
19086117%No
190916244%No
19105916%No
200418450%No
2005365100%Yes
2006365100%Yes
2007365100%Yes
2008366100%Yes
200933492%Yes
2010365100%Yes
2011365100%Yes
2012366100%Yes
2013365100%Yes
2014365100%Yes
2015365100%Yes
2016366100%Yes
2017365100%Yes
2018365100%Yes
2019365100%Yes
2020366100%Yes
202135998%Yes
202233291%Yes

Latest Records

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Latest records at Decatur
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
10 August 2022Decatur, USdaily rain33.0 mm (1.3 in)19.5 mm (0.8 in)43 years33 of 100 (Routine)
2 June 2022Decatur, USdaily rain46.2 mm (1.8 in)9.9 mm (0.39 in)15 years18 of 100 (Routine)
24 May 2022Decatur, USdaily rain88.9 mm (3.5 in)38.1 mm (1.5 in)113 years59 of 100 (Notable)
24 April 2022Decatur, USdaily rain95.5 mm (3.8 in)40.9 mm (1.6 in)11 years37 of 100 (Notable)
22 March 2022Decatur, USdaily rain15.0 mm (0.6 in)1.8 mm (0.07 in)28 years19 of 100 (Routine)
22 February 2022Decatur, USdaily rain40.6 mm (1.6 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)24 years17 of 100 (Routine)
19 August 2021Decatur, USdaily rain100.6 mm (4.0 in)67.3 mm (2.6 in)68 years70 of 100 (Major)
18 August 2021Decatur, USdaily rain33.0 mm (1.3 in)29.7 mm (1.2 in)56 years47 of 100 (Notable)
2 August 2021Decatur, USdaily rain109.7 mm (4.3 in)72.1 mm (2.8 in)26 years57 of 100 (Notable)
8 June 2021Decatur, USdaily rain44.7 mm (1.8 in)2.8 mm (0.11 in)59 years28 of 100 (Routine)
28 April 2021Decatur, USdaily rain50.8 mm (2.0 in)33.0 mm (1.3 in)58 years46 of 100 (Notable)
25 March 2021Decatur, USdaily rain45.7 mm (1.8 in)4.6 mm (0.18 in)11 years15 of 100 (Routine)
16 February 2021Decatur, USdaily rain76.2 mm (3.0 in)2.5 mm (0.10 in)20 years18 of 100 (Routine)
22 June 2020Decatur, USdaily rain62.2 mm (2.4 in)35.5 mm (1.4 in)9 years29 of 100 (Routine)
23 May 2020Decatur, USdaily rain41.7 mm (1.6 in)3.6 mm (0.14 in)112 years41 of 100 (Notable)
18 March 2020Decatur, USdaily rain80.5 mm (3.2 in)32.2 mm (1.3 in)12 years32 of 100 (Routine)
11 February 2020Decatur, USdaily rain27.9 mm (1.1 in)8.8 mm (0.35 in)112 years47 of 100 (Notable)
17 January 2020Decatur, USdaily rain36.8 mm (1.4 in)6.8 mm (0.27 in)16 years20 of 100 (Routine)
11 January 2020Decatur, USmonthly rain116.8 mm (4.6 in)41.9 mm (1.6 in)7 years60 of 100 (Major)
7 November 2019Decatur, USdaily rain96.5 mm (3.8 in)57.1 mm (2.2 in)22 years50 of 100 (Notable)

Climate Trend

16 complete years, 2005 to 2021
Annual mean temperature at Decatur as warming stripes, 2005 to 2021 One stripe for each of 16 complete years at Decatur, 2005 to 2021. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 18.0 C (64.3 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 2014, at 16.7 C (62.0 F), and the warmest was 2021, at 20.4 C (68.7 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 2.5 C (4.5 F). 2005: 17.8 C, -0.2 C from the station mean2006: 18.7 C, +0.7 C from the station mean2007: 17.0 C, -1.0 C from the station mean2008: 17.1 C, -0.9 C from the station mean2010: 17.1 C, -0.9 C from the station mean2011: 18.2 C, +0.3 C from the station mean2012: 18.7 C, +0.7 C from the station mean2013: 16.7 C, -1.2 C from the station mean2014: 16.7 C, -1.3 C from the station mean2015: 17.3 C, -0.7 C from the station mean2016: 18.2 C, +0.2 C from the station mean2017: 18.6 C, +0.7 C from the station mean2018: 18.0 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2019: 18.0 C, +0.1 C from the station mean2020: 19.1 C, +1.1 C from the station mean2021: 20.4 C, +2.4 C from the station mean20052008201020122014201620182020
One stripe for each of 16 complete years at Decatur, 2005 to 2021. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 18.0 C (64.3 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 2014, at 16.7 C (62.0 F), and the warmest was 2021, at 20.4 C (68.7 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 2.5 C (4.5 F).
Annual mean temperature at Decatur as warming stripes, 2005 to 2021
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
200517.8 C-0.17 C
200618.7 C+0.72 C
200717.0 C-1.00 C
200817.1 C-0.87 C
201017.1 C-0.87 C
201118.2 C+0.26 C
201218.7 C+0.74 C
201316.7 C-1.23 C
201416.7 C-1.32 C
201517.3 C-0.72 C
201618.2 C+0.19 C
201718.6 C+0.66 C
201818.0 C+0.02 C
201918.0 C+0.07 C
202019.1 C+1.11 C
202120.4 C+2.44 C

This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.

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

1904 to 2022
Yearly extremes at Decatur: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)43.9 C (111.0 F)201840.0 C (104.0 F)25
Coldest night (TNn)-21.7 C (-7.1 F)2021-11.1 C (12.0 F)25
Wettest day (Rx1day)200.7 mm (7.9 in)198279.8 mm (3.1 in)77
Wettest five days (Rx5day)248.7 mm (9.8 in)2004107.9 mm (4.2 in)77
Longest dry spell (CDD)73 days195033 days77

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Decatur by year The hottest day of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 43.9 C (111.0 F) in 2018, marked on the chart; the median year is 40.0 C (104.0 F). 3537.54042.545192019401960198020002020Record: 43.9 C (111.0 F) in 2018
The hottest day of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 43.9 C (111.0 F) in 2018, marked on the chart; the median year is 40.0 C (104.0 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Decatur by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
190437.2 C (99.0 F)
190537.2 C (99.0 F)
190737.8 C (100.0 F)
190835.0 C (95.0 F)
190942.2 C (108.0 F)
191040.0 C (104.0 F)
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2003n/a
200436.1 C (97.0 F)
200541.1 C (106.0 F)
200640.6 C (105.1 F)
200736.7 C (98.1 F)
200839.4 C (102.9 F)
200940.0 C (104.0 F)
201040.6 C (105.1 F)
201142.8 C (109.0 F)
201242.2 C (108.0 F)
201340.6 C (105.1 F)
201437.8 C (100.0 F)
201539.4 C (102.9 F)
201638.9 C (102.0 F)
201738.9 C (102.0 F)
201843.9 C (111.0 F)
201939.4 C (102.9 F)
202041.7 C (107.1 F)
202141.7 C (107.1 F)
202243.3 C (109.9 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Decatur by year The coldest night of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is -21.7 C (-7.1 F) in 2021, marked on the chart; the median year is -11.1 C (12.0 F). -25-20-15-10-50192019401960198020002020Record: -21.7 C (-7.1 F) in 2021
The coldest night of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is -21.7 C (-7.1 F) in 2021, marked on the chart; the median year is -11.1 C (12.0 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Decatur by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1904-7.8 C (18.0 F)
1905-17.8 C (0.0 F)
1907-7.8 C (18.0 F)
1908-7.8 C (18.0 F)
1909-3.3 C (26.1 F)
1910-8.3 C (17.1 F)
1911n/a
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1948n/a
1949n/a
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2004-11.7 C (10.9 F)
2005-15.0 C (5.0 F)
2006-8.9 C (16.0 F)
2007-12.2 C (10.0 F)
2008-9.4 C (15.1 F)
2009-8.9 C (16.0 F)
2010-15.0 C (5.0 F)
2011-13.9 C (7.0 F)
2012-10.0 C (14.0 F)
2013-11.1 C (12.0 F)
2014-13.3 C (8.1 F)
2015-11.1 C (12.0 F)
2016-12.2 C (10.0 F)
2017-11.1 C (12.0 F)
2018-13.9 C (7.0 F)
2019-8.9 C (16.0 F)
2020-6.7 C (19.9 F)
2021-21.7 C (-7.1 F)
2022-11.1 C (12.0 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Decatur by year The wettest day of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 200.7 mm (7.9 in) in 1982, marked on the chart; the median year is 79.8 mm (3.1 in). 050100150200250192019401960198020002020Record: 200.7 mm (7.9 in) in 1982
The wettest day of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 200.7 mm (7.9 in) in 1982, marked on the chart; the median year is 79.8 mm (3.1 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Decatur by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
190447.0 mm (1.9 in)
190584.6 mm (3.3 in)
190738.1 mm (1.5 in)
190850.8 mm (2.0 in)
190994.5 mm (3.7 in)
191038.1 mm (1.5 in)
191155.9 mm (2.2 in)
191225.4 mm (1.0 in)
194840.9 mm (1.6 in)
194963.5 mm (2.5 in)
1950103.1 mm (4.1 in)
195149.8 mm (2.0 in)
195257.4 mm (2.3 in)
195377.0 mm (3.0 in)
195447.2 mm (1.9 in)
195563.5 mm (2.5 in)
195668.6 mm (2.7 in)
195787.9 mm (3.5 in)
195862.0 mm (2.4 in)
1959111.8 mm (4.4 in)
196039.6 mm (1.6 in)
196194.0 mm (3.7 in)
1962115.6 mm (4.6 in)
196374.2 mm (2.9 in)
196480.0 mm (3.1 in)
196559.7 mm (2.4 in)
197244.2 mm (1.7 in)
197353.3 mm (2.1 in)
1974189.2 mm (7.4 in)
197572.1 mm (2.8 in)
197656.9 mm (2.2 in)
1977149.9 mm (5.9 in)
197853.3 mm (2.1 in)
197981.3 mm (3.2 in)
1980143.3 mm (5.6 in)
1981101.6 mm (4.0 in)
1982200.7 mm (7.9 in)
198371.9 mm (2.8 in)
198452.1 mm (2.1 in)
198587.6 mm (3.4 in)
198693.5 mm (3.7 in)
1987120.7 mm (4.8 in)
198883.3 mm (3.3 in)
198950.8 mm (2.0 in)
1990162.6 mm (6.4 in)
1991147.3 mm (5.8 in)
199299.1 mm (3.9 in)
1993109.2 mm (4.3 in)
199495.3 mm (3.8 in)
199571.1 mm (2.8 in)
1996114.3 mm (4.5 in)
199785.1 mm (3.4 in)
199853.3 mm (2.1 in)
199966.0 mm (2.6 in)
200053.3 mm (2.1 in)
200173.7 mm (2.9 in)
200292.7 mm (3.6 in)
200362.2 mm (2.4 in)
2004129.8 mm (5.1 in)
200533.5 mm (1.3 in)
200670.4 mm (2.8 in)
200788.9 mm (3.5 in)
200868.6 mm (2.7 in)
200979.8 mm (3.1 in)
2010196.6 mm (7.7 in)
201175.2 mm (3.0 in)
201287.4 mm (3.4 in)
201368.3 mm (2.7 in)
2014168.9 mm (6.6 in)
2015200.7 mm (7.9 in)
2016134.6 mm (5.3 in)
201749.8 mm (2.0 in)
2018133.4 mm (5.3 in)
201996.5 mm (3.8 in)
2020116.8 mm (4.6 in)
2021109.7 mm (4.3 in)
202295.5 mm (3.8 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Decatur by year The wettest five days of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 248.7 mm (9.8 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 107.9 mm (4.2 in). 0100200300192019401960198020002020Record: 248.7 mm (9.8 in) in 2004
The wettest five days of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 248.7 mm (9.8 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 107.9 mm (4.2 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Decatur by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
190449.5 mm (1.9 in)
1905127.0 mm (5.0 in)
190768.0 mm (2.7 in)
1908133.4 mm (5.3 in)
1909108.5 mm (4.3 in)
191043.7 mm (1.7 in)
191155.9 mm (2.2 in)
191244.5 mm (1.8 in)
194856.2 mm (2.2 in)
194987.3 mm (3.4 in)
1950127.7 mm (5.0 in)
195187.1 mm (3.4 in)
1952102.9 mm (4.1 in)
195391.4 mm (3.6 in)
195483.3 mm (3.3 in)
195582.6 mm (3.3 in)
1956107.9 mm (4.2 in)
1957192.0 mm (7.6 in)
1958173.8 mm (6.8 in)
1959232.5 mm (9.2 in)
196085.0 mm (3.3 in)
196194.0 mm (3.7 in)
1962156.8 mm (6.2 in)
196392.0 mm (3.6 in)
1964142.8 mm (5.6 in)
196596.3 mm (3.8 in)
197244.2 mm (1.7 in)
1973109.2 mm (4.3 in)
1974226.0 mm (8.9 in)
197593.9 mm (3.7 in)
197684.0 mm (3.3 in)
1977165.1 mm (6.5 in)
197891.3 mm (3.6 in)
1979131.9 mm (5.2 in)
1980228.1 mm (9.0 in)
1981247.6 mm (9.7 in)
1982218.5 mm (8.6 in)
1983129.5 mm (5.1 in)
198487.1 mm (3.4 in)
1985103.4 mm (4.1 in)
1986160.0 mm (6.3 in)
1987128.6 mm (5.1 in)
1988100.3 mm (3.9 in)
1989139.0 mm (5.5 in)
1990201.5 mm (7.9 in)
1991242.6 mm (9.6 in)
1992121.1 mm (4.8 in)
1993190.5 mm (7.5 in)
1994159.5 mm (6.3 in)
1995160.6 mm (6.3 in)
1996217.7 mm (8.6 in)
1997106.7 mm (4.2 in)
199870.3 mm (2.8 in)
199978.7 mm (3.1 in)
200089.4 mm (3.5 in)
2001103.7 mm (4.1 in)
2002152.4 mm (6.0 in)
2003122.4 mm (4.8 in)
2004248.7 mm (9.8 in)
200549.3 mm (1.9 in)
200693.5 mm (3.7 in)
2007185.4 mm (7.3 in)
200887.7 mm (3.5 in)
2009104.2 mm (4.1 in)
2010234.2 mm (9.2 in)
201189.7 mm (3.5 in)
2012100.0 mm (3.9 in)
201382.0 mm (3.2 in)
2014193.5 mm (7.6 in)
2015243.9 mm (9.6 in)
2016150.9 mm (5.9 in)
201758.9 mm (2.3 in)
2018148.9 mm (5.9 in)
201997.0 mm (3.8 in)
2020122.9 mm (4.8 in)
2021155.0 mm (6.1 in)
202299.3 mm (3.9 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Decatur by year The longest dry spell of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 73 days in 1950, marked on the chart; the median year is 33 days. 020406080192019401960198020002020Record: 73 days in 1950
The longest dry spell of the year at Decatur, 1904 to 2022. The record is 73 days in 1950, marked on the chart; the median year is 33 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Decatur by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
190441 days
190522 days
190735 days
190834 days
190955 days
191042 days
191124 days
191242 days
194830 days
194940 days
195073 days
195131 days
195247 days
195343 days
195450 days
195556 days
195639 days
195726 days
195828 days
195933 days
196024 days
196135 days
196229 days
196335 days
196443 days
196526 days
197220 days
197331 days
197432 days
197533 days
197647 days
197745 days
197839 days
197925 days
198041 days
198133 days
198229 days
198347 days
198428 days
198524 days
198633 days
198739 days
198829 days
198937 days
199029 days
199129 days
199217 days
199337 days
199420 days
199528 days
199654 days
199728 days
199830 days
199943 days
200059 days
200141 days
200228 days
200345 days
200422 days
200531 days
200642 days
200732 days
200821 days
200928 days
201038 days
201150 days
201232 days
201325 days
201422 days
201532 days
201631 days
201737 days
201839 days
201925 days
202029 days
202139 days
202239 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

65 years, 1905 to 2022

A day with at least 82.8 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 226.4 mm (8.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Decatur: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years82.8 mm (3.3 in)
5 years116.1 mm (4.6 in)
10 years140.1 mm (5.5 in)
25 years172.8 mm (6.8 in)
50 years198.9 mm (7.8 in)
100 years226.4 mm (8.9 in)Longer than the 65 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, 65 years of values from 1905 to 2022.

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: 200.7 mm (7.9 in) in 1982; 200.7 mm (7.9 in) in 2015; 196.6 mm (7.7 in) in 2010.

Download the Data

  • Data for Decatur standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Decatur threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.

Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).