Paducah 2 WNW Weather Records (USC00416743)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Paducah 2 WNW (USC00416743), Texas, United States, with 38 years of record.
Key Facts for Paducah 2 WNW
- Paducah 2 WNW (USC00416743) is a weather station in Texas, United States at 34.03 latitude and -100.32 longitude, 576 m (1,890 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1913 to 1950, 38 years of record.
- 0 records set at Paducah 2 WNW still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Paducah 2 WNW set a daily record snowfall of 5.1 cm (2.0 in) on 5 December 1950.
About the Station
- Location: Texas, United States, 34.03 latitude, -100.32 longitude.
- Elevation: 576 m (1,890 ft).
- Period of record: 1913 to 1950, 38 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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| 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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| 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 |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 133.4 mm (5.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 7 January 1930 |
| Feb | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 17 February 1940 |
| Mar | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 27 March 1929 |
| Apr | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) | 28 April 1942 |
| May | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) | 11 May 1929 |
| Jun | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 5 June 1941 |
| Jul | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) | 19 July 1919 |
| Aug | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) | 21 August 1937 |
| Sep | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 18 September 1942 |
| Oct | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 1 October 1941 |
| Nov | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 7 November 1920 |
| Dec | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 22 December 1932 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 December 1950 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 36 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 1950 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 36 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 1950 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 29 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 1950 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 31 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 1950 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 1 year | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 1950 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 January 1950 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 December 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 2 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 28 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 16 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 14 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain (Tie) | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 26 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 16 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 24 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 1949 | Paducah 2 WNW, US | daily rain | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 30 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1913 to 1950| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) | 1937 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 38 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 255.5 mm (10.1 in) | 1937 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) | 38 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 79 days | 1927 | 39 days | 38 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1914 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1915 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1916 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1917 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1918 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1919 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1920 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1921 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1922 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1923 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1925 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1926 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1927 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1928 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1929 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1930 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1931 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1932 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1933 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1934 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1935 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1936 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1937 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1938 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1940 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1941 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1942 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1943 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1944 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1945 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1946 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1947 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1948 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1914 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1915 | 142.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1916 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1917 | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1918 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1919 | 133.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1920 | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1921 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1922 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1923 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1924 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1926 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1927 | 93.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1928 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1929 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1930 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1931 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1932 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1933 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1934 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1935 | 90.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1936 | 145.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1937 | 255.5 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1938 | 111.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1939 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1940 | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1941 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1942 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1943 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1944 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1945 | 119.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1946 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1947 | 181.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1948 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1950 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 23 days |
| 1914 | 48 days |
| 1915 | 31 days |
| 1916 | 57 days |
| 1917 | 43 days |
| 1918 | 40 days |
| 1919 | 27 days |
| 1920 | 36 days |
| 1921 | 78 days |
| 1922 | 64 days |
| 1923 | 29 days |
| 1924 | 40 days |
| 1925 | 34 days |
| 1926 | 38 days |
| 1927 | 79 days |
| 1928 | 25 days |
| 1929 | 31 days |
| 1930 | 61 days |
| 1931 | 34 days |
| 1932 | 56 days |
| 1933 | 31 days |
| 1934 | 56 days |
| 1935 | 36 days |
| 1936 | 58 days |
| 1937 | 30 days |
| 1938 | 49 days |
| 1939 | 50 days |
| 1940 | 34 days |
| 1941 | 17 days |
| 1942 | 40 days |
| 1943 | 50 days |
| 1944 | 32 days |
| 1945 | 30 days |
| 1946 | 39 days |
| 1947 | 31 days |
| 1948 | 39 days |
| 1949 | 37 days |
| 1950 | 69 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
36 years, 1914 to 1950A day with at least 56.8 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 140.3 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 126.1 mm (5.0 in) | Longer than the 36 years of record |
| 100 years | 140.3 mm (5.5 in) | Longer than the 36 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, 36 years of values from 1914 to 1950.
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: 133.4 mm (5.3 in) in 1937; 113.0 mm (4.4 in) in 1929; 101.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1941.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).