Persimmon Gap Weather Records (USC00416959)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Persimmon Gap (USC00416959), Texas, United States, with 75 years of record.
Key Facts for Persimmon Gap
- Persimmon Gap (USC00416959) is a weather station in Texas, United States at 29.66 latitude and -103.17 longitude, 873 m (2,865 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1952 to 2026, 75 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Persimmon Gap still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Persimmon Gap tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 20.0 C (68.0 F) on 12 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Texas, United States, 29.66 latitude, -103.17 longitude.
- Elevation: 873 m (2,865 ft).
- Period of record: 1952 to 2026, 75 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
22 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| Feb | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| Mar | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| Apr | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| May | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Jun | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) |
| Jul | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| Aug | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| Sep | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| Oct | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) |
| Nov | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 42 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 54 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 | 30 |
All-Time Record Progression
6 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-18 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2018-09-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2020-12-31 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| 2020-12-31 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| 2021-01-01 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 20.3 cm (8.0 in) |
| 2023-08-14 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 93.5 mm (3.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 9 January 2013 |
| Feb | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 4 February 1992 |
| Mar | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 12 March 2004 |
| Apr | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 12 April 2026 |
| May | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 23 May 2009 |
| Jun | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 23 June 2025 |
| Jul | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | 26 July 2004 |
| Aug | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 14 August 2016 |
| Sep | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) | 8 September 2018 |
| Oct | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 11 October 2003 |
| Nov | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) | 5 November 2014 |
| Dec | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 7 December 2017 |
Period of Record Coverage
1967 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 64 | 18% | No |
| 1968 | 22 | 6% | No |
| 1982 | 305 | 84% | No |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1985 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 119 | 33% | No |
| 1988 | 259 | 71% | No |
| 1989 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1990 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1991 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 1992 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1993 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1994 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1995 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1996 | 327 | 89% | No |
| 1997 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1998 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1999 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 2000 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 2001 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 2002 | 201 | 55% | No |
| 2003 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 2007 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2008 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2009 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 2010 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2012 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2013 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2014 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2015 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2016 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2017 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2019 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2021 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2026 | 281 | 77% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 October 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 28 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 3 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 3 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 3 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 20 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 43 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 25 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 43 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 3 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 41 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 11 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | monthly high min (Provisional) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 25 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 2026 | Persimmon Gap, US | monthly high min (Tie, Provisional) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 25 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
28 complete years, 1983 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 19.8 C | -0.59 C |
| 1985 | 19.4 C | -0.98 C |
| 1986 | 19.9 C | -0.54 C |
| 1989 | 20.1 C | -0.33 C |
| 1990 | 19.7 C | -0.70 C |
| 1991 | 19.6 C | -0.83 C |
| 1992 | 19.3 C | -1.15 C |
| 1993 | 19.6 C | -0.84 C |
| 1995 | 20.7 C | +0.26 C |
| 1997 | 19.3 C | -1.10 C |
| 2004 | 19.5 C | -0.95 C |
| 2005 | 20.2 C | -0.18 C |
| 2008 | 20.0 C | -0.41 C |
| 2010 | 20.0 C | -0.43 C |
| 2011 | 21.3 C | +0.88 C |
| 2012 | 21.1 C | +0.70 C |
| 2014 | 20.5 C | +0.08 C |
| 2015 | 20.4 C | +0.01 C |
| 2016 | 21.2 C | +0.75 C |
| 2017 | 21.6 C | +1.17 C |
| 2018 | 20.7 C | +0.28 C |
| 2019 | 20.8 C | +0.35 C |
| 2020 | 20.9 C | +0.53 C |
| 2021 | 20.7 C | +0.28 C |
| 2022 | 20.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 2023 | 21.3 C | +0.91 C |
| 2024 | 21.7 C | +1.33 C |
| 2025 | 21.8 C | +1.38 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
1952 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 2017 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | 47 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | 1989 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 47 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) | 2018 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 48 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) | 2016 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | 48 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 182 days | 2011 | 53 days | 48 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1967 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1968 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1982 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1983 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1984 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1985 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1986 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1987 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1988 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1989 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1990 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1991 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1992 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1993 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1994 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1995 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1996 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1997 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1998 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1999 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2000 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2001 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2002 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2003 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2004 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2005 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2006 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2007 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2008 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2009 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2010 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2011 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2012 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2013 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2014 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2015 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2016 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2017 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2018 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2019 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2020 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2021 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2022 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2023 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2024 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2025 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2026 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1967 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1968 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1982 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1983 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1984 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1985 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1986 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1987 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1988 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1989 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1990 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1991 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1992 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1993 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1994 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1995 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1996 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1997 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1998 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1999 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2000 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2001 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2002 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2003 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2004 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2005 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2006 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2007 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2008 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2009 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2010 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2011 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2012 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2013 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2014 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2015 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2016 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2017 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2018 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2019 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2020 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2021 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2022 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2023 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2024 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2025 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2026 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1967 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) |
| 1982 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1983 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1985 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1987 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1988 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1990 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1991 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1992 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1993 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1994 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1997 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1999 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2000 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2002 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2004 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2006 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2007 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2008 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2009 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2010 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2011 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2014 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2015 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2016 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2017 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2018 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2019 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2020 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2021 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2022 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2023 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2024 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2025 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2026 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1982 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1984 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1986 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1989 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 62.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1991 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1993 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1994 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1995 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1997 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1999 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2000 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2001 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2002 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2004 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2005 | 35.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2007 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2008 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2009 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2010 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2011 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2012 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2013 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2014 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2015 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2016 | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2017 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2019 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2020 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2021 | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2022 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2023 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2024 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2025 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2026 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 88 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 10 days |
| 1982 | 52 days |
| 1983 | 34 days |
| 1984 | 45 days |
| 1985 | 46 days |
| 1986 | 49 days |
| 1987 | 51 days |
| 1988 | 39 days |
| 1989 | 48 days |
| 1990 | 43 days |
| 1991 | 38 days |
| 1992 | 42 days |
| 1993 | 51 days |
| 1994 | 54 days |
| 1995 | 46 days |
| 1996 | 63 days |
| 1997 | 35 days |
| 1998 | 86 days |
| 1999 | 89 days |
| 2000 | 86 days |
| 2001 | 57 days |
| 2002 | 66 days |
| 2003 | 65 days |
| 2004 | 32 days |
| 2005 | 59 days |
| 2006 | 106 days |
| 2007 | 52 days |
| 2008 | 102 days |
| 2009 | 59 days |
| 2010 | 96 days |
| 2011 | 182 days |
| 2012 | 51 days |
| 2013 | 93 days |
| 2014 | 83 days |
| 2015 | 32 days |
| 2016 | 48 days |
| 2017 | 67 days |
| 2018 | 86 days |
| 2019 | 63 days |
| 2020 | 85 days |
| 2021 | 38 days |
| 2022 | 108 days |
| 2023 | 50 days |
| 2024 | 121 days |
| 2025 | 76 days |
| 2026 | 48 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
28 years with a frostAcross 28 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Persimmon Gap falls on 8 March and the median first autumn frost on 19 November, which leaves a median of 254 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +6.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1983 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 8 March | n/a | 8 March | n/a | -4.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 19 November | n/a | 19 November | n/a | +2.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 254 days | n/a | 254 days | n/a | +6.6 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
39 years, 1983 to 2025A day with at least 34.4 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 99.0 mm (3.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 76.1 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) | Longer than the 39 years of record |
| 100 years | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) | Longer than the 39 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, 39 years of values from 1983 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: 93.5 mm (3.7 in) in 2018; 71.1 mm (2.8 in) in 1993; 67.3 mm (2.6 in) in 2014.
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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 (2026-10-14).