Big Water Weather Records (USC00420688)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Big Water (USC00420688), Utah, United States, with 41 years of record.
Key Facts for Big Water
- Big Water (USC00420688) is a weather station in Utah, United States at 37.08 latitude and -111.66 longitude, 1,250 m (4,100 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1986 to 2026, 41 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Big Water still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Big Water set a daily record precipitation of 7.1 mm (0.28 in) on 11 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Utah, United States, 37.08 latitude, -111.66 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,250 m (4,100 ft).
- Period of record: 1986 to 2026, 41 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
16 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| Feb | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| Mar | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| May | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Jun | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Jul | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) |
| Aug | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Sep | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) |
| Oct | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| Nov | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 89 |
| 1990 | 64 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 65 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 47 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Oct: 53.3 mm (2.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 30 January 1993 |
| Feb | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 14 February 1990 |
| Mar | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 29 March 2006 |
| Apr | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | 21 April 1995 |
| May | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 23 May 2009 |
| Jun | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 12 June 2010 |
| Jul | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) | 26 July 1987 |
| Aug | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 22 August 2018 |
| Sep | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 19 September 2004 |
| Oct | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 6 October 2006 |
| Nov | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 22 November 2013 |
| Dec | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 30 December 2022 |
Period of Record Coverage
1986 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 1987 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1988 | 310 | 85% | No |
| 1989 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 1993 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 1994 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 1995 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 1996 | 242 | 66% | No |
| 1997 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1998 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1999 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2000 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2001 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2002 | 281 | 77% | No |
| 2003 | 183 | 50% | No |
| 2004 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 2005 | 270 | 74% | No |
| 2006 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 2007 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2008 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 2009 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2010 | 297 | 81% | No |
| 2011 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2013 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2014 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 2019 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 2020 | 286 | 78% | No |
| 2021 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2023 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2025 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2026 | 247 | 68% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 October 2026 | Big Water, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 0 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Big Water, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 15 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Big Water, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 33 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 11 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 33 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 5 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily low max | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 36 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily low min (Tie) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily rain | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 39 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 35 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high min | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 25 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high max (Tie) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high max | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 0 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high max | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2026 | Big Water, US | daily high min | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 1 year | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
22 complete years, 1987 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 14.5 C | -0.34 C |
| 1989 | 15.0 C | +0.18 C |
| 1990 | 14.7 C | -0.16 C |
| 1991 | 14.0 C | -0.78 C |
| 1993 | 14.2 C | -0.65 C |
| 1994 | 15.0 C | +0.21 C |
| 1997 | 15.0 C | +0.20 C |
| 1998 | 14.8 C | -0.01 C |
| 1999 | 15.0 C | +0.20 C |
| 2000 | 16.0 C | +1.17 C |
| 2001 | 15.6 C | +0.77 C |
| 2011 | 13.7 C | -1.15 C |
| 2012 | 15.2 C | +0.38 C |
| 2013 | 13.6 C | -1.24 C |
| 2014 | 15.1 C | +0.24 C |
| 2015 | 14.4 C | -0.42 C |
| 2016 | 14.9 C | +0.08 C |
| 2017 | 15.3 C | +0.45 C |
| 2021 | 15.1 C | +0.26 C |
| 2023 | 13.9 C | -0.90 C |
| 2024 | 15.5 C | +0.71 C |
| 2025 | 15.7 C | +0.85 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
1986 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 1989 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 41 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 1989 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 41 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 2006 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 41 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) | 2013 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 41 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 164 days | 2002 | 48 days | 41 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1987 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1988 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1989 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1990 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1991 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1992 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1993 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1994 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1995 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1996 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1997 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1998 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1999 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2000 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2001 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2002 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2003 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2004 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2005 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2006 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2007 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2008 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2009 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2010 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2011 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2012 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2013 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2014 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2015 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2016 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2017 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2018 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2019 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2020 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2021 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2022 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2023 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2024 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2025 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2026 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1986 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1987 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1988 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1989 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1990 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1991 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1992 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1993 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1994 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1995 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1996 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1997 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1998 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1999 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2000 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2001 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2002 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2003 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2004 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2005 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2006 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2007 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2008 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2009 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2010 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2011 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2012 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2013 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2014 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2015 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2016 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2017 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2018 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2019 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2020 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2021 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2022 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2023 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2024 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2025 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2026 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1987 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1988 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1990 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1992 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1993 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1994 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1995 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1997 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1998 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2001 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2002 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2003 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2004 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2006 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2007 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2008 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2009 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2010 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2011 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2012 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2013 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2014 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2015 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2016 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2017 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2019 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2020 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2022 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2023 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2024 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2025 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 2026 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1987 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1991 | 15.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1992 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1994 | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1995 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1996 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 38.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1998 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1999 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2001 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2004 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2006 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2007 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2008 | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2009 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2011 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 2012 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2013 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2014 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2015 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2016 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2018 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2019 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2020 | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) |
| 2021 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2022 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2023 | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2024 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2025 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 2026 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 26 days |
| 1987 | 47 days |
| 1988 | 43 days |
| 1989 | 92 days |
| 1990 | 42 days |
| 1991 | 75 days |
| 1992 | 35 days |
| 1993 | 62 days |
| 1994 | 74 days |
| 1995 | 50 days |
| 1996 | 32 days |
| 1997 | 54 days |
| 1998 | 38 days |
| 1999 | 99 days |
| 2000 | 52 days |
| 2001 | 36 days |
| 2002 | 164 days |
| 2003 | 62 days |
| 2004 | 39 days |
| 2005 | 31 days |
| 2006 | 54 days |
| 2007 | 37 days |
| 2008 | 38 days |
| 2009 | 87 days |
| 2010 | 42 days |
| 2011 | 31 days |
| 2012 | 43 days |
| 2013 | 63 days |
| 2014 | 99 days |
| 2015 | 39 days |
| 2016 | 48 days |
| 2017 | 62 days |
| 2018 | 67 days |
| 2019 | 100 days |
| 2020 | 107 days |
| 2021 | 44 days |
| 2022 | 90 days |
| 2023 | 52 days |
| 2024 | 44 days |
| 2025 | 40 days |
| 2026 | 26 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
22 years with a frostAcross 22 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Big Water falls on 12 April and the median first autumn frost on 3 November, which leaves a median of 206 days between them.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1987 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 12 April | n/a | 12 April | n/a | n/a |
| First autumn frost | 3 November | n/a | 3 November | n/a | n/a |
| Growing days | 206 days | n/a | 206 days | n/a | n/a |
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.
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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).