Cedar City 5E Weather Records (USC00421260)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cedar City 5E (USC00421260), Utah, United States, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Cedar City 5E
- Cedar City 5E (USC00421260) is a weather station in Utah, United States at 37.66 latitude and -112.99 longitude, 1,971 m (6,465 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1983 to 2026, 44 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cedar City 5E still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cedar City 5E set a daily record high minimum temperature of 17.2 C (63.0 F) on 28 August 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, 37.66 latitude, -112.99 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,971 m (6,465 ft).
- Period of record: 1983 to 2026, 44 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
23 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| Feb | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| Mar | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| Apr | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| May | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| Jun | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| Jul | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Aug | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| Sep | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Oct | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 64 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 41 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 39 |
| 2026 | 31 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-04 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 71.1 cm (28.0 in) |
| 2020-02-03 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| 2023-02-15 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 39.4 cm (15.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 97.3 mm (3.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 26 January 2000 |
| Feb | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 10 February 1999 |
| Mar | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | 11 March 1995 |
| Apr | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | 21 April 2010 |
| May | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 10 May 2017 |
| Jun | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) | 12 June 1983 |
| Jul | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) | 31 July 2006 |
| Aug | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 2 August 1983 |
| Sep | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 1 September 1998 |
| Oct | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 21 October 2004 |
| Nov | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 9 November 2022 |
| Dec | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 25 December 2025 |
Period of Record Coverage
1983 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 305 | 84% | No |
| 1984 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1990 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 268 | 73% | No |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 201 | 55% | No |
| 1995 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1996 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1997 | 263 | 72% | No |
| 1998 | 221 | 61% | No |
| 1999 | 150 | 41% | No |
| 2000 | 130 | 36% | No |
| 2001 | 133 | 36% | No |
| 2002 | 186 | 51% | No |
| 2003 | 268 | 73% | No |
| 2004 | 240 | 66% | No |
| 2005 | 282 | 77% | No |
| 2006 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 2007 | 284 | 78% | No |
| 2008 | 342 | 93% | Yes |
| 2009 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2012 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 2013 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2014 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2018 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2021 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 244 | 67% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 8 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 37 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | tie | 5 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 5 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Tie) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | tie | 36 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high max | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 1 year | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 39 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Tie) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | tie | 31 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high max (Tie) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | tie | 5 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | monthly high max | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 29 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 39 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min (Tie) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | tie | 9 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 9 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high max (Tie) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 9 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 12 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily low min | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 5 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2026 | Cedar City 5E, US | daily high min | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
27 complete years, 1984 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 9.0 C | -0.70 C |
| 1985 | 9.2 C | -0.52 C |
| 1986 | 10.1 C | +0.35 C |
| 1987 | 9.3 C | -0.38 C |
| 1988 | 9.6 C | -0.14 C |
| 1990 | 9.6 C | -0.10 C |
| 1991 | 9.3 C | -0.41 C |
| 1993 | 8.9 C | -0.85 C |
| 1995 | 9.9 C | +0.22 C |
| 1996 | 10.4 C | +0.72 C |
| 2008 | 9.5 C | -0.25 C |
| 2009 | 9.4 C | -0.33 C |
| 2010 | 9.3 C | -0.46 C |
| 2011 | 8.9 C | -0.81 C |
| 2013 | 9.0 C | -0.73 C |
| 2014 | 10.7 C | +0.97 C |
| 2015 | 10.2 C | +0.48 C |
| 2016 | 10.3 C | +0.59 C |
| 2017 | 10.5 C | +0.79 C |
| 2018 | 10.1 C | +0.42 C |
| 2019 | 8.8 C | -0.92 C |
| 2020 | 10.2 C | +0.48 C |
| 2021 | 10.4 C | +0.69 C |
| 2022 | 9.3 C | -0.40 C |
| 2023 | 8.9 C | -0.80 C |
| 2024 | 10.6 C | +0.92 C |
| 2025 | 10.8 C | +1.07 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
1983 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 1985 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 44 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | 1990 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | 44 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) | 2006 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) | 2006 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 94 days | 2020 | 40 days | 44 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1984 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1985 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1986 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1987 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1988 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1989 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1990 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1991 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1992 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1993 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1994 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1995 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1996 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1997 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1998 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1999 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2000 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2002 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2005 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2006 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2007 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2008 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2009 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2010 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2011 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2012 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2013 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2014 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2015 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2016 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2017 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2018 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2019 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2020 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2022 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2023 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2024 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2025 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2026 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1984 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1985 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1986 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1987 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1988 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1989 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1990 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1991 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1992 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1993 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1994 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1995 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1996 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1997 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1998 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1999 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2000 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2001 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2002 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2003 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2004 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2005 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2006 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2007 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2008 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2009 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2010 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2011 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2012 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2013 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2014 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 2015 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2016 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2017 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2018 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2019 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2020 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2021 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2022 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2023 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2024 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2025 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2026 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1985 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1988 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1990 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1991 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1993 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1994 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1997 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1998 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1999 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2000 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2001 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2002 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2004 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2005 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2007 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2009 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2010 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2011 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2012 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2013 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2014 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2015 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2018 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2019 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2020 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2021 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2022 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2023 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2024 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2025 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2026 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1984 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1985 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1986 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1989 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1992 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1994 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1999 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2000 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2001 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2003 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2004 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2005 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2006 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2007 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2009 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2010 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2011 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2013 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2015 | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2017 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2018 | 79.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2019 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2020 | 26.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2021 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2022 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2023 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2024 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2025 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2026 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 30 days |
| 1984 | 37 days |
| 1985 | 28 days |
| 1986 | 35 days |
| 1987 | 31 days |
| 1988 | 28 days |
| 1989 | 46 days |
| 1990 | 26 days |
| 1991 | 44 days |
| 1992 | 35 days |
| 1993 | 46 days |
| 1994 | 31 days |
| 1995 | 91 days |
| 1996 | 43 days |
| 1997 | 40 days |
| 1998 | 30 days |
| 1999 | 31 days |
| 2000 | 46 days |
| 2001 | 68 days |
| 2002 | 74 days |
| 2003 | 52 days |
| 2004 | 27 days |
| 2005 | 33 days |
| 2006 | 40 days |
| 2007 | 59 days |
| 2008 | 41 days |
| 2009 | 37 days |
| 2010 | 45 days |
| 2011 | 26 days |
| 2012 | 26 days |
| 2013 | 57 days |
| 2014 | 40 days |
| 2015 | 34 days |
| 2016 | 34 days |
| 2017 | 51 days |
| 2018 | 60 days |
| 2019 | 37 days |
| 2020 | 94 days |
| 2021 | 47 days |
| 2022 | 79 days |
| 2023 | 44 days |
| 2024 | 58 days |
| 2025 | 44 days |
| 2026 | 27 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
27 years with a frostAcross 27 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Cedar City 5E falls on 25 May and the median first autumn frost on 2 October, which leaves a median of 131 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1984 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 25 May | n/a | 25 May | n/a | -1.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 2 October | n/a | 2 October | n/a | +1.7 days per decade |
| Growing days | 131 days | n/a | 131 days | n/a | +2.7 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
31 years, 1984 to 2025A day with at least 34.2 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 91.2 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
| 100 years | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 31 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, 31 years of values from 1984 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: 97.3 mm (3.8 in) in 2006; 53.3 mm (2.1 in) in 2025; 51.8 mm (2.0 in) in 2023.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-15).