White River Junction Weather Records (USC00439691)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for White River Junction (USC00439691), Vermont, United States, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for White River Junction
- White River Junction (USC00439691) is a weather station in Vermont, United States at 43.65 latitude and -72.32 longitude, 110 m (361 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1902 to 1959, 58 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at White River Junction still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- White River Junction set a daily record precipitation of 46.2 mm (1.8 in) on 28 November 1959.
About the Station
- Location: Vermont, United States, 43.65 latitude, -72.32 longitude.
- Elevation: 110 m (361 ft).
- Period of record: 1902 to 1959, 58 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 37 |
| 1931 | 41 |
| 1932 | 86 |
| 1933 | 104 |
| 1934 | 92 |
| 1935 | 52 |
| 1936 | 102 |
| 1937 | 59 |
| 1938 | 84 |
| 1939 | 65 |
| 1940 | 71 |
| 1941 | 85 |
| 1942 | 93 |
| 1943 | 86 |
| 1944 | 73 |
| 1945 | 93 |
| 1946 | 94 |
| 1947 | 94 |
| 1948 | 53 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1958-02-17 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 71.1 cm (28.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 137.4 mm (5.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 10 January 1935 |
| Feb | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | 6 February 1920 |
| Mar | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 16 March 1937 |
| Apr | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) | 26 April 1945 |
| May | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) | 15 May 1937 |
| Jun | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) | 2 June 1952 |
| Jul | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) | 22 July 1931 |
| Aug | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | 11 August 1959 |
| Sep | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) | 10 September 1924 |
| Oct | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 1 October 1920 |
| Nov | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) | 4 November 1927 |
| Dec | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | 12 December 1952 |
Period of Record Coverage
1930 to 1948| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 82 | 22% | No |
| 1931 | 156 | 43% | No |
| 1932 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 1933 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1934 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 1935 | 206 | 56% | No |
| 1936 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 1937 | 310 | 85% | No |
| 1938 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 1939 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1940 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1941 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1942 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 1943 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1948 | 152 | 42% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 November 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 37 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 1959 | White River Junction, US | monthly rain | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 3 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily snowfall | 21.6 cm (8.5 in) | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) | 20 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily rain (Tie) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | tie | 16 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 19 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | tie | 37 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 48 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 1959 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 13 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 23 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 17 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily snowfall | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) | 16 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily snowfall | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) | 44 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 1958 | White River Junction, US | all-time snowfall | 71.1 cm (28.0 in) | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | 5 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 February 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily snowfall | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 11 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 January 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 15 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily snowfall | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 1.8 cm (0.7 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1958 | White River Junction, US | daily rain | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 6 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
10 complete years, 1933 to 1947| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 7.5 C | +0.20 C |
| 1938 | 7.8 C | +0.45 C |
| 1939 | 7.3 C | -0.03 C |
| 1940 | 6.5 C | -0.83 C |
| 1941 | 8.3 C | +0.96 C |
| 1943 | 6.7 C | -0.61 C |
| 1944 | 7.0 C | -0.29 C |
| 1945 | 7.3 C | -0.05 C |
| 1946 | 7.6 C | +0.30 C |
| 1947 | 7.2 C | -0.10 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
1902 to 1959| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1944 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 19 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) | 1943 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 19 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) | 1927 | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) | 58 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 168.2 mm (6.6 in) | 1927 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) | 58 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 45 days | 1924 | 17 days | 58 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | n/a |
| 1903 | n/a |
| 1904 | n/a |
| 1905 | n/a |
| 1906 | n/a |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | n/a |
| 1909 | n/a |
| 1910 | n/a |
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | n/a |
| 1914 | n/a |
| 1915 | n/a |
| 1916 | n/a |
| 1917 | n/a |
| 1918 | n/a |
| 1919 | n/a |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1931 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1932 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1933 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1934 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1935 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1936 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1937 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1938 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1939 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1940 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1941 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1942 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1943 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1944 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1945 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1946 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1947 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1948 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | n/a |
| 1903 | n/a |
| 1904 | n/a |
| 1905 | n/a |
| 1906 | n/a |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | n/a |
| 1909 | n/a |
| 1910 | n/a |
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | n/a |
| 1914 | n/a |
| 1915 | n/a |
| 1916 | n/a |
| 1917 | n/a |
| 1918 | n/a |
| 1919 | n/a |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1931 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1932 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1933 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1934 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1935 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1936 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1937 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1938 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1939 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1940 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1941 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1942 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1943 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1944 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1945 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1946 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1947 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1948 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1903 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1904 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1905 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1906 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1907 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1908 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1909 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1910 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1911 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1912 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1913 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1914 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1915 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1916 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1917 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1918 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1919 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1920 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1921 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1922 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1923 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1924 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1925 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1926 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1927 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1928 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1929 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1930 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1931 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1932 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1933 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1934 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1935 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1936 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1938 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1939 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1940 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1942 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1944 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1945 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1946 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1948 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1949 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1950 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1953 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1954 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1957 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1958 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1959 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1903 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1904 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1905 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1906 | 38.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1907 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1908 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1909 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1910 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1911 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1912 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1913 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1914 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1915 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1916 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1917 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1918 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1919 | 118.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1920 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1921 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1922 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1923 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1924 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1925 | 95.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1926 | 84.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1927 | 168.2 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1928 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1929 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1930 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1931 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1932 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1933 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1934 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1935 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1936 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1937 | 85.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1938 | 140.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1939 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1940 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1941 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1942 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1943 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1945 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1946 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1947 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1948 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1949 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1950 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1951 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1952 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1953 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1954 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1955 | 152.1 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1956 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1957 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1958 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 8 days |
| 1903 | 13 days |
| 1904 | 17 days |
| 1905 | 23 days |
| 1906 | 14 days |
| 1907 | 13 days |
| 1908 | 10 days |
| 1909 | 11 days |
| 1910 | 18 days |
| 1911 | 15 days |
| 1912 | 19 days |
| 1913 | 17 days |
| 1914 | 22 days |
| 1915 | 36 days |
| 1916 | 13 days |
| 1917 | 22 days |
| 1918 | 24 days |
| 1919 | 19 days |
| 1920 | 21 days |
| 1921 | 14 days |
| 1922 | 12 days |
| 1923 | 24 days |
| 1924 | 45 days |
| 1925 | 13 days |
| 1926 | 11 days |
| 1927 | 15 days |
| 1928 | 14 days |
| 1929 | 11 days |
| 1930 | 17 days |
| 1931 | 18 days |
| 1932 | 19 days |
| 1933 | 14 days |
| 1934 | 20 days |
| 1935 | 18 days |
| 1936 | 14 days |
| 1937 | 12 days |
| 1938 | 22 days |
| 1939 | 20 days |
| 1940 | 22 days |
| 1941 | 24 days |
| 1942 | 14 days |
| 1943 | 13 days |
| 1944 | 16 days |
| 1945 | 17 days |
| 1946 | 19 days |
| 1947 | 35 days |
| 1948 | 14 days |
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 17 days |
| 1951 | 16 days |
| 1952 | 20 days |
| 1953 | 34 days |
| 1954 | 13 days |
| 1955 | 15 days |
| 1956 | 15 days |
| 1957 | 16 days |
| 1958 | 13 days |
| 1959 | 16 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
45 years, 1913 to 1959A day with at least 49.8 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 107.9 mm (4.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 97.4 mm (3.8 in) | Longer than the 45 years of record |
| 100 years | 107.9 mm (4.2 in) | Longer than the 45 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, 45 years of values from 1913 to 1959.
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: 105.4 mm (4.1 in) in 1931; 90.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1924; 78.5 mm (3.1 in) in 1959.
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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.
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