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Washington 3 SSW Weather Records (USC00448902)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Washington 3 SSW (USC00448902), Virginia, United States, with 52 years of record.

Key Facts for Washington 3 SSW

  • Washington 3 SSW (USC00448902) is a weather station in Virginia, United States at 38.67 latitude and -78.18 longitude, 195 m (640 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1944 to 1995, 52 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Washington 3 SSW still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Washington 3 SSW tied a daily record precipitation of 19.1 mm (0.8 in) on 15 January 1995.

About the Station

  • Location: Virginia, United States, 38.67 latitude, -78.18 longitude.
  • Elevation: 195 m (640 ft).
  • Period of record: 1944 to 1995, 52 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Washington 3 SSW, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Washington 3 SSW. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -40-2002040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Washington 3 SSW. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Washington 3 SSW, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan25.6 C (78.1 F)-27.2 C (-17.0 F)n/an/a
Feb24.4 C (75.9 F)-21.1 C (-6.0 F)n/an/a
Mar31.1 C (88.0 F)-16.1 C (3.0 F)n/an/a
Apr34.4 C (93.9 F)-9.4 C (15.1 F)n/an/a
May35.6 C (96.1 F)-3.3 C (26.1 F)n/an/a
Jun36.7 C (98.1 F)1.7 C (35.1 F)n/an/a
Jul38.9 C (102.0 F)7.2 C (45.0 F)n/an/a
Aug37.2 C (99.0 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)n/an/a
Sep36.7 C (98.1 F)-2.8 C (27.0 F)n/an/a
Oct32.2 C (90.0 F)-10.0 C (14.0 F)n/an/a
Nov29.4 C (84.9 F)-13.3 C (8.1 F)n/an/a
Dec26.1 C (79.0 F)-22.2 C (-8.0 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Washington 3 SSW by the year they were set 1,464 records at Washington 3 SSW still stand. 1956 holds the most, with 78. 0204060801955: 601956: 781957: 641958: 471959: 761960: 761961: 721962: 721963: 781964: 541965: 471966: 661967: 651968: 531969: 551970: 371971: 531972: 501973: 351974: 571975: 351976: 471977: 511978: 321979: 211980: 361981: 11994: 411995: 51955195819611964196719701973197619791994
1,464 records at Washington 3 SSW still stand. 1956 holds the most, with 78.
Standing records at Washington 3 SSW by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
195560
195678
195764
195847
195976
196076
196172
196272
196378
196454
196547
196666
196765
196853
196955
197037
197153
197250
197335
197457
197535
197647
197751
197832
197921
198036
19811
199441
19955

Wettest Day of Each Month

Aug: 126.5 mm (5.0 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Washington 3 SSW The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Washington 3 SSW. The most was 126.5 mm (5.0 in) on 6 August 1952. 050100150 Jan: 52.8 mm (2.1 in), 14 January 1968 Jan Feb: 52.1 mm (2.1 in), 4 February 1952 Feb Mar: 61.0 mm (2.4 in), 7 March 1967 Mar Apr: 71.9 mm (2.8 in), 29 April 1964 Apr May: 83.3 mm (3.3 in), 3 May 1949 May Jun: 94.2 mm (3.7 in), 22 June 1972 Jun Jul: 111.8 mm (4.4 in), 13 July 1964 Jul Aug: 126.5 mm (5.0 in), 6 August 1952 Aug Sep: 83.8 mm (3.3 in), 11 September 1968 Sep Oct: 108.0 mm (4.3 in), 9 October 1976 Oct Nov: 86.4 mm (3.4 in), 13 November 1970 Nov Dec: 89.2 mm (3.5 in), 2 December 1974 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Washington 3 SSW. The most was 126.5 mm (5.0 in) on 6 August 1952.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Washington 3 SSW
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan52.8 mm (2.1 in)14 January 1968
Feb52.1 mm (2.1 in)4 February 1952
Mar61.0 mm (2.4 in)7 March 1967
Apr71.9 mm (2.8 in)29 April 1964
May83.3 mm (3.3 in)3 May 1949
Jun94.2 mm (3.7 in)22 June 1972
Jul111.8 mm (4.4 in)13 July 1964
Aug126.5 mm (5.0 in)6 August 1952
Sep83.8 mm (3.3 in)11 September 1968
Oct108.0 mm (4.3 in)9 October 1976
Nov86.4 mm (3.4 in)13 November 1970
Dec89.2 mm (3.5 in)2 December 1974

Period of Record Coverage

1955 to 1995
Days with data per year at Washington 3 SSW 29 years of record at Washington 3 SSW, 1955 to 1995. 10 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1955, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and others. 1955: 300 of 365 days1956: 365 of 366 days1957: 365 of 365 days1958: 362 of 365 days1959: 361 of 365 days1960: 364 of 366 days1961: 365 of 365 days1962: 365 of 365 days1963: 363 of 365 days1964: 263 of 366 days1965: 274 of 365 days1966: 361 of 365 days1967: 365 of 365 days1968: 330 of 366 days1969: 362 of 365 days1970: 334 of 365 days1971: 362 of 365 days1972: 336 of 366 days1973: 325 of 365 days1974: 356 of 365 days1975: 348 of 365 days1976: 363 of 366 days1977: 355 of 365 days1978: 302 of 365 days1979: 188 of 365 days1980: 299 of 366 days1981: 13 of 365 days1994: 282 of 365 days1995: 14 of 365 days1955196019651970197519801995
29 years of record at Washington 3 SSW, 1955 to 1995. 10 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1955, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and others.
Days with data per year at Washington 3 SSW
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
195530082%No
1956365100%Yes
1957365100%Yes
195836299%Yes
195936199%Yes
196036499%Yes
1961365100%Yes
1962365100%Yes
196336399%Yes
196426372%No
196527475%No
196636199%Yes
1967365100%Yes
196833090%Yes
196936299%Yes
197033492%Yes
197136299%Yes
197233692%Yes
197332589%No
197435698%Yes
197534895%Yes
197636399%Yes
197735597%Yes
197830283%No
197918852%No
198029982%No
1981134%No
199428277%No
1995144%No

Latest Records

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Latest records at Washington 3 SSW
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
15 January 1995Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain (Tie)19.1 mm (0.8 in)tie36 years4 of 100 (Routine)
7 January 1995Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain24.1 mm (0.9 in)15.2 mm (0.6 in)32 years20 of 100 (Routine)
7 January 1995Washington 3 SSW, USdaily snowfall2.5 cm (1.0 in)2.5 cm (1.0 in)49 years20 of 100 (Routine)
28 July 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain45.7 mm (1.8 in)11.9 mm (0.5 in)36 years24 of 100 (Routine)
26 July 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain50.8 mm (2.0 in)11.4 mm (0.4 in)15 years17 of 100 (Routine)
18 July 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain53.3 mm (2.1 in)10.6 mm (0.4 in)37 years24 of 100 (Routine)
28 June 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain25.4 mm (1.0 in)10.2 mm (0.4 in)16 years16 of 100 (Routine)
17 June 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain38.1 mm (1.5 in)12.7 mm (0.5 in)17 years19 of 100 (Routine)
16 April 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain45.5 mm (1.8 in)25.9 mm (1.0 in)32 years36 of 100 (Notable)
29 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain30.5 mm (1.2 in)10.4 mm (0.4 in)13 years18 of 100 (Routine)
28 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain20.3 mm (0.8 in)13.9 mm (0.5 in)35 years20 of 100 (Routine)
27 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain21.6 mm (0.9 in)1.5 mm (0.06 in)36 years16 of 100 (Routine)
10 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain30.2 mm (1.2 in)16.2 mm (0.6 in)36 years29 of 100 (Routine)
7 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily snow depth5.1 cm (2.0 in)2.6 cm (1.0 in)45 years20 of 100 (Routine)
6 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily snow depth10.2 cm (4.0 in)10.2 cm (4.0 in)44 years28 of 100 (Routine)
5 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily snow depth15.2 cm (6.0 in)15.2 cm (6.0 in)44 years33 of 100 (Routine)
4 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily snow depth22.9 cm (9.0 in)12.7 cm (5.0 in)13 years21 of 100 (Routine)
3 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USmonthly snow depth30.5 cm (12.0 in)12.7 cm (5.0 in)14 years31 of 100 (Routine)
3 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily rain30.5 mm (1.2 in)5.9 mm (0.23 in)33 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 March 1994Washington 3 SSW, USdaily snowfall (Tie)12.7 cm (5.0 in)tie47 years4 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

15 complete years, 1956 to 1977
Annual mean temperature at Washington 3 SSW as warming stripes, 1956 to 1977 One stripe for each of 15 complete years at Washington 3 SSW, 1956 to 1977. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 11.4 C (52.6 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1976, at 10.9 C (51.5 F), and the warmest was 1957, at 12.3 C (54.2 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 0.9 C (1.6 F). 1956: 12.1 C, +0.7 C from the station mean1957: 12.3 C, +0.9 C from the station mean1958: 11.0 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1959: 12.3 C, +0.8 C from the station mean1960: 11.0 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1961: 11.8 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1962: 11.1 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1963: 11.1 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1966: 11.3 C, -0.2 C from the station mean1967: 10.9 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1969: 11.0 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1971: 11.7 C, +0.2 C from the station mean1974: 11.8 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1976: 10.9 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1977: 11.5 C, +0.1 C from the station mean19561958196019621964196619681970197219741976
One stripe for each of 15 complete years at Washington 3 SSW, 1956 to 1977. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 11.4 C (52.6 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1976, at 10.9 C (51.5 F), and the warmest was 1957, at 12.3 C (54.2 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 0.9 C (1.6 F).
Annual mean temperature at Washington 3 SSW as warming stripes, 1956 to 1977
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
195612.1 C+0.69 C
195712.3 C+0.87 C
195811.0 C-0.43 C
195912.3 C+0.85 C
196011.0 C-0.42 C
196111.8 C+0.33 C
196211.1 C-0.39 C
196311.1 C-0.38 C
196611.3 C-0.17 C
196710.9 C-0.53 C
196911.0 C-0.43 C
197111.7 C+0.25 C
197411.8 C+0.32 C
197610.9 C-0.58 C
197711.5 C+0.06 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

1944 to 1995
Yearly extremes at Washington 3 SSW: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)38.9 C (102.0 F)196635.6 C (96.1 F)29
Coldest night (TNn)-27.2 C (-17.0 F)1994-18.3 C (-0.9 F)29
Wettest day (Rx1day)126.5 mm (5.0 in)195266.8 mm (2.6 in)40
Wettest five days (Rx5day)176.8 mm (7.0 in)1976100.8 mm (4.0 in)40
Longest dry spell (CDD)38 days195321 days40

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Washington 3 SSW by year The hottest day of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 38.9 C (102.0 F) in 1966, marked on the chart; the median year is 35.6 C (96.1 F). 1020304019501960197019801990Record: 38.9 C (102.0 F) in 1966
The hottest day of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 38.9 C (102.0 F) in 1966, marked on the chart; the median year is 35.6 C (96.1 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Washington 3 SSW by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
1944n/a
1945n/a
1946n/a
1947n/a
1948n/a
1949n/a
1950n/a
1951n/a
1952n/a
1953n/a
1954n/a
195537.2 C (99.0 F)
195637.2 C (99.0 F)
195737.2 C (99.0 F)
195833.3 C (91.9 F)
195937.8 C (100.0 F)
196035.0 C (95.0 F)
196135.0 C (95.0 F)
196235.6 C (96.1 F)
196336.1 C (97.0 F)
196436.7 C (98.1 F)
196536.7 C (98.1 F)
196638.9 C (102.0 F)
196734.4 C (93.9 F)
196836.7 C (98.1 F)
196936.7 C (98.1 F)
197036.1 C (97.0 F)
197133.9 C (93.0 F)
197235.0 C (95.0 F)
197334.4 C (93.9 F)
197433.9 C (93.0 F)
197533.9 C (93.0 F)
197634.4 C (93.9 F)
197738.3 C (100.9 F)
197834.4 C (93.9 F)
197932.2 C (90.0 F)
198037.8 C (100.0 F)
198114.4 C (57.9 F)
199435.6 C (96.1 F)
199520.6 C (69.1 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Washington 3 SSW by year The coldest night of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is -27.2 C (-17.0 F) in 1994, marked on the chart; the median year is -18.3 C (-0.9 F). -30-20-10019501960197019801990Record: -27.2 C (-17.0 F) in 1994
The coldest night of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is -27.2 C (-17.0 F) in 1994, marked on the chart; the median year is -18.3 C (-0.9 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Washington 3 SSW by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1944n/a
1945n/a
1946n/a
1947n/a
1948n/a
1949n/a
1950n/a
1951n/a
1952n/a
1953n/a
1954n/a
1955-13.3 C (8.1 F)
1956-12.8 C (9.0 F)
1957-22.8 C (-9.0 F)
1958-16.7 C (1.9 F)
1959-18.9 C (-2.0 F)
1960-22.2 C (-8.0 F)
1961-23.3 C (-9.9 F)
1962-17.8 C (0.0 F)
1963-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
1964-18.9 C (-2.0 F)
1965-13.3 C (8.1 F)
1966-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
1967-21.1 C (-6.0 F)
1968-18.9 C (-2.0 F)
1969-18.9 C (-2.0 F)
1970-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
1971-17.2 C (1.0 F)
1972-19.4 C (-2.9 F)
1973-15.6 C (3.9 F)
1974-14.4 C (6.1 F)
1975-17.8 C (0.0 F)
1976-17.8 C (0.0 F)
1977-20.0 C (-4.0 F)
1978-14.4 C (6.1 F)
1979-4.4 C (24.1 F)
1980-17.8 C (0.0 F)
1981-18.3 C (-0.9 F)
1994-27.2 C (-17.0 F)
1995-13.9 C (7.0 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Washington 3 SSW by year The wettest day of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 126.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 66.8 mm (2.6 in). 05010015019501960197019801990Record: 126.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1952
The wettest day of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 126.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 66.8 mm (2.6 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Washington 3 SSW by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
194428.2 mm (1.1 in)
194581.8 mm (3.2 in)
194675.7 mm (3.0 in)
194749.0 mm (1.9 in)
194853.3 mm (2.1 in)
194983.3 mm (3.3 in)
195082.6 mm (3.3 in)
195157.2 mm (2.3 in)
1952126.5 mm (5.0 in)
195343.9 mm (1.7 in)
195493.7 mm (3.7 in)
1955109.2 mm (4.3 in)
195670.4 mm (2.8 in)
195747.5 mm (1.9 in)
195843.2 mm (1.7 in)
195966.8 mm (2.6 in)
196057.4 mm (2.3 in)
196149.0 mm (1.9 in)
196273.2 mm (2.9 in)
196355.9 mm (2.2 in)
1964111.8 mm (4.4 in)
196547.0 mm (1.9 in)
196674.7 mm (2.9 in)
196772.1 mm (2.8 in)
196883.8 mm (3.3 in)
196950.3 mm (2.0 in)
197086.4 mm (3.4 in)
197148.0 mm (1.9 in)
197294.2 mm (3.7 in)
197366.8 mm (2.6 in)
197489.2 mm (3.5 in)
197568.3 mm (2.7 in)
1976108.0 mm (4.3 in)
197758.7 mm (2.3 in)
197844.5 mm (1.8 in)
197988.9 mm (3.5 in)
198058.4 mm (2.3 in)
19813.8 mm (0.15 in)
199463.5 mm (2.5 in)
199524.1 mm (0.9 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Washington 3 SSW by year The wettest five days of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 176.8 mm (7.0 in) in 1976, marked on the chart; the median year is 100.8 mm (4.0 in). 05010015020019501960197019801990Record: 176.8 mm (7.0 in) in 1976
The wettest five days of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 176.8 mm (7.0 in) in 1976, marked on the chart; the median year is 100.8 mm (4.0 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Washington 3 SSW by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
194418.9 mm (0.7 in)
1945137.2 mm (5.4 in)
1946110.8 mm (4.4 in)
194767.0 mm (2.6 in)
1948169.3 mm (6.7 in)
194989.9 mm (3.5 in)
1950115.1 mm (4.5 in)
195178.7 mm (3.1 in)
1952158.0 mm (6.2 in)
195357.6 mm (2.3 in)
1954116.6 mm (4.6 in)
1955172.5 mm (6.8 in)
1956170.7 mm (6.7 in)
195763.0 mm (2.5 in)
195871.6 mm (2.8 in)
1959112.8 mm (4.4 in)
196085.6 mm (3.4 in)
196169.3 mm (2.7 in)
196280.3 mm (3.2 in)
196374.8 mm (2.9 in)
1964116.9 mm (4.6 in)
196550.3 mm (2.0 in)
1966113.1 mm (4.5 in)
1967160.2 mm (6.3 in)
196897.8 mm (3.9 in)
196982.1 mm (3.2 in)
1970145.6 mm (5.7 in)
197192.3 mm (3.6 in)
1972112.5 mm (4.4 in)
1973110.5 mm (4.4 in)
197493.0 mm (3.7 in)
1975125.4 mm (4.9 in)
1976176.8 mm (7.0 in)
1977103.7 mm (4.1 in)
197880.1 mm (3.2 in)
1979171.2 mm (6.7 in)
198087.6 mm (3.4 in)
19813.8 mm (0.15 in)
1994144.7 mm (5.7 in)
199527.1 mm (1.1 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Washington 3 SSW by year The longest dry spell of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 38 days in 1953, marked on the chart; the median year is 21 days. 01020304019501960197019801990Record: 38 days in 1953
The longest dry spell of the year at Washington 3 SSW, 1944 to 1995. The record is 38 days in 1953, marked on the chart; the median year is 21 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Washington 3 SSW by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
19449 days
194527 days
194626 days
194721 days
194825 days
194923 days
195026 days
195123 days
195230 days
195338 days
195424 days
195528 days
195619 days
195715 days
195819 days
195922 days
196020 days
196115 days
196221 days
196333 days
196415 days
196523 days
196620 days
196714 days
196829 days
196919 days
197017 days
197121 days
197215 days
197318 days
197418 days
197524 days
197628 days
197725 days
197825 days
197912 days
198021 days
198120 days
199421 days
19955 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

32 years, 1945 to 1994

A day with at least 68.4 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 136.0 mm (5.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Washington 3 SSW: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years68.4 mm (2.7 in)
5 years87.4 mm (3.4 in)
10 years99.6 mm (3.9 in)
25 years114.6 mm (4.5 in)
50 years125.5 mm (4.9 in)Longer than the 32 years of record
100 years136.0 mm (5.4 in)Longer than the 32 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, 32 years of values from 1945 to 1994.

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: 126.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1952; 109.2 mm (4.3 in) in 1955; 108.0 mm (4.3 in) in 1976.

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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).