Elma Weather Records (USC00452531)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Elma (USC00452531), Washington, United States, with 131 years of record.
Key Facts for Elma
- Elma (USC00452531) is a weather station in Washington, United States at 47.01 latitude and -123.40 longitude, 21 m (70 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1896 to 2026, 131 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Elma still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Elma tied a daily record low maximum temperature of 18.9 C (66.0 F) on 27 July 2026.
About the Station
- Location: Washington, United States, 47.01 latitude, -123.40 longitude.
- Elevation: 21 m (70 ft).
- Period of record: 1896 to 2026, 131 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
9 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| Feb | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Mar | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| Apr | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| May | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Jun | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| Jul | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| Aug | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| Sep | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 38 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 16 |
All-Time Record Progression
10 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-02-13 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1998-06-13 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 1998-08-15 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| 1998-08-20 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 2001-11-14 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2007-12-03 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 121.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2009-01-07 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2021-06-27 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2021-06-28 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2025-08-29 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 151.1 mm (5.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) | 7 January 2009 |
| Feb | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 13 February 1982 |
| Mar | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) | 18 March 1997 |
| Apr | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) | 23 April 1996 |
| May | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | 17 May 1941 |
| Jun | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 1 June 1968 |
| Jul | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 13 July 1983 |
| Aug | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) | 22 August 2001 |
| Sep | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | 17 September 1997 |
| Oct | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) | 20 October 2003 |
| Nov | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) | 19 November 2012 |
| Dec | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) | 20 December 2019 |
Period of Record Coverage
1896 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 82 | 22% | No |
| 1897 | 145 | 40% | No |
| 1940 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1941 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1943 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1944 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1945 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1946 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1947 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1948 | 272 | 74% | No |
| 1949 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1950 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1951 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 319 | 87% | No |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1962 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1967 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 1983 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 1984 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1985 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1990 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1991 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1992 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1993 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 1994 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1995 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1996 | 345 | 94% | Yes |
| 1997 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1998 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1999 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2000 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 2001 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2002 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 2003 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2004 | 329 | 90% | No |
| 2005 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2006 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 2010 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 242 | 66% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | Elma, US | daily low max (Tie) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 83 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Elma, US | daily low max | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 27 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2026 | Elma, US | daily low max | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 56 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max (Tie) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | tie | 36 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 85 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 June 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 63 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Elma, US | daily rain | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 5 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Elma, US | daily low max (Tie) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | tie | 17 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 81 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 April 2026 | Elma, US | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 24 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 60 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2026 | Elma, US | daily high min (Tie) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 2026 | Elma, US | daily high min (Tie) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | tie | 36 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 2026 | Elma, US | daily rain | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 80 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 February 2026 | Elma, US | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 40 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 2026 | Elma, US | daily high min | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 75 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 February 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 32 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2026 | Elma, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | tie | 45 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 February 2026 | Elma, US | daily high max | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 16 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
77 complete years, 1941 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 11.5 C | +0.56 C |
| 1942 | 10.6 C | -0.42 C |
| 1943 | 10.1 C | -0.87 C |
| 1944 | 10.7 C | -0.28 C |
| 1945 | 10.0 C | -1.00 C |
| 1946 | 9.8 C | -1.14 C |
| 1947 | 10.7 C | -0.24 C |
| 1949 | 10.0 C | -1.01 C |
| 1951 | 10.3 C | -0.63 C |
| 1952 | 10.4 C | -0.59 C |
| 1953 | 10.7 C | -0.24 C |
| 1955 | 9.3 C | -1.67 C |
| 1956 | 10.2 C | -0.81 C |
| 1957 | 10.6 C | -0.33 C |
| 1959 | 10.6 C | -0.33 C |
| 1960 | 10.4 C | -0.54 C |
| 1962 | 10.7 C | -0.27 C |
| 1963 | 11.0 C | +0.07 C |
| 1964 | 10.1 C | -0.89 C |
| 1965 | 11.1 C | +0.11 C |
| 1966 | 11.0 C | +0.06 C |
| 1967 | 11.4 C | +0.44 C |
| 1968 | 11.0 C | 0.00 C |
| 1969 | 10.7 C | -0.28 C |
| 1970 | 10.6 C | -0.39 C |
| 1971 | 10.2 C | -0.77 C |
| 1972 | 10.2 C | -0.73 C |
| 1973 | 10.6 C | -0.35 C |
| 1974 | 11.0 C | +0.02 C |
| 1975 | 10.4 C | -0.56 C |
| 1976 | 10.8 C | -0.17 C |
| 1977 | 10.8 C | -0.20 C |
| 1978 | 11.0 C | +0.02 C |
| 1979 | 11.1 C | +0.10 C |
| 1980 | 10.9 C | -0.09 C |
| 1981 | 11.2 C | +0.25 C |
| 1982 | 10.3 C | -0.66 C |
| 1983 | 11.0 C | +0.06 C |
| 1984 | 10.4 C | -0.61 C |
| 1985 | 9.8 C | -1.14 C |
| 1986 | 11.5 C | +0.50 C |
| 1987 | 11.6 C | +0.65 C |
| 1988 | 10.9 C | -0.09 C |
| 1989 | 10.8 C | -0.20 C |
| 1990 | 10.8 C | -0.18 C |
| 1991 | 10.9 C | -0.03 C |
| 1992 | 11.8 C | +0.85 C |
| 1994 | 11.2 C | +0.20 C |
| 1995 | 11.7 C | +0.70 C |
| 1996 | 10.8 C | -0.20 C |
| 1997 | 11.4 C | +0.38 C |
| 1998 | 11.5 C | +0.57 C |
| 1999 | 10.6 C | -0.39 C |
| 2001 | 10.5 C | -0.48 C |
| 2002 | 10.7 C | -0.26 C |
| 2003 | 11.4 C | +0.46 C |
| 2004 | 11.7 C | +0.73 C |
| 2005 | 11.3 C | +0.36 C |
| 2006 | 11.2 C | +0.21 C |
| 2007 | 11.1 C | +0.15 C |
| 2008 | 10.7 C | -0.28 C |
| 2010 | 11.4 C | +0.45 C |
| 2011 | 10.6 C | -0.41 C |
| 2012 | 10.9 C | -0.05 C |
| 2013 | 11.2 C | +0.19 C |
| 2014 | 12.3 C | +1.30 C |
| 2015 | 12.5 C | +1.54 C |
| 2016 | 12.2 C | +1.25 C |
| 2017 | 11.3 C | +0.32 C |
| 2018 | 11.8 C | +0.80 C |
| 2019 | 11.2 C | +0.25 C |
| 2020 | 12.0 C | +1.06 C |
| 2021 | 11.9 C | +0.96 C |
| 2022 | 11.7 C | +0.70 C |
| 2023 | 12.1 C | +1.08 C |
| 2024 | 12.1 C | +1.14 C |
| 2025 | 12.4 C | +1.46 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade over 1941 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 77 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1941 to 2025 | 77 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1941 to 2025 | 77 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 1941 to 2025 | 77 | Rise |
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
1896 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 89 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 1950 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | 89 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) | 2009 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) | 89 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 291.1 mm (11.5 in) | 2015 | 155.2 mm (6.1 in) | 89 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 64 days | 1998 | 31 days | 89 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1897 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1940 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1941 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1942 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1943 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1944 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1945 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1946 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1947 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1948 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1949 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1950 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1951 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1952 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1953 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1954 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1955 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1956 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1957 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1958 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1959 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1960 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1961 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1962 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1963 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1964 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1965 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1966 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1967 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1968 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1969 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1970 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1971 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1972 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1973 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1974 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1975 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1976 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1977 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1978 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1979 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1980 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1981 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1982 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1983 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1984 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1985 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1986 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1987 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1988 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1989 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1990 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1991 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1992 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1993 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1994 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1995 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1996 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1997 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1998 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2002 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2005 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2006 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2007 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2008 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2009 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2010 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2011 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2012 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2013 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2014 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2015 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2016 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2017 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2018 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2019 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2020 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2021 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2022 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2023 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2024 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2025 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2026 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1897 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1940 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1941 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1942 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1943 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1944 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1945 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1946 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1947 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1948 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1949 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1950 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1951 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1952 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1953 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1954 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1955 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1956 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1957 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1958 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1959 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1960 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1961 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1962 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1963 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1964 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1965 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1966 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1967 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1968 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1969 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1970 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1971 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1972 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1973 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1974 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1975 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1976 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1977 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1978 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1979 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1980 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1981 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1982 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1983 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1984 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1985 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1986 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1987 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1988 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1989 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1990 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1991 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1992 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1993 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1994 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1995 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1996 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1997 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1998 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1999 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2000 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2001 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2002 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2003 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2004 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2005 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2006 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2007 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2008 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2009 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2010 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2011 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2012 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2013 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2014 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2015 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2016 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2017 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2018 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2019 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2020 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2021 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2022 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2023 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2024 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2025 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2026 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1897 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1940 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1941 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1942 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1943 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1944 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1945 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1946 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1947 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1948 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1949 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1950 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1952 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1955 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1956 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1958 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1960 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1961 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1966 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1967 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1968 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1969 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1970 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1977 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1978 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1979 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1983 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1984 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1985 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1987 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1988 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1990 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1991 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1992 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1995 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1996 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1997 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1998 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1999 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2000 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2002 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2003 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2004 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2005 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2006 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2007 | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2008 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2009 | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2010 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2011 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2012 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2013 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2015 | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2016 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2017 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2018 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2019 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2020 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2021 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2022 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2023 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2024 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2025 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2026 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1897 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1940 | 139.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1941 | 155.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1942 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1943 | 154.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1944 | 92.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1945 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1946 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1947 | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1948 | 125.9 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1949 | 155.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1950 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1951 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1952 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1953 | 150.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1954 | 189.3 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1955 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1956 | 143.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1957 | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1958 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1959 | 252.4 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1960 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1961 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1962 | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1963 | 143.7 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1964 | 152.8 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1965 | 146.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1966 | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1967 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1968 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1969 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1970 | 130.4 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1971 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1972 | 164.2 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1973 | 128.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1974 | 166.2 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1975 | 220.2 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1976 | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1977 | 169.8 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1978 | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1979 | 212.6 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1980 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1981 | 187.3 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1982 | 223.1 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1983 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1984 | 164.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1985 | 186.6 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1986 | 166.5 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1987 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1988 | 140.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1989 | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1990 | 191.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1991 | 148.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1992 | 155.3 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1993 | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1994 | 270.5 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1995 | 158.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1996 | 221.4 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1997 | 223.3 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1998 | 193.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1999 | 193.6 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2000 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2001 | 175.8 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2002 | 118.7 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2003 | 259.9 mm (10.2 in) |
| 2004 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2005 | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2006 | 285.8 mm (11.3 in) |
| 2007 | 193.6 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2008 | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2009 | 241.4 mm (9.5 in) |
| 2010 | 149.7 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2011 | 183.8 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2012 | 212.6 mm (8.4 in) |
| 2013 | 162.4 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2014 | 164.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2015 | 291.1 mm (11.5 in) |
| 2016 | 178.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2017 | 186.9 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2018 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2019 | 170.8 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2020 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2021 | 175.1 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2022 | 233.2 mm (9.2 in) |
| 2023 | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2024 | 126.7 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2025 | 219.0 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2026 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 4 days |
| 1897 | 13 days |
| 1940 | 37 days |
| 1941 | 22 days |
| 1942 | 37 days |
| 1943 | 27 days |
| 1944 | 55 days |
| 1945 | 37 days |
| 1946 | 30 days |
| 1947 | 21 days |
| 1948 | 18 days |
| 1949 | 16 days |
| 1950 | 17 days |
| 1951 | 35 days |
| 1952 | 36 days |
| 1953 | 20 days |
| 1954 | 28 days |
| 1955 | 42 days |
| 1956 | 20 days |
| 1957 | 17 days |
| 1958 | 33 days |
| 1959 | 15 days |
| 1960 | 40 days |
| 1961 | 39 days |
| 1962 | 27 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 17 days |
| 1965 | 25 days |
| 1966 | 39 days |
| 1967 | 31 days |
| 1968 | 28 days |
| 1969 | 23 days |
| 1970 | 39 days |
| 1971 | 33 days |
| 1972 | 33 days |
| 1973 | 38 days |
| 1974 | 35 days |
| 1975 | 32 days |
| 1976 | 21 days |
| 1977 | 25 days |
| 1978 | 40 days |
| 1979 | 33 days |
| 1980 | 33 days |
| 1981 | 41 days |
| 1982 | 19 days |
| 1983 | 31 days |
| 1984 | 35 days |
| 1985 | 44 days |
| 1986 | 57 days |
| 1987 | 32 days |
| 1988 | 33 days |
| 1989 | 28 days |
| 1990 | 41 days |
| 1991 | 45 days |
| 1992 | 31 days |
| 1993 | 43 days |
| 1994 | 36 days |
| 1995 | 20 days |
| 1996 | 29 days |
| 1997 | 40 days |
| 1998 | 64 days |
| 1999 | 19 days |
| 2000 | 22 days |
| 2001 | 21 days |
| 2002 | 35 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 23 days |
| 2005 | 14 days |
| 2006 | 30 days |
| 2007 | 19 days |
| 2008 | 23 days |
| 2009 | 37 days |
| 2010 | 35 days |
| 2011 | 31 days |
| 2012 | 51 days |
| 2013 | 35 days |
| 2014 | 18 days |
| 2015 | 52 days |
| 2016 | 27 days |
| 2017 | 31 days |
| 2018 | 30 days |
| 2019 | 19 days |
| 2020 | 29 days |
| 2021 | 21 days |
| 2022 | 27 days |
| 2023 | 36 days |
| 2024 | 31 days |
| 2025 | 26 days |
| 2026 | 29 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
77 years with a frostAcross 77 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Elma falls on 5 May and the median first autumn frost on 16 October, which leaves a median of 164 days between them.
In 1994 to 2025 the median growing season was 163 days. That is 2 days fewer than in 1941 to 1975.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -0.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1941 to 1975) | Recent period (1994 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 5 May | 5 May | 4 May | 1 day earlier | -0.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 16 October | 23 October | 15 October | 8 days earlier | -0.7 days per decade |
| Growing days | 164 days | 165 days | 163 days | 2 days fewer | -0.1 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
80 years, 1941 to 2025A day with at least 70.6 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 145.6 mm (5.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 102.7 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 145.6 mm (5.7 in) | Longer than the 80 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, 80 years of values from 1941 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: 127.0 mm (5.0 in) in 2012; 125.7 mm (4.9 in) in 2019; 121.7 mm (4.8 in) in 2015.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Elma, at 1977 and 2020. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1977 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2020 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -0.2 | -0.4 | likely | 5 |
| 2020 | +0.2 | +0.4 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Elma had a mean temperature of 11.7 C (53.1 F) and 1,873.8 mm (73.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Bonneville Dam (United States, 189 km away), Headworks Portland Wtr B (United States, 198 km away) and Leaburg 1 SW (United States, 328 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville Dam | United States | 189 km (117 mi) | 11.5 C (52.6 F) | 1,900.4 mm (74.8 in) | 0.80 |
| Headworks Portland Wtr B | United States | 198 km (123 mi) | 11.0 C (51.9 F) | 2,036.5 mm (80.2 in) | 1.06 |
| Leaburg 1 SW | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | 11.3 C (52.4 F) | 1,631.2 mm (64.2 in) | 1.15 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-12).