Priest Rapids Dam Weather Records (USC00456747)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Priest Rapids Dam (USC00456747), Washington, United States, with 71 years of record.
Key Facts for Priest Rapids Dam
- Priest Rapids Dam (USC00456747) is a weather station in Washington, United States at 46.65 latitude and -119.91 longitude, 131 m (428 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1956 to 2026, 71 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Priest Rapids Dam still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Priest Rapids Dam set a daily record high maximum temperature of 29.4 C (84.9 F) on 5 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Washington, United States, 46.65 latitude, -119.91 longitude.
- Elevation: 131 m (428 ft).
- Period of record: 1956 to 2026, 71 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
5 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) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| Feb | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| Mar | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| Apr | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| May | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Jun | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Jul | 46.7 C (116.1 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) |
| Aug | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) |
| Sep | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Oct | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| Nov | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 4 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 47 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-12-09 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1994-07-24 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1996-01-31 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2015-07-05 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 38.1 mm (1.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 22 January 1999 |
| Feb | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 29 February 2000 |
| Mar | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 23 March 1967 |
| Apr | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 28 April 1995 |
| May | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 13 May 2015 |
| Jun | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 20 June 1991 |
| Jul | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 18 July 1987 |
| Aug | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 30 August 1977 |
| Sep | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 13 September 1980 |
| Oct | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 2 October 1957 |
| Nov | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 19 November 1996 |
| Dec | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 9 December 1987 |
Period of Record Coverage
1956 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 15 | 4% | No |
| 1957 | 261 | 72% | No |
| 1958 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 1959 | 254 | 70% | No |
| 1960 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1983 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1991 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1995 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 113 | 31% | No |
| 1998 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 1999 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 316 | 86% | No |
| 2001 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2002 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2003 | 241 | 66% | No |
| 2004 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 2005 | 271 | 74% | No |
| 2006 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 2008 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2009 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 2014 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2015 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2016 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2017 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 2018 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2019 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2020 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2021 | 249 | 68% | No |
| 2022 | 123 | 34% | No |
| 2023 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2024 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2025 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2026 | 274 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 October 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily low max (Tie, Provisional) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | tie | 11 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 60 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 May 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily low max | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 52 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 9 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high max (Tie) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | tie | 36 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily low max (Tie) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | tie | 47 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | monthly high min | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 44 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 4 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high max | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 1 year | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 45 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high max | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 1 year | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily low max (Tie) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high max | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 11 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min (Tie) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | tie | 57 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 57 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min (Tie) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | tie | 39 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 2026 | Priest Rapids Dam, US | daily high min | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 11 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
46 complete years, 1961 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13.8 C | +0.67 C |
| 1963 | 13.0 C | -0.12 C |
| 1964 | 12.3 C | -0.84 C |
| 1965 | 13.5 C | +0.38 C |
| 1966 | 13.6 C | +0.44 C |
| 1967 | 14.0 C | +0.79 C |
| 1968 | 13.3 C | +0.12 C |
| 1969 | 12.5 C | -0.68 C |
| 1970 | 13.0 C | -0.19 C |
| 1971 | 12.8 C | -0.41 C |
| 1973 | 13.5 C | +0.30 C |
| 1974 | 13.5 C | +0.33 C |
| 1975 | 12.7 C | -0.45 C |
| 1977 | 13.1 C | -0.06 C |
| 1979 | 12.6 C | -0.56 C |
| 1980 | 12.2 C | -0.97 C |
| 1981 | 13.1 C | -0.02 C |
| 1983 | 13.1 C | -0.10 C |
| 1984 | 11.9 C | -1.25 C |
| 1985 | 10.7 C | -2.47 C |
| 1986 | 13.5 C | +0.32 C |
| 1988 | 13.1 C | -0.10 C |
| 1989 | 12.1 C | -1.10 C |
| 1991 | 13.1 C | -0.10 C |
| 1992 | 13.9 C | +0.76 C |
| 1993 | 11.2 C | -1.94 C |
| 1994 | 13.6 C | +0.40 C |
| 1995 | 12.6 C | -0.59 C |
| 1996 | 11.4 C | -1.74 C |
| 1999 | 13.7 C | +0.53 C |
| 2001 | 13.5 C | +0.37 C |
| 2006 | 13.4 C | +0.28 C |
| 2009 | 12.8 C | -0.40 C |
| 2010 | 13.3 C | +0.16 C |
| 2011 | 12.5 C | -0.69 C |
| 2012 | 13.4 C | +0.21 C |
| 2013 | 13.5 C | +0.30 C |
| 2014 | 14.2 C | +1.08 C |
| 2015 | 15.2 C | +2.05 C |
| 2016 | 14.3 C | +1.18 C |
| 2017 | 12.9 C | -0.26 C |
| 2018 | 14.2 C | +1.05 C |
| 2019 | 12.6 C | -0.52 C |
| 2020 | 14.3 C | +1.11 C |
| 2023 | 14.1 C | +0.98 C |
| 2025 | 15.0 C | +1.79 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.15 C (0.02 to 0.28) per decade over 1961 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.27 F (0.03 to 0.51) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 46 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.15 C (0.02 to 0.28) per decade | 0.27 F (0.03 to 0.51) per decade | 1961 to 2025 | 46 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.03 C (-0.10 to 0.15) per decade | 0.05 F (-0.18 to 0.27) per decade | 1961 to 2025 | 46 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.2 to 0.8) per decade | 1961 to 2025 | 46 | 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
1956 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 46.7 C (116.1 F) | 2015 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 71 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | 1996 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 71 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 1987 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 71 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) | 2024 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 71 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 128 days | 1976 | 60 days | 71 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1957 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1958 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1959 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1960 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1961 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1962 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1963 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1964 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1965 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1966 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1967 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1968 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1969 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1970 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1971 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1972 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1973 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1974 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1975 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1976 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1977 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1978 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1979 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1980 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1981 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1982 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1983 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1984 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1985 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1986 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1987 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1988 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1989 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1990 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1991 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1992 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1993 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1994 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1995 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1996 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1997 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1998 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1999 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2000 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2001 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2002 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2003 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2004 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2005 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2006 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2007 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2008 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2009 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2010 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2011 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2012 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2013 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2014 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2015 | 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
| 2016 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2017 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2018 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2019 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2020 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2021 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2022 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2023 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2024 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2025 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2026 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1957 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1958 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1959 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1960 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1961 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1962 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1963 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1964 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1965 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1966 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1967 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1968 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1969 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1970 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1971 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1972 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1973 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1974 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1975 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1976 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1977 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1978 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1979 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1980 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1981 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1982 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1983 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1984 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1985 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1986 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1987 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1988 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1989 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1990 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1991 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1992 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1993 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1994 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1995 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1996 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1997 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1998 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1999 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2000 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2001 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2002 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2003 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2004 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2005 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2006 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2007 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2008 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2009 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2010 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2011 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2012 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2013 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2014 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2015 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2016 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2017 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2018 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2019 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2020 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2021 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2022 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2023 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2024 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2025 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2026 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) |
| 1957 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1958 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1959 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1960 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1961 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1962 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1963 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1964 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1965 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1967 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1968 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1969 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1970 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1971 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1972 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1973 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1974 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1975 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1976 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1977 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1978 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1979 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1980 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1981 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1982 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1983 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1984 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1986 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1987 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1989 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1991 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1992 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1993 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1994 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1995 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1996 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1997 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1998 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2000 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2001 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2002 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2003 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2004 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2005 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2006 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2007 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2008 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2009 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2010 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2011 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2012 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2014 | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) |
| 2015 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2016 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2017 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 2019 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2020 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 2021 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2022 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2023 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2024 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2025 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2026 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) |
| 1957 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1958 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1960 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1961 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1962 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1963 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1964 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1967 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1968 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1969 | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1970 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1972 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1975 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1976 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1977 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1979 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 32.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1982 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1983 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1985 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1987 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1989 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1990 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1991 | 35.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1993 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1994 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1996 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1997 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1999 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2000 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2001 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2003 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2005 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2008 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2009 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2010 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2012 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2013 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2014 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2015 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2016 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2018 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2019 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2021 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2022 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2023 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2024 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2025 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2026 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 26 days |
| 1957 | 43 days |
| 1958 | 52 days |
| 1959 | 76 days |
| 1960 | 49 days |
| 1961 | 72 days |
| 1962 | 49 days |
| 1963 | 69 days |
| 1964 | 81 days |
| 1965 | 51 days |
| 1966 | 72 days |
| 1967 | 99 days |
| 1968 | 60 days |
| 1969 | 82 days |
| 1970 | 72 days |
| 1971 | 67 days |
| 1972 | 79 days |
| 1973 | 83 days |
| 1974 | 100 days |
| 1975 | 82 days |
| 1976 | 128 days |
| 1977 | 81 days |
| 1978 | 55 days |
| 1979 | 66 days |
| 1980 | 80 days |
| 1981 | 82 days |
| 1982 | 37 days |
| 1983 | 41 days |
| 1984 | 45 days |
| 1985 | 107 days |
| 1986 | 70 days |
| 1987 | 42 days |
| 1988 | 102 days |
| 1989 | 90 days |
| 1990 | 47 days |
| 1991 | 99 days |
| 1992 | 56 days |
| 1993 | 83 days |
| 1994 | 43 days |
| 1995 | 30 days |
| 1996 | 87 days |
| 1997 | 22 days |
| 1998 | 44 days |
| 1999 | 104 days |
| 2000 | 99 days |
| 2001 | 103 days |
| 2002 | 86 days |
| 2003 | 32 days |
| 2004 | 38 days |
| 2005 | 44 days |
| 2006 | 71 days |
| 2007 | 31 days |
| 2008 | 80 days |
| 2009 | 50 days |
| 2010 | 41 days |
| 2011 | 71 days |
| 2012 | 66 days |
| 2013 | 57 days |
| 2014 | 44 days |
| 2015 | 37 days |
| 2016 | 32 days |
| 2017 | 30 days |
| 2018 | 33 days |
| 2019 | 30 days |
| 2020 | 32 days |
| 2021 | 26 days |
| 2022 | 22 days |
| 2023 | 47 days |
| 2024 | 46 days |
| 2025 | 63 days |
| 2026 | 70 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
46 years with a frostAcross 46 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Priest Rapids Dam falls on 7 April and the median first autumn frost on 30 October, which leaves a median of 210 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +6.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1981 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 7 April | n/a | 2 April | n/a | -4.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 30 October | n/a | 30 October | n/a | +1.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 210 days | n/a | 216 days | n/a | +6.1 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
60 years, 1957 to 2025A day with at least 17.8 mm (0.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 35.2 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) | Longer than the 60 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, 60 years of values from 1957 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: 38.1 mm (1.5 in) in 2015; 34.3 mm (1.4 in) in 1996; 27.2 mm (1.1 in) in 1995.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2006 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2006 to 2025, Priest Rapids Dam had a mean temperature of 13.7 C (56.7 F) and 182.7 mm (7.2 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Albuquerque Intl AP (United States, 1,703 km away), Cameron 1 NNE (United States, 1,390 km away) and Swan Falls Ph (United States, 469 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Intl AP | United States | 1,703 km (1,058 mi) | 13.5 C (56.2 F) | 225.9 mm (8.9 in) | 0.86 |
| Cameron 1 NNE | United States | 1,390 km (864 mi) | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | 141.4 mm (5.6 in) | 0.90 |
| Swan Falls Ph | United States | 469 km (291 mi) | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 211.6 mm (8.3 in) | 1.02 |
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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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