Ontario 3E Weather Records (USC00476280)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ontario 3E (USC00476280), Wisconsin, United States, with 52 years of record.
Key Facts for Ontario 3E
- Ontario 3E (USC00476280) is a weather station in Wisconsin, United States at 43.72 latitude and -90.53 longitude, 293 m (960 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1975 to 2026, 52 years of record.
- 0 records set at Ontario 3E still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ontario 3E set a daily record precipitation of 24.6 mm (1.0 in) on 1 August 2026.
About the Station
- Location: Wisconsin, United States, 43.72 latitude, -90.53 longitude.
- Elevation: 293 m (960 ft).
- Period of record: 1975 to 2026, 52 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.
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 |
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| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-18 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 2008-06-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2018-08-28 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 245.4 mm (9.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 245.4 mm (9.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 9 January 2026 |
| Feb | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 24 February 2007 |
| Mar | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 30 March 1998 |
| Apr | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 24 April 1994 |
| May | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) | 30 May 1979 |
| Jun | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) | 8 June 2008 |
| Jul | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 1 July 1978 |
| Aug | 245.4 mm (9.7 in) | 28 August 2018 |
| Sep | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) | 19 September 2019 |
| Oct | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 12 October 1997 |
| Nov | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 11 November 1982 |
| Dec | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 13 December 2015 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August 2026 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 45 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 2026 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snowfall | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 4 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 February 2026 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2026 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snowfall | 20.8 cm (8.2 in) | 10.1 cm (4.0 in) | 7 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2026 | Ontario 3E, US | monthly rain | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 32 years | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| 30 June 2025 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 42 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2025 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 27 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2025 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 36 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 March 2025 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snowfall | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) | 42 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 February 2025 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snowfall | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) | 39 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 October 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) | 45 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 July 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 24 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 7 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 January 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snowfall | 27.9 cm (11.0 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 14 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 January 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 2024 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snowfall | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 5.3 cm (2.1 in) | 48 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 2023 | Ontario 3E, US | daily rain | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 5 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2023 | Ontario 3E, US | daily snowfall | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) | 14.7 cm (5.8 in) | 44 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1975 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 245.4 mm (9.7 in) | 2018 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) | 52 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 319.8 mm (12.6 in) | 2018 | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) | 52 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 43 days | 2025 | 22 days | 52 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1976 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1977 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1979 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1980 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1981 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1984 | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1985 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1986 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1989 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1990 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1991 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1996 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1997 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1999 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2000 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2001 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2002 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2003 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2004 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2005 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2008 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2009 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2010 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2011 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2012 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2014 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2015 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2017 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2018 | 245.4 mm (9.7 in) |
| 2019 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2020 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2021 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2022 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2023 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2024 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2025 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2026 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1976 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1977 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1978 | 185.9 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1979 | 106.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1980 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1981 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1982 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1983 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1984 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1985 | 77.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1987 | 95.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1988 | 129.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1989 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1990 | 99.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1991 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1992 | 147.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1993 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1994 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1995 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1996 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1997 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1999 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2000 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2001 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2002 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2003 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2004 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2005 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2006 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2007 | 206.3 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2008 | 276.5 mm (10.9 in) |
| 2009 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2010 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2011 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2012 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2013 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2014 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2015 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2016 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2017 | 167.1 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2018 | 319.8 mm (12.6 in) |
| 2019 | 104.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2020 | 87.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2021 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2022 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2023 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2024 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2025 | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2026 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 12 days |
| 1976 | 15 days |
| 1977 | 34 days |
| 1978 | 21 days |
| 1979 | 40 days |
| 1980 | 30 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 28 days |
| 1983 | 20 days |
| 1984 | 22 days |
| 1985 | 20 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 22 days |
| 1988 | 41 days |
| 1989 | 28 days |
| 1990 | 16 days |
| 1991 | 22 days |
| 1992 | 24 days |
| 1993 | 21 days |
| 1994 | 25 days |
| 1995 | 34 days |
| 1996 | 16 days |
| 1997 | 21 days |
| 1998 | 16 days |
| 1999 | 19 days |
| 2000 | 12 days |
| 2001 | 24 days |
| 2002 | 15 days |
| 2003 | 19 days |
| 2004 | 20 days |
| 2005 | 20 days |
| 2006 | 19 days |
| 2007 | 35 days |
| 2008 | 14 days |
| 2009 | 34 days |
| 2010 | 28 days |
| 2011 | 18 days |
| 2012 | 27 days |
| 2013 | 33 days |
| 2014 | 13 days |
| 2015 | 39 days |
| 2016 | 27 days |
| 2017 | 27 days |
| 2018 | 24 days |
| 2019 | 17 days |
| 2020 | 20 days |
| 2021 | 18 days |
| 2022 | 18 days |
| 2023 | 25 days |
| 2024 | 20 days |
| 2025 | 43 days |
| 2026 | 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
41 years, 1979 to 2020A day with at least 63.9 mm (2.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 237.1 mm (9.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 63.9 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 151.5 mm (6.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 189.5 mm (7.5 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 237.1 mm (9.3 in) | Longer than the 41 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, 41 years of values from 1979 to 2020.
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: 245.4 mm (9.7 in) in 2018; 144.8 mm (5.7 in) in 1984; 138.2 mm (5.4 in) in 2017.
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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 (2026-10-12).