Bates Creek #2 Weather Records (USC00480552)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bates Creek #2 (USC00480552), Wyoming, United States, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for Bates Creek #2
- Bates Creek #2 (USC00480552) is a weather station in Wyoming, United States at 42.62 latitude and -106.36 longitude, 1,842 m (6,042 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1969 to 2026, 58 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Bates Creek #2 still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bates Creek #2 set a daily record high maximum temperature of 34.4 C (93.9 F) on 22 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Wyoming, United States, 42.62 latitude, -106.36 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,842 m (6,042 ft).
- Period of record: 1969 to 2026, 58 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
43 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| Feb | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| Mar | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| Apr | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| May | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| Jun | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Jul | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Aug | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| Sep | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2026 | 40 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
May: 76.5 mm (3.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 9 January 2006 |
| Feb | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 3 February 1997 |
| Mar | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 18 March 1970 |
| Apr | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 20 April 1974 |
| May | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | 9 May 1995 |
| Jun | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) | 12 June 1970 |
| Jul | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 20 July 1990 |
| Aug | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 23 August 1972 |
| Sep | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 2 September 1973 |
| Oct | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 17 October 1998 |
| Nov | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 1 November 2000 |
| Dec | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 11 December 1992 |
Period of Record Coverage
1969 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1970 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1980 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1982 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1985 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1986 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1993 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1996 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2007 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2008 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 320 | 88% | No |
| 2010 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2011 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 2013 | 256 | 70% | No |
| 2014 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2016 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2019 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2026 | 243 | 67% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 55 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 4 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 43 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily low min | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 51 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max (Tie) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | monthly low min | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 49 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily low min | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 13 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | tie | 46 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max (Tie) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high min | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 4 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 4 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 51 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 1 year | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 44 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high min | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 48 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max (Tie) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | daily high max | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 23 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Bates Creek #2, US | all-time high max | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 46 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
52 complete years, 1970 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.0 C | +0.08 C |
| 1971 | 6.9 C | -0.03 C |
| 1972 | 6.8 C | -0.09 C |
| 1973 | 6.5 C | -0.39 C |
| 1974 | 7.3 C | +0.40 C |
| 1975 | 6.3 C | -0.66 C |
| 1976 | 7.3 C | +0.38 C |
| 1977 | 8.1 C | +1.20 C |
| 1978 | 6.5 C | -0.37 C |
| 1979 | 7.0 C | +0.05 C |
| 1980 | 7.8 C | +0.91 C |
| 1982 | 7.0 C | +0.05 C |
| 1983 | 7.1 C | +0.17 C |
| 1984 | 6.9 C | -0.05 C |
| 1985 | 6.5 C | -0.44 C |
| 1986 | 8.2 C | +1.28 C |
| 1987 | 7.8 C | +0.85 C |
| 1988 | 7.7 C | +0.75 C |
| 1989 | 7.2 C | +0.27 C |
| 1990 | 7.4 C | +0.45 C |
| 1991 | 6.9 C | -0.01 C |
| 1992 | 7.5 C | +0.57 C |
| 1993 | 4.7 C | -2.24 C |
| 1994 | 7.3 C | +0.38 C |
| 1995 | 6.3 C | -0.64 C |
| 1996 | 6.3 C | -0.63 C |
| 1997 | 6.0 C | -0.95 C |
| 1998 | 7.3 C | +0.37 C |
| 1999 | 7.3 C | +0.40 C |
| 2000 | 6.9 C | -0.01 C |
| 2001 | 7.4 C | +0.53 C |
| 2002 | 6.3 C | -0.60 C |
| 2003 | 7.4 C | +0.51 C |
| 2004 | 7.0 C | +0.07 C |
| 2005 | 7.5 C | +0.56 C |
| 2006 | 7.1 C | +0.18 C |
| 2007 | 7.1 C | +0.21 C |
| 2008 | 5.6 C | -1.27 C |
| 2010 | 6.6 C | -0.30 C |
| 2011 | 6.0 C | -0.89 C |
| 2014 | 6.1 C | -0.83 C |
| 2015 | 7.6 C | +0.67 C |
| 2016 | 7.5 C | +0.62 C |
| 2017 | 6.9 C | +0.01 C |
| 2018 | 6.8 C | -0.16 C |
| 2019 | 5.1 C | -1.77 C |
| 2020 | 6.8 C | -0.16 C |
| 2021 | 7.2 C | +0.28 C |
| 2022 | 5.9 C | -1.00 C |
| 2023 | 5.9 C | -0.99 C |
| 2024 | 8.3 C | +1.36 C |
| 2025 | 7.8 C | +0.92 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1970 to 2025 is -0.1 C (-0.2 to 0.1) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 52 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.1 C (-0.2 to 0.1) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade | 1970 to 2025 | 52 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.12 C (-0.26 to 0.02) per decade | -0.22 F (-0.48 to 0.03) per decade | 1970 to 2025 | 52 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.00 C (-0.12 to 0.12) per decade | -0.01 F (-0.22 to 0.22) per decade | 1970 to 2025 | 52 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1969 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 2026 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 58 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) | 1990 | -26.9 C (-16.5 F) | 58 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | 1995 | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) | 58 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 154.5 mm (6.1 in) | 1995 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 58 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 67 days | 1978 | 32 days | 58 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1970 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1971 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1972 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1973 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1974 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1975 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1976 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1977 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1978 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1979 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1980 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1981 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1982 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1983 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1984 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1985 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1986 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1987 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1988 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1989 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1990 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1991 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1992 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1993 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1994 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1995 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1996 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1997 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1998 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1999 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2000 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2001 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2002 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2003 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2004 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2005 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2006 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2007 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2008 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2009 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2010 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2011 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2012 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2013 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2014 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2015 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2016 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2017 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2018 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2019 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2020 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2021 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2022 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2023 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2024 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2025 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2026 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1970 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1971 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1972 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1973 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1974 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1975 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1976 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1977 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1978 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1979 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1980 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1981 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1982 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1983 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1984 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1985 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1986 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1987 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1988 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1989 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1990 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1991 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1992 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1993 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1994 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1995 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1996 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1997 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1998 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1999 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2000 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2001 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2002 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2003 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2004 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2005 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2006 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2007 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2008 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2009 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2010 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2011 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2012 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2013 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2014 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2015 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2016 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2017 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2018 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2019 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2020 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2021 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2022 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 2023 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2024 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2025 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2026 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1970 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1972 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1973 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1975 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1976 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1980 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1981 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1982 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1983 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1985 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1987 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1988 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1989 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1990 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1992 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1993 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1994 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1997 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2000 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2001 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2002 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2003 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2004 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2005 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2006 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2008 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2009 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2010 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2011 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2013 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2014 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2015 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2016 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2018 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2019 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2022 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2023 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2024 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2025 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2026 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1970 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1971 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1973 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1974 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1975 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1976 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1983 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1987 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1989 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1990 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1992 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 154.5 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1996 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1997 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1998 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2000 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2001 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2002 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2005 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2008 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2009 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2010 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2011 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2012 | 28.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2013 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2014 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2015 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2016 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2017 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2019 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2020 | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2021 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2022 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2023 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2024 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2025 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2026 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 25 days |
| 1970 | 64 days |
| 1971 | 39 days |
| 1972 | 36 days |
| 1973 | 36 days |
| 1974 | 36 days |
| 1975 | 28 days |
| 1976 | 35 days |
| 1977 | 36 days |
| 1978 | 67 days |
| 1979 | 40 days |
| 1980 | 31 days |
| 1981 | 28 days |
| 1982 | 30 days |
| 1983 | 28 days |
| 1984 | 26 days |
| 1985 | 36 days |
| 1986 | 30 days |
| 1987 | 38 days |
| 1988 | 62 days |
| 1989 | 33 days |
| 1990 | 37 days |
| 1991 | 24 days |
| 1992 | 30 days |
| 1993 | 24 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 27 days |
| 1996 | 43 days |
| 1997 | 44 days |
| 1998 | 36 days |
| 1999 | 32 days |
| 2000 | 28 days |
| 2001 | 28 days |
| 2002 | 23 days |
| 2003 | 25 days |
| 2004 | 49 days |
| 2005 | 32 days |
| 2006 | 46 days |
| 2007 | 40 days |
| 2008 | 26 days |
| 2009 | 32 days |
| 2010 | 38 days |
| 2011 | 21 days |
| 2012 | 43 days |
| 2013 | 42 days |
| 2014 | 21 days |
| 2015 | 21 days |
| 2016 | 48 days |
| 2017 | 25 days |
| 2018 | 32 days |
| 2019 | 17 days |
| 2020 | 42 days |
| 2021 | 35 days |
| 2022 | 32 days |
| 2023 | 32 days |
| 2024 | 33 days |
| 2025 | 38 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
52 years with a frostAcross 52 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Bates Creek #2 falls on 24 May and the median first autumn frost on 20 September, which leaves a median of 121 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1993 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 24 May | n/a | 23 May | n/a | -2.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 20 September | n/a | 22 September | n/a | +2.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 121 days | n/a | 122 days | n/a | +5.2 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
55 years, 1970 to 2025A day with at least 26.5 mm (1.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 91.8 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 91.8 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 55 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, 55 years of values from 1970 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: 76.5 mm (3.0 in) in 1995; 66.3 mm (2.6 in) in 1970; 62.2 mm (2.4 in) in 1974.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Bates Creek #2, at 1993. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1993 ran 0.3 C (0.6 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -0.3 | -0.6 | possible | 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
2008 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2008 to 2025, Bates Creek #2 had a mean temperature of 6.7 C (44.0 F) and 345.3 mm (13.6 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Flaming Gorge (United States, 315 km away), Sunnyside (United States, 478 km away) and Billy Creek (United States, 170 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Gorge | United States | 315 km (196 mi) | 6.7 C (44.0 F) | 304.6 mm (12.0 in) | 0.98 |
| Sunnyside | United States | 478 km (297 mi) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 335.9 mm (13.2 in) | 1.00 |
| Billy Creek | United States | 170 km (106 mi) | 7.0 C (44.5 F) | 311.0 mm (12.2 in) | 1.03 |
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 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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