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Loveland Basin Weather Records (USS0005K05S)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Loveland Basin (USS0005K05S), Colorado, United States, with 35 years of record.

Key Facts for Loveland Basin

  • Loveland Basin (USS0005K05S) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 39.67 latitude and -105.90 longitude, 3,475 m (11,400 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1992 to 2026, 35 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Loveland Basin still stand.
  • Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Loveland Basin set a daily record high minimum temperature of 2.3 C (36.1 F) on 12 October 2026 (provisional).

Provisional Records

Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.

About the Station

  • Location: Colorado, United States, 39.67 latitude, -105.90 longitude.
  • Elevation: 3,475 m (11,400 ft).
  • Period of record: 1992 to 2026, 35 years.
  • Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

15 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Loveland Basin, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Loveland Basin. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 15 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 Loveland Basin. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 15 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Loveland Basin, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan9.3 C (48.7 F)-30.1 C (-22.2 F)2.0 C (35.6 F)-25.4 C (-13.7 F)
Feb9.7 C (49.5 F)-28.4 C (-19.1 F)5.1 C (41.2 F)-21.2 C (-6.2 F)
Mar14.7 C (58.5 F)-25.0 C (-13.0 F)13.8 C (56.8 F)-16.9 C (1.6 F)
Apr16.2 C (61.2 F)-23.1 C (-9.6 F)13.8 C (56.8 F)-15.9 C (3.4 F)
May21.0 C (69.8 F)-17.9 C (-0.2 F)15.9 C (60.6 F)-10.7 C (12.7 F)
Jun24.6 C (76.3 F)-8.2 C (17.2 F)22.1 C (71.8 F)-1.9 C (28.6 F)
Jul24.9 C (76.8 F)-3.3 C (26.1 F)23.1 C (73.6 F)1.0 C (33.8 F)
Aug24.6 C (76.3 F)-4.0 C (24.8 F)23.2 C (73.8 F)3.4 C (38.1 F)
Sep23.1 C (73.6 F)-14.9 C (5.2 F)21.2 C (70.2 F)-0.5 C (31.1 F)
Oct19.0 C (66.2 F)-24.6 C (-12.3 F)15.7 C (60.3 F)-5.3 C (22.5 F)
Nov16.0 C (60.8 F)-26.7 C (-16.1 F)n/an/a
Dec8.9 C (48.0 F)-30.8 C (-23.4 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Loveland Basin by the year they were set 1,464 records at Loveland Basin still stand. 1999 holds the most, with 59. 02040601992: 91993: 81994: 341995: 471996: 571997: 471998: 421999: 592000: 492001: 432002: 382003: 592004: 592005: 412006: 482007: 392008: 402009: 452010: 352011: 312012: 382013: 452014: 432015: 342016: 332017: 422018: 432019: 382020: 562021: 502022: 482023: 432024: 292025: 532026: 39199219962000200420082012201620202024
1,464 records at Loveland Basin still stand. 1999 holds the most, with 59.
Standing records at Loveland Basin by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
19929
19938
199434
199547
199657
199747
199842
199959
200049
200143
200238
200359
200459
200541
200648
200739
200840
200945
201035
201131
201238
201345
201443
201534
201633
201742
201843
201938
202056
202150
202248
202343
202429
202553
202639

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When Loveland Basin set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Loveland Basin between 20 January 2025 and 20 January 2025. Each dot is a new record. Record low maximum temperature20 January 2025: Record low maximum temperature -22.8 C (-9.0 F)2025
1 all-time records were set at Loveland Basin between 20 January 2025 and 20 January 2025. Each dot is a new record.
When Loveland Basin set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
2025-01-20Record low maximum temperatureRecord low maximum temperature -22.8 C (-9.0 F)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Mar: 58.4 mm (2.3 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Loveland Basin The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Loveland Basin. The most was 58.4 mm (2.3 in) on 18 March 2003. 0204060 Jan: 30.5 mm (1.2 in), 9 January 2017 Jan Feb: 33.0 mm (1.3 in), 20 February 1996 Feb Mar: 58.4 mm (2.3 in), 18 March 2003 Mar Apr: 35.6 mm (1.4 in), 23 April 2003 Apr May: 50.8 mm (2.0 in), 26 May 1996 May Jun: 22.9 mm (0.9 in), 4 June 2005 Jun Jul: 55.9 mm (2.2 in), 28 July 2010 Jul Aug: 35.6 mm (1.4 in), 16 August 2008 Aug Sep: 30.5 mm (1.2 in), 1 September 1994 Sep Oct: 33.0 mm (1.3 in), 28 October 1998 Oct Nov: 33.0 mm (1.3 in), 9 November 2002 Nov Dec: 30.5 mm (1.2 in), 31 December 1995 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Loveland Basin. The most was 58.4 mm (2.3 in) on 18 March 2003.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Loveland Basin
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan30.5 mm (1.2 in)9 January 2017
Feb33.0 mm (1.3 in)20 February 1996
Mar58.4 mm (2.3 in)18 March 2003
Apr35.6 mm (1.4 in)23 April 2003
May50.8 mm (2.0 in)26 May 1996
Jun22.9 mm (0.9 in)4 June 2005
Jul55.9 mm (2.2 in)28 July 2010
Aug35.6 mm (1.4 in)16 August 2008
Sep30.5 mm (1.2 in)1 September 1994
Oct33.0 mm (1.3 in)28 October 1998
Nov33.0 mm (1.3 in)9 November 2002
Dec30.5 mm (1.2 in)31 December 1995

Period of Record Coverage

1992 to 2026
Days with data per year at Loveland Basin 35 years of record at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. 4 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1992, 1993, 2005, 2026. 1992: 49 of 366 days1993: 71 of 365 days1994: 347 of 365 days1995: 364 of 365 days1996: 365 of 366 days1997: 364 of 365 days1998: 363 of 365 days1999: 364 of 365 days2000: 366 of 366 days2001: 365 of 365 days2002: 365 of 365 days2003: 365 of 365 days2004: 366 of 366 days2005: 324 of 365 days2006: 364 of 365 days2007: 365 of 365 days2008: 361 of 366 days2009: 357 of 365 days2010: 364 of 365 days2011: 364 of 365 days2012: 366 of 366 days2013: 365 of 365 days2014: 365 of 365 days2015: 365 of 365 days2016: 366 of 366 days2017: 365 of 365 days2018: 365 of 365 days2019: 364 of 365 days2020: 366 of 366 days2021: 365 of 365 days2022: 365 of 365 days2023: 363 of 365 days2024: 364 of 366 days2025: 364 of 365 days2026: 287 of 365 days1995200020052010201520202025
35 years of record at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. 4 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1992, 1993, 2005, 2026.
Days with data per year at Loveland Basin
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
19924913%No
19937119%No
199434795%Yes
1995364100%Yes
1996365100%Yes
1997364100%Yes
199836399%Yes
1999364100%Yes
2000366100%Yes
2001365100%Yes
2002365100%Yes
2003365100%Yes
2004366100%Yes
200532489%No
2006364100%Yes
2007365100%Yes
200836199%Yes
200935798%Yes
2010364100%Yes
2011364100%Yes
2012366100%Yes
2013365100%Yes
2014365100%Yes
2015365100%Yes
2016366100%Yes
2017365100%Yes
2018365100%Yes
2019364100%Yes
2020366100%Yes
2021365100%Yes
2022365100%Yes
202336399%Yes
202436499%Yes
2025364100%Yes
202628779%No

Latest Records

20
Latest records at Loveland Basin
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
12 October 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)2.3 C (36.1 F)1.2 C (2.2 F)1 year5 of 100 (Routine)
11 October 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)3.3 C (37.9 F)1.2 C (2.2 F)1 year5 of 100 (Routine)
25 September 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily rain (Tie, Provisional)5.1 mm (0.20 in)tie29 years2 of 100 (Routine)
17 September 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily rain (Tie, Provisional)7.6 mm (0.30 in)tie17 years2 of 100 (Routine)
16 September 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily rain (Provisional)10.2 mm (0.4 in)2.6 mm (0.10 in)28 years16 of 100 (Routine)
14 September 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)4.2 C (39.6 F)0.4 C (0.7 F)11 years7 of 100 (Routine)
14 September 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily rain (Tie, Provisional)7.6 mm (0.30 in)tie4 years1 of 100 (Routine)
13 September 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)6.8 C (44.2 F)1.2 C (2.2 F)21 years12 of 100 (Routine)
13 September 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high max (Provisional)21.2 C (70.2 F)0.3 C (0.5 F)8 years5 of 100 (Routine)
28 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Tie, Provisional)6.6 C (43.9 F)tie15 years1 of 100 (Routine)
27 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)6.4 C (43.5 F)0.4 C (0.7 F)5 years6 of 100 (Routine)
22 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)7.5 C (45.5 F)0.4 C (0.7 F)23 years11 of 100 (Routine)
21 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)7.8 C (46.0 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)19 years11 of 100 (Routine)
20 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min (Provisional)7.1 C (44.8 F)0.2 C (0.4 F)12 years7 of 100 (Routine)
9 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min7.6 C (45.7 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)13 years10 of 100 (Routine)
8 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min8.5 C (47.3 F)1.5 C (2.7 F)17 years16 of 100 (Routine)
8 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high max21.9 C (71.4 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)13 years9 of 100 (Routine)
7 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high max22.5 C (72.5 F)0.2 C (0.4 F)32 years12 of 100 (Routine)
3 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high max22.8 C (73.0 F)1.3 C (2.3 F)1 year7 of 100 (Routine)
2 August 2026Loveland Basin, USdaily high min8.2 C (46.8 F)0.3 C (0.5 F)25 years11 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

30 complete years, 1995 to 2025
Annual mean temperature at Loveland Basin as warming stripes, 1995 to 2025 One stripe for each of 30 complete years at Loveland Basin, 1995 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 0.1 C (32.3 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 2008, at -1.0 C (30.1 F), and the warmest was 2017, at 1.0 C (33.9 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.2 C (2.2 F). 1995: -0.2 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1996: -0.2 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1997: -0.4 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1998: 0.2 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1999: 0.4 C, +0.2 C from the station mean2000: 0.6 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2001: 0.7 C, +0.5 C from the station mean2002: 0.1 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2003: 0.7 C, +0.6 C from the station mean2004: 0.1 C, -0.1 C from the station mean2006: -0.3 C, -0.4 C from the station mean2007: 0.4 C, +0.2 C from the station mean2008: -1.0 C, -1.2 C from the station mean2009: -0.5 C, -0.7 C from the station mean2010: -0.1 C, -0.3 C from the station mean2011: -0.7 C, -0.8 C from the station mean2012: 0.9 C, +0.8 C from the station mean2013: -0.8 C, -0.9 C from the station mean2014: -0.3 C, -0.4 C from the station mean2015: 0.9 C, +0.7 C from the station mean2016: 0.7 C, +0.5 C from the station mean2017: 1.0 C, +0.9 C from the station mean2018: 0.5 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2019: -0.2 C, -0.3 C from the station mean2020: 0.6 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2021: 0.6 C, +0.5 C from the station mean2022: -0.1 C, -0.3 C from the station mean2023: -0.1 C, -0.2 C from the station mean2024: 0.4 C, +0.3 C from the station mean2025: 0.5 C, +0.4 C from the station mean1995200020052010201520202025
One stripe for each of 30 complete years at Loveland Basin, 1995 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 0.1 C (32.3 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 2008, at -1.0 C (30.1 F), and the warmest was 2017, at 1.0 C (33.9 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.2 C (2.2 F).
Annual mean temperature at Loveland Basin as warming stripes, 1995 to 2025
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
1995-0.2 C-0.33 C
1996-0.2 C-0.32 C
1997-0.4 C-0.51 C
19980.2 C+0.02 C
19990.4 C+0.23 C
20000.6 C+0.45 C
20010.7 C+0.54 C
20020.1 C-0.01 C
20030.7 C+0.58 C
20040.1 C-0.09 C
2006-0.3 C-0.41 C
20070.4 C+0.22 C
2008-1.0 C-1.19 C
2009-0.5 C-0.66 C
2010-0.1 C-0.28 C
2011-0.7 C-0.81 C
20120.9 C+0.80 C
2013-0.8 C-0.94 C
2014-0.3 C-0.43 C
20150.9 C+0.71 C
20160.7 C+0.52 C
20171.0 C+0.89 C
20180.5 C+0.37 C
2019-0.2 C-0.31 C
20200.6 C+0.41 C
20210.6 C+0.48 C
2022-0.1 C-0.26 C
2023-0.1 C-0.21 C
20240.4 C+0.29 C
20250.5 C+0.37 C

The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1995 to 2025 is 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (-0.2 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 30 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.

Fitted temperature trends per decade at Loveland Basin
MeasurePer decade (C)Per decade (F)PeriodComplete yearsReading
Annual mean temperature0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade0.2 F (-0.2 to 0.6) per decade1995 to 202530Not clearly different from zero
Mean daily maximum-0.2 C (-0.5 to 0.1) per decade-0.4 F (-0.9 to 0.1) per decade1995 to 202530Not clearly different from zero
Mean daily minimum0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade0.8 F (0.4 to 1.1) per decade1995 to 202530Rise

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

1992 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Loveland Basin: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)24.9 C (76.8 F)200323.2 C (73.8 F)35
Coldest night (TNn)-30.8 C (-23.4 F)1996-26.0 C (-14.8 F)35
Wettest day (Rx1day)58.4 mm (2.3 in)200327.9 mm (1.1 in)35
Wettest five days (Rx5day)111.7 mm (4.4 in)200355.9 mm (2.2 in)35
Longest dry spell (CDD)53 days200220 days35

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Loveland Basin by year The hottest day of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 24.9 C (76.8 F) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 23.2 C (73.8 F). 1517.52022.525200020102020Record: 24.9 C (76.8 F) in 2003
The hottest day of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 24.9 C (76.8 F) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 23.2 C (73.8 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Loveland Basin by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
199221.0 C (69.8 F)
199316.1 C (61.0 F)
199423.2 C (73.8 F)
199522.9 C (73.2 F)
199622.9 C (73.2 F)
199722.3 C (72.1 F)
199824.5 C (76.1 F)
199922.1 C (71.8 F)
200024.6 C (76.3 F)
200123.6 C (74.5 F)
200224.7 C (76.5 F)
200324.9 C (76.8 F)
200423.6 C (74.5 F)
200524.3 C (75.7 F)
200624.2 C (75.6 F)
200723.6 C (74.5 F)
200823.0 C (73.4 F)
200922.0 C (71.6 F)
201022.5 C (72.5 F)
201121.6 C (70.9 F)
201224.6 C (76.3 F)
201323.1 C (73.6 F)
201421.8 C (71.2 F)
201521.6 C (70.9 F)
201622.7 C (72.9 F)
201722.8 C (73.0 F)
201823.6 C (74.5 F)
201923.1 C (73.6 F)
202023.4 C (74.1 F)
202123.8 C (74.8 F)
202223.2 C (73.8 F)
202324.0 C (75.2 F)
202423.7 C (74.7 F)
202522.6 C (72.7 F)
202623.2 C (73.8 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Loveland Basin by year The coldest night of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is -30.8 C (-23.4 F) in 1996, marked on the chart; the median year is -26.0 C (-14.8 F). -40-30-20-100200020102020Record: -30.8 C (-23.4 F) in 1996
The coldest night of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is -30.8 C (-23.4 F) in 1996, marked on the chart; the median year is -26.0 C (-14.8 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Loveland Basin by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1992-6.8 C (19.8 F)
1993-25.2 C (-13.4 F)
1994-27.0 C (-16.6 F)
1995-23.3 C (-9.9 F)
1996-30.8 C (-23.4 F)
1997-28.3 C (-18.9 F)
1998-24.8 C (-12.6 F)
1999-23.6 C (-10.5 F)
2000-23.8 C (-10.8 F)
2001-23.4 C (-10.1 F)
2002-26.5 C (-15.7 F)
2003-26.3 C (-15.3 F)
2004-27.5 C (-17.5 F)
2005-29.1 C (-20.4 F)
2006-27.0 C (-16.6 F)
2007-26.0 C (-14.8 F)
2008-27.2 C (-17.0 F)
2009-26.0 C (-14.8 F)
2010-28.7 C (-19.7 F)
2011-30.1 C (-22.2 F)
2012-25.3 C (-13.5 F)
2013-27.9 C (-18.2 F)
2014-25.8 C (-14.4 F)
2015-24.0 C (-11.2 F)
2016-25.0 C (-13.0 F)
2017-26.8 C (-16.2 F)
2018-25.5 C (-13.9 F)
2019-24.6 C (-12.3 F)
2020-25.8 C (-14.4 F)
2021-26.8 C (-16.2 F)
2022-27.4 C (-17.3 F)
2023-23.4 C (-10.1 F)
2024-25.3 C (-13.5 F)
2025-28.3 C (-18.9 F)
2026-25.4 C (-13.7 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Loveland Basin by year The wettest day of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 58.4 mm (2.3 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 27.9 mm (1.1 in). 0204060200020102020Record: 58.4 mm (2.3 in) in 2003
The wettest day of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 58.4 mm (2.3 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 27.9 mm (1.1 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Loveland Basin by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
19920.0 mm (0.00 in)
199325.4 mm (1.0 in)
199430.5 mm (1.2 in)
199530.5 mm (1.2 in)
199650.8 mm (2.0 in)
199725.4 mm (1.0 in)
199833.0 mm (1.3 in)
199927.9 mm (1.1 in)
200027.9 mm (1.1 in)
200120.3 mm (0.8 in)
200233.0 mm (1.3 in)
200358.4 mm (2.3 in)
200422.9 mm (0.9 in)
200530.5 mm (1.2 in)
200630.5 mm (1.2 in)
200725.4 mm (1.0 in)
200835.6 mm (1.4 in)
200933.0 mm (1.3 in)
201055.9 mm (2.2 in)
201125.4 mm (1.0 in)
201222.9 mm (0.9 in)
201325.4 mm (1.0 in)
201427.9 mm (1.1 in)
201525.4 mm (1.0 in)
201627.9 mm (1.1 in)
201738.1 mm (1.5 in)
201825.4 mm (1.0 in)
201930.5 mm (1.2 in)
202025.4 mm (1.0 in)
202120.3 mm (0.8 in)
202227.9 mm (1.1 in)
202322.9 mm (0.9 in)
202430.5 mm (1.2 in)
202527.9 mm (1.1 in)
202638.1 mm (1.5 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Loveland Basin by year The wettest five days of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 111.7 mm (4.4 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 55.9 mm (2.2 in). 050100150200020102020Record: 111.7 mm (4.4 in) in 2003
The wettest five days of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 111.7 mm (4.4 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 55.9 mm (2.2 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Loveland Basin by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
19920.0 mm (0.00 in)
199345.7 mm (1.8 in)
199445.7 mm (1.8 in)
199591.3 mm (3.6 in)
199686.3 mm (3.4 in)
199768.5 mm (2.7 in)
199845.7 mm (1.8 in)
199961.0 mm (2.4 in)
200050.9 mm (2.0 in)
200145.8 mm (1.8 in)
200253.3 mm (2.1 in)
2003111.7 mm (4.4 in)
200440.6 mm (1.6 in)
200558.4 mm (2.3 in)
200666.0 mm (2.6 in)
200755.9 mm (2.2 in)
200886.4 mm (3.4 in)
200963.4 mm (2.5 in)
201078.8 mm (3.1 in)
201158.4 mm (2.3 in)
201238.2 mm (1.5 in)
201358.3 mm (2.3 in)
201455.8 mm (2.2 in)
201561.0 mm (2.4 in)
201653.3 mm (2.1 in)
201786.4 mm (3.4 in)
201860.9 mm (2.4 in)
201953.3 mm (2.1 in)
202063.5 mm (2.5 in)
202145.7 mm (1.8 in)
202248.2 mm (1.9 in)
202345.7 mm (1.8 in)
202450.9 mm (2.0 in)
202555.9 mm (2.2 in)
202688.9 mm (3.5 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Loveland Basin by year The longest dry spell of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 53 days in 2002, marked on the chart; the median year is 20 days. 0204060200020102020Record: 53 days in 2002
The longest dry spell of the year at Loveland Basin, 1992 to 2026. The record is 53 days in 2002, marked on the chart; the median year is 20 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Loveland Basin by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
199221 days
199316 days
199416 days
199519 days
199616 days
199713 days
199819 days
199918 days
200019 days
200117 days
200253 days
200330 days
200418 days
200542 days
200629 days
200723 days
200810 days
200927 days
201022 days
201120 days
201233 days
201330 days
201412 days
201522 days
201614 days
201731 days
201827 days
201915 days
202029 days
202118 days
202216 days
202333 days
202420 days
202516 days
202629 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

30 years with a frost

Across 30 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Loveland Basin falls on 18 June and the median first autumn frost on 4 September, which leaves a median of 76 days between them.

Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.1 days per decade at this station.

Frost dates and growing season at Loveland Basin
MeasureMedian, all yearsEarliest periodRecent period (1995 to 2025)Recent against earliestFitted trend
Last spring frost18 Junen/a18 Junen/a-1.1 days per decade
First autumn frost4 Septembern/a4 Septembern/a+1.0 days per decade
Growing days76 daysn/a76 daysn/a+2.1 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

33 years, 1993 to 2025

A day with at least 27.7 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 68.6 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Loveland Basin: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years27.7 mm (1.1 in)
5 years34.2 mm (1.3 in)
10 years39.9 mm (1.6 in)
25 years49.1 mm (1.9 in)
50 years57.9 mm (2.3 in)Longer than the 33 years of record
100 years68.6 mm (2.7 in)Longer than the 33 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, 33 years of values from 1993 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: 58.4 mm (2.3 in) in 2003; 55.9 mm (2.2 in) in 2010; 50.8 mm (2.0 in) in 1996.

Download the Data

  • Data for Loveland Basin standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Loveland Basin threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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 (2026-10-17).