South Colony Weather Records (USS0005M13S)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for South Colony (USS0005M13S), Colorado, United States, with 36 years of record.
Key Facts for South Colony
- South Colony (USS0005M13S) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 37.97 latitude and -105.54 longitude, 3,292 m (10,800 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1991 to 2026, 36 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at South Colony still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- South Colony set a daily record precipitation of 48.3 mm (1.9 in) on 30 September 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, 37.97 latitude, -105.54 longitude.
- Elevation: 3,292 m (10,800 ft).
- Period of record: 1991 to 2026, 36 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
23 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.2 C (50.4 F) | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) | 4.2 C (39.6 F) | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) |
| Feb | 9.9 C (49.8 F) | -30.2 C (-22.4 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | -18.1 C (-0.6 F) |
| Mar | 17.6 C (63.7 F) | -26.8 C (-16.2 F) | 17.6 C (63.7 F) | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| Apr | 19.7 C (67.5 F) | -24.0 C (-11.2 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -13.1 C (8.4 F) |
| May | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) | 19.0 C (66.2 F) | -12.9 C (8.8 F) |
| Jun | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | -6.4 C (20.5 F) | 23.1 C (73.6 F) | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| Jul | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | -2.6 C (27.3 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Aug | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -2.5 C (27.5 F) | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 2.5 C (36.5 F) |
| Sep | 23.2 C (73.8 F) | -9.5 C (14.9 F) | 21.3 C (70.3 F) | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| Oct | 18.7 C (65.7 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | 16.3 C (61.3 F) | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| Nov | 13.1 C (55.6 F) | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 47 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 37 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 91.4 mm (3.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 17 January 1996 |
| Feb | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 14 February 1995 |
| Mar | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 12 March 2019 |
| Apr | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 2 April 1999 |
| May | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 9 May 2015 |
| Jun | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 17 June 1995 |
| Jul | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 26 July 2020 |
| Aug | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 24 August 1992 |
| Sep | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 19 September 2004 |
| Oct | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 26 October 2011 |
| Nov | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 28 November 1997 |
| Dec | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 1 December 2007 |
Period of Record Coverage
1991 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 97 | 27% | No |
| 1992 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 1994 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 2007 | 320 | 88% | No |
| 2008 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2009 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 2010 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2014 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 308 | 84% | No |
| 2017 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 286 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 2026 | South Colony, US | monthly rain (Provisional) | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 22 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) | 13 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 6.9 C (44.4 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 31 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 6.9 C (44.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 12 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 33 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 7.0 C (44.6 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 11 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 7.6 C (45.7 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 25 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 24 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 8.2 C (46.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 16 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 6.5 C (43.7 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 24 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 3 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 25 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 25 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 23 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 2026 | South Colony, US | daily high max | 23.7 C (74.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 23 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
24 complete years, 1992 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.5 C | -1.08 C |
| 1995 | 1.1 C | -0.41 C |
| 1997 | 0.7 C | -0.88 C |
| 1998 | 1.0 C | -0.54 C |
| 1999 | 1.5 C | -0.05 C |
| 2000 | 1.7 C | +0.14 C |
| 2001 | 1.3 C | -0.21 C |
| 2002 | 1.3 C | -0.20 C |
| 2003 | 1.7 C | +0.16 C |
| 2004 | 0.9 C | -0.65 C |
| 2005 | 1.5 C | -0.01 C |
| 2010 | 1.6 C | +0.09 C |
| 2011 | 1.6 C | +0.01 C |
| 2012 | 2.7 C | +1.14 C |
| 2014 | 1.7 C | +0.19 C |
| 2015 | 2.1 C | +0.58 C |
| 2018 | 2.2 C | +0.67 C |
| 2019 | 1.2 C | -0.32 C |
| 2020 | 2.0 C | +0.50 C |
| 2021 | 2.2 C | +0.61 C |
| 2022 | 1.4 C | -0.10 C |
| 2023 | 1.3 C | -0.25 C |
| 2024 | 1.7 C | +0.16 C |
| 2025 | 2.1 C | +0.56 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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
1991 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | 2013 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 36 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 1996 | -26.6 C (-15.9 F) | 36 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 2007 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 36 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) | 2007 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) | 36 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 49 days | 2004 | 22 days | 36 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.3 C (61.3 F) |
| 1992 | 23.1 C (73.6 F) |
| 1993 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1994 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 1995 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 1996 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1997 | 23.7 C (74.7 F) |
| 1998 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 1999 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2000 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 2001 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 2002 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 2003 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 2004 | 24.5 C (76.1 F) |
| 2005 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 2006 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 2007 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2008 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2009 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2010 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 2011 | 24.2 C (75.6 F) |
| 2012 | 25.4 C (77.7 F) |
| 2013 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2014 | 24.2 C (75.6 F) |
| 2015 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2016 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 2017 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 2018 | 24.5 C (76.1 F) |
| 2019 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2020 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 2021 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) |
| 2022 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 2023 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 2024 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 2025 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2026 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1992 | -24.6 C (-12.3 F) |
| 1993 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 1994 | -27.6 C (-17.7 F) |
| 1995 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1996 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1997 | -25.9 C (-14.6 F) |
| 1998 | -27.4 C (-17.3 F) |
| 1999 | -22.4 C (-8.3 F) |
| 2000 | -24.8 C (-12.6 F) |
| 2001 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2002 | -24.0 C (-11.2 F) |
| 2003 | -25.1 C (-13.2 F) |
| 2004 | -29.6 C (-21.3 F) |
| 2005 | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) |
| 2006 | -27.3 C (-17.1 F) |
| 2007 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2008 | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| 2009 | -27.5 C (-17.5 F) |
| 2010 | -25.2 C (-13.4 F) |
| 2011 | -30.2 C (-22.4 F) |
| 2012 | -25.1 C (-13.2 F) |
| 2013 | -28.4 C (-19.1 F) |
| 2014 | -24.2 C (-11.6 F) |
| 2015 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2016 | -26.9 C (-16.4 F) |
| 2017 | -28.0 C (-18.4 F) |
| 2018 | -22.9 C (-9.2 F) |
| 2019 | -28.2 C (-18.8 F) |
| 2020 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2021 | -26.3 C (-15.3 F) |
| 2022 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2023 | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| 2024 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 2025 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2026 | -23.6 C (-10.5 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1995 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1996 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1997 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1999 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2000 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2001 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2002 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2004 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2006 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2008 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2009 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2010 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2011 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2013 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2014 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2015 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2017 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2018 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2019 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2020 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2021 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2022 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2023 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2024 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2025 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2026 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1992 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1993 | 93.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1994 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1995 | 106.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1996 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1997 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1998 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1999 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2000 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2001 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2002 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2003 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2004 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2005 | 65.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2006 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2007 | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2008 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2009 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2010 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2011 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2012 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2013 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2014 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2015 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2016 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2017 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2018 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2019 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2020 | 142.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2021 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2022 | 93.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2023 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2024 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2025 | 134.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2026 | 142.3 mm (5.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 26 days |
| 1992 | 21 days |
| 1993 | 23 days |
| 1994 | 19 days |
| 1995 | 20 days |
| 1996 | 17 days |
| 1997 | 22 days |
| 1998 | 24 days |
| 1999 | 22 days |
| 2000 | 20 days |
| 2001 | 18 days |
| 2002 | 17 days |
| 2003 | 29 days |
| 2004 | 49 days |
| 2005 | 19 days |
| 2006 | 16 days |
| 2007 | 31 days |
| 2008 | 22 days |
| 2009 | 16 days |
| 2010 | 24 days |
| 2011 | 25 days |
| 2012 | 23 days |
| 2013 | 12 days |
| 2014 | 21 days |
| 2015 | 20 days |
| 2016 | 35 days |
| 2017 | 20 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 19 days |
| 2020 | 33 days |
| 2021 | 20 days |
| 2022 | 17 days |
| 2023 | 26 days |
| 2024 | 23 days |
| 2025 | 22 days |
| 2026 | 44 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
24 years with a frostAcross 24 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at South Colony falls on 23 June and the median first autumn frost on 14 August, which leaves a median of 55 days between them.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1992 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 23 June | n/a | 23 June | n/a | n/a |
| First autumn frost | 14 August | n/a | 14 August | n/a | n/a |
| Growing days | 55 days | n/a | 55 days | n/a | n/a |
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
34 years, 1992 to 2025A day with at least 46.4 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 105.6 mm (4.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 80.7 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 105.6 mm (4.2 in) | Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1992 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: 91.4 mm (3.6 in) in 2007; 88.9 mm (3.5 in) in 2020; 73.7 mm (2.9 in) in 1997.
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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 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).