Big Sandy Opening Weather Records (USS0009G09S)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Big Sandy Opening (USS0009G09S), Wyoming, United States, with 46 years of record.
Key Facts for Big Sandy Opening
- Big Sandy Opening (USS0009G09S) is a weather station in Wyoming, United States at 42.65 latitude and -109.26 longitude, 2,768 m (9,080 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1979 to 2024, 46 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Big Sandy Opening still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Big Sandy Opening set a daily record precipitation of 15.2 mm (0.6 in) 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: Wyoming, United States, 42.65 latitude, -109.26 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,768 m (9,080 ft).
- Period of record: 1979 to 2024, 46 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
15 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | -34.3 C (-29.7 F) | 6.4 C (43.5 F) | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
| Feb | 13.1 C (55.6 F) | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) | 8.0 C (46.4 F) | -27.6 C (-17.7 F) |
| Mar | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -32.4 C (-26.3 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| Apr | 19.6 C (67.3 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | 15.7 C (60.3 F) | -17.1 C (1.2 F) |
| May | 24.2 C (75.6 F) | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) | 21.4 C (70.5 F) | -11.9 C (10.6 F) |
| Jun | 29.2 C (84.6 F) | -7.1 C (19.2 F) | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| Jul | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -5.5 C (22.1 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| Aug | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -7.1 C (19.2 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| Sep | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | -15.4 C (4.3 F) | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| Oct | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -28.0 C (-18.4 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| Nov | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 9.7 C (49.5 F) | -39.1 C (-38.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 58 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 67 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2026 | 33 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 14.6 C (58.3 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 66.0 mm (2.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 21 January 2012 |
| Feb | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 17 February 1986 |
| Mar | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 1 March 2014 |
| Apr | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 27 April 2002 |
| May | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 6 May 1986 |
| Jun | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 6 June 2020 |
| Jul | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 12 July 2018 |
| Aug | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 1 August 1994 |
| Sep | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 25 September 1982 |
| Oct | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 20 October 2004 |
| Nov | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 18 November 1982 |
| Dec | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 31 December 2005 |
Period of Record Coverage
1985 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 61 | 17% | No |
| 1986 | 193 | 53% | No |
| 1987 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1988 | 292 | 80% | No |
| 1989 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1990 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 1992 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1994 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 225 | 61% | No |
| 2026 | 271 | 74% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) | 45 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 0.1 C (32.2 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 13 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 2.5 C (36.5 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 11 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 3.4 C (38.1 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 18.2 C (64.8 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 5 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 October 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 18.4 C (65.1 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 37 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 23 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min | 9.6 C (49.3 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 39 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high max | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 21 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high max | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 24 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 3.7 C (6.7 F) | 24 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | all-time high min | 14.6 C (58.3 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 23 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | daily high min | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Big Sandy Opening, US | all-time high max (Tie) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | tie | 24 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
34 complete years, 1989 to 2023| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0.0 C | -0.62 C |
| 1990 | -0.3 C | -0.89 C |
| 1992 | 0.0 C | -0.67 C |
| 1993 | -1.9 C | -2.49 C |
| 1994 | -0.4 C | -1.00 C |
| 1995 | -0.7 C | -1.37 C |
| 1996 | -1.0 C | -1.60 C |
| 1997 | -0.8 C | -1.46 C |
| 1998 | -0.3 C | -0.94 C |
| 1999 | 0.4 C | -0.23 C |
| 2000 | 1.4 C | +0.79 C |
| 2001 | 1.8 C | +1.13 C |
| 2002 | 0.5 C | -0.16 C |
| 2003 | 1.5 C | +0.89 C |
| 2004 | 1.1 C | +0.46 C |
| 2005 | 1.3 C | +0.63 C |
| 2006 | 1.3 C | +0.69 C |
| 2007 | 1.9 C | +1.25 C |
| 2008 | 0.0 C | -0.63 C |
| 2009 | 0.4 C | -0.27 C |
| 2010 | 0.7 C | +0.09 C |
| 2011 | 0.0 C | -0.62 C |
| 2012 | 1.7 C | +1.12 C |
| 2013 | 0.8 C | +0.15 C |
| 2014 | 0.9 C | +0.30 C |
| 2015 | 2.1 C | +1.43 C |
| 2016 | 1.6 C | +0.93 C |
| 2017 | 1.6 C | +0.99 C |
| 2018 | 1.1 C | +0.51 C |
| 2019 | 0.4 C | -0.22 C |
| 2020 | 1.0 C | +0.40 C |
| 2021 | 1.6 C | +1.01 C |
| 2022 | 0.7 C | +0.06 C |
| 2023 | 0.9 C | +0.24 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.6 C (0.3 to 0.8) per decade over 1989 to 2023. In Fahrenheit: 1.0 F (0.5 to 1.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 34 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.6 C (0.3 to 0.8) per decade | 1.0 F (0.5 to 1.5) per decade | 1989 to 2023 | 34 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 0.6 F (0.1 to 1.1) per decade | 1989 to 2023 | 34 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.8 C (0.5 to 1.1) per decade | 1.4 F (0.9 to 1.9) per decade | 1989 to 2023 | 34 | 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
1979 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 2001 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) | 41 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -39.1 C (-38.4 F) | 1990 | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) | 41 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 1982 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 47 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) | 1986 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) | 46 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 77 days | 1988 | 22 days | 47 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) |
| 1986 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1987 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1988 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1989 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1990 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1991 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1992 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 1993 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 1994 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 1995 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1996 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1997 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1998 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1999 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2000 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 2001 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2002 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 2003 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 2004 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 2005 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 2006 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 2007 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 2008 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2009 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 2010 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2011 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 2012 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 2013 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 2014 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 2015 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2016 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 2017 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 2018 | 28.6 C (83.5 F) |
| 2019 | 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 2020 | 27.7 C (81.9 F) |
| 2021 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 2022 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 2023 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 2024 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) |
| 1986 | -33.0 C (-27.4 F) |
| 1987 | -30.7 C (-23.3 F) |
| 1988 | -33.5 C (-28.3 F) |
| 1989 | -32.3 C (-26.1 F) |
| 1990 | -39.1 C (-38.4 F) |
| 1991 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1992 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 1993 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1994 | -31.6 C (-24.9 F) |
| 1995 | -31.3 C (-24.3 F) |
| 1996 | -34.0 C (-29.2 F) |
| 1997 | -29.0 C (-20.2 F) |
| 1998 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1999 | -30.3 C (-22.5 F) |
| 2000 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2001 | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 2002 | -33.4 C (-28.1 F) |
| 2003 | -32.3 C (-26.1 F) |
| 2004 | -31.9 C (-25.4 F) |
| 2005 | -33.7 C (-28.7 F) |
| 2006 | -31.3 C (-24.3 F) |
| 2007 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 2008 | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) |
| 2009 | -33.1 C (-27.6 F) |
| 2010 | -32.7 C (-26.9 F) |
| 2011 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 2012 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2013 | -36.2 C (-33.2 F) |
| 2014 | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) |
| 2015 | -30.4 C (-22.7 F) |
| 2016 | -31.6 C (-24.9 F) |
| 2017 | -31.4 C (-24.5 F) |
| 2018 | -33.5 C (-28.3 F) |
| 2019 | -30.7 C (-23.3 F) |
| 2020 | -28.7 C (-19.7 F) |
| 2021 | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 2022 | -34.6 C (-30.3 F) |
| 2023 | -34.2 C (-29.6 F) |
| 2024 | -30.2 C (-22.4 F) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | -29.2 C (-20.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1981 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1982 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1984 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1985 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1990 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1993 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1994 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1995 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1996 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1998 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1999 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2002 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2003 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2005 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2007 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2008 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2009 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2010 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2011 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2012 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2013 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2015 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2016 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2017 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2018 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2019 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2020 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2021 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2022 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2023 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2024 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1983 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1985 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1986 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1987 | 50.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1990 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1993 | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1994 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1997 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1998 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2001 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2003 | 50.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2004 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2005 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2006 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2007 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2008 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2009 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2010 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2011 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2012 | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2013 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2014 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2015 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2016 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2017 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2018 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2019 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2020 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2021 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2022 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2023 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2024 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 day |
| 1980 | 17 days |
| 1981 | 18 days |
| 1982 | 19 days |
| 1983 | 18 days |
| 1984 | 23 days |
| 1985 | 20 days |
| 1986 | 28 days |
| 1987 | 36 days |
| 1988 | 77 days |
| 1989 | 15 days |
| 1990 | 15 days |
| 1991 | 32 days |
| 1992 | 24 days |
| 1993 | 14 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 17 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 30 days |
| 1998 | 11 days |
| 1999 | 30 days |
| 2000 | 18 days |
| 2001 | 24 days |
| 2002 | 21 days |
| 2003 | 28 days |
| 2004 | 16 days |
| 2005 | 21 days |
| 2006 | 27 days |
| 2007 | 31 days |
| 2008 | 33 days |
| 2009 | 22 days |
| 2010 | 33 days |
| 2011 | 22 days |
| 2012 | 46 days |
| 2013 | 28 days |
| 2014 | 29 days |
| 2015 | 15 days |
| 2016 | 21 days |
| 2017 | 22 days |
| 2018 | 17 days |
| 2019 | 22 days |
| 2020 | 18 days |
| 2021 | 29 days |
| 2022 | 25 days |
| 2023 | 19 days |
| 2024 | 18 days |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
34 years with a frostAcross 34 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Big Sandy Opening falls on 26 June and the median first autumn frost on 12 August, which leaves a median of 52 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +9.5 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1994 to 2023) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 26 June | n/a | 25 June | n/a | -2.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 12 August | n/a | 12 August | n/a | +7.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 52 days | n/a | 54 days | n/a | +9.5 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
43 years, 1981 to 2023A day with at least 27.3 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 62.7 mm (2.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | Longer than the 43 years of record |
| 100 years | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | Longer than the 43 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, 43 years of values from 1981 to 2023.
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: 66.0 mm (2.6 in) in 1982; 48.3 mm (1.9 in) in 2012; 43.2 mm (1.7 in) in 2020.
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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).