Cairns Fld Ft Rucker Weather Records (USW00003850)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cairns Fld Ft Rucker (USW00003850), Alabama, United States, with 73 years of record.
Key Facts for Cairns Fld Ft Rucker
- Cairns Fld Ft Rucker (USW00003850) is a weather station in Alabama, United States at 31.27 latitude and -85.72 longitude, 91 m (299 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1954 to 2026, 73 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cairns Fld Ft Rucker still stand.
- Records are tracked for no element yet: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
About the Station
- Location: Alabama, United States, 31.27 latitude, -85.72 longitude.
- Elevation: 91 m (299 ft).
- Period of record: 1954 to 2026, 73 years.
- Eligible elements: none yet.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
61 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| Feb | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Mar | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 29.7 C (85.5 F) | 0.3 C (32.5 F) |
| Apr | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 32.3 C (90.1 F) | 5.3 C (41.5 F) |
| May | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 34.7 C (94.5 F) | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| Jun | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 36.2 C (97.2 F) | 14.9 C (58.8 F) |
| Jul | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 22.1 C (71.8 F) |
| Aug | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 35.8 C (96.4 F) | 15.1 C (59.2 F) |
| Sep | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | 15.4 C (59.7 F) |
| Oct | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 31.9 C (89.4 F) | 4.1 C (39.4 F) |
| Nov | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 29.6 C (85.3 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| Dec | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 117 |
| 1956 | 105 |
| 1957 | 91 |
| 1958 | 67 |
| 1959 | 69 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1961 | 102 |
| 1962 | 116 |
| 1963 | 89 |
| 1964 | 72 |
| 1965 | 70 |
| 1966 | 76 |
| 1967 | 103 |
| 1968 | 63 |
| 1969 | 63 |
| 1970 | 63 |
| 2025 | 123 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 213.1 mm (8.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) | 5 January 1962 |
| Feb | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) | 11 February 1963 |
| Mar | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) | 31 March 1962 |
| Apr | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) | 13 April 1955 |
| May | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 18 May 1969 |
| Jun | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 20 June 1961 |
| Jul | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) | 28 July 1964 |
| Aug | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 30 August 1961 |
| Sep | 213.1 mm (8.4 in) | 24 September 1956 |
| Oct | 135.1 mm (5.3 in) | 31 October 1967 |
| Nov | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 14 November 1957 |
| Dec | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) | 25 December 1964 |
Period of Record Coverage
1954 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 74 | 20% | No |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1970 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2025 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
Latest Records
0No records were set at this station in the latest data.
Climate Trend
16 complete years, 1955 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 19.6 C | +0.61 C |
| 1956 | 19.3 C | +0.36 C |
| 1957 | 19.9 C | +0.89 C |
| 1958 | 18.5 C | -0.47 C |
| 1959 | 19.2 C | +0.22 C |
| 1960 | 18.6 C | -0.42 C |
| 1961 | 18.6 C | -0.37 C |
| 1962 | 19.5 C | +0.51 C |
| 1963 | 18.7 C | -0.31 C |
| 1964 | 18.5 C | -0.45 C |
| 1965 | 19.1 C | +0.16 C |
| 1966 | 18.6 C | -0.40 C |
| 1967 | 18.6 C | -0.34 C |
| 1968 | 17.9 C | -1.06 C |
| 1970 | 18.6 C | -0.36 C |
| 2025 | 20.4 C | +1.44 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
1954 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1962 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 19 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | 1962 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 19 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 213.1 mm (8.4 in) | 1956 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) | 19 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 232.4 mm (9.1 in) | 1956 | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) | 18 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 49 days | 1961 | 23 days | 18 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1955 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1956 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1957 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1958 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1959 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1960 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1961 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1962 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1963 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1966 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1967 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1968 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1969 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1970 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2026 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1954 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1955 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1956 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1957 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1958 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1959 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1960 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1961 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1962 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1963 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1964 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1965 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1966 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1967 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1968 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1969 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1970 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2025 | -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| 2026 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1956 | 213.1 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1957 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1959 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1960 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1961 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1962 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1963 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1964 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1965 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1966 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1967 | 135.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1968 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1969 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1970 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2025 | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2026 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1955 | 168.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1956 | 232.4 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1957 | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1958 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1959 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1960 | 175.8 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1961 | 161.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1962 | 159.1 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1963 | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1964 | 153.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1965 | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1966 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1967 | 179.5 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1968 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1969 | 143.6 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1970 | 192.7 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 16 days |
| 1955 | 22 days |
| 1956 | 38 days |
| 1957 | 19 days |
| 1958 | 22 days |
| 1959 | 22 days |
| 1960 | 23 days |
| 1961 | 49 days |
| 1962 | 30 days |
| 1963 | 30 days |
| 1964 | 28 days |
| 1965 | 37 days |
| 1966 | 15 days |
| 1967 | 30 days |
| 1968 | 22 days |
| 1969 | 17 days |
| 1970 | 24 days |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | 3 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.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).