Galveston Scholes Fld Weather Records (USW00012923)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Galveston Scholes Fld (USW00012923), Texas, United States, with 81 years of record.
Key Facts for Galveston Scholes Fld
- Galveston Scholes Fld (USW00012923) is a weather station in Texas, United States at 29.27 latitude and -94.86 longitude, 2 m (5 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1946 to 2026, 81 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Galveston Scholes Fld still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Galveston Scholes Fld tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 32.2 C (90.0 F) on 8 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Texas, United States, 29.27 latitude, -94.86 longitude.
- Elevation: 2 m (5 ft).
- Period of record: 1946 to 2026, 81 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
21 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| Feb | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| Mar | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Apr | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) |
| May | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Jun | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| Jul | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| Aug | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| Sep | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| Oct | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 5.9 C (42.6 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| Nov | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -6.0 C (21.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1948 | 35 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 43 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 39 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 34 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 34 |
| 1961 | 44 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-08 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2020-08-31 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 353.1 mm (13.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) | 20 January 1993 |
| Feb | 212.1 mm (8.4 in) | 1 February 1952 |
| Mar | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) | 31 March 2007 |
| Apr | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | 17 April 1950 |
| May | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) | 20 May 1947 |
| Jun | 353.1 mm (13.9 in) | 3 June 1950 |
| Jul | 173.5 mm (6.8 in) | 17 July 1952 |
| Aug | 291.1 mm (11.5 in) | 15 August 2002 |
| Sep | 214.4 mm (8.4 in) | 7 September 1958 |
| Oct | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) | 25 October 2015 |
| Nov | 145.0 mm (5.7 in) | 13 November 1961 |
| Dec | 195.1 mm (7.7 in) | 3 December 2016 |
Period of Record Coverage
1946 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 153 | 42% | No |
| 1947 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1993 | 121 | 33% | No |
| 1994 | 158 | 43% | No |
| 1995 | 123 | 34% | No |
| 1996 | 101 | 28% | No |
| 1997 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1998 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1999 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2001 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2004 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2005 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 345 | 94% | Yes |
| 2009 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2026 | 282 | 77% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 October 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | monthly high min (Provisional) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 8 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | tie | 73 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | tie | 7 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 3 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 76 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 20 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 20 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | tie | 7 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | monthly high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 79 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 July 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 17 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily low max | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 76 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 July 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily rain | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 4 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily low min (Tie) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 76 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily rain | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | 13 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 June 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily low max (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 11 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2026 | Galveston Scholes Fld, US | daily low max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
41 complete years, 1948 to 2024| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 21.3 C | -0.59 C |
| 1949 | 21.6 C | -0.28 C |
| 1950 | 22.1 C | +0.23 C |
| 1951 | 21.1 C | -0.80 C |
| 1952 | 20.9 C | -0.97 C |
| 1953 | 21.4 C | -0.47 C |
| 1954 | 21.6 C | -0.29 C |
| 1955 | 21.3 C | -0.60 C |
| 1956 | 21.5 C | -0.39 C |
| 1957 | 21.5 C | -0.36 C |
| 1958 | 20.6 C | -1.28 C |
| 1959 | 20.5 C | -1.44 C |
| 1960 | 20.3 C | -1.59 C |
| 1961 | 20.5 C | -1.44 C |
| 1962 | 21.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 1997 | 20.9 C | -1.00 C |
| 1999 | 22.4 C | +0.49 C |
| 2000 | 22.1 C | +0.18 C |
| 2001 | 21.6 C | -0.35 C |
| 2002 | 21.5 C | -0.38 C |
| 2003 | 21.6 C | -0.33 C |
| 2004 | 22.1 C | +0.15 C |
| 2005 | 22.4 C | +0.53 C |
| 2006 | 22.6 C | +0.67 C |
| 2007 | 22.1 C | +0.15 C |
| 2009 | 21.9 C | +0.04 C |
| 2010 | 21.2 C | -0.71 C |
| 2011 | 22.4 C | +0.52 C |
| 2012 | 23.3 C | +1.39 C |
| 2013 | 21.6 C | -0.26 C |
| 2014 | 21.2 C | -0.66 C |
| 2015 | 22.1 C | +0.15 C |
| 2016 | 22.9 C | +0.95 C |
| 2017 | 23.5 C | +1.63 C |
| 2018 | 22.4 C | +0.53 C |
| 2019 | 22.5 C | +0.58 C |
| 2020 | 23.5 C | +1.58 C |
| 2021 | 23.0 C | +1.05 C |
| 2022 | 23.0 C | +1.11 C |
| 2023 | 23.3 C | +1.36 C |
| 2024 | 23.3 C | +1.40 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1948 to 2024. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 41 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1948 to 2024 | 41 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1948 to 2024 | 41 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1948 to 2024 | 41 | 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
1946 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 2000 | 35.6 C (96.0 F) | 52 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 1962 | -1.0 C (30.1 F) | 52 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 353.1 mm (13.9 in) | 1950 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) | 52 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 580.1 mm (22.8 in) | 2017 | 154.1 mm (6.1 in) | 52 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 47 days | 1998 | 28 days | 52 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1947 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1948 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1949 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1950 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1951 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1952 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1953 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1954 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1955 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1956 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1957 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1958 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1959 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1960 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1961 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1993 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1994 | 35.2 C (95.4 F) |
| 1995 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1996 | 32.7 C (90.9 F) |
| 1997 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1998 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1999 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2002 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2003 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2004 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2005 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2006 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2007 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2008 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2009 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2010 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2011 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2012 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2013 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2014 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2015 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2016 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2017 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2018 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2019 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2020 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2021 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2022 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2023 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2026 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1947 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1948 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1949 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1950 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1951 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1952 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1953 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1954 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1955 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1956 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1957 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1958 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1959 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1960 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1961 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1962 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1963 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1993 | 2.9 C (37.2 F) |
| 1994 | 1.4 C (34.5 F) |
| 1995 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1996 | -2.3 C (27.9 F) |
| 1997 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1998 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1999 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2000 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 2001 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2002 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 2003 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2004 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2005 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 2006 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2007 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2008 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2009 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 2010 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2011 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2012 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 2013 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 2014 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2015 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2016 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 2017 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2018 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 2019 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2020 | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| 2021 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 2022 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 2023 | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| 2024 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 2025 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2026 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1947 | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1948 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1949 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1950 | 353.1 mm (13.9 in) |
| 1951 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1952 | 212.1 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1953 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1954 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1956 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 214.4 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1959 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1960 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 237.0 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1962 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1963 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1993 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1994 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1996 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1998 | 194.1 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1999 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2000 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2001 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2002 | 291.1 mm (11.5 in) |
| 2003 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2004 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2005 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2006 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2007 | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2008 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2009 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2010 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2011 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2012 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2013 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2014 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2015 | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2016 | 195.1 mm (7.7 in) |
| 2017 | 219.5 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2018 | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2019 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2020 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2021 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2022 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2023 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2024 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2025 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2026 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 169.1 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1947 | 227.9 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1948 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1949 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1950 | 386.2 mm (15.2 in) |
| 1951 | 155.5 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1952 | 223.3 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1953 | 172.4 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1954 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1955 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1956 | 106.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1957 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1958 | 355.1 mm (14.0 in) |
| 1959 | 209.6 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1960 | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1961 | 412.3 mm (16.2 in) |
| 1962 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1963 | 179.9 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1993 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1994 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1995 | 150.3 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1996 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1998 | 253.1 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1999 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2000 | 218.8 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2001 | 307.4 mm (12.1 in) |
| 2002 | 319.3 mm (12.6 in) |
| 2003 | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2004 | 210.0 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2005 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 187.2 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2007 | 155.5 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2008 | 207.7 mm (8.2 in) |
| 2009 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2010 | 129.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2011 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2012 | 105.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2013 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2014 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2015 | 210.9 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2016 | 249.7 mm (9.8 in) |
| 2017 | 580.1 mm (22.8 in) |
| 2018 | 231.9 mm (9.1 in) |
| 2019 | 449.9 mm (17.7 in) |
| 2020 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2021 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2022 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2023 | 133.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2024 | 209.7 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2025 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2026 | 156.1 mm (6.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 11 days |
| 1947 | 25 days |
| 1948 | 22 days |
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 21 days |
| 1951 | 27 days |
| 1952 | 43 days |
| 1953 | 22 days |
| 1954 | 26 days |
| 1955 | 30 days |
| 1956 | 40 days |
| 1957 | 19 days |
| 1958 | 31 days |
| 1959 | 30 days |
| 1960 | 24 days |
| 1961 | 25 days |
| 1962 | 45 days |
| 1963 | 44 days |
| 1993 | 21 days |
| 1994 | 20 days |
| 1995 | 3 days |
| 1996 | 5 days |
| 1997 | 19 days |
| 1998 | 47 days |
| 1999 | 30 days |
| 2000 | 35 days |
| 2001 | 39 days |
| 2002 | 38 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 22 days |
| 2005 | 28 days |
| 2006 | 22 days |
| 2007 | 39 days |
| 2008 | 45 days |
| 2009 | 33 days |
| 2010 | 29 days |
| 2011 | 27 days |
| 2012 | 18 days |
| 2013 | 22 days |
| 2014 | 38 days |
| 2015 | 44 days |
| 2016 | 32 days |
| 2017 | 30 days |
| 2018 | 23 days |
| 2019 | 23 days |
| 2020 | 29 days |
| 2021 | 20 days |
| 2022 | 35 days |
| 2023 | 28 days |
| 2024 | 35 days |
| 2025 | 19 days |
| 2026 | 38 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.
Rainfall Return Levels
46 years, 1947 to 2025A day with at least 101.6 mm (4.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 396.1 mm (15.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 156.5 mm (6.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 200.9 mm (7.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 268.1 mm (10.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 327.5 mm (12.9 in) | Longer than the 46 years of record |
| 100 years | 396.1 mm (15.6 in) | Longer than the 46 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, 46 years of values from 1947 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: 353.1 mm (13.9 in) in 1950; 291.1 mm (11.5 in) in 2002; 237.0 mm (9.3 in) in 1961.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Galveston Scholes Fld, at 1997. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1997 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +0.3 | +0.5 | likely | 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.
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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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