Elkins- Randolph Co AP Weather Records (USW00013729)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Elkins- Randolph Co AP (USW00013729), West Virginia, United States, with 101 years of record.
Key Facts for Elkins- Randolph Co AP
- Elkins- Randolph Co AP (USW00013729) is a weather station in West Virginia, United States at 38.89 latitude and -79.86 longitude, 596 m (1,955 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1926 to 2026, 101 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Elkins- Randolph Co AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Elkins- Randolph Co AP set a daily record precipitation of 27.2 mm (1.1 in) on 22 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: West Virginia, United States, 38.89 latitude, -79.86 longitude.
- Elevation: 596 m (1,955 ft).
- Period of record: 1926 to 2026, 101 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
11 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| Feb | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| Mar | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| Apr | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -16.1 C (3.0 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| May | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| Jun | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Jul | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| Aug | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Sep | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| Oct | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| Nov | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 29 |
| 1930 | 37 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 4 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 17 |
All-Time Record Progression
13 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1961-01-25 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1962-03-06 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| 1963-02-27 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1967-12-28 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 45.2 cm (17.8 in) |
| 1970-01-08 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1977-02-08 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1983-12-25 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1984-01-20 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1985-11-04 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1988-07-16 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996-01-07 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 46.0 cm (18.1 in) |
| 2009-12-19 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 50.5 cm (19.9 in) |
| 2016-01-24 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 51.0 cm (20.1 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 127.5 mm (5.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 1 January 2022 |
| Feb | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 4 February 1932 |
| Mar | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | 17 March 1936 |
| Apr | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 3 April 2024 |
| May | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) | 16 May 1996 |
| Jun | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) | 8 June 1947 |
| Jul | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) | 8 July 1935 |
| Aug | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | 28 August 2013 |
| Sep | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) | 29 September 2016 |
| Oct | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) | 2 October 1929 |
| Nov | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) | 4 November 1985 |
| Dec | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) | 6 December 2013 |
Period of Record Coverage
1926 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1927 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1928 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1930 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1937 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1960 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1961 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 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 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 283 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 September 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 36 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | tie | 79 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 37 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 September 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 79 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 August 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 91 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 92 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 August 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 31 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily rain | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 64 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 August 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily rain | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 72 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 August 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 1 year | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily rain | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 37 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 7 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 20 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | tie | 36 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 13 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 84 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high max | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 60 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high max | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 95 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 95 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 July 2026 | Elkins- Randolph Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 0 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
98 complete years, 1926 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 9.6 C | -0.57 C |
| 1927 | 10.6 C | +0.39 C |
| 1928 | 9.8 C | -0.38 C |
| 1929 | 10.1 C | -0.07 C |
| 1930 | 10.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 1931 | 11.0 C | +0.85 C |
| 1932 | 10.7 C | +0.55 C |
| 1933 | 11.0 C | +0.82 C |
| 1934 | 10.3 C | +0.09 C |
| 1935 | 10.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 1936 | 10.3 C | +0.08 C |
| 1937 | 10.2 C | +0.01 C |
| 1938 | 11.2 C | +1.06 C |
| 1939 | 11.2 C | +1.04 C |
| 1940 | 9.6 C | -0.54 C |
| 1941 | 10.6 C | +0.45 C |
| 1942 | 10.7 C | +0.49 C |
| 1943 | 10.1 C | -0.09 C |
| 1944 | 10.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 1945 | 10.2 C | +0.01 C |
| 1946 | 10.8 C | +0.63 C |
| 1947 | 9.8 C | -0.39 C |
| 1948 | 10.4 C | +0.18 C |
| 1949 | 11.1 C | +0.89 C |
| 1950 | 9.7 C | -0.44 C |
| 1951 | 10.1 C | -0.10 C |
| 1952 | 10.4 C | +0.26 C |
| 1953 | 10.7 C | +0.50 C |
| 1954 | 10.1 C | -0.05 C |
| 1955 | 10.1 C | -0.11 C |
| 1956 | 10.1 C | -0.04 C |
| 1957 | 10.6 C | +0.37 C |
| 1958 | 8.6 C | -1.62 C |
| 1961 | 10.0 C | -0.23 C |
| 1962 | 9.6 C | -0.57 C |
| 1963 | 8.6 C | -1.63 C |
| 1964 | 9.8 C | -0.39 C |
| 1965 | 9.9 C | -0.33 C |
| 1966 | 9.1 C | -1.08 C |
| 1967 | 9.4 C | -0.81 C |
| 1968 | 9.2 C | -1.01 C |
| 1969 | 9.0 C | -1.17 C |
| 1970 | 9.3 C | -0.85 C |
| 1971 | 10.0 C | -0.20 C |
| 1972 | 9.8 C | -0.43 C |
| 1973 | 10.3 C | +0.08 C |
| 1974 | 9.5 C | -0.73 C |
| 1975 | 10.1 C | -0.12 C |
| 1976 | 9.1 C | -1.06 C |
| 1977 | 9.5 C | -0.66 C |
| 1978 | 8.8 C | -1.42 C |
| 1979 | 9.3 C | -0.87 C |
| 1980 | 9.1 C | -1.08 C |
| 1981 | 8.3 C | -1.88 C |
| 1982 | 9.9 C | -0.31 C |
| 1983 | 9.0 C | -1.20 C |
| 1984 | 9.7 C | -0.51 C |
| 1985 | 9.7 C | -0.49 C |
| 1986 | 10.0 C | -0.15 C |
| 1987 | 10.0 C | -0.16 C |
| 1988 | 9.1 C | -1.08 C |
| 1989 | 9.4 C | -0.81 C |
| 1990 | 11.1 C | +0.96 C |
| 1991 | 11.0 C | +0.82 C |
| 1992 | 9.9 C | -0.33 C |
| 1993 | 10.1 C | -0.09 C |
| 1994 | 10.2 C | +0.06 C |
| 1995 | 10.1 C | -0.10 C |
| 1996 | 9.4 C | -0.74 C |
| 1997 | 9.2 C | -0.98 C |
| 1998 | 10.8 C | +0.58 C |
| 1999 | 9.8 C | -0.40 C |
| 2000 | 9.6 C | -0.62 C |
| 2001 | 10.0 C | -0.20 C |
| 2002 | 10.6 C | +0.38 C |
| 2003 | 9.7 C | -0.46 C |
| 2004 | 10.7 C | +0.50 C |
| 2005 | 11.4 C | +1.21 C |
| 2006 | 10.5 C | +0.35 C |
| 2007 | 10.5 C | +0.27 C |
| 2008 | 10.1 C | -0.11 C |
| 2009 | 10.2 C | +0.06 C |
| 2010 | 10.0 C | -0.23 C |
| 2011 | 11.2 C | +1.02 C |
| 2012 | 11.5 C | +1.28 C |
| 2013 | 10.2 C | +0.05 C |
| 2014 | 9.8 C | -0.42 C |
| 2015 | 11.0 C | +0.79 C |
| 2016 | 11.4 C | +1.25 C |
| 2017 | 11.5 C | +1.35 C |
| 2018 | 11.2 C | +1.00 C |
| 2019 | 12.0 C | +1.77 C |
| 2020 | 11.8 C | +1.65 C |
| 2021 | 11.5 C | +1.28 C |
| 2022 | 10.9 C | +0.70 C |
| 2023 | 11.6 C | +1.45 C |
| 2024 | 12.3 C | +2.16 C |
| 2025 | 11.1 C | +0.95 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.07 C (0.02 to 0.12) per decade over 1926 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.12 F (0.03 to 0.22) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 98 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.07 C (0.02 to 0.12) per decade | 0.12 F (0.03 to 0.22) per decade | 1926 to 2025 | 98 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1926 to 2025 | 98 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.02 C (-0.04 to 0.09) per decade | 0.04 F (-0.07 to 0.16) per decade | 1926 to 2025 | 98 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1926 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1988 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 101 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | 1984 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | 101 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) | 1985 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 101 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 164.9 mm (6.5 in) | 1985 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | 101 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 30 days | 1995 | 13 days | 101 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1927 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1928 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1929 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1930 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1931 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1932 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1933 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1934 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1935 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1936 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1937 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1938 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1939 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1940 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1941 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1942 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1943 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1944 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1945 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1946 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1947 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1948 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1949 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1950 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1951 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1952 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1953 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1954 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1955 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1956 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1957 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1958 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1959 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1960 | 18.3 C (64.9 F) |
| 1961 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1962 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1963 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1964 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1965 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1966 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1967 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1968 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1969 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1970 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1971 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1972 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1973 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1974 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1975 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1976 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1977 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1978 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1979 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1980 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1981 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1982 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1983 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1984 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1985 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1986 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1987 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1988 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1989 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1990 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1991 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1992 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1993 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1994 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1995 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1996 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1997 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1998 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2001 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2002 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2003 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2004 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2005 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2006 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2007 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2008 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2009 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2010 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2011 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2012 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2013 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2014 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2015 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2016 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2017 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2018 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2019 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2020 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2021 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2022 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2023 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2024 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2025 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2026 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1927 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1928 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1929 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1930 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1931 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1932 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1933 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1934 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1935 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1936 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1937 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1938 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1939 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1940 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1941 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1942 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1943 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1944 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1945 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1946 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1947 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1948 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1949 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1950 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1951 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1952 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1953 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1954 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1955 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1956 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1957 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1958 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1959 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1960 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1961 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1962 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1963 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1964 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1965 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1966 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1967 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1968 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1969 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1970 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1971 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1972 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1973 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1974 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1975 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1976 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1977 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1978 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1979 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1980 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1981 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1982 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1983 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1984 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1985 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1986 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1987 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1988 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1989 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1990 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1991 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1992 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1993 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1994 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1995 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1996 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1997 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1998 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1999 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2000 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2001 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2002 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2003 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2004 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2005 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2006 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2007 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2008 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2009 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2010 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2011 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2012 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2013 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2014 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 2015 | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) |
| 2016 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2017 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2018 | -25.5 C (-13.9 F) |
| 2019 | -24.9 C (-12.8 F) |
| 2020 | -16.6 C (2.1 F) |
| 2021 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2022 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2023 | -14.9 C (5.2 F) |
| 2024 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 2025 | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) |
| 2026 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1928 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1929 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1930 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1931 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1932 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1933 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1935 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1936 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1937 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1938 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1939 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1940 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1941 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1942 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1944 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1945 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1947 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1948 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1949 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1952 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1955 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1957 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1958 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1959 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1961 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1965 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1970 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1974 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1975 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1976 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1981 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1983 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1985 | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1986 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1987 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1991 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1992 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1995 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1997 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1998 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1999 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2000 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2001 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2003 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2004 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2005 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2006 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2009 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2010 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2011 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2012 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2013 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2014 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2015 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2016 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2017 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2018 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2020 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2021 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2022 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2023 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2024 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2025 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2026 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1927 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1928 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1929 | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1930 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1931 | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1932 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1933 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1934 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1935 | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1936 | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1937 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1938 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1939 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1940 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1941 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1942 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1943 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1945 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1946 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1947 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1948 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1949 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1950 | 80.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1951 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1952 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1953 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1955 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 91.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1959 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1960 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1964 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1965 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1966 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1967 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1970 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1971 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1972 | 102.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1973 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1975 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1977 | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 69.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1980 | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1981 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1982 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1983 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1984 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1985 | 164.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1986 | 138.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1987 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1988 | 76.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1989 | 113.7 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1990 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1991 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1992 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1993 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1995 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1997 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1998 | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1999 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2000 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2001 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2002 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2003 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2004 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2005 | 99.7 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2006 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2007 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2008 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2009 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2010 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2011 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2012 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2013 | 93.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2014 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2015 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2016 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2017 | 71.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2018 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2019 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2020 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2021 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2022 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2023 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2024 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2025 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2026 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 8 days |
| 1927 | 13 days |
| 1928 | 12 days |
| 1929 | 18 days |
| 1930 | 19 days |
| 1931 | 10 days |
| 1932 | 17 days |
| 1933 | 12 days |
| 1934 | 14 days |
| 1935 | 12 days |
| 1936 | 14 days |
| 1937 | 7 days |
| 1938 | 14 days |
| 1939 | 9 days |
| 1940 | 10 days |
| 1941 | 18 days |
| 1942 | 14 days |
| 1943 | 12 days |
| 1944 | 13 days |
| 1945 | 13 days |
| 1946 | 13 days |
| 1947 | 15 days |
| 1948 | 12 days |
| 1949 | 15 days |
| 1950 | 10 days |
| 1951 | 15 days |
| 1952 | 23 days |
| 1953 | 25 days |
| 1954 | 14 days |
| 1955 | 14 days |
| 1956 | 14 days |
| 1957 | 14 days |
| 1958 | 17 days |
| 1959 | 12 days |
| 1960 | 7 days |
| 1961 | 16 days |
| 1962 | 14 days |
| 1963 | 27 days |
| 1964 | 14 days |
| 1965 | 13 days |
| 1966 | 12 days |
| 1967 | 22 days |
| 1968 | 16 days |
| 1969 | 12 days |
| 1970 | 16 days |
| 1971 | 12 days |
| 1972 | 9 days |
| 1973 | 15 days |
| 1974 | 12 days |
| 1975 | 13 days |
| 1976 | 14 days |
| 1977 | 11 days |
| 1978 | 11 days |
| 1979 | 9 days |
| 1980 | 10 days |
| 1981 | 13 days |
| 1982 | 12 days |
| 1983 | 11 days |
| 1984 | 15 days |
| 1985 | 16 days |
| 1986 | 10 days |
| 1987 | 13 days |
| 1988 | 24 days |
| 1989 | 11 days |
| 1990 | 12 days |
| 1991 | 25 days |
| 1992 | 13 days |
| 1993 | 12 days |
| 1994 | 22 days |
| 1995 | 30 days |
| 1996 | 10 days |
| 1997 | 12 days |
| 1998 | 12 days |
| 1999 | 16 days |
| 2000 | 13 days |
| 2001 | 16 days |
| 2002 | 18 days |
| 2003 | 10 days |
| 2004 | 12 days |
| 2005 | 22 days |
| 2006 | 11 days |
| 2007 | 14 days |
| 2008 | 15 days |
| 2009 | 17 days |
| 2010 | 14 days |
| 2011 | 16 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 15 days |
| 2014 | 20 days |
| 2015 | 19 days |
| 2016 | 14 days |
| 2017 | 23 days |
| 2018 | 8 days |
| 2019 | 25 days |
| 2020 | 14 days |
| 2021 | 11 days |
| 2022 | 12 days |
| 2023 | 13 days |
| 2024 | 10 days |
| 2025 | 15 days |
| 2026 | 10 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
98 years with a frostAcross 98 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Elkins- Randolph Co AP falls on 10 May and the median first autumn frost on 6 October, which leaves a median of 150 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 156 days. That is 5 days more than in 1926 to 1955.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1926 to 1955) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 10 May | 7 May | 9 May | 2 days later | -0.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 6 October | 4 October | 14 October | 10 days later | +1.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 150 days | 151 days | 156 days | 5 days more | +1.2 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
98 years, 1926 to 2025A day with at least 49.7 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 118.1 mm (4.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 90.5 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | Longer than the 98 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, 98 years of values from 1926 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: 127.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1985; 105.9 mm (4.2 in) in 1929; 94.2 mm (3.7 in) in 1935.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Elkins- Randolph Co AP had a mean temperature of 11.3 C (52.3 F) and 1,237.3 mm (48.7 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Kopperston (United States, 198 km away), Fletcher 2 NE (United States, 448 km away) and Pineville (United States, 207 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopperston | United States | 198 km (123 mi) | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 1,273.4 mm (50.1 in) | 0.72 |
| Fletcher 2 NE | United States | 448 km (278 mi) | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 1,175.8 mm (46.3 in) | 0.82 |
| Pineville | United States | 207 km (129 mi) | 11.6 C (52.8 F) | 1,136.4 mm (44.7 in) | 0.87 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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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