Bristol AP Weather Records (USW00013877)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bristol AP (USW00013877), Tennessee, United States, with 90 years of record.
Key Facts for Bristol AP
- Bristol AP (USW00013877) is a weather station in Tennessee, United States at 36.48 latitude and -82.40 longitude, 456 m (1,496 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1937 to 2026, 90 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Bristol AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bristol AP set a daily record precipitation of 22.9 mm (0.9 in) on 10 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Tennessee, United States, 36.48 latitude, -82.40 longitude.
- Elevation: 456 m (1,496 ft).
- Period of record: 1937 to 2026, 90 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
24 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| Feb | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| Mar | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| Apr | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| May | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Jun | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Jul | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| Aug | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| Sep | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| Oct | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| Nov | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 30 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 27 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 18 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-01-20 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1985-01-21 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1985-01-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1996-02-03 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| 2012-06-30 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Oct: 92.7 mm (3.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) | 15 January 2013 |
| Feb | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 6 February 2020 |
| Mar | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 27 March 1994 |
| Apr | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) | 19 April 2019 |
| May | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 26 May 1997 |
| Jun | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) | 13 June 1954 |
| Jul | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 31 July 1982 |
| Aug | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 7 August 2003 |
| Sep | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | 29 September 1944 |
| Oct | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 16 October 1964 |
| Nov | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 28 November 1948 |
| Dec | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | 4 December 1993 |
Period of Record Coverage
1937 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 92 | 25% | No |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1940 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1941 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1942 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1943 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 365 | 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 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | 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 | 365 | 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 | 365 | 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 | 365 | 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 | 286 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 5 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | tie | 71 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 39 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 72 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | tie | 71 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | tie | 9 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 8 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | tie | 15 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily rain | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 44 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily low min (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 1 year | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 15 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high min | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 72 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high min | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 1 year | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 4 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 May 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 64 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily low min | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 9 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily low min (Tie) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | tie | 20 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 2026 | Bristol AP, US | daily high max | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 80 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
88 complete years, 1938 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 14.4 C | +0.86 C |
| 1939 | 14.0 C | +0.45 C |
| 1940 | 12.6 C | -0.90 C |
| 1941 | 13.8 C | +0.27 C |
| 1942 | 13.2 C | -0.27 C |
| 1943 | 13.3 C | -0.23 C |
| 1944 | 13.7 C | +0.17 C |
| 1945 | 13.6 C | +0.08 C |
| 1946 | 14.1 C | +0.59 C |
| 1947 | 12.9 C | -0.58 C |
| 1948 | 13.7 C | +0.21 C |
| 1949 | 14.4 C | +0.84 C |
| 1950 | 13.2 C | -0.27 C |
| 1951 | 13.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1952 | 13.9 C | +0.40 C |
| 1953 | 14.3 C | +0.77 C |
| 1954 | 13.9 C | +0.40 C |
| 1955 | 13.7 C | +0.17 C |
| 1956 | 13.8 C | +0.33 C |
| 1957 | 14.4 C | +0.87 C |
| 1958 | 12.5 C | -1.01 C |
| 1959 | 13.9 C | +0.41 C |
| 1960 | 12.9 C | -0.63 C |
| 1961 | 13.4 C | -0.13 C |
| 1962 | 13.4 C | -0.16 C |
| 1963 | 12.5 C | -1.01 C |
| 1964 | 13.4 C | -0.15 C |
| 1965 | 13.5 C | +0.02 C |
| 1966 | 12.7 C | -0.79 C |
| 1967 | 12.3 C | -1.20 C |
| 1968 | 12.5 C | -1.00 C |
| 1969 | 12.2 C | -1.36 C |
| 1970 | 13.8 C | +0.31 C |
| 1971 | 13.8 C | +0.33 C |
| 1972 | 13.2 C | -0.31 C |
| 1973 | 13.8 C | +0.28 C |
| 1974 | 13.7 C | +0.15 C |
| 1975 | 14.1 C | +0.54 C |
| 1976 | 12.5 C | -1.05 C |
| 1977 | 12.9 C | -0.58 C |
| 1978 | 12.6 C | -0.90 C |
| 1979 | 12.4 C | -1.16 C |
| 1980 | 12.9 C | -0.66 C |
| 1981 | 12.4 C | -1.08 C |
| 1982 | 13.5 C | +0.00 C |
| 1983 | 12.4 C | -1.10 C |
| 1984 | 12.9 C | -0.60 C |
| 1985 | 12.9 C | -0.62 C |
| 1986 | 13.9 C | +0.34 C |
| 1987 | 13.7 C | +0.21 C |
| 1988 | 12.8 C | -0.71 C |
| 1989 | 13.0 C | -0.48 C |
| 1990 | 14.6 C | +1.05 C |
| 1991 | 14.3 C | +0.77 C |
| 1992 | 13.0 C | -0.48 C |
| 1993 | 13.4 C | -0.07 C |
| 1994 | 13.6 C | +0.12 C |
| 1995 | 13.4 C | -0.12 C |
| 1996 | 12.1 C | -1.38 C |
| 1997 | 12.4 C | -1.12 C |
| 1998 | 14.0 C | +0.51 C |
| 1999 | 13.6 C | +0.07 C |
| 2000 | 12.9 C | -0.66 C |
| 2001 | 13.3 C | -0.17 C |
| 2002 | 13.9 C | +0.39 C |
| 2003 | 13.0 C | -0.53 C |
| 2004 | 13.6 C | +0.04 C |
| 2005 | 13.6 C | +0.06 C |
| 2006 | 13.5 C | -0.04 C |
| 2007 | 14.2 C | +0.72 C |
| 2008 | 13.1 C | -0.42 C |
| 2009 | 13.1 C | -0.38 C |
| 2010 | 13.2 C | -0.29 C |
| 2011 | 14.3 C | +0.76 C |
| 2012 | 14.6 C | +1.04 C |
| 2013 | 13.2 C | -0.34 C |
| 2014 | 13.1 C | -0.45 C |
| 2015 | 14.4 C | +0.91 C |
| 2016 | 14.6 C | +1.10 C |
| 2017 | 14.6 C | +1.06 C |
| 2018 | 14.4 C | +0.93 C |
| 2019 | 14.9 C | +1.34 C |
| 2020 | 14.4 C | +0.88 C |
| 2021 | 14.5 C | +0.96 C |
| 2022 | 14.2 C | +0.69 C |
| 2023 | 14.7 C | +1.19 C |
| 2024 | 14.9 C | +1.41 C |
| 2025 | 13.8 C | +0.31 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.07 C (0.01 to 0.13) per decade over 1938 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.12 F (0.02 to 0.23) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 88 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 (0.01 to 0.13) per decade | 0.12 F (0.02 to 0.23) per decade | 1938 to 2025 | 88 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.09 C (0.02 to 0.16) per decade | 0.16 F (0.04 to 0.28) per decade | 1938 to 2025 | 88 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.05 C (-0.01 to 0.10) per decade | 0.08 F (-0.02 to 0.18) per decade | 1938 to 2025 | 88 | 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
1937 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 2012 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 90 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 1985 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | 90 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 1964 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 90 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) | 2013 | 85.8 mm (3.4 in) | 90 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 42 days | 2000 | 16 days | 90 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1938 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1939 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1940 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1941 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1942 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1943 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1944 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1945 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1946 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1947 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1948 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1949 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1950 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1951 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1952 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1953 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1954 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1955 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1956 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1957 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1958 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1959 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1960 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1961 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1962 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1963 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1964 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1965 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1966 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1967 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1968 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1969 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1970 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1971 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1972 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1973 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1974 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1975 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1976 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1977 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1978 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1979 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1980 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1981 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1982 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1983 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1984 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1985 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1986 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1987 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1988 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1989 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1990 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1991 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1992 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1993 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1994 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1995 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1996 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1997 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1999 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2000 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2001 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2002 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2003 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2004 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2005 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2006 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2007 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2008 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2009 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2010 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2011 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2012 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2013 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2014 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2015 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2016 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2017 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2018 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2019 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2020 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2021 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2022 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2023 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2024 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2025 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2026 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1938 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1939 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1940 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1941 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1942 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1943 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1944 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1945 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1946 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1947 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1948 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1949 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1950 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1951 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1952 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1953 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1954 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1955 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1956 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1957 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1958 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1959 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1960 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1961 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1962 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1963 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1964 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1965 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1966 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1967 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1968 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1969 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1970 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1971 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1972 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1973 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1974 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1975 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1976 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1977 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1978 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1979 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1980 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1981 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1982 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1983 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1984 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1985 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1986 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1987 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1988 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1989 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1990 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1991 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1992 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1993 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1994 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1995 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1996 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1997 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1998 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1999 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2000 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2001 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2002 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2003 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2004 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2005 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2006 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2007 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2008 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 2009 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2010 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2011 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2012 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2013 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2014 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2015 | -24.9 C (-12.8 F) |
| 2016 | -12.7 C (9.1 F) |
| 2017 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 2018 | -16.6 C (2.1 F) |
| 2019 | -13.2 C (8.2 F) |
| 2020 | -14.3 C (6.3 F) |
| 2021 | -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 2022 | -17.1 C (1.2 F) |
| 2023 | -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 2024 | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 2025 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 2026 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1938 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1939 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1940 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1941 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1942 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1943 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1944 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1945 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1946 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1947 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1949 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1950 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1951 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1952 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1954 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1955 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1963 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1965 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1966 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1973 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1975 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1979 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1980 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1986 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1987 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1989 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1990 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1991 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1992 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1994 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1995 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1999 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2001 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2002 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2003 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2004 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2005 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2006 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2007 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2008 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2010 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2011 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2014 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2015 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2016 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2017 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2018 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2019 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2020 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2021 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2022 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2023 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2024 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2025 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2026 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1939 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1940 | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1941 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1942 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1943 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1944 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1945 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1946 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1947 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1948 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1949 | 141.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1950 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1951 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1952 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1953 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1954 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1955 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1956 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1957 | 156.8 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1958 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1959 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 93.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1961 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1962 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1963 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1965 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1967 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1968 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1969 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1970 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1971 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1972 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1973 | 112.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1974 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1975 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1976 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1977 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1978 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1980 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1981 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1983 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1984 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1985 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1988 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1989 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1990 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1991 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1992 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1993 | 79.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1994 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1995 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1997 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1998 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1999 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2000 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2001 | 137.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2002 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2003 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2004 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2005 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2007 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2009 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2010 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2011 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2012 | 117.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2013 | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2014 | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2015 | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2016 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2017 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2018 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2019 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2020 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2021 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2022 | 95.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2023 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2024 | 169.1 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2025 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2026 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 7 days |
| 1938 | 19 days |
| 1939 | 19 days |
| 1940 | 15 days |
| 1941 | 19 days |
| 1942 | 17 days |
| 1943 | 17 days |
| 1944 | 12 days |
| 1945 | 15 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 15 days |
| 1948 | 20 days |
| 1949 | 19 days |
| 1950 | 11 days |
| 1951 | 13 days |
| 1952 | 24 days |
| 1953 | 31 days |
| 1954 | 22 days |
| 1955 | 23 days |
| 1956 | 16 days |
| 1957 | 21 days |
| 1958 | 28 days |
| 1959 | 21 days |
| 1960 | 15 days |
| 1961 | 12 days |
| 1962 | 16 days |
| 1963 | 19 days |
| 1964 | 19 days |
| 1965 | 27 days |
| 1966 | 13 days |
| 1967 | 18 days |
| 1968 | 12 days |
| 1969 | 17 days |
| 1970 | 12 days |
| 1971 | 19 days |
| 1972 | 10 days |
| 1973 | 19 days |
| 1974 | 17 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 19 days |
| 1977 | 17 days |
| 1978 | 27 days |
| 1979 | 17 days |
| 1980 | 15 days |
| 1981 | 15 days |
| 1982 | 15 days |
| 1983 | 13 days |
| 1984 | 26 days |
| 1985 | 13 days |
| 1986 | 16 days |
| 1987 | 23 days |
| 1988 | 16 days |
| 1989 | 15 days |
| 1990 | 12 days |
| 1991 | 23 days |
| 1992 | 20 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 11 days |
| 1995 | 15 days |
| 1996 | 11 days |
| 1997 | 20 days |
| 1998 | 21 days |
| 1999 | 20 days |
| 2000 | 42 days |
| 2001 | 28 days |
| 2002 | 14 days |
| 2003 | 11 days |
| 2004 | 13 days |
| 2005 | 16 days |
| 2006 | 11 days |
| 2007 | 20 days |
| 2008 | 12 days |
| 2009 | 10 days |
| 2010 | 13 days |
| 2011 | 14 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 12 days |
| 2014 | 12 days |
| 2015 | 16 days |
| 2016 | 16 days |
| 2017 | 26 days |
| 2018 | 12 days |
| 2019 | 21 days |
| 2020 | 12 days |
| 2021 | 15 days |
| 2022 | 14 days |
| 2023 | 16 days |
| 2024 | 17 days |
| 2025 | 12 days |
| 2026 | 14 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
88 years with a frostAcross 88 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Bristol AP falls on 17 April and the median first autumn frost on 21 October, which leaves a median of 189 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 186 days. That is 5 days fewer than in 1938 to 1967.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -0.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1938 to 1967) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 17 April | 18 April | 17 April | 1 day earlier | +0.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 21 October | 25 October | 22 October | 3 days earlier | +0.1 days per decade |
| Growing days | 189 days | 191 days | 186 days | 5 days fewer | -0.1 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
88 years, 1938 to 2025A day with at least 53.2 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 87.9 mm (3.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.9 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) | Longer than the 88 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, 88 years of values from 1938 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: 92.7 mm (3.6 in) in 1964; 88.9 mm (3.5 in) in 2003; 81.5 mm (3.2 in) in 1944.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Bristol AP, at 1976. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1976 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -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.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Bristol AP had a mean temperature of 14.3 C (57.7 F) and 1,167.9 mm (46.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Statesville 2 NNE (United States, 155 km away), Chapel Hill 2 W (United States, 305 km away) and Yadkinville 6 E (United States, 170 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville 2 NNE | United States | 155 km (96 mi) | 14.2 C (57.5 F) | 1,164.5 mm (45.8 in) | 0.58 |
| Chapel Hill 2 W | United States | 305 km (190 mi) | 14.4 C (57.8 F) | 1,164.1 mm (45.8 in) | 0.62 |
| Yadkinville 6 E | United States | 170 km (106 mi) | 14.5 C (58.0 F) | 1,145.1 mm (45.1 in) | 0.63 |
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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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