Topeka Forbes Fld Weather Records (USW00013920)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Topeka Forbes Fld (USW00013920), Kansas, United States, with 78 years of record.
Key Facts for Topeka Forbes Fld
- Topeka Forbes Fld (USW00013920) is a weather station in Kansas, United States at 38.94 latitude and -95.65 longitude, 315 m (1,034 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1949 to 2026, 78 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Topeka Forbes Fld still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Topeka Forbes Fld set a daily record high maximum temperature of 32.2 C (90.0 F) on 13 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Kansas, United States, 38.94 latitude, -95.65 longitude.
- Elevation: 315 m (1,034 ft).
- Period of record: 1949 to 2026, 78 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
26 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) | -24.9 C (-12.8 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| Feb | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| Mar | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| Apr | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -8.8 C (16.2 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| May | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| Jun | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) |
| Jul | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| Aug | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) |
| Sep | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Oct | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -7.7 C (18.1 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| Nov | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -16.0 C (3.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1951 | 2 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1954 | 45 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 37 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 28 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-03 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -24.9 C (-12.8 F) |
| 2011-08-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2021-02-16 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 2024-01-14 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
May: 164.3 mm (6.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 3 January 1949 |
| Feb | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 3 February 2012 |
| Mar | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 4 March 2004 |
| Apr | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) | 1 April 1967 |
| May | 164.3 mm (6.5 in) | 6 May 2007 |
| Jun | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) | 13 June 1965 |
| Jul | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) | 10 July 1957 |
| Aug | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) | 23 August 2004 |
| Sep | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 3 September 2021 |
| Oct | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) | 7 October 1958 |
| Nov | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) | 1 November 1998 |
| Dec | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) | 24 December 2023 |
Period of Record Coverage
1949 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1951 | 14 | 4% | No |
| 1952 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 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 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 1970 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% | No |
| 1998 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2014 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2016 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2022 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 October 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 8 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 64 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | tie | 11 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 8 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 72 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 71 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 71 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 9 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 71 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 72 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 25 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 72 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 25 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 69 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 August 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 68 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 64 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily rain | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 21 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Topeka Forbes Fld, US | daily low max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 59 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
43 complete years, 1953 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 14.1 C | +1.16 C |
| 1954 | 14.3 C | +1.41 C |
| 1955 | 13.0 C | +0.07 C |
| 1956 | 13.7 C | +0.78 C |
| 1957 | 12.5 C | -0.47 C |
| 1958 | 12.2 C | -0.74 C |
| 1959 | 12.0 C | -0.92 C |
| 1960 | 11.5 C | -1.42 C |
| 1961 | 11.4 C | -1.50 C |
| 1962 | 12.1 C | -0.87 C |
| 1963 | 12.9 C | -0.05 C |
| 1964 | 12.5 C | -0.45 C |
| 1965 | 12.6 C | -0.34 C |
| 1966 | 12.0 C | -0.90 C |
| 1967 | 11.7 C | -1.24 C |
| 1968 | 12.0 C | -0.91 C |
| 1998 | 13.3 C | +0.41 C |
| 1999 | 13.2 C | +0.24 C |
| 2000 | 12.9 C | +0.01 C |
| 2001 | 13.0 C | +0.05 C |
| 2002 | 12.9 C | -0.05 C |
| 2003 | 12.5 C | -0.40 C |
| 2004 | 12.4 C | -0.55 C |
| 2005 | 13.0 C | +0.05 C |
| 2006 | 13.9 C | +0.98 C |
| 2007 | 13.0 C | +0.10 C |
| 2008 | 11.5 C | -1.43 C |
| 2009 | 12.1 C | -0.87 C |
| 2010 | 12.9 C | -0.07 C |
| 2011 | 13.1 C | +0.20 C |
| 2012 | 14.9 C | +1.97 C |
| 2013 | 12.0 C | -0.95 C |
| 2014 | 12.1 C | -0.83 C |
| 2015 | 14.1 C | +1.16 C |
| 2016 | 14.9 C | +2.01 C |
| 2017 | 14.4 C | +1.49 C |
| 2018 | 13.3 C | +0.33 C |
| 2019 | 12.7 C | -0.27 C |
| 2020 | 13.4 C | +0.45 C |
| 2022 | 13.1 C | +0.17 C |
| 2023 | 14.0 C | +1.09 C |
| 2024 | 13.9 C | +1.01 C |
| 2025 | 13.2 C | +0.25 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.12 C (0.02 to 0.23) per decade over 1953 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.22 F (0.03 to 0.41) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 43 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.12 C (0.02 to 0.23) per decade | 0.22 F (0.03 to 0.41) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 43 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.2 to 0.7) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 43 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.01 C (-0.10 to 0.08) per decade | -0.03 F (-0.19 to 0.14) per decade | 1953 to 2025 | 43 | 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
1949 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 2011 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 51 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) | 2021 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | 51 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 164.3 mm (6.5 in) | 2007 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) | 50 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 226.2 mm (8.9 in) | 2007 | 103.7 mm (4.1 in) | 50 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 49 days | 2021 | 29 days | 50 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1951 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1952 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1953 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1954 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1955 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1956 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1957 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1958 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1959 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1960 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1961 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1962 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1963 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1964 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1965 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1966 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1967 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1968 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1969 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1970 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1997 | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| 1998 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1999 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2000 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2001 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2002 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2003 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2004 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2005 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2006 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2007 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2008 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2009 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2010 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2011 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2012 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2013 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2014 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2015 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2016 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2017 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2018 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2019 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2020 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2021 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2022 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2023 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2024 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2025 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2026 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1951 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1952 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1953 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1954 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1955 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1956 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1957 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1958 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1959 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1960 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1961 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1962 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1963 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1964 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1965 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1966 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1967 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1968 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1969 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1970 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1997 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1998 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1999 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2000 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2001 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2002 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2003 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2004 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2005 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2006 | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 2007 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2008 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 2009 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2010 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2011 | -24.9 C (-12.8 F) |
| 2012 | -14.9 C (5.2 F) |
| 2013 | -17.7 C (0.1 F) |
| 2014 | -24.9 C (-12.8 F) |
| 2015 | -17.7 C (0.1 F) |
| 2016 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 2017 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2018 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 2019 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2020 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2021 | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 2022 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 2023 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 2024 | -23.8 C (-10.8 F) |
| 2025 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 2026 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1951 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1952 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1953 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1954 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1958 | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1959 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1962 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1963 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1964 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1965 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1966 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1968 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1969 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1970 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1999 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2001 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2002 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2003 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2004 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2005 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2006 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2007 | 164.3 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2008 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2009 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2010 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2011 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2012 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2013 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2014 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2015 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2017 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2018 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2019 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2020 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2021 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2022 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2023 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2024 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2025 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2026 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 106.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1951 | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1952 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1953 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1955 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1957 | 135.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1958 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1959 | 95.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1960 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1962 | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1963 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1964 | 106.1 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1965 | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1966 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1967 | 131.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1968 | 200.8 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1969 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1970 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | 157.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1999 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2000 | 52.7 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2001 | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2002 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2003 | 163.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2004 | 174.8 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2005 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2006 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2007 | 226.2 mm (8.9 in) |
| 2008 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2009 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2010 | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2011 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2012 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2013 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2014 | 93.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2015 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2016 | 122.3 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2017 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2018 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2019 | 103.5 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2020 | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2021 | 155.5 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2022 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2023 | 108.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2024 | 117.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2025 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2026 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 26 days |
| 1951 | 5 days |
| 1952 | 33 days |
| 1953 | 27 days |
| 1954 | 38 days |
| 1955 | 34 days |
| 1956 | 37 days |
| 1957 | 16 days |
| 1958 | 37 days |
| 1959 | 28 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 24 days |
| 1962 | 39 days |
| 1963 | 27 days |
| 1964 | 21 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 27 days |
| 1967 | 29 days |
| 1968 | 29 days |
| 1969 | 31 days |
| 1970 | 33 days |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | 25 days |
| 1999 | 23 days |
| 2000 | 36 days |
| 2001 | 33 days |
| 2002 | 42 days |
| 2003 | 24 days |
| 2004 | 26 days |
| 2005 | 15 days |
| 2006 | 34 days |
| 2007 | 32 days |
| 2008 | 17 days |
| 2009 | 23 days |
| 2010 | 36 days |
| 2011 | 32 days |
| 2012 | 33 days |
| 2013 | 29 days |
| 2014 | 30 days |
| 2015 | 30 days |
| 2016 | 34 days |
| 2017 | 35 days |
| 2018 | 28 days |
| 2019 | 22 days |
| 2020 | 33 days |
| 2021 | 49 days |
| 2022 | 18 days |
| 2023 | 21 days |
| 2024 | 20 days |
| 2025 | 20 days |
| 2026 | 23 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
43 years with a frostAcross 43 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Topeka Forbes Fld falls on 13 April and the median first autumn frost on 25 October, which leaves a median of 192 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -1.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1966 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 13 April | n/a | 14 April | n/a | +0.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 25 October | n/a | 18 October | n/a | -1.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 192 days | n/a | 188 days | n/a | -1.8 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
45 years, 1949 to 2024A day with at least 68.5 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 163.5 mm (6.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 92.6 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) | Longer than the 45 years of record |
| 100 years | 163.5 mm (6.4 in) | Longer than the 45 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, 45 years of values from 1949 to 2024.
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: 164.3 mm (6.5 in) in 2007; 126.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1965; 121.2 mm (4.8 in) in 1958.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Topeka Forbes Fld, at 1959. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1959 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | -0.4 | -0.7 | 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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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