Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP Weather Records (USW00014754)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP (USW00014754), Pennsylvania, United States, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP
- Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP (USW00014754) is a weather station in Pennsylvania, United States at 41.14 latitude and -75.22 longitude, 584 m (1,916 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1948 to 2005, 58 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP set a daily record low minimum temperature of -26.1 C (-15.0 F) on 24 January 2005.
About the Station
- Location: Pennsylvania, United States, 41.14 latitude, -75.22 longitude.
- Elevation: 584 m (1,916 ft).
- Period of record: 1948 to 2005, 58 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 50 |
| 1963 | 57 |
| 1964 | 50 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1967 | 44 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 62 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 3 |
All-Time Record Progression
6 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-05 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1999-09-17 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 141.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2003-06-27 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2003-07-05 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 2003-07-22 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004-01-15 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 141.7 mm (5.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | 25 January 1979 |
| Feb | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) | 10 February 1998 |
| Mar | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) | 23 March 1977 |
| Apr | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 16 April 1983 |
| May | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 6 May 1989 |
| Jun | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 29 June 1973 |
| Jul | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) | 29 July 1969 |
| Aug | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) | 20 August 1986 |
| Sep | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) | 17 September 1999 |
| Oct | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) | 6 October 1995 |
| Nov | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) | 9 November 1972 |
| Dec | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) | 2 December 1996 |
Period of Record Coverage
1948 to 2005| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1961 | 90 | 25% | No |
| 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 | 364 | 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 | 124 | 34% | No |
| 1986 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1988 | 342 | 93% | Yes |
| 1989 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 1990 | 281 | 77% | No |
| 1991 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 1992 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1993 | 246 | 67% | No |
| 1995 | 133 | 36% | No |
| 1996 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 1997 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1998 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1999 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2000 | 345 | 94% | Yes |
| 2001 | 279 | 76% | No |
| 2002 | 259 | 71% | No |
| 2003 | 232 | 64% | No |
| 2004 | 230 | 63% | No |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2005 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily low min | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 42 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 2005 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily snowfall | 24.1 cm (9.5 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 29 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 19 January 2005 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | all-time low max (Tie) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | tie | 1 year | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 2005 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily rain | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) | 27 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 January 2005 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily high max | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 33 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 January 2005 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 23 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily low max | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 27 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 14 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily high min | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 41 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 November 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily low min | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 9 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | tie | 0 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | monthly high max | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 40 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 September 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily high max | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 23 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily rain | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) | 17 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily low max (Tie) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily low max | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 5.6 C (10.1 F) | 11 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 18 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily high min | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 13 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2004 | Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP, US | daily low max | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
31 complete years, 1962 to 2000| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6.9 C | -0.47 C |
| 1963 | 6.9 C | -0.47 C |
| 1964 | 7.7 C | +0.36 C |
| 1965 | 6.9 C | -0.41 C |
| 1966 | 6.8 C | -0.51 C |
| 1967 | 7.0 C | -0.35 C |
| 1968 | 7.3 C | -0.09 C |
| 1969 | 7.2 C | -0.20 C |
| 1970 | 7.2 C | -0.16 C |
| 1971 | 7.4 C | +0.07 C |
| 1972 | 7.0 C | -0.36 C |
| 1973 | 8.5 C | +1.19 C |
| 1974 | 7.7 C | +0.31 C |
| 1975 | 8.0 C | +0.67 C |
| 1976 | 7.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 1977 | 7.4 C | +0.08 C |
| 1978 | 6.7 C | -0.67 C |
| 1979 | 7.6 C | +0.28 C |
| 1980 | 7.2 C | -0.20 C |
| 1981 | 7.4 C | +0.07 C |
| 1982 | 7.4 C | +0.02 C |
| 1983 | 8.1 C | +0.74 C |
| 1984 | 7.8 C | +0.48 C |
| 1986 | 6.8 C | -0.56 C |
| 1987 | 6.8 C | -0.58 C |
| 1988 | 6.4 C | -0.98 C |
| 1996 | 7.2 C | -0.20 C |
| 1997 | 7.2 C | -0.11 C |
| 1998 | 9.1 C | +1.78 C |
| 1999 | 8.2 C | +0.81 C |
| 2000 | 7.0 C | -0.32 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1962 to 2000 is 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (-0.1 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 31 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.2 F (-0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 1962 to 2000 | 31 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1962 to 2000 | 31 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (-0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.3 F (-0.1 to 0.8) per decade | 1962 to 2000 | 31 | 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
1948 to 2005| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 2003 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 45 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 1988 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | 45 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) | 1999 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 45 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 183.9 mm (7.2 in) | 1999 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) | 45 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 26 days | 1964 | 15 days | 45 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1961 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1962 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1963 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1964 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1965 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1966 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1967 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1968 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1969 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1970 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1971 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1972 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1973 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1974 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1975 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1976 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1977 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1978 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1979 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1980 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1981 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1982 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1983 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1984 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1985 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1986 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1987 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1988 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1989 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1990 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1991 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1992 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1993 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1995 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1996 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1997 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1998 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2002 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2005 | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1961 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1962 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1963 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1964 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1965 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1966 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1967 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1968 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1969 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1970 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1971 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1972 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1973 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1974 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1975 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1976 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1977 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1978 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1979 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1980 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1981 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1982 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1983 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1984 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1985 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1986 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1987 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1988 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1989 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1990 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1991 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1992 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1993 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1995 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1996 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1997 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1998 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1999 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2000 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2001 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2002 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2003 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2004 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2005 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1962 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1963 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1969 | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1970 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1973 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1974 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1977 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1978 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1979 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1980 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1981 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1983 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1984 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1985 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1987 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1988 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1989 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1991 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1992 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1993 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1995 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1998 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1999 | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2000 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2002 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2003 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2004 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2005 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1961 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1963 | 104.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1964 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1965 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1966 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1967 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1968 | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1969 | 183.6 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1970 | 125.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1971 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1972 | 161.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1973 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1974 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1975 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1976 | 111.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1977 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1978 | 150.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1979 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1980 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1981 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1982 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1983 | 139.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1984 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1985 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1986 | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1987 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1988 | 131.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1989 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1990 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1991 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1992 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1993 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1995 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1996 | 92.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1998 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1999 | 183.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2000 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2001 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2002 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2003 | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2004 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2005 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 15 days |
| 1961 | 10 days |
| 1962 | 15 days |
| 1963 | 24 days |
| 1964 | 26 days |
| 1965 | 11 days |
| 1966 | 20 days |
| 1967 | 18 days |
| 1968 | 15 days |
| 1969 | 21 days |
| 1970 | 16 days |
| 1971 | 15 days |
| 1972 | 16 days |
| 1973 | 25 days |
| 1974 | 15 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 22 days |
| 1977 | 14 days |
| 1978 | 24 days |
| 1979 | 11 days |
| 1980 | 21 days |
| 1981 | 15 days |
| 1982 | 12 days |
| 1983 | 17 days |
| 1984 | 18 days |
| 1985 | 10 days |
| 1986 | 15 days |
| 1987 | 22 days |
| 1988 | 14 days |
| 1989 | 17 days |
| 1990 | 12 days |
| 1991 | 23 days |
| 1992 | 13 days |
| 1993 | 13 days |
| 1995 | 10 days |
| 1996 | 10 days |
| 1997 | 16 days |
| 1998 | 10 days |
| 1999 | 20 days |
| 2000 | 21 days |
| 2001 | 22 days |
| 2002 | 13 days |
| 2003 | 13 days |
| 2004 | 12 days |
| 2005 | 5 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
31 years with a frostAcross 31 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Tobyhanna Pocono Mtn AP falls on 16 May and the median first autumn frost on 23 September, which leaves a median of 125 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +4.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1963 to 2000) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 16 May | n/a | 17 May | n/a | -3.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 23 September | n/a | 24 September | n/a | +1.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 125 days | n/a | 125 days | n/a | +4.6 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
35 years, 1962 to 2000A day with at least 69.5 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 172.2 mm (6.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 128.7 mm (5.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) | Longer than the 35 years of record |
| 100 years | 172.2 mm (6.8 in) | Longer than the 35 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, 35 years of values from 1962 to 2000.
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: 141.7 mm (5.6 in) in 1999; 134.9 mm (5.3 in) in 1972; 122.4 mm (4.8 in) in 1979.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).