Fayetteville Drake Fld Weather Records (USW00093993)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Fayetteville Drake Fld (USW00093993), Arkansas, United States, with 78 years of record.
Key Facts for Fayetteville Drake Fld
- Fayetteville Drake Fld (USW00093993) is a weather station in Arkansas, United States at 36.01 latitude and -94.17 longitude, 377 m (1,237 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1949 to 2026, 78 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Fayetteville Drake Fld still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Fayetteville Drake Fld tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 32.2 C (90.0 F) 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: Arkansas, United States, 36.01 latitude, -94.17 longitude.
- Elevation: 377 m (1,237 ft).
- Period of record: 1949 to 2026, 78 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
38 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| Feb | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -28.8 C (-19.8 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| Mar | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| May | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| Jun | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
| Jul | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) |
| Aug | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) |
| Sep | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| Oct | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| Nov | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 39 |
| 1953 | 44 |
| 1954 | 48 |
| 1963 | 40 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 31 |
All-Time Record Progression
7 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-26 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 189.2 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2010-03-21 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| 2011-02-09 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 37.1 cm (14.6 in) |
| 2011-02-10 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| 2011-02-10 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2011-08-05 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 2021-02-16 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -28.8 C (-19.8 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 189.2 mm (7.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) | 4 January 1998 |
| Feb | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) | 9 February 1966 |
| Mar | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) | 18 March 2008 |
| Apr | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) | 4 April 2025 |
| May | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) | 7 May 1978 |
| Jun | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) | 28 June 2000 |
| Jul | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 14 July 2023 |
| Aug | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) | 13 August 2002 |
| Sep | 189.2 mm (7.4 in) | 26 September 1996 |
| Oct | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) | 5 October 1998 |
| Nov | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) | 24 November 1973 |
| Dec | 164.8 mm (6.5 in) | 27 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
1949 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 170 | 47% | No |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 363 | 99% | 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 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 363 | 99% | 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 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1986 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2008 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 2009 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 361 | 99% | 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 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | tie | 63 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 72 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 72 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 72 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 53 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 72 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 60 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 45 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 60 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 72 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | tie | 45 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 45 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 9 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 12 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 63 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2026 | Fayetteville Drake Fld, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 25 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
67 complete years, 1950 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 13.6 C | -0.71 C |
| 1951 | 13.7 C | -0.60 C |
| 1952 | 14.2 C | -0.14 C |
| 1953 | 14.6 C | +0.31 C |
| 1954 | 15.4 C | +1.06 C |
| 1963 | 14.4 C | +0.12 C |
| 1964 | 14.3 C | -0.02 C |
| 1965 | 14.6 C | +0.26 C |
| 1966 | 13.4 C | -0.88 C |
| 1967 | 13.8 C | -0.51 C |
| 1968 | 13.2 C | -1.10 C |
| 1969 | 13.8 C | -0.53 C |
| 1970 | 13.8 C | -0.54 C |
| 1971 | 14.1 C | -0.19 C |
| 1972 | 13.9 C | -0.46 C |
| 1973 | 14.3 C | -0.05 C |
| 1974 | 14.1 C | -0.21 C |
| 1975 | 13.9 C | -0.39 C |
| 1976 | 13.0 C | -1.28 C |
| 1977 | 14.5 C | +0.22 C |
| 1978 | 13.5 C | -0.81 C |
| 1979 | 13.0 C | -1.27 C |
| 1980 | 14.7 C | +0.35 C |
| 1981 | 14.3 C | -0.02 C |
| 1982 | 14.2 C | -0.10 C |
| 1983 | 13.5 C | -0.81 C |
| 1984 | 14.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 1985 | 13.7 C | -0.61 C |
| 1986 | 14.8 C | +0.49 C |
| 1987 | 14.7 C | +0.36 C |
| 1988 | 14.0 C | -0.29 C |
| 1989 | 13.6 C | -0.67 C |
| 1990 | 15.4 C | +1.13 C |
| 1991 | 15.2 C | +0.93 C |
| 1992 | 14.2 C | -0.09 C |
| 1993 | 13.7 C | -0.59 C |
| 1994 | 14.5 C | +0.17 C |
| 1995 | 14.5 C | +0.22 C |
| 1996 | 13.7 C | -0.61 C |
| 1997 | 13.4 C | -0.91 C |
| 1998 | 15.4 C | +1.10 C |
| 1999 | 14.7 C | +0.40 C |
| 2000 | 13.9 C | -0.40 C |
| 2001 | 14.3 C | -0.04 C |
| 2002 | 13.7 C | -0.57 C |
| 2003 | 13.8 C | -0.53 C |
| 2004 | 14.1 C | -0.19 C |
| 2005 | 14.8 C | +0.49 C |
| 2006 | 15.1 C | +0.77 C |
| 2008 | 13.8 C | -0.51 C |
| 2009 | 13.8 C | -0.53 C |
| 2010 | 14.3 C | +0.00 C |
| 2011 | 14.8 C | +0.47 C |
| 2012 | 15.9 C | +1.54 C |
| 2013 | 13.4 C | -0.88 C |
| 2014 | 13.0 C | -1.35 C |
| 2015 | 14.2 C | -0.08 C |
| 2016 | 14.9 C | +0.60 C |
| 2017 | 15.0 C | +0.64 C |
| 2018 | 14.3 C | -0.01 C |
| 2019 | 14.4 C | +0.08 C |
| 2020 | 15.1 C | +0.81 C |
| 2021 | 15.0 C | +0.69 C |
| 2022 | 15.2 C | +0.84 C |
| 2023 | 16.0 C | +1.67 C |
| 2024 | 16.5 C | +2.23 C |
| 2025 | 15.8 C | +1.52 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade over 1950 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 67 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 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 1950 to 2025 | 67 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.10 C (-0.01 to 0.21) per decade | 0.18 F (-0.01 to 0.37) per decade | 1950 to 2025 | 67 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1950 to 2025 | 67 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1949 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 1954 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 70 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -28.8 C (-19.8 F) | 2021 | -17.5 C (0.5 F) | 70 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 189.2 mm (7.4 in) | 1996 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 70 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 312.9 mm (12.3 in) | 2011 | 122.1 mm (4.8 in) | 70 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 51 days | 1963 | 20 days | 70 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1950 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1951 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1952 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1953 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1954 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1963 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1964 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1965 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1966 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1967 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1968 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1969 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1970 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1971 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1972 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1973 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1974 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1975 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1976 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1977 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1978 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1979 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1980 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1981 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1982 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1983 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1984 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1985 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1986 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1987 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1988 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1989 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1991 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1992 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1993 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1994 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1997 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1998 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1999 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2000 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2001 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2002 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2005 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2006 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2007 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2008 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2009 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2010 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2011 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2012 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2013 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2014 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2015 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2016 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2017 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2018 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2019 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2020 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2021 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2022 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2023 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2024 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2025 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2026 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1950 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1951 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1952 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1953 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1954 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1963 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1964 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1965 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1966 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1967 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1968 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1969 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1970 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1971 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1972 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1973 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1974 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1975 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1976 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1977 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1978 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1979 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1980 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1981 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1982 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1983 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1984 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1985 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1986 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1987 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1988 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1989 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1990 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1991 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1992 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1993 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1994 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1995 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1996 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1997 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1998 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1999 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2000 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2001 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2002 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2003 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2004 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2005 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2006 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2007 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2008 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2009 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2010 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2011 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2012 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2013 | -13.2 C (8.2 F) |
| 2014 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2015 | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 2016 | -16.0 C (3.2 F) |
| 2017 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 2018 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 2019 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 2020 | -10.5 C (13.1 F) |
| 2021 | -28.8 C (-19.8 F) |
| 2022 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2023 | -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 2024 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 2025 | -19.3 C (-2.7 F) |
| 2026 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1950 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1951 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1952 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1953 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1954 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1963 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1965 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1966 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1967 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1969 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1970 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1972 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1974 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1976 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1978 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1979 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1981 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1982 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1983 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1984 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1985 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1986 | 142.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1987 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1988 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1989 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1991 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1992 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1993 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1994 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1995 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 189.2 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1997 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1998 | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1999 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2000 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2001 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2002 | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2003 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2004 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2005 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2006 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2007 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2008 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2009 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2010 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2011 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2012 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2013 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2014 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2015 | 164.8 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2016 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2017 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2018 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2019 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2020 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2021 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2022 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2023 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2024 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2025 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2026 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 147.9 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1950 | 213.8 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1951 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1952 | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1953 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1954 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1963 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1964 | 117.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1965 | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1966 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1967 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1968 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1969 | 139.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1970 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1971 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1972 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1973 | 206.1 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1974 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1975 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1976 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1977 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1978 | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1979 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1982 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1983 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1984 | 156.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1985 | 180.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1986 | 266.3 mm (10.5 in) |
| 1987 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1988 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1989 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1990 | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1991 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1992 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1993 | 137.0 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1994 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1995 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 217.1 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1997 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1998 | 202.8 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1999 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2000 | 151.7 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2001 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2002 | 152.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2003 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2004 | 245.3 mm (9.7 in) |
| 2005 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2006 | 132.4 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2007 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2008 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2009 | 180.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2010 | 179.8 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2011 | 312.9 mm (12.3 in) |
| 2012 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2013 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2014 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2015 | 211.3 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2016 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2017 | 208.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 2018 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2019 | 155.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2020 | 161.1 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2021 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2022 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2023 | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2024 | 204.5 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2025 | 190.2 mm (7.5 in) |
| 2026 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 26 days |
| 1951 | 19 days |
| 1952 | 27 days |
| 1953 | 18 days |
| 1954 | 23 days |
| 1963 | 51 days |
| 1964 | 16 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 22 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 22 days |
| 1969 | 16 days |
| 1970 | 20 days |
| 1971 | 18 days |
| 1972 | 29 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 18 days |
| 1975 | 22 days |
| 1976 | 20 days |
| 1977 | 21 days |
| 1978 | 13 days |
| 1979 | 24 days |
| 1980 | 17 days |
| 1981 | 21 days |
| 1982 | 19 days |
| 1983 | 25 days |
| 1984 | 17 days |
| 1985 | 18 days |
| 1986 | 17 days |
| 1987 | 18 days |
| 1988 | 20 days |
| 1989 | 23 days |
| 1990 | 24 days |
| 1991 | 19 days |
| 1992 | 20 days |
| 1993 | 18 days |
| 1994 | 16 days |
| 1995 | 42 days |
| 1996 | 25 days |
| 1997 | 19 days |
| 1998 | 24 days |
| 1999 | 43 days |
| 2000 | 19 days |
| 2001 | 16 days |
| 2002 | 21 days |
| 2003 | 20 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 15 days |
| 2006 | 21 days |
| 2007 | 20 days |
| 2008 | 22 days |
| 2009 | 16 days |
| 2010 | 37 days |
| 2011 | 20 days |
| 2012 | 16 days |
| 2013 | 28 days |
| 2014 | 23 days |
| 2015 | 18 days |
| 2016 | 32 days |
| 2017 | 25 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 15 days |
| 2020 | 20 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 39 days |
| 2023 | 24 days |
| 2024 | 35 days |
| 2025 | 23 days |
| 2026 | 29 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
67 years with a frostAcross 67 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Fayetteville Drake Fld falls on 16 April and the median first autumn frost on 19 October, which leaves a median of 187 days between them.
In 1995 to 2025 the median growing season was 190 days. That is 10 days more than in 1950 to 1987.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1950 to 1987) | Recent period (1995 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 16 April | 20 April | 13 April | 7 days earlier | -1.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 19 October | 16 October | 21 October | 5 days later | +0.8 days per decade |
| Growing days | 187 days | 180 days | 190 days | 10 days more | +2.3 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
68 years, 1950 to 2025A day with at least 82.1 mm (3.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 188.0 mm (7.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 108.6 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 126.9 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 150.8 mm (5.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 188.0 mm (7.4 in) | Longer than the 68 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, 68 years of values from 1950 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: 189.2 mm (7.4 in) in 1996; 164.8 mm (6.5 in) in 2015; 147.8 mm (5.8 in) in 1998.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Fayetteville Drake Fld, at 1989 and 1997. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1989 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1997 ran 0.5 C (0.9 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +0.3 | +0.5 | possible | 5 |
| 1997 | -0.5 | -0.9 | 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, Fayetteville Drake Fld had a mean temperature of 14.9 C (58.8 F) and 1,213.9 mm (47.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Nashville Intl AP (United States, 672 km away), Knoxville AP (United States, 917 km away) and Burlington Fire STN #5 (United States, 1,322 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Intl AP | United States | 672 km (418 mi) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 1,202.2 mm (47.3 in) | 0.47 |
| Knoxville AP | United States | 917 km (570 mi) | 14.7 C (58.4 F) | 1,197.8 mm (47.2 in) | 0.48 |
| Burlington Fire STN #5 | United States | 1,322 km (821 mi) | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | 1,152.4 mm (45.4 in) | 0.58 |
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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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