Rycroft Weather Records (CA003075600)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Rycroft (CA003075600), Alberta, Canada, with 48 years of record.
Key Facts for Rycroft
- Rycroft (CA003075600) is a weather station in Alberta, Canada at 55.75 latitude and -118.78 longitude, 610 m (2,001 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1931 to 1978, 48 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Rycroft still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Rycroft set a daily record low minimum temperature of -45.0 C (-49.0 F) on 10 December 1977.
About the Station
- Location: Alberta, Canada, 55.75 latitude, -118.78 longitude.
- Elevation: 610 m (2,001 ft).
- Period of record: 1931 to 1978, 48 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow.
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 | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 53 |
| 1932 | 59 |
| 1933 | 52 |
| 1934 | 76 |
| 1935 | 88 |
| 1936 | 97 |
| 1937 | 2 |
| 1950 | 49 |
| 1951 | 58 |
| 1952 | 37 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1956 | 63 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 35 |
| 1959 | 54 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 62 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 45 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 41 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 39 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 77.2 mm (3.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 22 January 1974 |
| Feb | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 22 February 1932 |
| Mar | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 12 March 1933 |
| Apr | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 20 April 1932 |
| May | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 11 May 1977 |
| Jun | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 27 June 1964 |
| Jul | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 1 July 1935 |
| Aug | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 16 August 1973 |
| Sep | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 12 September 1936 |
| Oct | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 4 October 1957 |
| Nov | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 22 November 1957 |
| Dec | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 29 December 1975 |
Period of Record Coverage
1931 to 1978| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1934 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1935 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 1937 | 58 | 16% | No |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 268 | 73% | No |
| 1957 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1958 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1959 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1960 | 123 | 34% | No |
| 1961 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1972 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 214 | 59% | No |
| 1974 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1975 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1976 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 1977 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1978 | 31 | 8% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 December 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low min | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) | 6.1 C (11.0 F) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | -32.0 C (-25.6 F) | 9.8 C (17.6 F) | 16 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low min | -47.0 C (-52.6 F) | 6.4 C (11.5 F) | 11 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low min | -42.5 C (-44.5 F) | 4.7 C (8.5 F) | 44 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | -34.5 C (-30.1 F) | 11.7 C (21.1 F) | 11 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 December 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | -29.0 C (-20.2 F) | 6.8 C (12.2 F) | 44 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | -28.5 C (-19.3 F) | 5.2 C (9.4 F) | 44 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 43 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily high min (Tie) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | tie | 19 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 2 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 27 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily rain | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max (Tie) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | tie | 44 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 18 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily high min (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 42 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily high max | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 10 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 15 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily low max | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 43 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 July 1977 | Rycroft, CA | daily rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 6 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
18 complete years, 1932 to 1974| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 0.0 C | -0.68 C |
| 1935 | 0.0 C | -0.75 C |
| 1950 | -0.5 C | -1.24 C |
| 1952 | 1.8 C | +1.06 C |
| 1953 | 2.0 C | +1.24 C |
| 1957 | 1.2 C | +0.52 C |
| 1958 | 1.7 C | +0.94 C |
| 1959 | 1.0 C | +0.24 C |
| 1962 | 1.2 C | +0.49 C |
| 1963 | 1.3 C | +0.56 C |
| 1964 | 0.6 C | -0.17 C |
| 1965 | -0.5 C | -1.21 C |
| 1967 | 1.2 C | +0.48 C |
| 1968 | 0.8 C | +0.07 C |
| 1969 | -0.6 C | -1.28 C |
| 1970 | 1.0 C | +0.31 C |
| 1972 | -0.5 C | -1.26 C |
| 1974 | 1.4 C | +0.71 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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
1931 to 1978| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 1950 | 30.9 C (87.5 F) | 34 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) | 1934 | -44.1 C (-47.5 F) | 34 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 1964 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 33 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) | 1935 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | 33 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 51 days | 1965 | 26 days | 33 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1932 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1933 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1934 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1935 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1936 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1937 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| 1950 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1951 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1952 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1953 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1956 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1957 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1958 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1959 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1960 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1961 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1962 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1963 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1964 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1965 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1966 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1967 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1968 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1969 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1970 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1971 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1972 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1973 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1974 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1975 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1976 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1977 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1978 | 3.5 C (38.3 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1932 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1933 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1934 | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) |
| 1935 | -49.4 C (-56.9 F) |
| 1936 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1937 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 1950 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1951 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 1952 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1953 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1956 | -47.8 C (-54.0 F) |
| 1957 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1958 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1959 | -47.2 C (-53.0 F) |
| 1960 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1961 | -43.3 C (-45.9 F) |
| 1962 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1963 | -43.9 C (-47.0 F) |
| 1964 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1965 | -45.0 C (-49.0 F) |
| 1966 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1967 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1968 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1969 | -48.9 C (-56.0 F) |
| 1970 | -44.4 C (-47.9 F) |
| 1971 | -46.1 C (-51.0 F) |
| 1972 | -45.6 C (-50.1 F) |
| 1973 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1974 | -42.8 C (-45.0 F) |
| 1975 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1976 | -48.3 C (-54.9 F) |
| 1977 | -47.0 C (-52.6 F) |
| 1978 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1932 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1933 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1934 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1935 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1936 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1937 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1950 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1951 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1952 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1956 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1958 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1959 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1960 | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| 1961 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1963 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1964 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1965 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1966 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1971 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1973 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1975 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1976 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | n/a |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1932 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1933 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1934 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1935 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1936 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1937 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1950 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1952 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1956 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 80.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1958 | 20.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1959 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1960 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1961 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1965 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1966 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1970 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1972 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1974 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1976 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1977 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1978 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 37 days |
| 1932 | 20 days |
| 1933 | 26 days |
| 1934 | 19 days |
| 1935 | 24 days |
| 1936 | 16 days |
| 1937 | 9 days |
| 1950 | 28 days |
| 1951 | 22 days |
| 1952 | 38 days |
| 1953 | 41 days |
| 1956 | 37 days |
| 1957 | 22 days |
| 1958 | 35 days |
| 1959 | 32 days |
| 1960 | 16 days |
| 1961 | 19 days |
| 1962 | 30 days |
| 1963 | 18 days |
| 1964 | 23 days |
| 1965 | 51 days |
| 1966 | 21 days |
| 1967 | 26 days |
| 1968 | 19 days |
| 1969 | 30 days |
| 1970 | 49 days |
| 1971 | 40 days |
| 1972 | 51 days |
| 1973 | 24 days |
| 1974 | 33 days |
| 1975 | 22 days |
| 1976 | 28 days |
| 1977 | 45 days |
| 1978 | n/a |
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.
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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 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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