Cape Race (Aut) Weather Records (CA008401000)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cape Race (Aut) (CA008401000), Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with 107 years of record.
Key Facts for Cape Race (Aut)
- Cape Race (Aut) (CA008401000) is a weather station in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada at 46.67 latitude and -53.08 longitude, 27 m (89 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1920 to 2026, 107 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cape Race (Aut) still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cape Race (Aut) tied a daily record low maximum temperature of 8.3 C (46.9 F) on 3 July 1969.
About the Station
- Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, 46.67 latitude, -53.08 longitude.
- Elevation: 27 m (89 ft).
- Period of record: 1920 to 2026, 107 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 | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | -13.9 C (7.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 46 |
| 1922 | 48 |
| 1923 | 69 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 44 |
| 1926 | 35 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 41 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1930 | 40 |
| 1931 | 41 |
| 1932 | 32 |
| 1933 | 37 |
| 1934 | 38 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 32 |
| 1937 | 64 |
| 1938 | 48 |
| 1939 | 33 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1943 | 31 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 40 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 55 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 43 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1963-12-30 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 55.6 cm (21.9 in) |
| 1966-01-09 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 56.4 cm (22.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 157.2 mm (6.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 10 January 1942 |
| Feb | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 12 February 1921 |
| Mar | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 10 March 1954 |
| Apr | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 21 April 1946 |
| May | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 30 May 1936 |
| Jun | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | 6 June 1937 |
| Jul | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) | 29 July 1945 |
| Aug | 157.2 mm (6.2 in) | 15 August 1943 |
| Sep | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) | 7 September 1952 |
| Oct | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) | 18 October 1958 |
| Nov | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) | 1 November 1953 |
| Dec | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 3 December 1937 |
Period of Record Coverage
1920 to 1969| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 67 | 18% | No |
| 1921 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1922 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1923 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1924 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1925 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1926 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1927 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1928 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1930 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 282 | 77% | No |
| 1933 | 192 | 53% | No |
| 1934 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1937 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1953 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 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 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1968 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1969 | 151 | 41% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily low max (Tie) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | tie | 6 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 June 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily low min (Tie) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | tie | 46 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min (Tie) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily rain | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 26 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high max (Tie) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | tie | 18 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily rain | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 40 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min (Tie) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily rain | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 38 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min (Tie) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | tie | 31 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 29 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 February 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 28 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min (Tie) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | tie | 9 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 9 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 February 1969 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min (Tie) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | tie | 38 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 December 1968 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high max (Tie) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 1968 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 42 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1968 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily rain | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 45 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1968 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily snowfall | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 4.3 cm (1.7 in) | 39 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 1968 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high max | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 30 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 January 1966 | Cape Race (Aut), CA | daily high min (Tie) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | tie | 39 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
40 complete years, 1921 to 1965| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 3.3 C | -0.87 C |
| 1922 | 3.3 C | -0.87 C |
| 1923 | 3.1 C | -1.14 C |
| 1925 | 4.4 C | +0.16 C |
| 1926 | 4.1 C | -0.09 C |
| 1927 | 4.6 C | +0.42 C |
| 1928 | 4.7 C | +0.47 C |
| 1929 | 4.2 C | -0.04 C |
| 1930 | 5.0 C | +0.76 C |
| 1931 | 5.3 C | +1.11 C |
| 1934 | 4.3 C | +0.09 C |
| 1935 | 4.2 C | +0.00 C |
| 1936 | 4.6 C | +0.36 C |
| 1937 | 5.0 C | +0.82 C |
| 1938 | 4.3 C | +0.09 C |
| 1939 | 3.3 C | -0.93 C |
| 1940 | 4.3 C | +0.05 C |
| 1941 | 3.1 C | -1.12 C |
| 1942 | 4.9 C | +0.66 C |
| 1943 | 4.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 1944 | 4.4 C | +0.14 C |
| 1945 | 4.1 C | -0.13 C |
| 1946 | 4.3 C | +0.09 C |
| 1947 | 3.8 C | -0.41 C |
| 1948 | 3.1 C | -1.12 C |
| 1949 | 4.2 C | +0.02 C |
| 1950 | 4.0 C | -0.17 C |
| 1951 | 5.7 C | +1.44 C |
| 1953 | 5.0 C | +0.74 C |
| 1954 | 4.3 C | +0.05 C |
| 1956 | 4.4 C | +0.15 C |
| 1957 | 3.7 C | -0.50 C |
| 1958 | 5.1 C | +0.87 C |
| 1959 | 3.6 C | -0.58 C |
| 1960 | 4.8 C | +0.57 C |
| 1961 | 4.3 C | +0.13 C |
| 1962 | 4.0 C | -0.25 C |
| 1963 | 4.1 C | -0.07 C |
| 1964 | 3.6 C | -0.65 C |
| 1965 | 4.0 C | -0.20 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1921 to 1965 is 0.03 C (-0.13 to 0.18) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.05 F (-0.23 to 0.32) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 40 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.03 C (-0.13 to 0.18) per decade | 0.05 F (-0.23 to 0.32) per decade | 1921 to 1965 | 40 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.1 C (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade | -0.2 F (-0.5 to 0.1) per decade | 1921 to 1965 | 40 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.16 C (0.00 to 0.31) per decade | 0.28 F (0.01 to 0.56) per decade | 1921 to 1965 | 40 | 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
1920 to 1969| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 1944 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 49 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) | 1921 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | 49 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 157.2 mm (6.2 in) | 1943 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 49 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 210.6 mm (8.3 in) | 1943 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) | 49 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 24 days | 1947 | 12 days | 49 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| 1921 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1922 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1923 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1924 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1925 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1926 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1927 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1928 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1929 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1930 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1931 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1932 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1933 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1934 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1935 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1936 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1937 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1938 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1939 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1940 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1941 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1942 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1943 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1944 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1945 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1946 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1947 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
| 1948 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1949 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1950 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1951 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1952 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1953 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1954 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1955 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1956 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1957 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1958 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1959 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1960 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1961 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1962 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1963 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1964 | 21.1 C (70.0 F) |
| 1965 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1966 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 1968 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 1969 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1921 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1922 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1923 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1924 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1925 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1926 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1927 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1928 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1929 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1930 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1931 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1932 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1933 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1934 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1935 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1936 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1937 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1938 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1939 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1940 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1941 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1942 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1943 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1944 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1945 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1946 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1947 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1948 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1949 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1950 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1951 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1952 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1953 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1954 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1955 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1956 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1957 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1958 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1959 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1960 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1961 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1962 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1963 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1964 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1965 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1966 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1968 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1969 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1921 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1922 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1923 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1926 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1927 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1929 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1930 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1931 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1932 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1933 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1934 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1935 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1936 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1937 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1938 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1939 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1940 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1942 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1943 | 157.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1944 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1945 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1946 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1947 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1948 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1949 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1950 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1953 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1954 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1957 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1959 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1960 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1961 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1962 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1964 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1966 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1969 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1921 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1922 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1923 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1924 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1925 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1926 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1927 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1928 | 87.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1929 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1930 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1931 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1932 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1933 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1934 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1935 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1936 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1937 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1938 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1939 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1940 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1941 | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1942 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1943 | 210.6 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1944 | 155.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1945 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1946 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1947 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1948 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1949 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1950 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1952 | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1953 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1954 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1955 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1956 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1957 | 136.6 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1958 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1959 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1960 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1961 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1962 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1963 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1964 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1965 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1966 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 7 days |
| 1921 | 9 days |
| 1922 | 15 days |
| 1923 | 17 days |
| 1924 | 15 days |
| 1925 | 12 days |
| 1926 | 12 days |
| 1927 | 11 days |
| 1928 | 14 days |
| 1929 | 11 days |
| 1930 | 14 days |
| 1931 | 10 days |
| 1932 | 14 days |
| 1933 | 12 days |
| 1934 | 10 days |
| 1935 | 9 days |
| 1936 | 7 days |
| 1937 | 9 days |
| 1938 | 9 days |
| 1939 | 11 days |
| 1940 | 14 days |
| 1941 | 15 days |
| 1942 | 10 days |
| 1943 | 12 days |
| 1944 | 10 days |
| 1945 | 8 days |
| 1946 | 11 days |
| 1947 | 24 days |
| 1948 | 11 days |
| 1949 | 10 days |
| 1950 | 16 days |
| 1951 | 14 days |
| 1952 | 12 days |
| 1953 | 14 days |
| 1954 | 14 days |
| 1955 | 11 days |
| 1956 | 12 days |
| 1957 | 10 days |
| 1958 | 19 days |
| 1959 | 14 days |
| 1960 | 13 days |
| 1961 | 13 days |
| 1962 | 12 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 8 days |
| 1965 | 11 days |
| 1966 | 3 days |
| 1968 | 6 days |
| 1969 | 9 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
40 years with a frostAcross 40 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Cape Race (Aut) falls on 3 June and the median first autumn frost on 5 October, which leaves a median of 127 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -3.4 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1934 to 1965) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 3 June | n/a | 4 June | n/a | +2.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 5 October | n/a | 7 October | n/a | -1.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 127 days | n/a | 127 days | n/a | -3.4 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
43 years, 1921 to 1965A day with at least 57.7 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 163.3 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 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 114.9 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 137.0 mm (5.4 in) | Longer than the 43 years of record |
| 100 years | 163.3 mm (6.4 in) | Longer than the 43 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, 43 years of values from 1921 to 1965.
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: 157.2 mm (6.2 in) in 1943; 109.0 mm (4.3 in) in 1945; 105.2 mm (4.1 in) in 1933.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).