Inverness Weather Records (UKE00105865)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Inverness (UKE00105865), United Kingdom, with 55 years of record.
Key Facts for Inverness
- Inverness (UKE00105865) is a weather station in United Kingdom at 57.49 latitude and -4.22 longitude, 4 m (13 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2013, 55 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Inverness still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Inverness set a daily record high maximum temperature of 13.8 C (56.8 F) on 12 November 2012.
About the Station
- Location: United Kingdom, 57.49 latitude, -4.22 longitude.
- Elevation: 4 m (13 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2013, 55 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
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 | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | -11.0 C (12.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | -8.5 C (16.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 26.9 C (80.4 F) | -1.4 C (29.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 29.6 C (85.3 F) | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | 1.5 C (34.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 21.4 C (70.5 F) | -2.9 C (26.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 16.2 C (61.2 F) | -15.5 C (4.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1979 | 41 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 41 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-07-25 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1995-08-12 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 1995-12-30 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 1997-08-21 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.9 C (64.2 F) |
| 2003-07-15 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 71.6 mm (2.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 24 January 1988 |
| Feb | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | 6 February 1989 |
| Mar | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 15 March 1988 |
| Apr | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 26 April 2000 |
| May | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 18 May 1997 |
| Jun | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 6 June 1970 |
| Jul | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 8 July 2011 |
| Aug | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) | 18 August 2004 |
| Sep | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 7 September 2002 |
| Oct | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 6 October 1993 |
| Nov | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) | 28 November 1999 |
| Dec | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 1 December 1966 |
Period of Record Coverage
1959 to 2013| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1960 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1962 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1965 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1967 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1968 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1970 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1971 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1972 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1974 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1975 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1977 | 288 | 79% | No |
| 1978 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 1979 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1981 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1982 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1986 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1988 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1989 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1999 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2002 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2003 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2007 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2008 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 2009 | 292 | 80% | No |
| 2010 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 2011 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2012 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 2013 | 21 | 6% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily high max | 13.8 C (56.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 34 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | -1.9 C (28.6 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 26 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 November 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | -1.6 C (29.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low max | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 20 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 October 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 45 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 October 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low max (Tie) | 7.0 C (44.6 F) | tie | 26 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 October 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 39 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | -0.5 C (31.1 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 52 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 16 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 September 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily rain | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) | 27 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 September 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily rain | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | 2.1 C (35.8 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 48 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily high min | 16.2 C (61.2 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 15 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 37 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 25 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily rain | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 1 year | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily high min | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 19 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low min | 3.6 C (38.5 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 6 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low max | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 21 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2012 | Inverness, GB | daily low max | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 41 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
39 complete years, 1960 to 2011| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1961 | 8.8 C | +0.03 C |
| 1962 | 8.3 C | -0.44 C |
| 1963 | 8.1 C | -0.63 C |
| 1964 | 8.7 C | -0.08 C |
| 1965 | 7.9 C | -0.87 C |
| 1966 | 8.1 C | -0.62 C |
| 1967 | 9.0 C | +0.26 C |
| 1968 | 8.2 C | -0.60 C |
| 1969 | 8.1 C | -0.70 C |
| 1970 | 8.1 C | -0.64 C |
| 1971 | 9.4 C | +0.61 C |
| 1972 | 8.9 C | +0.11 C |
| 1973 | 9.0 C | +0.24 C |
| 1974 | 8.9 C | +0.17 C |
| 1976 | 9.1 C | +0.35 C |
| 1979 | 7.7 C | -1.02 C |
| 1980 | 8.6 C | -0.18 C |
| 1981 | 8.4 C | -0.32 C |
| 1982 | 8.9 C | +0.15 C |
| 1983 | 9.1 C | +0.38 C |
| 1984 | 9.0 C | +0.26 C |
| 1985 | 8.0 C | -0.77 C |
| 1986 | 8.2 C | -0.61 C |
| 1987 | 8.3 C | -0.43 C |
| 1988 | 9.1 C | +0.32 C |
| 1989 | 9.3 C | +0.58 C |
| 1990 | 9.4 C | +0.66 C |
| 1991 | 9.2 C | +0.43 C |
| 1992 | 8.8 C | +0.01 C |
| 1994 | 9.0 C | +0.19 C |
| 1996 | 8.8 C | +0.03 C |
| 1999 | 9.1 C | +0.33 C |
| 2000 | 8.9 C | +0.11 C |
| 2001 | 8.5 C | -0.28 C |
| 2003 | 9.6 C | +0.86 C |
| 2004 | 9.6 C | +0.85 C |
| 2005 | 9.4 C | +0.65 C |
| 2011 | 9.4 C | +0.64 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1960 to 2011. In Fahrenheit: 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 39 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1960 to 2011 | 39 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.2 to 0.7) per decade | 1960 to 2011 | 39 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.13 C (0.03 to 0.23) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 1960 to 2011 | 39 | 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
1959 to 2013| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 29.6 C (85.3 F) | 2003 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 55 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -15.5 C (4.1 F) | 1995 | -7.0 C (19.3 F) | 54 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 1970 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 53 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) | 1995 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) | 53 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 37 days | 1974 | 18 days | 53 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| 1960 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1961 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1962 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1963 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1964 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1965 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1966 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1967 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1968 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1969 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1970 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1971 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1972 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1973 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1974 | 21.5 C (70.7 F) |
| 1975 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1976 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1977 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1978 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1979 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 1980 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 1981 | 23.8 C (74.8 F) |
| 1982 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 1983 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 1984 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1985 | 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 1986 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1987 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1988 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 1989 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1990 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1991 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1992 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1993 | 22.0 C (71.6 F) |
| 1994 | 25.4 C (77.7 F) |
| 1995 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1996 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1997 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1998 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1999 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 2000 | 22.5 C (72.5 F) |
| 2001 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 2002 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2003 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 2004 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 2005 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 2006 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 2007 | 22.0 C (71.6 F) |
| 2008 | 26.3 C (79.3 F) |
| 2009 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 2010 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 2011 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 2012 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2013 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1961 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1962 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1963 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1964 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1965 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1966 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1967 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1968 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1969 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1970 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1971 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1972 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1973 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 1974 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1975 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1976 | -8.5 C (16.7 F) |
| 1977 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 1978 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1979 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1980 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1981 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1982 | -11.0 C (12.2 F) |
| 1983 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 1984 | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
| 1985 | -9.5 C (14.9 F) |
| 1986 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1987 | -9.2 C (15.4 F) |
| 1988 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1989 | -5.7 C (21.7 F) |
| 1990 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 1991 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1992 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1993 | -8.5 C (16.7 F) |
| 1994 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 1995 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 1996 | -6.5 C (20.3 F) |
| 1997 | -9.0 C (15.8 F) |
| 1998 | -7.6 C (18.3 F) |
| 1999 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 2000 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2001 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2002 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2003 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 2004 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 2005 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2006 | -8.5 C (16.7 F) |
| 2007 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2008 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 2009 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| 2010 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2011 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2012 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 2013 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1962 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1963 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1965 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1966 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1967 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1970 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1972 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 28.1 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1974 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1975 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1976 | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1978 | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1979 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1982 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1983 | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1985 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1986 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1987 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1989 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1990 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1993 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1994 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1995 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1997 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1999 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2000 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2001 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2002 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2003 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2005 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2008 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2009 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2010 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2011 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2012 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2013 | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1965 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1966 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1967 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1968 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1969 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1970 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1971 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1973 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1974 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1975 | 44.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1979 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 57.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1982 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1985 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1986 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1990 | 76.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1991 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1993 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1994 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1996 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1997 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1998 | 45.1 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1999 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2000 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2001 | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2002 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2003 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2004 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2005 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2007 | 65.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2008 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2010 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 77.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2012 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | 16 days |
| 1962 | 26 days |
| 1963 | 28 days |
| 1964 | 23 days |
| 1965 | 21 days |
| 1966 | 26 days |
| 1967 | 13 days |
| 1968 | 21 days |
| 1969 | 15 days |
| 1970 | 17 days |
| 1971 | 20 days |
| 1972 | 34 days |
| 1973 | 24 days |
| 1974 | 37 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 15 days |
| 1977 | 21 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 11 days |
| 1980 | 23 days |
| 1981 | 28 days |
| 1982 | 17 days |
| 1983 | 22 days |
| 1984 | 26 days |
| 1985 | 29 days |
| 1986 | 20 days |
| 1987 | 17 days |
| 1988 | 13 days |
| 1989 | 31 days |
| 1990 | 24 days |
| 1991 | 16 days |
| 1992 | 15 days |
| 1993 | 18 days |
| 1994 | 16 days |
| 1995 | 23 days |
| 1996 | 16 days |
| 1997 | 19 days |
| 1998 | 10 days |
| 1999 | 21 days |
| 2000 | 21 days |
| 2001 | 17 days |
| 2002 | 20 days |
| 2003 | 20 days |
| 2004 | 12 days |
| 2005 | 11 days |
| 2006 | 17 days |
| 2007 | 20 days |
| 2008 | 11 days |
| 2009 | 16 days |
| 2010 | 13 days |
| 2011 | 12 days |
| 2012 | 12 days |
| 2013 | 10 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
39 years with a frostAcross 39 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Inverness falls on 16 April and the median first autumn frost on 2 November, which leaves a median of 198 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +5.5 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1969 to 2011) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 16 April | n/a | 15 April | n/a | -1.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 2 November | n/a | 6 November | n/a | +4.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 198 days | n/a | 203 days | n/a | +5.5 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
48 years, 1961 to 2012A day with at least 31.7 mm (1.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 79.7 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) | Longer than the 48 years of record |
| 100 years | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) | Longer than the 48 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, 48 years of values from 1961 to 2012.
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: 71.6 mm (2.8 in) in 1970; 65.0 mm (2.6 in) in 1993; 65.0 mm (2.6 in) in 2002.
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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).