Madera Weather Records (USC00045233)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Madera (USC00045233), California, United States, with 96 years of record.
Key Facts for Madera
- Madera (USC00045233) is a weather station in California, United States at 36.95 latitude and -120.04 longitude, 82 m (270 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1928 to 2023, 96 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Madera still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Madera tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 20.6 C (69.1 F) on 6 September 2020.
About the Station
- Location: California, United States, 36.95 latitude, -120.04 longitude.
- Elevation: 82 m (270 ft).
- Period of record: 1928 to 2023, 96 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 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 46.1 C (115.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 46.7 C (116.1 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 46.1 C (115.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 39 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 26 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 33 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 40 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 |
All-Time Record Progression
9 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1961-01-05 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1961-07-13 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
| 1962-01-23 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1972-12-15 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1978-11-21 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998-12-23 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2005-05-06 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2006-07-23 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 2016-04-11 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 69.6 mm (2.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 2 January 2006 |
| Feb | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 10 February 1978 |
| Mar | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 7 March 2016 |
| Apr | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) | 11 April 2016 |
| May | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 6 May 2005 |
| Jun | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 7 June 1931 |
| Jul | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 29 July 1958 |
| Aug | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 19 August 1945 |
| Sep | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 19 September 1959 |
| Oct | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | 28 October 1987 |
| Nov | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | 21 November 1978 |
| Dec | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 20 December 2010 |
Period of Record Coverage
1928 to 2020| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1929 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1930 | 316 | 87% | No |
| 1931 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 1932 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 1933 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 1934 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1935 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1936 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1937 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1942 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1943 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1944 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1945 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1946 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1950 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 1951 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1952 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1953 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1954 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1955 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1956 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1957 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1958 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 1964 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1966 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1972 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1973 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1976 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1979 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 224 | 61% | No |
| 1981 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 1982 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1983 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1984 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1986 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 1987 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1994 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1995 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1996 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1997 | 280 | 77% | No |
| 1998 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1999 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2000 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2001 | 268 | 73% | No |
| 2002 | 214 | 59% | No |
| 2003 | 305 | 84% | No |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 2006 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2007 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 2008 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2009 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2011 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2012 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 2013 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2014 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2017 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2018 | 316 | 87% | No |
| 2019 | 255 | 70% | No |
| 2020 | 280 | 77% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 29 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 1 year | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 4.5 C (8.1 F) | 69 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 August 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 53 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 August 2020 | Madera, US | daily high max (Tie) | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | tie | 53 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 62 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min (Tie) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 28 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min (Tie) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 10 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2020 | Madera, US | daily high max | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 70 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2020 | Madera, US | daily high min | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 37 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 May 2020 | Madera, US | daily high max (Tie) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 69 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 2020 | Madera, US | daily rain | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 85 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 2020 | Madera, US | daily high max | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 83 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 February 2020 | Madera, US | daily high max (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 88 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 2020 | Madera, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | tie | 90 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 February 2020 | Madera, US | daily high max | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 2019 | Madera, US | daily rain | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 9 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 December 2019 | Madera, US | daily high min | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 16 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 2019 | Madera, US | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 2019 | Madera, US | daily low min (Tie) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | tie | 90 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
67 complete years, 1928 to 2017| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 16.1 C | -0.72 C |
| 1929 | 16.3 C | -0.49 C |
| 1930 | 16.0 C | -0.77 C |
| 1931 | 17.2 C | +0.38 C |
| 1932 | 16.3 C | -0.47 C |
| 1933 | 16.1 C | -0.68 C |
| 1934 | 17.7 C | +0.94 C |
| 1935 | 16.0 C | -0.73 C |
| 1936 | 17.0 C | +0.18 C |
| 1937 | 16.4 C | -0.41 C |
| 1938 | 16.8 C | +0.04 C |
| 1939 | 17.5 C | +0.76 C |
| 1940 | 17.9 C | +1.09 C |
| 1941 | 17.1 C | +0.32 C |
| 1942 | 16.7 C | -0.11 C |
| 1943 | 16.9 C | +0.08 C |
| 1944 | 16.5 C | -0.29 C |
| 1945 | 16.5 C | -0.30 C |
| 1946 | 16.1 C | -0.63 C |
| 1947 | 16.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1948 | 16.1 C | -0.69 C |
| 1949 | 16.2 C | -0.55 C |
| 1952 | 17.0 C | +0.27 C |
| 1954 | 16.9 C | +0.16 C |
| 1955 | 16.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1956 | 16.8 C | +0.06 C |
| 1957 | 17.0 C | +0.20 C |
| 1958 | 18.1 C | +1.31 C |
| 1959 | 18.0 C | +1.21 C |
| 1960 | 17.5 C | +0.75 C |
| 1961 | 17.1 C | +0.36 C |
| 1962 | 16.4 C | -0.38 C |
| 1964 | 16.3 C | -0.45 C |
| 1967 | 16.9 C | +0.11 C |
| 1968 | 16.9 C | +0.09 C |
| 1969 | 16.9 C | +0.12 C |
| 1970 | 17.4 C | +0.58 C |
| 1971 | 16.1 C | -0.72 C |
| 1972 | 16.6 C | -0.15 C |
| 1973 | 17.0 C | +0.21 C |
| 1974 | 17.0 C | +0.18 C |
| 1975 | 15.3 C | -1.46 C |
| 1976 | 15.8 C | -0.96 C |
| 1977 | 16.3 C | -0.47 C |
| 1978 | 16.3 C | -0.43 C |
| 1979 | 16.9 C | +0.13 C |
| 1982 | 15.7 C | -1.04 C |
| 1983 | 16.7 C | -0.06 C |
| 1984 | 16.9 C | +0.15 C |
| 1985 | 15.6 C | -1.20 C |
| 1987 | 16.9 C | +0.17 C |
| 1988 | 17.1 C | +0.28 C |
| 1989 | 16.3 C | -0.43 C |
| 1990 | 16.6 C | -0.16 C |
| 1991 | 16.8 C | +0.02 C |
| 1992 | 17.4 C | +0.64 C |
| 1993 | 16.7 C | -0.07 C |
| 1994 | 16.4 C | -0.35 C |
| 1995 | 17.3 C | +0.51 C |
| 1996 | 17.5 C | +0.70 C |
| 1998 | 16.2 C | -0.57 C |
| 1999 | 16.1 C | -0.64 C |
| 2004 | 16.7 C | -0.12 C |
| 2014 | 18.5 C | +1.73 C |
| 2015 | 17.9 C | +1.17 C |
| 2016 | 17.7 C | +0.95 C |
| 2017 | 17.7 C | +0.96 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1928 to 2017 is 0.06 C (-0.01 to 0.12) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.10 F (-0.01 to 0.21) 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 | 0.06 C (-0.01 to 0.12) per decade | 0.10 F (-0.01 to 0.21) per decade | 1928 to 2017 | 67 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.1 C (-0.2 to -0.1) per decade | -0.2 F (-0.4 to -0.1) per decade | 1928 to 2017 | 67 | Fall |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1928 to 2017 | 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
1928 to 2023| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 46.7 C (116.1 F) | 1961 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | 93 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | 1949 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 93 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) | 2016 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 94 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) | 1955 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) | 94 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 209 days | 1997 | 136 days | 94 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1929 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1930 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1931 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1932 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1933 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1934 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1935 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1936 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1937 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1938 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1939 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1940 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1941 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1942 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1943 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1944 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1945 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1946 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1947 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1948 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1949 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1950 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1951 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1952 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1953 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1954 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1955 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1956 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1957 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1958 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1959 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1960 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1961 | 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
| 1962 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1963 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1964 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1965 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1966 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1967 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1968 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1969 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1970 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1971 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1972 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1973 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1974 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1975 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1976 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1977 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1978 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1979 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1980 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1981 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1982 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1983 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1984 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1985 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1986 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1987 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1988 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1989 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1990 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1991 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1992 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1993 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1994 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1995 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1996 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1997 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1998 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1999 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2001 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2002 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2003 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2004 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2005 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2006 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2007 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2008 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2009 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2010 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2011 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2012 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2013 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2014 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2015 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2016 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2017 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2018 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2019 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2020 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2023 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1929 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1930 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1931 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1932 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1933 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1934 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1935 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1936 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1937 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1938 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1939 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1940 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1941 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1942 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1943 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1944 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1945 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1946 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1947 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1948 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1949 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1950 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1951 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1952 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1953 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1954 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1955 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1956 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1957 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1958 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1959 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1960 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1961 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1962 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1963 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1964 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1965 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1966 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1967 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1968 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1969 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1970 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1971 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1972 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1973 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1974 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1975 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1976 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1977 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1978 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1979 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1980 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1981 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1982 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1983 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1984 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1985 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1986 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1987 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1988 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1989 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1990 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1991 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1992 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1993 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1994 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1995 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1996 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1997 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1998 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1999 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2000 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2001 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2002 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2003 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2004 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2005 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2006 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2007 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2008 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2009 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2010 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2011 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2012 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2013 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2014 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2015 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2016 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2017 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2018 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2019 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2020 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2023 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1929 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1930 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1931 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1932 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1933 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1934 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1935 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1938 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1939 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1940 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1942 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1943 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1944 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1945 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1946 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1947 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1948 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1949 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1950 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1951 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1952 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1954 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1955 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1958 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1959 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1961 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1962 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1963 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1965 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1968 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1969 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1970 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1972 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1973 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1974 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1975 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1976 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1981 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1982 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1986 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1987 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1991 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1994 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1996 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1997 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1999 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2000 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2002 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2004 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2005 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2006 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2007 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2008 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2011 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2012 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2014 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2016 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2017 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2018 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2019 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2020 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2023 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1929 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1930 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1931 | 51.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1932 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1933 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1934 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1935 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1936 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1937 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1938 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1939 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1940 | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1941 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1943 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1944 | 51.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1945 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1946 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1947 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1948 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1949 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1951 | 33.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1952 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1954 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1955 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1956 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1958 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1960 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1961 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1962 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1963 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1964 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1965 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1967 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1970 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1972 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1973 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1975 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1976 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1977 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1979 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1981 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1984 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1991 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1992 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1995 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1996 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1998 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1999 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2000 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2001 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2003 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2004 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2005 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2006 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2010 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2011 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2012 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2013 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2014 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2015 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2016 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2018 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2020 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2023 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 178 days |
| 1929 | 94 days |
| 1930 | 135 days |
| 1931 | 65 days |
| 1932 | 191 days |
| 1933 | 145 days |
| 1934 | 109 days |
| 1935 | 153 days |
| 1936 | 141 days |
| 1937 | 196 days |
| 1938 | 149 days |
| 1939 | 101 days |
| 1940 | 181 days |
| 1941 | 171 days |
| 1942 | 161 days |
| 1943 | 176 days |
| 1944 | 88 days |
| 1945 | 75 days |
| 1946 | 59 days |
| 1947 | 108 days |
| 1948 | 127 days |
| 1949 | 172 days |
| 1950 | 137 days |
| 1951 | 177 days |
| 1952 | 136 days |
| 1953 | 133 days |
| 1954 | 155 days |
| 1955 | 149 days |
| 1956 | 149 days |
| 1957 | 123 days |
| 1958 | 67 days |
| 1959 | 138 days |
| 1960 | 160 days |
| 1961 | 105 days |
| 1962 | 149 days |
| 1963 | 120 days |
| 1964 | 81 days |
| 1965 | 79 days |
| 1966 | 60 days |
| 1967 | 105 days |
| 1968 | 151 days |
| 1969 | 97 days |
| 1970 | 116 days |
| 1971 | 166 days |
| 1972 | 145 days |
| 1973 | 176 days |
| 1974 | 160 days |
| 1975 | 114 days |
| 1976 | 93 days |
| 1977 | 171 days |
| 1978 | 131 days |
| 1979 | 164 days |
| 1980 | 55 days |
| 1981 | 190 days |
| 1982 | 77 days |
| 1983 | 146 days |
| 1984 | 153 days |
| 1985 | 54 days |
| 1986 | 142 days |
| 1987 | 83 days |
| 1988 | 168 days |
| 1989 | 129 days |
| 1990 | 174 days |
| 1991 | 162 days |
| 1992 | 102 days |
| 1993 | 126 days |
| 1994 | 109 days |
| 1995 | 177 days |
| 1996 | 119 days |
| 1997 | 209 days |
| 1998 | 93 days |
| 1999 | 157 days |
| 2000 | 83 days |
| 2001 | 189 days |
| 2002 | 68 days |
| 2003 | 112 days |
| 2004 | 206 days |
| 2005 | 76 days |
| 2006 | 157 days |
| 2007 | 142 days |
| 2008 | 158 days |
| 2009 | 175 days |
| 2010 | 125 days |
| 2011 | 71 days |
| 2012 | 61 days |
| 2013 | 108 days |
| 2014 | 133 days |
| 2015 | 140 days |
| 2016 | 118 days |
| 2017 | 111 days |
| 2018 | 144 days |
| 2019 | 138 days |
| 2020 | 90 days |
| 2023 | 62 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
66 years with a frostAcross 66 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Madera falls on 2 March and the median first autumn frost on 20 November, which leaves a median of 270 days between them.
In 1971 to 2017 the median growing season was 273 days. That is 12 days more than in 1928 to 1961.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1928 to 1961) | Recent period (1971 to 2017) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 2 March | 4 March | 27 February | 5 days earlier | -1.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 20 November | 16 November | 21 November | 5 days later | +1.1 days per decade |
| Growing days | 270 days | 261 days | 273 days | 12 days more | +2.8 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
82 years, 1928 to 2017A day with at least 29.0 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 57.0 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | Longer than the 82 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, 82 years of values from 1928 to 2017.
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: 60.2 mm (2.4 in) in 2010; 55.9 mm (2.2 in) in 2006; 50.3 mm (2.0 in) in 1978.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Madera, at 1954 and 1975. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1954 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1975 ran 0.5 C (0.9 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | +0.4 | +0.7 | likely | 5 |
| 1975 | -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.
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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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