Pickens Weather Records (USC00226926)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Pickens (USC00226926), Mississippi, United States, with 64 years of record.
Key Facts for Pickens
- Pickens (USC00226926) is a weather station in Mississippi, United States at 32.89 latitude and -89.98 longitude, 73 m (238 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1948 to 2011, 64 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Pickens still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Pickens set a daily record precipitation of 70.6 mm (2.8 in) on 29 November 2011.
About the Station
- Location: Mississippi, United States, 32.89 latitude, -89.98 longitude.
- Elevation: 73 m (238 ft).
- Period of record: 1948 to 2011, 64 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 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 49 |
| 1952 | 55 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 66 |
| 1955 | 39 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 25 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 56 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 2 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-12-25 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1985-01-21 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1999-07-24 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2010-07-26 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 209.0 mm (8.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) | 10 January 1972 |
| Feb | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 23 February 2006 |
| Mar | 209.0 mm (8.2 in) | 28 March 1951 |
| Apr | 167.1 mm (6.6 in) | 12 April 1979 |
| May | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) | 16 May 1975 |
| Jun | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) | 24 June 1980 |
| Jul | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 25 July 1971 |
| Aug | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) | 25 August 1967 |
| Sep | 179.1 mm (7.1 in) | 26 September 2005 |
| Oct | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) | 16 October 1975 |
| Nov | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) | 17 November 1987 |
| Dec | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) | 18 December 1967 |
Period of Record Coverage
1948 to 2011| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 263 | 72% | No |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1951 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1952 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1953 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1956 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1957 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1958 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1959 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1960 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1962 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1968 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 241 | 66% | No |
| 1982 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1983 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1984 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1985 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 291 | 80% | No |
| 1993 | 246 | 67% | No |
| 1994 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 1995 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 1996 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 1997 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1999 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 2000 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 243 | 67% | No |
| 2002 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 2003 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2004 | 331 | 90% | Yes |
| 2005 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 2006 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2007 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2008 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2009 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 297 | 81% | No |
| 2011 | 112 | 31% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 November 2011 | Pickens, US | daily rain | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 9 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 March 2011 | Pickens, US | daily high min (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 36 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 2011 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 44 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 2011 | Pickens, US | daily rain | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 16 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 2011 | Pickens, US | daily low min | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 29 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 2011 | Pickens, US | daily snowfall | 10.9 cm (4.3 in) | 8.4 cm (3.3 in) | 52 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 February 2011 | Pickens, US | monthly snow depth | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 7.7 cm (3.0 in) | 42 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 January 2011 | Pickens, US | daily snowfall | 1.3 cm (0.5 in) | 1.3 cm (0.5 in) | 61 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max (Tie) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | tie | 44 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 59 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 57 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 47 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 47 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max (Tie) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 56 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max (Tie) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 56 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high max (Tie) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2010 | Pickens, US | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
45 complete years, 1949 to 2009| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 18.1 C | +0.88 C |
| 1950 | 17.5 C | +0.25 C |
| 1952 | 18.3 C | +1.07 C |
| 1953 | 18.5 C | +1.32 C |
| 1954 | 18.8 C | +1.63 C |
| 1955 | 18.2 C | +1.01 C |
| 1956 | 18.5 C | +1.28 C |
| 1957 | 18.4 C | +1.17 C |
| 1958 | 16.9 C | -0.30 C |
| 1959 | 17.9 C | +0.66 C |
| 1960 | 17.0 C | -0.25 C |
| 1961 | 17.4 C | +0.16 C |
| 1962 | 18.1 C | +0.86 C |
| 1963 | 17.4 C | +0.21 C |
| 1964 | 17.6 C | +0.44 C |
| 1965 | 17.7 C | +0.52 C |
| 1966 | 16.9 C | -0.31 C |
| 1967 | 17.0 C | -0.17 C |
| 1968 | 16.8 C | -0.44 C |
| 1969 | 17.4 C | +0.22 C |
| 1970 | 17.3 C | +0.09 C |
| 1971 | 17.6 C | +0.41 C |
| 1972 | 17.6 C | +0.42 C |
| 1973 | 17.8 C | +0.56 C |
| 1974 | 17.8 C | +0.56 C |
| 1975 | 17.5 C | +0.26 C |
| 1977 | 17.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 1978 | 16.1 C | -1.07 C |
| 1979 | 15.7 C | -1.54 C |
| 1980 | 16.0 C | -1.25 C |
| 1982 | 16.7 C | -0.50 C |
| 1983 | 14.5 C | -2.67 C |
| 1984 | 15.2 C | -2.05 C |
| 1985 | 15.3 C | -1.88 C |
| 1986 | 16.8 C | -0.40 C |
| 1987 | 16.7 C | -0.52 C |
| 1988 | 16.1 C | -1.11 C |
| 1989 | 16.2 C | -0.99 C |
| 1997 | 16.8 C | -0.36 C |
| 1998 | 18.4 C | +1.21 C |
| 2000 | 17.6 C | +0.43 C |
| 2006 | 17.8 C | +0.60 C |
| 2007 | 17.8 C | +0.57 C |
| 2008 | 16.9 C | -0.29 C |
| 2009 | 16.9 C | -0.27 C |
The annual mean temperature here has fallen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade over 1949 to 2009. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.7) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 45 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 (-0.4 to -0.1) per decade | -0.4 F (-0.7 to -0.1) per decade | 1949 to 2009 | 45 | Fall |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.3 C (-0.5 to -0.1) per decade | -0.5 F (-0.9 to -0.2) per decade | 1949 to 2009 | 45 | Fall |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.15 C (-0.32 to 0.01) per decade | -0.28 F (-0.57 to 0.02) per decade | 1949 to 2009 | 45 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1948 to 2011| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1954 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 62 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | 1951 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 62 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 209.0 mm (8.2 in) | 1951 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) | 62 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 246.1 mm (9.7 in) | 1951 | 140.1 mm (5.5 in) | 62 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 50 days | 1952 | 23 days | 62 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1949 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1950 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1951 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1952 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1953 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1954 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1955 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1956 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1957 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1958 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1959 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1960 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1961 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1962 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1963 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1964 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1965 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1966 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1967 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1968 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1969 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1970 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1971 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1972 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1973 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1974 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1975 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1976 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1977 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1978 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1979 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1980 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1981 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1982 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1983 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1984 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1985 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1986 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1987 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1988 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1989 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1990 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1993 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1994 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1997 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1998 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1999 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2001 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2002 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2003 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2004 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2005 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2006 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2007 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2008 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2009 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2010 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2011 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1949 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1950 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1951 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1952 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1953 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1954 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1955 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1956 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1957 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1958 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1959 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1960 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1961 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1962 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1963 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1964 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1965 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1966 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1967 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1968 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1969 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1970 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1971 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1972 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1973 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1974 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1975 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1976 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1977 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1978 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1979 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1980 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1981 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1982 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1983 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1984 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1985 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1986 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1987 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1988 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1989 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1990 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1993 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1994 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1995 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1996 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1997 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1998 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1999 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2000 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 2001 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2002 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2003 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2004 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2005 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2006 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2007 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2008 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2009 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2010 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 2011 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1950 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1951 | 209.0 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1952 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1953 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1954 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1955 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1957 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1958 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1959 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1960 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1961 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1962 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1964 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1965 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1966 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1967 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1968 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1969 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1970 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1971 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1972 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1973 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1974 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1975 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1976 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1977 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1978 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 167.1 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1980 | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1981 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1982 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1984 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1986 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1988 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1989 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1990 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1993 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1994 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1995 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1998 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1999 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2000 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2001 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2002 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2003 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2004 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 179.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2006 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2007 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2008 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2009 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2010 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2011 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1949 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1950 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1951 | 246.1 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1952 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1953 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1954 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1955 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1956 | 189.2 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1957 | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1958 | 177.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1959 | 116.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1960 | 99.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1961 | 185.5 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1962 | 111.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1963 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1965 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1966 | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1967 | 182.7 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1968 | 159.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1969 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1970 | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1971 | 198.3 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1972 | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1973 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1974 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1975 | 194.3 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1976 | 146.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1977 | 153.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1978 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1979 | 212.6 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1980 | 176.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1981 | 157.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1982 | 169.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1983 | 210.6 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1984 | 94.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1985 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1986 | 105.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1987 | 148.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1988 | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1989 | 153.0 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1990 | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1993 | 135.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1994 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1995 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1996 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1997 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1998 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1999 | 123.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2000 | 204.3 mm (8.0 in) |
| 2001 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2002 | 168.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2003 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2004 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2005 | 212.1 mm (8.4 in) |
| 2006 | 200.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 2007 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2008 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2009 | 141.9 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2010 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2011 | 118.3 mm (4.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 21 days |
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 19 days |
| 1951 | 36 days |
| 1952 | 50 days |
| 1953 | 26 days |
| 1954 | 27 days |
| 1955 | 46 days |
| 1956 | 30 days |
| 1957 | 14 days |
| 1958 | 29 days |
| 1959 | 12 days |
| 1960 | 19 days |
| 1961 | 21 days |
| 1962 | 23 days |
| 1963 | 34 days |
| 1964 | 23 days |
| 1965 | 41 days |
| 1966 | 19 days |
| 1967 | 24 days |
| 1968 | 27 days |
| 1969 | 21 days |
| 1970 | 34 days |
| 1971 | 14 days |
| 1972 | 14 days |
| 1973 | 16 days |
| 1974 | 17 days |
| 1975 | 19 days |
| 1976 | 23 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 23 days |
| 1979 | 19 days |
| 1980 | 27 days |
| 1981 | 35 days |
| 1982 | 23 days |
| 1983 | 20 days |
| 1984 | 23 days |
| 1985 | 19 days |
| 1986 | 21 days |
| 1987 | 36 days |
| 1988 | 27 days |
| 1989 | 19 days |
| 1990 | 19 days |
| 1993 | 38 days |
| 1994 | 22 days |
| 1995 | 31 days |
| 1996 | 16 days |
| 1997 | 13 days |
| 1998 | 25 days |
| 1999 | 21 days |
| 2000 | 29 days |
| 2001 | 15 days |
| 2002 | 34 days |
| 2003 | 27 days |
| 2004 | 35 days |
| 2005 | 49 days |
| 2006 | 37 days |
| 2007 | 29 days |
| 2008 | 32 days |
| 2009 | 38 days |
| 2010 | 31 days |
| 2011 | 14 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
45 years with a frostAcross 45 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Pickens falls on 25 March and the median first autumn frost on 30 October, which leaves a median of 215 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1965 to 2009) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 25 March | n/a | 26 March | n/a | -0.4 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 30 October | n/a | 3 November | n/a | +2.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 215 days | n/a | 219 days | n/a | +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
50 years, 1949 to 2009A day with at least 90.5 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 206.2 mm (8.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 90.5 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 135.5 mm (5.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 161.9 mm (6.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 183.3 mm (7.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 206.2 mm (8.1 in) | Longer than the 50 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, 50 years of values from 1949 to 2009.
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: 209.0 mm (8.2 in) in 1951; 177.8 mm (7.0 in) in 1975; 167.1 mm (6.6 in) in 1979.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Pickens, at 1983 and 1997. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1983 ran 0.6 C (1.1 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1997 ran 1.1 C (1.9 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | -0.6 | -1.1 | likely | 5 |
| 1997 | +1.1 | +1.9 | possible | 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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).