Wells Weather Records (USC00268988)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wells (USC00268988), Nevada, United States, with 130 years of record.
Key Facts for Wells
- Wells (USC00268988) is a weather station in Nevada, United States at 41.12 latitude and -114.98 longitude, 1,723 m (5,653 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1895 to 2024, 130 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Wells still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wells set a daily record high maximum temperature of 31.1 C (88.0 F) on 29 September 2024.
About the Station
- Location: Nevada, United States, 41.12 latitude, -114.98 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,723 m (5,653 ft).
- Period of record: 1895 to 2024, 130 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 | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -14.4 C (6.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 17 |
| 1896 | 27 |
| 1897 | 23 |
| 1898 | 18 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1909 | 35 |
| 1910 | 53 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 30 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 45 |
| 1943 | 36 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 32 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 |
All-Time Record Progression
9 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1972-12-09 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1972-12-11 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1990-12-21 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1990-12-22 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1990-12-23 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1993-01-10 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 63.5 cm (25.0 in) |
| 1993-01-11 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 1996-02-02 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 68.6 cm (27.0 in) |
| 1996-02-04 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 88.9 cm (35.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 50.8 mm (2.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 13 January 1906 |
| Feb | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 1 February 1910 |
| Mar | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 15 March 1906 |
| Apr | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) | 8 April 1943 |
| May | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 4 May 1971 |
| Jun | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 26 June 1944 |
| Jul | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 30 July 1952 |
| Aug | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 18 August 1965 |
| Sep | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 26 September 1982 |
| Oct | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 5 October 1912 |
| Nov | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 12 November 1944 |
| Dec | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 24 December 1904 |
Period of Record Coverage
1895 to 2024| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 213 | 58% | No |
| 1896 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1897 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1898 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1899 | 150 | 41% | No |
| 1906 | 61 | 17% | No |
| 1908 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1909 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1910 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1911 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1912 | 329 | 90% | No |
| 1913 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 1914 | 272 | 75% | No |
| 1915 | 226 | 62% | No |
| 1916 | 266 | 73% | No |
| 1939 | 287 | 79% | No |
| 1940 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1941 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1943 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1944 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1945 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1946 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1950 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1951 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1963 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1998 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 2003 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 121 | 33% | No |
| 2019 | 43 | 12% | No |
| 2020 | 327 | 89% | No |
| 2021 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 318 | 87% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2024 | Wells, US | daily high max | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 78 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 2024 | Wells, US | daily low max | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 32 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2024 | Wells, US | daily high max (Tie) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | tie | 116 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2024 | Wells, US | daily low min | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 51 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2024 | Wells, US | daily high min | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 113 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 June 2024 | Wells, US | daily high min (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 45 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2024 | Wells, US | daily high min | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 47 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2024 | Wells, US | daily high min (Tie) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | tie | 47 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 2024 | Wells, US | daily low max (Tie) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | tie | 45 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 2024 | Wells, US | daily snowfall | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 127 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 February 2024 | Wells, US | daily rain (Tie) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | tie | 108 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 2024 | Wells, US | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 88 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2024 | Wells, US | daily high min | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 60 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 2023 | Wells, US | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 73 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2023 | Wells, US | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2023 | Wells, US | daily high max | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 64 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2023 | Wells, US | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 2023 | Wells, US | daily high min (Tie) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | tie | 41 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 April 2023 | Wells, US | daily high min | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 April 2023 | Wells, US | daily low max | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 48 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
70 complete years, 1896 to 2023| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 7.5 C | +0.57 C |
| 1897 | 7.0 C | +0.02 C |
| 1909 | 8.0 C | +1.08 C |
| 1910 | 7.9 C | +0.95 C |
| 1911 | 6.1 C | -0.91 C |
| 1940 | 8.5 C | +1.56 C |
| 1941 | 6.9 C | -0.05 C |
| 1942 | 6.8 C | -0.14 C |
| 1943 | 8.0 C | +1.05 C |
| 1944 | 5.5 C | -1.44 C |
| 1945 | 6.6 C | -0.36 C |
| 1946 | 7.2 C | +0.25 C |
| 1947 | 7.3 C | +0.35 C |
| 1948 | 6.9 C | -0.05 C |
| 1949 | 6.2 C | -0.81 C |
| 1950 | 7.5 C | +0.57 C |
| 1951 | 7.2 C | +0.20 C |
| 1952 | 6.6 C | -0.41 C |
| 1953 | 7.8 C | +0.82 C |
| 1954 | 7.8 C | +0.86 C |
| 1955 | 5.9 C | -1.03 C |
| 1956 | 6.6 C | -0.39 C |
| 1957 | 6.7 C | -0.25 C |
| 1958 | 7.9 C | +0.94 C |
| 1959 | 7.3 C | +0.38 C |
| 1960 | 7.4 C | +0.42 C |
| 1961 | 7.9 C | +0.90 C |
| 1962 | 7.2 C | +0.20 C |
| 1963 | 6.9 C | -0.09 C |
| 1964 | 5.2 C | -1.74 C |
| 1965 | 6.0 C | -0.96 C |
| 1966 | 6.2 C | -0.78 C |
| 1967 | 6.6 C | -0.34 C |
| 1968 | 6.5 C | -0.44 C |
| 1969 | 6.7 C | -0.30 C |
| 1970 | 6.5 C | -0.49 C |
| 1971 | 6.2 C | -0.81 C |
| 1973 | 6.4 C | -0.61 C |
| 1974 | 7.0 C | +0.05 C |
| 1975 | 5.8 C | -1.21 C |
| 1976 | 6.9 C | -0.07 C |
| 1977 | 7.4 C | +0.40 C |
| 1978 | 6.7 C | -0.29 C |
| 1979 | 6.9 C | -0.02 C |
| 1980 | 7.4 C | +0.43 C |
| 1981 | 8.2 C | +1.23 C |
| 1982 | 5.9 C | -1.02 C |
| 1983 | 7.0 C | +0.00 C |
| 1984 | 5.2 C | -1.72 C |
| 1985 | 5.8 C | -1.15 C |
| 1986 | 7.8 C | +0.88 C |
| 1987 | 7.2 C | +0.21 C |
| 1988 | 7.1 C | +0.18 C |
| 1989 | 6.4 C | -0.58 C |
| 1990 | 6.7 C | -0.23 C |
| 1991 | 6.9 C | -0.02 C |
| 1992 | 7.4 C | +0.39 C |
| 1993 | 5.2 C | -1.73 C |
| 1994 | 7.4 C | +0.45 C |
| 1995 | 7.6 C | +0.61 C |
| 1996 | 7.2 C | +0.26 C |
| 1997 | 7.3 C | +0.32 C |
| 1998 | 7.3 C | +0.31 C |
| 1999 | 7.3 C | +0.29 C |
| 2000 | 7.6 C | +0.63 C |
| 2001 | 7.5 C | +0.50 C |
| 2003 | 8.1 C | +1.09 C |
| 2021 | 8.0 C | +1.08 C |
| 2022 | 7.3 C | +0.38 C |
| 2023 | 6.4 C | -0.61 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1896 to 2023 is -0.01 C (-0.08 to 0.06) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.02 F (-0.14 to 0.10) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 70 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.01 C (-0.08 to 0.06) per decade | -0.02 F (-0.14 to 0.10) per decade | 1896 to 2023 | 70 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.09 C (-0.17 to 0.00) per decade | -0.16 F (-0.31 to 0.00) per decade | 1896 to 2023 | 70 | Fall |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.07 C (-0.01 to 0.14) per decade | 0.12 F (-0.02 to 0.26) per decade | 1896 to 2023 | 70 | 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
1895 to 2024| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1910 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 87 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) | 1990 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) | 87 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 1906 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 99 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) | 1906 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 96 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 151 days | 1901 | 46 days | 99 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1896 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1897 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1898 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1899 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1900 | n/a |
| 1901 | n/a |
| 1902 | n/a |
| 1903 | n/a |
| 1904 | n/a |
| 1905 | n/a |
| 1906 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1909 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1910 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1911 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1912 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1913 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1914 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1915 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1916 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1940 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1941 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1942 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1943 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1944 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1945 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1946 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1947 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1948 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1949 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1950 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1951 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1952 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1953 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1954 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1955 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1956 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1957 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1958 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1959 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1960 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1961 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1962 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1963 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1964 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1965 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1966 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1967 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1968 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1969 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1970 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1971 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1972 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1973 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1974 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1975 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1976 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1977 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1978 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1979 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1980 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1981 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1982 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1983 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1984 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1985 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1986 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1987 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1988 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1989 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1990 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1991 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1992 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1993 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1994 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1995 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1996 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1997 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1998 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1999 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2000 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2001 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2002 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2019 | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 2020 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2021 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2022 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2023 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2024 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1896 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1897 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1898 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1899 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1900 | n/a |
| 1901 | n/a |
| 1902 | n/a |
| 1903 | n/a |
| 1904 | n/a |
| 1905 | n/a |
| 1906 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1909 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1910 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1911 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1912 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1913 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1914 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1915 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1916 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1940 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1941 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1942 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1943 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1944 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1945 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1946 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1947 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1948 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1949 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1950 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1951 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1952 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1953 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1954 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1955 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1956 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1957 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1958 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1959 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1960 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1961 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1962 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1963 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1964 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1965 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1966 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1967 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1968 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1969 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1970 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1971 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1972 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1973 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1974 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1975 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1976 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1977 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1978 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1979 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1980 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1981 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1982 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1983 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1984 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1985 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1986 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1987 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1988 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1989 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1990 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1991 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1992 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1993 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1994 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1995 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1996 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1997 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1998 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1999 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2000 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2001 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2002 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2003 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2004 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2019 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2020 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2021 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2022 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2023 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2024 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1896 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1897 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1898 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1899 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1900 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1901 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1902 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1903 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1904 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1905 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1906 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1907 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1908 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1909 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1910 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1911 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1912 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1913 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1914 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1915 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1916 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1934 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1935 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1936 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1937 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1938 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1939 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1940 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1941 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1942 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1943 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1944 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1945 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1946 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1947 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1948 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1949 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1950 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1951 | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1952 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1953 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1954 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1955 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1956 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1957 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1958 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1960 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1961 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1962 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1963 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1965 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1967 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1969 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1970 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1973 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1974 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1975 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1976 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1978 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1979 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1980 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1981 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1982 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1984 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1986 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1987 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1988 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1989 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1990 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1991 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1992 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1993 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1994 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1996 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1998 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2000 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2001 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2002 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2003 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2004 | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) |
| 2019 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 2020 | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) |
| 2021 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2022 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2023 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2024 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1896 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1897 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1898 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1899 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1900 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1901 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1902 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1903 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1904 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1905 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1906 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1907 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1908 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1909 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1910 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1911 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1912 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1913 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1914 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1915 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1916 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1934 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1935 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1936 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1938 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1939 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1940 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1941 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1943 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1944 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1945 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1946 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1947 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1948 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1949 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1952 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1954 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1955 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1957 | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1958 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1959 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1960 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1962 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1963 | 57.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1965 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1966 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1969 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1970 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1973 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1974 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1976 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1978 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1981 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1987 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1989 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1990 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1991 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1992 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1993 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1995 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1997 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1999 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2000 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2001 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2002 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2004 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2019 | n/a |
| 2020 | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) |
| 2021 | n/a |
| 2022 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 2023 | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) |
| 2024 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 42 days |
| 1896 | 58 days |
| 1897 | 34 days |
| 1898 | 35 days |
| 1899 | 28 days |
| 1900 | 66 days |
| 1901 | 151 days |
| 1902 | 87 days |
| 1903 | 61 days |
| 1904 | 43 days |
| 1905 | 131 days |
| 1906 | 64 days |
| 1907 | 123 days |
| 1908 | 58 days |
| 1909 | 63 days |
| 1910 | 57 days |
| 1911 | 65 days |
| 1912 | 44 days |
| 1913 | 65 days |
| 1914 | 40 days |
| 1915 | 47 days |
| 1916 | 55 days |
| 1934 | 15 days |
| 1935 | 83 days |
| 1936 | 56 days |
| 1937 | 76 days |
| 1938 | 30 days |
| 1939 | 43 days |
| 1940 | 89 days |
| 1941 | 16 days |
| 1942 | 124 days |
| 1943 | 81 days |
| 1944 | 95 days |
| 1945 | 31 days |
| 1946 | 26 days |
| 1947 | 48 days |
| 1948 | 88 days |
| 1949 | 42 days |
| 1950 | 24 days |
| 1951 | 57 days |
| 1952 | 101 days |
| 1953 | 55 days |
| 1954 | 44 days |
| 1955 | 23 days |
| 1956 | 42 days |
| 1957 | 37 days |
| 1958 | 47 days |
| 1959 | 50 days |
| 1960 | 37 days |
| 1961 | 38 days |
| 1962 | 52 days |
| 1963 | 48 days |
| 1964 | 106 days |
| 1965 | 48 days |
| 1966 | 58 days |
| 1967 | 32 days |
| 1968 | 39 days |
| 1969 | 63 days |
| 1970 | 21 days |
| 1971 | 31 days |
| 1972 | 44 days |
| 1973 | 27 days |
| 1974 | 57 days |
| 1975 | 24 days |
| 1976 | 42 days |
| 1977 | 35 days |
| 1978 | 44 days |
| 1979 | 37 days |
| 1980 | 37 days |
| 1981 | 48 days |
| 1982 | 31 days |
| 1983 | 29 days |
| 1984 | 34 days |
| 1985 | 33 days |
| 1986 | 46 days |
| 1987 | 87 days |
| 1988 | 45 days |
| 1989 | 32 days |
| 1990 | 50 days |
| 1991 | 45 days |
| 1992 | 58 days |
| 1993 | 73 days |
| 1994 | 120 days |
| 1995 | 65 days |
| 1996 | 59 days |
| 1997 | 29 days |
| 1998 | 27 days |
| 1999 | 57 days |
| 2000 | 72 days |
| 2001 | 48 days |
| 2002 | 53 days |
| 2003 | 69 days |
| 2004 | 44 days |
| 2019 | 3 days |
| 2020 | 30 days |
| 2021 | 4 days |
| 2022 | 5 days |
| 2023 | 6 days |
| 2024 | 4 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
70 years with a frostAcross 70 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Wells falls on 17 June and the median first autumn frost on 27 August, which leaves a median of 68 days between them.
In 1976 to 2023 the median growing season was 87 days. That is 26 days more than in 1896 to 1964.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1896 to 1964) | Recent period (1976 to 2023) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 17 June | 21 June | 13 June | 8 days earlier | +0.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 27 August | 23 August | 8 September | 16 days later | +3.2 days per decade |
| Growing days | 68 days | 61 days | 87 days | 26 days more | +3.1 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
75 years, 1896 to 2003A day with at least 20.7 mm (0.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 39.5 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 20.7 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) | Longer than the 75 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, 75 years of values from 1896 to 2003.
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: 40.9 mm (1.6 in) in 1971; 37.1 mm (1.5 in) in 1943; 35.8 mm (1.4 in) in 1944.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
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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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