Manassas 3 NW Weather Records (USC00445213)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Manassas 3 NW (USC00445213), Virginia, United States, with 91 years of record.
Key Facts for Manassas 3 NW
- Manassas 3 NW (USC00445213) is a weather station in Virginia, United States at 38.78 latitude and -77.50 longitude, 101 m (331 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1895 to 1985, 91 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Manassas 3 NW still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Manassas 3 NW set a daily record high minimum temperature of 23.9 C (75.0 F) on 22 July 1985.
About the Station
- Location: Virginia, United States, 38.78 latitude, -77.50 longitude.
- Elevation: 101 m (331 ft).
- Period of record: 1895 to 1985, 91 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 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 46 |
| 1896 | 59 |
| 1897 | 34 |
| 1898 | 47 |
| 1899 | 50 |
| 1900 | 54 |
| 1901 | 49 |
| 1902 | 37 |
| 1903 | 24 |
| 1950 | 32 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1952 | 41 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 57 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1957 | 45 |
| 1958 | 35 |
| 1959 | 42 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 46 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 2 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-16 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 241.3 mm (9.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 27 January 1897 |
| Feb | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 2 February 1897 |
| Mar | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 7 March 1967 |
| Apr | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 14 April 1901 |
| May | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 2 May 1962 |
| Jun | 241.3 mm (9.5 in) | 21 June 1972 |
| Jul | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 5 July 1956 |
| Aug | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) | 25 August 1967 |
| Sep | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 14 September 1966 |
| Oct | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 19 October 1966 |
| Nov | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 7 November 1963 |
| Dec | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) | 28 December 1901 |
Period of Record Coverage
1895 to 1985| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 189 | 52% | No |
| 1896 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1897 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1898 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1899 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1900 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1901 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1902 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1903 | 300 | 82% | No |
| 1950 | 182 | 50% | No |
| 1951 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1955 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1956 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1957 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1958 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1959 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 1960 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 1961 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1962 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1963 | 281 | 77% | No |
| 1964 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 1965 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1966 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1967 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 1968 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1971 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1972 | 314 | 86% | No |
| 1973 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1975 | 181 | 50% | No |
| 1976 | 210 | 57% | No |
| 1977 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 1978 | 296 | 81% | No |
| 1979 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 1980 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1981 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 1982 | 213 | 58% | No |
| 1983 | 171 | 47% | No |
| 1984 | 172 | 47% | No |
| 1985 | 23 | 6% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July 1985 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 1985 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 24 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 1985 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily low max (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 6.1 C (11.0 F) | 84 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 October 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 5 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 5.5 C (9.9 F) | 14 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 16 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 October 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 22 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min (Tie) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 87 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily rain | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 15 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 May 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily low max (Tie) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | tie | 30 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 9 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily high min | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 6 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily snowfall | 4.3 cm (1.7 in) | 4.3 cm (1.7 in) | 85 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily snow depth | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily low max (Tie) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | tie | 28 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily snow depth | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 24 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 1984 | Manassas 3 NW, US | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 26 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
24 complete years, 1896 to 1980| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 13.3 C | +0.13 C |
| 1898 | 13.4 C | +0.17 C |
| 1899 | 12.7 C | -0.52 C |
| 1900 | 13.6 C | +0.43 C |
| 1901 | 12.5 C | -0.68 C |
| 1902 | 12.6 C | -0.57 C |
| 1951 | 13.1 C | -0.10 C |
| 1952 | 13.3 C | +0.12 C |
| 1953 | 14.0 C | +0.75 C |
| 1955 | 12.5 C | -0.74 C |
| 1956 | 12.9 C | -0.27 C |
| 1957 | 13.7 C | +0.53 C |
| 1958 | 12.3 C | -0.95 C |
| 1959 | 13.9 C | +0.66 C |
| 1961 | 13.4 C | +0.18 C |
| 1962 | 13.0 C | -0.26 C |
| 1965 | 13.6 C | +0.39 C |
| 1966 | 13.2 C | -0.05 C |
| 1968 | 13.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 1969 | 12.8 C | -0.46 C |
| 1970 | 13.2 C | +0.03 C |
| 1973 | 13.8 C | +0.54 C |
| 1974 | 13.7 C | +0.53 C |
| 1980 | 13.6 C | +0.40 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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 1985| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1980 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 45 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 1899 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 45 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 241.3 mm (9.5 in) | 1972 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 51 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 281.9 mm (11.1 in) | 1972 | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) | 50 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 40 days | 1901 | 20 days | 51 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1896 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1897 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1898 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1899 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1900 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1901 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1902 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1903 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1950 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1951 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1952 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1953 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1954 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1955 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1956 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1957 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1958 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1959 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1960 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1961 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1962 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1963 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1966 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1967 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1968 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1969 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1970 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1971 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1972 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1973 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1974 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1975 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1976 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1977 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1978 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1979 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1980 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1981 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1982 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1983 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1984 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1985 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1896 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1897 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1898 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1899 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1900 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1901 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1902 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1903 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1950 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1951 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1952 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1953 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1954 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1955 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1956 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1957 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1958 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1959 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1960 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1961 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1962 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1963 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1964 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1965 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1966 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1967 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1968 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1969 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1970 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1971 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1972 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1973 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1974 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1975 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1976 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1977 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1978 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1979 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1980 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1981 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1982 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1983 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1984 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1985 | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1896 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1897 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1898 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1899 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1900 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1901 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1902 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1903 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1920 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1921 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1922 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1923 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1924 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1925 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1951 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1952 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1953 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1956 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1957 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1960 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1961 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1963 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1965 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1967 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1968 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 241.3 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1973 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1975 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1978 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1983 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1985 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1896 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1897 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1898 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1899 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1900 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1901 | 118.7 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1902 | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1903 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1922 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1923 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1924 | 124.1 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1925 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1950 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1951 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1952 | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1953 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1954 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 155.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1956 | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1957 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1958 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1959 | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1960 | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1961 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1962 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1963 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1964 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1965 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1966 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1967 | 162.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1968 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1969 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1972 | 281.9 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1973 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1974 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1975 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1976 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1977 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1978 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1979 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1980 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1982 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1984 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1985 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 22 days |
| 1896 | 21 days |
| 1897 | 13 days |
| 1898 | 23 days |
| 1899 | 9 days |
| 1900 | 20 days |
| 1901 | 40 days |
| 1902 | 23 days |
| 1903 | 19 days |
| 1920 | 1 day |
| 1921 | 7 days |
| 1922 | 18 days |
| 1923 | 5 days |
| 1924 | 2 days |
| 1925 | 25 days |
| 1950 | 28 days |
| 1951 | 22 days |
| 1952 | 22 days |
| 1953 | 20 days |
| 1954 | 17 days |
| 1955 | 27 days |
| 1956 | 16 days |
| 1957 | 18 days |
| 1958 | 20 days |
| 1959 | 27 days |
| 1960 | 12 days |
| 1961 | 15 days |
| 1962 | 25 days |
| 1963 | 20 days |
| 1964 | 23 days |
| 1965 | 30 days |
| 1966 | 20 days |
| 1967 | 18 days |
| 1968 | 26 days |
| 1969 | 37 days |
| 1970 | 19 days |
| 1971 | 35 days |
| 1972 | 30 days |
| 1973 | 26 days |
| 1974 | 17 days |
| 1975 | 12 days |
| 1976 | 29 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 23 days |
| 1979 | 15 days |
| 1980 | 24 days |
| 1981 | 17 days |
| 1982 | 16 days |
| 1983 | 25 days |
| 1984 | 22 days |
| 1985 | 12 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
24 years with a frostAcross 24 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Manassas 3 NW falls on 15 April and the median first autumn frost on 16 October, which leaves a median of 186 days between them.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1896 to 1980) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 15 April | n/a | 15 April | n/a | n/a |
| First autumn frost | 16 October | n/a | 16 October | n/a | n/a |
| Growing days | 186 days | n/a | 186 days | n/a | n/a |
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.
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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).