Palestine 2 NE Weather Records (USW00093914)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Palestine 2 NE (USW00093914), Texas, United States, with 95 years of record.
Key Facts for Palestine 2 NE
- Palestine 2 NE (USW00093914) is a weather station in Texas, United States at 31.78 latitude and -95.60 longitude, 142 m (465 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1930 to 2024, 95 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Palestine 2 NE still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Palestine 2 NE tied a daily record low minimum temperature of 12.8 C (55.0 F) on 10 September 2024.
About the Station
- Location: Texas, United States, 31.78 latitude, -95.60 longitude.
- Elevation: 142 m (465 ft).
- Period of record: 1930 to 2024, 95 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 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -17.8 C (0.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 45.6 C (114.1 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 4 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1954 | 48 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 4 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 7 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1962-01-11 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1982-01-14 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 17.3 cm (6.8 in) |
| 1982-01-14 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 17.8 cm (7.0 in) |
| 1991-08-14 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 231.1 mm (9.1 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 231.1 mm (9.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) | 29 January 1999 |
| Feb | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 22 February 2003 |
| Mar | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) | 30 March 1965 |
| Apr | 197.6 mm (7.8 in) | 30 April 2016 |
| May | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) | 18 May 2019 |
| Jun | 160.5 mm (6.3 in) | 9 June 2010 |
| Jul | 184.2 mm (7.3 in) | 8 July 2024 |
| Aug | 231.1 mm (9.1 in) | 14 August 1991 |
| Sep | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) | 4 September 1932 |
| Oct | 225.0 mm (8.9 in) | 14 October 1957 |
| Nov | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) | 23 November 1940 |
| Dec | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) | 15 December 1992 |
Period of Record Coverage
1930 to 2024| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1937 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1941 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1981 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1984 | 147 | 40% | No |
| 1985 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1986 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1987 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 1988 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1989 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1990 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1991 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1992 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1995 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1996 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1997 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 1998 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 2000 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2001 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 2009 | 306 | 84% | No |
| 2010 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2012 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 2013 | 266 | 73% | No |
| 2014 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 2015 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2017 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2018 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 2019 | 281 | 77% | No |
| 2020 | 185 | 51% | No |
| 2021 | 310 | 85% | No |
| 2022 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 2024 | 132 | 36% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 September 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low min (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 7 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low min | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 13 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low max | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 20 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low max | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 89 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low min (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 10 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily rain | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 11 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low min | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 71 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low min | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 77 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | monthly rain | 184.2 mm (7.3 in) | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) | 84 years | 78 of 100 (Major) |
| 3 July 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily high min (Tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 93 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily high min | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 79 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily rain | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily rain | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 74 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 May 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily rain | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 71 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily rain | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | 23 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 April 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily rain | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 39 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 April 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily rain | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 72 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 February 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low max (Tie) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | tie | 64 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily high max (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 37 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 2024 | Palestine 2 NE, US | daily low max | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 44 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
74 complete years, 1930 to 2022| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 18.6 C | -0.27 C |
| 1931 | 19.3 C | +0.39 C |
| 1932 | 19.0 C | +0.11 C |
| 1933 | 20.3 C | +1.43 C |
| 1934 | 19.9 C | +1.01 C |
| 1935 | 19.2 C | +0.27 C |
| 1936 | 18.7 C | -0.15 C |
| 1937 | 18.8 C | -0.10 C |
| 1938 | 19.9 C | +1.03 C |
| 1939 | 19.6 C | +0.76 C |
| 1940 | 18.0 C | -0.88 C |
| 1941 | 19.0 C | +0.16 C |
| 1942 | 18.7 C | -0.18 C |
| 1943 | 19.1 C | +0.19 C |
| 1944 | 19.3 C | +0.37 C |
| 1945 | 19.1 C | +0.26 C |
| 1946 | 19.6 C | +0.71 C |
| 1947 | 18.7 C | -0.20 C |
| 1948 | 19.2 C | +0.31 C |
| 1949 | 19.2 C | +0.34 C |
| 1950 | 19.2 C | +0.36 C |
| 1951 | 19.5 C | +0.60 C |
| 1952 | 19.2 C | +0.35 C |
| 1953 | 19.6 C | +0.76 C |
| 1954 | 20.4 C | +1.55 C |
| 1955 | 19.3 C | +0.45 C |
| 1956 | 19.8 C | +0.87 C |
| 1957 | 18.9 C | +0.04 C |
| 1961 | 17.7 C | -1.14 C |
| 1962 | 18.5 C | -0.43 C |
| 1963 | 19.0 C | +0.08 C |
| 1964 | 18.8 C | -0.09 C |
| 1965 | 18.7 C | -0.14 C |
| 1966 | 17.9 C | -0.96 C |
| 1967 | 18.7 C | -0.17 C |
| 1968 | 17.7 C | -1.14 C |
| 1969 | 18.7 C | -0.21 C |
| 1970 | 18.3 C | -0.60 C |
| 1972 | 18.5 C | -0.34 C |
| 1974 | 18.2 C | -0.65 C |
| 1975 | 18.3 C | -0.61 C |
| 1977 | 18.8 C | -0.09 C |
| 1978 | 17.9 C | -0.99 C |
| 1979 | 16.9 C | -2.00 C |
| 1981 | 18.2 C | -0.64 C |
| 1982 | 18.3 C | -0.59 C |
| 1983 | 17.0 C | -1.89 C |
| 1985 | 19.1 C | +0.17 C |
| 1986 | 19.4 C | +0.55 C |
| 1988 | 18.8 C | -0.11 C |
| 1989 | 18.4 C | -0.52 C |
| 1990 | 19.6 C | +0.74 C |
| 1991 | 18.9 C | +0.06 C |
| 1992 | 18.9 C | -0.03 C |
| 1993 | 18.4 C | -0.47 C |
| 1994 | 19.1 C | +0.26 C |
| 1995 | 19.4 C | +0.48 C |
| 1997 | 18.8 C | -0.09 C |
| 1998 | 20.6 C | +1.74 C |
| 2000 | 19.9 C | +1.06 C |
| 2001 | 19.1 C | +0.23 C |
| 2002 | 18.7 C | -0.19 C |
| 2003 | 18.1 C | -0.74 C |
| 2004 | 18.5 C | -0.37 C |
| 2005 | 18.8 C | -0.06 C |
| 2006 | 19.1 C | +0.19 C |
| 2007 | 18.2 C | -0.65 C |
| 2010 | 18.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 2011 | 19.3 C | +0.39 C |
| 2014 | 17.5 C | -1.35 C |
| 2015 | 18.6 C | -0.32 C |
| 2016 | 19.7 C | +0.78 C |
| 2017 | 20.1 C | +1.17 C |
| 2022 | 18.4 C | -0.44 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1930 to 2022 is -0.05 C (-0.12 to 0.01) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: -0.10 F (-0.21 to 0.01) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 74 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -0.05 C (-0.12 to 0.01) per decade | -0.10 F (-0.21 to 0.01) per decade | 1930 to 2022 | 74 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.06 C (-0.01 to 0.13) per decade | 0.11 F (-0.03 to 0.24) per decade | 1930 to 2022 | 74 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.2 C (-0.2 to -0.1) per decade | -0.3 F (-0.4 to -0.2) per decade | 1930 to 2022 | 74 | Fall |
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
1930 to 2024| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 45.6 C (114.1 F) | 1954 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 93 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) | 1930 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | 93 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 231.1 mm (9.1 in) | 1991 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 93 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 377.8 mm (14.9 in) | 1940 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) | 93 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 63 days | 2023 | 25 days | 93 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1931 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1932 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1933 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1934 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1935 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1936 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1937 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1938 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1939 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1940 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1941 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1942 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1943 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1944 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1945 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1946 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1947 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1948 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1949 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1950 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1951 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1952 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1953 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1954 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1955 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1956 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1957 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1960 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1961 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1962 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1963 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1964 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1965 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1966 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1967 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1968 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1969 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1970 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1971 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1972 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1973 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1974 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1975 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1976 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1977 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1978 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1979 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1980 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1981 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1982 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1983 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1984 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1985 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1986 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1987 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1988 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1989 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1990 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1991 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1992 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1993 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1994 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1995 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1996 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1997 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1998 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1999 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2000 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2001 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2002 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2003 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2004 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2005 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2006 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2007 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2008 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2009 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2010 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2011 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2012 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 2013 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2014 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2015 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2016 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2017 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2018 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2019 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2020 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2022 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2023 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1931 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1932 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1933 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1934 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1935 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1936 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1937 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1938 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1939 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1940 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1941 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1942 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1943 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1944 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1945 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1946 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1947 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1948 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1949 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1950 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1951 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1952 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1953 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1954 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1955 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1956 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1957 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1960 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1961 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1962 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1963 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1964 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1965 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1966 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1967 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1968 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1969 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1970 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1971 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1972 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1973 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1974 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1975 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1976 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1977 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1978 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1979 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1980 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1981 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1982 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1983 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1984 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1985 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1986 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1987 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1988 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1989 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1990 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1991 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1992 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1993 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1994 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1995 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1996 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1997 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1998 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1999 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2000 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2001 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2002 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2003 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2004 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2005 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2006 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2007 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2008 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2009 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2010 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 2011 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2012 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2013 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2014 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2015 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2016 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2017 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2018 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2019 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2020 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2021 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2022 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2023 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2024 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1931 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1932 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1933 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1934 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1935 | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1936 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1937 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1938 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1939 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1940 | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1941 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1942 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1943 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1944 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1945 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1946 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1947 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1948 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1949 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1950 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1951 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1953 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1954 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1955 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1956 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1957 | 225.0 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1960 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1961 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1962 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1964 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1966 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1967 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1969 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1970 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1972 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1973 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1974 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1975 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1976 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1977 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1979 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1980 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1982 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1984 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1985 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1988 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1989 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1990 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1991 | 231.1 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1992 | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1993 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1994 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1995 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1996 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1997 | 175.3 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1998 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1999 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2000 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2001 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2002 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2003 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2004 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2005 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2007 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2008 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2009 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2010 | 160.5 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2011 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2012 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2013 | 156.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2014 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2015 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2016 | 197.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 2017 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2018 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2019 | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2020 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2021 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2022 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2023 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2024 | 184.2 mm (7.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1931 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1932 | 180.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1933 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1934 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1935 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1936 | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1937 | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1938 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1939 | 107.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1940 | 377.8 mm (14.9 in) |
| 1941 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1942 | 144.9 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1943 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1944 | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1945 | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1946 | 121.1 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1947 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1948 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1949 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1950 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1951 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1952 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1953 | 158.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1954 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1955 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1956 | 155.8 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1957 | 330.7 mm (13.0 in) |
| 1960 | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1961 | 253.7 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1962 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1963 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1964 | 92.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1965 | 189.8 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1966 | 196.6 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1967 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1968 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1969 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1970 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 142.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1972 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1973 | 141.8 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1974 | 157.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1975 | 144.2 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1976 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1977 | 109.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1978 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1979 | 219.7 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1980 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1981 | 132.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1982 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1983 | 139.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1984 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1985 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1986 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1987 | 101.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1988 | 125.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1989 | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1990 | 177.3 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1991 | 298.2 mm (11.7 in) |
| 1992 | 171.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1993 | 205.8 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1994 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1995 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1996 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1997 | 335.3 mm (13.2 in) |
| 1998 | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1999 | 177.3 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2000 | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2001 | 261.1 mm (10.3 in) |
| 2002 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2003 | 144.1 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2004 | 154.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2005 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2006 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2007 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2008 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2009 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2010 | 178.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2011 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2012 | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2013 | 190.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| 2014 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2015 | 94.6 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2016 | 239.6 mm (9.4 in) |
| 2017 | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2018 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2019 | 170.5 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2020 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2021 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2022 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2023 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2024 | 184.2 mm (7.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 37 days |
| 1931 | 43 days |
| 1932 | 23 days |
| 1933 | 31 days |
| 1934 | 44 days |
| 1935 | 24 days |
| 1936 | 32 days |
| 1937 | 20 days |
| 1938 | 34 days |
| 1939 | 31 days |
| 1940 | 38 days |
| 1941 | 14 days |
| 1942 | 25 days |
| 1943 | 19 days |
| 1944 | 28 days |
| 1945 | 18 days |
| 1946 | 21 days |
| 1947 | 30 days |
| 1948 | 46 days |
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 34 days |
| 1951 | 37 days |
| 1952 | 29 days |
| 1953 | 31 days |
| 1954 | 28 days |
| 1955 | 48 days |
| 1956 | 49 days |
| 1957 | 29 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 18 days |
| 1962 | 27 days |
| 1963 | 34 days |
| 1964 | 43 days |
| 1965 | 20 days |
| 1966 | 24 days |
| 1967 | 29 days |
| 1968 | 31 days |
| 1969 | 41 days |
| 1970 | 26 days |
| 1971 | 22 days |
| 1972 | 22 days |
| 1973 | 15 days |
| 1974 | 24 days |
| 1975 | 30 days |
| 1976 | 30 days |
| 1977 | 37 days |
| 1978 | 45 days |
| 1979 | 22 days |
| 1980 | 32 days |
| 1981 | 20 days |
| 1982 | 22 days |
| 1983 | 20 days |
| 1984 | 14 days |
| 1985 | 28 days |
| 1986 | 20 days |
| 1987 | 22 days |
| 1988 | 20 days |
| 1989 | 35 days |
| 1990 | 21 days |
| 1991 | 31 days |
| 1992 | 32 days |
| 1993 | 40 days |
| 1994 | 22 days |
| 1995 | 23 days |
| 1996 | 26 days |
| 1997 | 23 days |
| 1998 | 37 days |
| 1999 | 37 days |
| 2000 | 25 days |
| 2001 | 45 days |
| 2002 | 19 days |
| 2003 | 15 days |
| 2004 | 27 days |
| 2005 | 32 days |
| 2006 | 25 days |
| 2007 | 25 days |
| 2008 | 13 days |
| 2009 | 23 days |
| 2010 | 21 days |
| 2011 | 23 days |
| 2012 | 7 days |
| 2013 | 24 days |
| 2014 | 21 days |
| 2015 | 34 days |
| 2016 | 20 days |
| 2017 | 20 days |
| 2018 | 24 days |
| 2019 | 26 days |
| 2020 | 15 days |
| 2021 | 18 days |
| 2022 | 44 days |
| 2023 | 63 days |
| 2024 | 5 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
73 years with a frostAcross 73 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Palestine 2 NE falls on 11 March and the median first autumn frost on 17 November, which leaves a median of 250 days between them.
In 1981 to 2022 the median growing season was 243 days. That is 22 days fewer than in 1930 to 1963.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -4.0 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1930 to 1963) | Recent period (1981 to 2022) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 11 March | 3 March | 14 March | 11 days later | +1.6 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 17 November | 28 November | 15 November | 13 days earlier | -2.4 days per decade |
| Growing days | 250 days | 265 days | 243 days | 22 days fewer | -4.0 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, 1930 to 2022A day with at least 84.5 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 259.5 mm (10.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 84.5 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 117.5 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 184.0 mm (7.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 219.1 mm (8.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 259.5 mm (10.2 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 1930 to 2022.
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: 231.1 mm (9.1 in) in 1991; 225.0 mm (8.9 in) in 1957; 197.6 mm (7.8 in) in 2016.
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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