Mauna Loa snow in 1958-59
Mauna Loa recorded 5.0 inches of snow in 1958-59, against a 1991-2020 normal of 0.6 inches. Measurable snow, at 0.1 inch or more, fell on 2 days at Mauna Loa Slope Obs 39, and the largest single fall was 4.5 inches on Dec 5, 1958.
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Mauna Loa snow in 1958-59
| Season total | 5.0 inches | 1958-59 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-2020 normal | 0.6 inches | Normals, the 1991-2020 average, come from NCEI. |
| Measurable days | 2 | |
| Largest day | 4.5 inches | Dec 5, 1958 |
Snow by month in 1958-59
Every measurable snow day in 1958-59
| Date | Snowfall |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 1958 | 0.5 inches |
| Dec 5, 1958 | 4.5 inches |
The readings come from Mauna Loa Slope Obs 39, a GHCN-Daily station whose record begins in 1955. Station observations from GHCN-Daily, with a 1 to 3 day lag and quality checks.
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