Historical Records

The WCROC has a long and rich weather record dating back to 1885, which has provided local farmers with accurate and reliable information to make decisions on their farms. WCROC is one of six institutions nation-wide that have been presented with the United States Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 100-year institution award. 2025 will mark the 140th consecutive year of weather data collection at WCROC. These records are invaluable sources of weather trends in the region, supporting scientists and researchers as they study the changing climate of Minnesota.