Cold outbreak in Australia, 26 to 28 August 2026
Cold outbreak in Australia, 26 to 28 August 2026: 9 records at 8 stations, peak on 27 August 2026. Closed.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-12).
Key Facts
- Cold outbreak in Australia, 26 to 28 August 2026 set or tied 9 station records at 8 stations.
- It ran from 26 August 2026 to 28 August 2026 (3 days) and its peak day was 27 August 2026.
- Status: closed.
- Kellerberrin set a daily record low maximum temperature of 11.5 C (52.7 F) on 27 August 2026 (provisional).
- The busiest day was 27 August 2026 with 7 records.
- The oldest broken record in the ranked list had stood for 57 years.
Footprint
26 to 28 August 2026| Station | Type | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellerberrin | Record low maximum temperature | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 2026-08-27 |
| Windy Harbour | Record low minimum temperature | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | 2026-08-28 |
| Beverley | Record low maximum temperature | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 2026-08-27 |
| Jacup | Record low maximum temperature | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | 2026-08-27 |
| Hopetoun North | Record low maximum temperature | 14.5 C (58.1 F) | 2026-08-27 |
| Perth Metro | Record low maximum temperature | 16.0 C (60.8 F) | 2026-08-27 |
| Bunbury | Record low maximum temperature | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | 2026-08-26 |
| Gingin Aero | Record low maximum temperature | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | 2026-08-27 |
Records per Day
Peak day 7| Date | Records |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | 1 |
| 2026-08-27 | 7 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 |
Top Records by Margin
Margin over the record replaced| Windy Harbour, 08-28 | |
|---|---|
| Windy Harbour, 08-27 | |
| Kellerberrin, 08-27 | |
| Jacup, 08-27 | |
| Beverley, 08-27 | |
| Hopetoun North, 08-27 | |
| Perth Metro, 08-27 | |
| Gingin Aero, 08-27 | |
| Bunbury, 08-26 |
Margin is how far the new value is beyond the record it replaced. Ties are not shown.
Margin Against Age of the Broken Record
| Margin (C) | Years the old record stood |
|---|---|
| 0.7 | 57 |
| 4.0 | 16 |
| 0.3 | 33 |
| 0.7 | 21 |
| 1.5 | 4 |
| 0.2 | 25 |
| 0.1 | 21 |
| 0.1 | 0 |
| 0.1 | 0 |
Compared With Other Events
Station records per event| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 6 February to 5 March 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 13 October to 5 November 2020 | |
| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 23 December 2017 to 8 January 2018 | |
| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 3 to 23 January 2024 | |
| Cold outbreak in United States, 15 January to 10 February 2026 | |
| Cold outbreak in Australia, 26 to 28 August 2026 (this event) |
Every Record Set
9 of 9| Date | Station | Record | Value | Margin | Years stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | Bunbury | Record low maximum temperature (provisional) | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 0 | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-27 | Kellerberrin | Record low maximum temperature (provisional) | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 57 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-27 | Beverley | Record low maximum temperature (provisional) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 33 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-27 | Jacup | Record low maximum temperature (provisional) | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 21 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-27 | Windy Harbour | Record low minimum temperature (provisional) | 1.5 C (34.7 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 4 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-27 | Hopetoun North | Record low maximum temperature (provisional) | 14.5 C (58.1 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 25 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-27 | Perth Metro | Record low maximum temperature (provisional) | 16.0 C (60.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 21 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-27 | Gingin Aero | Record low maximum temperature (provisional) | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 0 | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-08-28 | Windy Harbour | Record low minimum temperature (provisional) | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | 4.0 C (7.2 F) | 16 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
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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 2026-10-12. Events are found by this site from station records and are not official designations. Records are provisional until reprocessed.