Weather Records on 9 September 1920
145 weather records were set or tied worldwide on 9 September 1920. Highest significance: Hawker (Holowilena), AU.
Key Facts for 9 September 1920
- On 9 September 1920, 145 weather records were set or tied at long-record stations worldwide.
- 4 were record highs and 3 were record lows, counting maximum and minimum temperature.
- By timescale, 0 were all-time records, 2 monthly and 143 daily.
- Hawker (Holowilena) set a daily record precipitation of 33.3 mm (1.3 in) on 9 September 1920.
- Across 162 earlier years (1806 to 2026) the same calendar date averaged 463 records.
Record Map
145 stations| Station | Country | Type | Value | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker (Holowilena) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| Orroroo (Black Rock) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| Carrieton | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| Johnburgh Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| Carrieton (Pamatta) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| Wilmington | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| Mount Remarkable | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| Koonamore | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| Quorn | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| Cockburn | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| Blinman | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| Hawker (Warcowie) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| Hawker (Wilson) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| Carrieton (Yackara) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| Gulargambone (Yalcogrin St) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| Arrowie | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| Hawker | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| Peterborough (Dawson) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| Melrose (Para Gums) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| Melrose | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| Yunta (Paratoo) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| Quorn (Olive Grove) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| Toledo Blade | United States | Record daily precipitation | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| Mount McDonald | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| Orroroo | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Nyngan (Merryanbone) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Peterborough | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Waukaringa | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Tolarno | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Cradock | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Old Baratta Homestead | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Amyton East | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Wentworth (Cuthero) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Gunnee | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Hammond | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Mannanarie Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Euston Station | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Appila | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Manna Hill | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Terowie | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Belltrees Homestead | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Coolah (Binnia St) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Pooncarie (Tarcoola) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Poplitah | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Wandearah North | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Hermannsburg | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Booleroo Centre | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Port Augusta Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Hallett | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Port Augusta West | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Burra (Kooringa) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Jamestown | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Whyte Yarcowie | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Gum Lake (Albemarle) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Pooncarie (Moorara) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Euston Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Warranooke (Glenorchy) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Wirrabara | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Caltowie | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| Quantambone | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Counts by Type and Timescale
145 records| Record type | Records |
|---|---|
| Highest daily maximum | 1 |
| Lowest daily maximum | 2 |
| Highest daily minimum | 3 |
| Lowest daily minimum | 1 |
| Heaviest daily rainfall | 137 |
| Heaviest daily snowfall | 1 |
| Deepest snow cover | 0 |
| Timescale | Records |
|---|---|
| all-time | 0 |
| monthly | 2 |
| daily | 143 |
How Much Records Were Beaten By
139 broken records| Margin | Records |
|---|---|
| 0 to 5 | 56 |
| 5 to 10 | 28 |
| 10 to 15 | 22 |
| 15 to 20 | 11 |
| 20 to 25 | 15 |
| 25 to 30 | 4 |
| 30 to 35 | 3 |
Top 20 by Significance
9 September 1920| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 1920 | Hawker (Holowilena), AU | daily rain | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) | 23 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Orroroo (Black Rock), AU | daily rain | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 11 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Carrieton, AU | daily rain | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) | 11 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Johnburgh Post Office, AU | daily rain | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 11 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Carrieton (Pamatta), AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 25 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Wilmington, AU | daily rain | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 11 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Mount Remarkable, AU | daily rain | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 25 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Koonamore, AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 21 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Quorn, AU | daily rain | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 6 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Cockburn, AU | daily rain | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 11 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Blinman, AU | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 21 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Hawker (Warcowie), AU | daily rain | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 25 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Hawker (Wilson), AU | daily rain | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 11 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Carrieton (Yackara), AU | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 14 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Gulargambone (Yalcogrin St), AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 33 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1920 | Arrowie, AU | daily rain | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 25 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 1920 | Hawker, AU | daily rain | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 13 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 1920 | Peterborough (Dawson), AU | daily rain | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 25 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 1920 | Melrose (Para Gums), AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 14 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 1920 | Melrose, AU | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 14 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
Significance is a score from 0 to 100 combining margin, the age of the old record and the length of the station's record. How it is computed.
The Same Date in Other Years
1806 to 1920| Year | Records |
|---|---|
| 1806 | 1 |
| 1812 | 1 |
| 1813 | 1 |
| 1814 | 2 |
| 1834 | 1 |
| 1836 | 1 |
| 1845 | 1 |
| 1847 | 1 |
| 1848 | 1 |
| 1849 | 2 |
| 1850 | 1 |
| 1854 | 1 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1865 | 3 |
| 1866 | 3 |
| 1867 | 1 |
| 1869 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1873 | 1 |
| 1878 | 1 |
| 1879 | 1 |
| 1880 | 2 |
| 1883 | 3 |
| 1884 | 4 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1888 | 4 |
| 1889 | 1 |
| 1890 | 1 |
| 1891 | 1 |
| 1892 | 4 |
| 1893 | 4 |
| 1894 | 3 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1897 | 3 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 1 |
| 1901 | 4 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 24 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 27 |
| 1912 | 48 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 69 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 44 |
| 1918 | 40 |
| 1919 | 74 |
| 1920 | 145 |
| 1921 | 92 |
| 1922 | 115 |
| 1923 | 58 |
| 1924 | 232 |
| 1925 | 248 |
| 1926 | 168 |
| 1927 | 246 |
| 1928 | 108 |
| 1929 | 362 |
| 1930 | 211 |
| 1931 | 558 |
| 1932 | 302 |
| 1933 | 433 |
| 1934 | 256 |
| 1935 | 461 |
| 1936 | 297 |
| 1937 | 242 |
| 1938 | 416 |
| 1939 | 429 |
| 1940 | 294 |
| 1941 | 763 |
| 1942 | 357 |
| 1943 | 596 |
| 1944 | 719 |
| 1945 | 355 |
| 1946 | 366 |
| 1947 | 465 |
| 1948 | 307 |
| 1949 | 1,407 |
| 1950 | 426 |
| 1951 | 338 |
| 1952 | 511 |
| 1953 | 344 |
| 1954 | 283 |
| 1955 | 608 |
| 1956 | 742 |
| 1957 | 390 |
| 1958 | 419 |
| 1959 | 736 |
| 1960 | 492 |
| 1961 | 383 |
| 1962 | 847 |
| 1963 | 400 |
| 1964 | 488 |
| 1965 | 326 |
| 1966 | 366 |
| 1967 | 367 |
| 1968 | 440 |
| 1969 | 603 |
| 1970 | 584 |
| 1971 | 498 |
| 1972 | 464 |
| 1973 | 517 |
| 1974 | 689 |
| 1975 | 555 |
| 1976 | 773 |
| 1977 | 410 |
| 1978 | 702 |
| 1979 | 878 |
| 1980 | 829 |
| 1981 | 1,011 |
| 1982 | 814 |
| 1983 | 958 |
| 1984 | 1,304 |
| 1985 | 1,269 |
| 1986 | 1,026 |
| 1987 | 676 |
| 1988 | 836 |
| 1989 | 983 |
| 1990 | 762 |
| 1991 | 882 |
| 1992 | 620 |
| 1993 | 886 |
| 1994 | 892 |
| 1995 | 937 |
| 1996 | 809 |
| 1997 | 837 |
| 1998 | 1,667 |
| 1999 | 1,013 |
| 2000 | 811 |
| 2001 | 1,647 |
| 2002 | 1,355 |
| 2003 | 786 |
| 2004 | 1,603 |
| 2005 | 1,068 |
| 2006 | 917 |
| 2007 | 948 |
| 2008 | 1,161 |
| 2009 | 792 |
| 2010 | 1,049 |
| 2011 | 1,328 |
| 2012 | 681 |
| 2013 | 974 |
| 2014 | 590 |
| 2015 | 806 |
| 2016 | 1,210 |
| 2017 | 661 |
| 2018 | 876 |
| 2019 | 953 |
| 2020 | 2,579 |
| 2021 | 1,458 |
| 2022 | 1,094 |
| 2023 | 1,222 |
| 2024 | 1,146 |
| 2025 | 520 |
| 2026 | 815 |
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Sources: 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)) Made with Natural Earth. Public domain map data. Borders are Natural Earth's de facto depiction. Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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