Weather Records on 5 March 1956
658 weather records were set or tied worldwide on 5 March 1956. Highest significance: Collie, AU.
Key Facts for 5 March 1956
- On 5 March 1956, 658 weather records were set or tied at long-record stations worldwide.
- 287 were record highs and 54 were record lows, counting maximum and minimum temperature.
- By timescale, 4 were all-time records, 40 monthly and 614 daily.
- Collie set a monthly record daily precipitation of 84.1 mm (3.3 in) on 5 March 1956.
- Across 164 earlier years (1794 to 2026) the same calendar date averaged 480 records.
Record Map
658 stations| Station | Country | Type | Value | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collie | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| Jingalup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Glen Warren | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Busselton Shire | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| Cranbrook | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| Springfields | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Brunswick Junction | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Kendenup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| King River | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Albany | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| Oak Park | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| Duranillin | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| Aldervale | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| Mandurah Park | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| Radyr Park | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| Boyanup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Yallingup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Greenbushes | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Northcliffe | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Arundel | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| Balingup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| Cape Naturaliste | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| Butler Tanks (North Parnda) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| Denmark | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| Forest Grove | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| Nannup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| Barrett Meadows | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| Wilgarrup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| Bangalup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| Mylor | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| Woodperry | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| Clayoquot | Canada | Record daily snowfall | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| Cape Leeuwin | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| Grassmere | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| Av-A-Rest | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| Harrow Cda | Canada | Record daily precipitation | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| Deeside | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| Ellensfield | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| Booleroo (Wimont) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| Happy Camp Rs | United States | Record daily snowfall | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| Grants Pass | United States | Record daily precipitation | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| Minnipa Agricultural Centre | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| Hatfield (Benilkie) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| Illalangi | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| Dinninup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| Donnybrook | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| Quindalup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| Chamingup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| Boyup Brook | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| Newbicup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| Perillup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| Eulo Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| Darradup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| Kojaneerup | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| Langdon Exp Farm | United States | Record snow depth | 76.2 cm (30.0 in) | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| Bridgetown Comparison | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| Mornington Mills | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| Broomehill | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| Pinjarra | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| Watchupga | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
Counts by Type and Timescale
658 records| Record type | Records |
|---|---|
| Highest daily maximum | 192 |
| Lowest daily maximum | 40 |
| Highest daily minimum | 95 |
| Lowest daily minimum | 14 |
| Heaviest daily rainfall | 255 |
| Heaviest daily snowfall | 44 |
| Deepest snow cover | 18 |
| Timescale | Records |
|---|---|
| all-time | 4 |
| monthly | 40 |
| daily | 614 |
How Much Records Were Beaten By
545 broken records| Margin | Records |
|---|---|
| 0 to 100 | 529 |
| 100 to 200 | 14 |
| 200 to 300 | 0 |
| 300 to 400 | 1 |
| 400 to 500 | 0 |
| 500 to 600 | 1 |
Top 20 by Significance
5 March 1956| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 March 1956 | Collie, AU | monthly rain | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 28 years | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| 5 March 1956 | Jingalup, AU | monthly rain | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 28 years | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| 5 March 1956 | Glen Warren, AU | monthly rain | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 28 years | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| 5 March 1956 | Busselton Shire, AU | daily rain | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 25 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Cranbrook, AU | daily rain | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 31 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Springfields, AU | monthly rain | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 12 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Brunswick Junction, AU | monthly rain | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 34 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Kendenup, AU | daily rain | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 31 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | King River, AU | daily rain | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 31 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Albany, AU | daily rain | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 18 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Oak Park, AU | daily rain | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 31 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Duranillin, AU | daily rain | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | 31 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Aldervale, AU | daily rain | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 25 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Mandurah Park, AU | daily rain | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 25 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Radyr Park, AU | daily rain | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | 25 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Boyanup, AU | daily rain | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 23 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Yallingup, AU | daily rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 22 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Greenbushes, AU | daily rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 19 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Northcliffe, AU | daily rain | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 28 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1956 | Arundel, AU | monthly rain | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 21 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
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
1794 to 1956Counts for years before the ledger starts come from the same station rules.
| Year | Records |
|---|---|
| 1794 | 1 |
| 1801 | 1 |
| 1810 | 1 |
| 1821 | 2 |
| 1845 | 3 |
| 1846 | 1 |
| 1849 | 1 |
| 1853 | 1 |
| 1855 | 1 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1859 | 5 |
| 1861 | 1 |
| 1862 | 2 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1868 | 1 |
| 1871 | 1 |
| 1872 | 4 |
| 1875 | 3 |
| 1876 | 1 |
| 1877 | 1 |
| 1878 | 1 |
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 1 |
| 1884 | 2 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1887 | 1 |
| 1888 | 4 |
| 1889 | 3 |
| 1890 | 3 |
| 1892 | 3 |
| 1893 | 2 |
| 1894 | 4 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 1 |
| 1897 | 2 |
| 1898 | 3 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 2 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1904 | 3 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 15 |
| 1907 | 17 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 34 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 31 |
| 1913 | 47 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1915 | 32 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 79 |
| 1918 | 82 |
| 1919 | 226 |
| 1920 | 102 |
| 1921 | 184 |
| 1922 | 42 |
| 1923 | 65 |
| 1924 | 159 |
| 1925 | 198 |
| 1926 | 240 |
| 1927 | 182 |
| 1928 | 68 |
| 1929 | 247 |
| 1930 | 118 |
| 1931 | 268 |
| 1932 | 320 |
| 1933 | 352 |
| 1934 | 347 |
| 1935 | 503 |
| 1936 | 125 |
| 1937 | 417 |
| 1938 | 350 |
| 1939 | 628 |
| 1940 | 150 |
| 1941 | 245 |
| 1942 | 287 |
| 1943 | 692 |
| 1944 | 485 |
| 1945 | 743 |
| 1946 | 706 |
| 1947 | 428 |
| 1948 | 946 |
| 1949 | 378 |
| 1950 | 534 |
| 1951 | 644 |
| 1952 | 347 |
| 1953 | 184 |
| 1954 | 468 |
| 1955 | 1,402 |
| 1956 | 658 |
| 1957 | 479 |
| 1958 | 365 |
| 1959 | 749 |
| 1960 | 2,228 |
| 1961 | 834 |
| 1962 | 491 |
| 1963 | 630 |
| 1964 | 852 |
| 1965 | 715 |
| 1966 | 539 |
| 1967 | 343 |
| 1968 | 1,029 |
| 1969 | 338 |
| 1970 | 317 |
| 1971 | 888 |
| 1972 | 810 |
| 1973 | 378 |
| 1974 | 912 |
| 1975 | 429 |
| 1976 | 1,479 |
| 1977 | 812 |
| 1978 | 1,689 |
| 1979 | 889 |
| 1980 | 418 |
| 1981 | 665 |
| 1982 | 525 |
| 1983 | 2,283 |
| 1984 | 648 |
| 1985 | 637 |
| 1986 | 754 |
| 1987 | 1,928 |
| 1988 | 623 |
| 1989 | 1,673 |
| 1990 | 836 |
| 1991 | 1,246 |
| 1992 | 1,488 |
| 1993 | 813 |
| 1994 | 796 |
| 1995 | 1,489 |
| 1996 | 856 |
| 1997 | 1,026 |
| 1998 | 1,016 |
| 1999 | 644 |
| 2000 | 1,127 |
| 2001 | 755 |
| 2002 | 1,373 |
| 2003 | 1,061 |
| 2004 | 1,558 |
| 2005 | 1,129 |
| 2006 | 624 |
| 2007 | 728 |
| 2008 | 913 |
| 2009 | 1,159 |
| 2010 | 729 |
| 2011 | 696 |
| 2012 | 575 |
| 2013 | 694 |
| 2014 | 1,006 |
| 2015 | 1,551 |
| 2016 | 875 |
| 2017 | 847 |
| 2018 | 652 |
| 2019 | 1,809 |
| 2020 | 1,274 |
| 2021 | 373 |
| 2022 | 635 |
| 2023 | 717 |
| 2024 | 979 |
| 2025 | 1,071 |
| 2026 | 992 |
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-16).