Weather Records on 7 February 1997
1,280 weather records were set or tied worldwide on 7 February 1997. Highest significance: Yates Ctr, US.
Key Facts for 7 February 1997
- On 7 February 1997, 1,280 weather records were set or tied at long-record stations worldwide.
- 233 were record highs and 56 were record lows, counting maximum and minimum temperature.
- By timescale, 12 were all-time records, 25 monthly and 1,243 daily.
- Yates Ctr set a daily record precipitation of 39.4 mm (1.6 in) on 7 February 1997.
- Across 162 earlier years (1803 to 2026) the same calendar date averaged 512 records.
Record Map
1,280 stations| Station | Country | Type | Value | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Ctr | United States | Record daily precipitation | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Hoyleton | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Port Wakefield | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Watervale | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Ardrossan | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Spalding | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| Yunta (Winnininnie) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| Balaklava | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| Brinkworth (Bungaree) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| Mintaro | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| Mundoora | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| Kalispell Glacier AP | United States | Record snow depth | 106.7 cm (42.0 in) | 69 of 100 (Major) |
| Auburn | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 68 of 100 (Major) |
| Florieton (Bundey Bore) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 68 of 100 (Major) |
| Melrose | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| Dutton | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) | 66 of 100 (Major) |
| Truro | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 66 of 100 (Major) |
| Snowtown | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| Sedan (Sandleton) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| Hallett (Old Canowie) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| Fukui | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| Yunta (Paratoo) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Snowtown (Condowie) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Clare (Hill River) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Redhill | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Paskeville | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Ardrossan (Winulta) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Harveyville | United States | Record daily precipitation | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Sedan | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Wentworth (Burtundy) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Lochiel Saltworks | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Hamley Bridge | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Manna Hill | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 134.8 mm (5.3 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Manna Hill (Four Brothers) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Curramulka | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Saddleworth | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Elk City 4 W | United States | Record daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Olary | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Riverton | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Crystal Brook | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Farrell Flat | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Mount Templeton (Glenalbyn) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| Koolunga | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| Keyneton | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| Caltowie | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Hallett | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Hallett (Ashrose) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Pauls Valley 4 WSW | United States | Record daily precipitation | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Corsicana | United States | Record daily precipitation | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| Wirrabara Forest | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| Spalding (Bundaleer Reservoir) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| Adelaide (Salisbury Bowling Cl | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| Manoora | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| Marree Comparison | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| Adelaide (Pooraka) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| Curnomona (Curnamona) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Bute | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Price | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Port Clinton (Yararoo) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| Adelaide (Glen Osmond) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
Counts by Type and Timescale
1,280 records| Record type | Records |
|---|---|
| Highest daily maximum | 85 |
| Lowest daily maximum | 22 |
| Highest daily minimum | 148 |
| Lowest daily minimum | 34 |
| Heaviest daily rainfall | 661 |
| Heaviest daily snowfall | 200 |
| Deepest snow cover | 130 |
| Timescale | Records |
|---|---|
| all-time | 12 |
| monthly | 25 |
| daily | 1,243 |
How Much Records Were Beaten By
1,068 broken records| Margin | Records |
|---|---|
| 0 to 100 | 1,029 |
| 100 to 200 | 32 |
| 200 to 300 | 5 |
| 300 to 400 | 0 |
| 400 to 500 | 0 |
| 500 to 600 | 2 |
Top 20 by Significance
7 February 1997| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 February 1997 | Yates Ctr, US | daily rain | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) | 96 years | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Hoyleton, AU | daily rain | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) | 86 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Port Wakefield, AU | daily rain | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 86 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Watervale, AU | daily rain | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) | 86 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Ardrossan, AU | daily rain | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 86 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Spalding, AU | daily rain | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 86 years | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Yunta (Winnininnie), AU | daily rain | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) | 72 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Balaklava, AU | daily rain | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 72 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Brinkworth (Bungaree), AU | daily rain | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) | 72 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Mintaro, AU | daily rain | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 72 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Mundoora, AU | daily rain | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 83 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Kalispell Glacier AP, US | daily snow depth | 106.7 cm (42.0 in) | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) | 68 years | 69 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Auburn, AU | daily rain | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 106 years | 68 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Florieton (Bundey Bore), AU | daily rain | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 72 years | 68 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Melrose, AU | daily rain | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 86 years | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Dutton, AU | daily rain | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) | 72 years | 66 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Truro, AU | daily rain | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 72 years | 66 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Snowtown, AU | daily rain | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) | 50 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Sedan (Sandleton), AU | daily rain | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 86 years | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1997 | Hallett (Old Canowie), AU | daily rain | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 86 years | 63 of 100 (Major) |
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
1803 to 1997Counts for years before the ledger starts come from the same station rules.
| Year | Records |
|---|---|
| 1803 | 2 |
| 1809 | 1 |
| 1817 | 1 |
| 1822 | 1 |
| 1829 | 1 |
| 1833 | 1 |
| 1838 | 1 |
| 1841 | 2 |
| 1843 | 1 |
| 1846 | 1 |
| 1852 | 1 |
| 1854 | 4 |
| 1856 | 1 |
| 1857 | 2 |
| 1861 | 2 |
| 1863 | 4 |
| 1865 | 3 |
| 1866 | 5 |
| 1869 | 3 |
| 1872 | 1 |
| 1873 | 1 |
| 1874 | 1 |
| 1875 | 3 |
| 1879 | 1 |
| 1881 | 3 |
| 1884 | 1 |
| 1885 | 1 |
| 1888 | 1 |
| 1892 | 1 |
| 1893 | 2 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 18 |
| 1896 | 1 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 1 |
| 1899 | 3 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 33 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 43 |
| 1911 | 57 |
| 1912 | 28 |
| 1913 | 43 |
| 1914 | 53 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 116 |
| 1918 | 37 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 100 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 47 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1924 | 95 |
| 1925 | 582 |
| 1926 | 186 |
| 1927 | 177 |
| 1928 | 490 |
| 1929 | 467 |
| 1930 | 130 |
| 1931 | 280 |
| 1932 | 244 |
| 1933 | 714 |
| 1934 | 250 |
| 1935 | 208 |
| 1936 | 1,024 |
| 1937 | 424 |
| 1938 | 499 |
| 1939 | 252 |
| 1940 | 225 |
| 1941 | 272 |
| 1942 | 327 |
| 1943 | 424 |
| 1944 | 401 |
| 1945 | 321 |
| 1946 | 268 |
| 1947 | 357 |
| 1948 | 335 |
| 1949 | 408 |
| 1950 | 668 |
| 1951 | 633 |
| 1952 | 213 |
| 1953 | 653 |
| 1954 | 610 |
| 1955 | 587 |
| 1956 | 605 |
| 1957 | 820 |
| 1958 | 277 |
| 1959 | 301 |
| 1960 | 448 |
| 1961 | 748 |
| 1962 | 582 |
| 1963 | 919 |
| 1964 | 523 |
| 1965 | 864 |
| 1966 | 618 |
| 1967 | 878 |
| 1968 | 249 |
| 1969 | 473 |
| 1970 | 562 |
| 1971 | 705 |
| 1972 | 527 |
| 1973 | 819 |
| 1974 | 566 |
| 1975 | 445 |
| 1976 | 716 |
| 1977 | 1,057 |
| 1978 | 2,387 |
| 1979 | 1,848 |
| 1980 | 641 |
| 1981 | 815 |
| 1982 | 1,159 |
| 1983 | 641 |
| 1984 | 877 |
| 1985 | 996 |
| 1986 | 1,038 |
| 1987 | 1,365 |
| 1988 | 1,285 |
| 1989 | 3,136 |
| 1990 | 1,840 |
| 1991 | 1,814 |
| 1992 | 884 |
| 1993 | 994 |
| 1994 | 1,116 |
| 1995 | 1,339 |
| 1996 | 1,469 |
| 1997 | 1,280 |
| 1998 | 841 |
| 1999 | 1,945 |
| 2000 | 419 |
| 2001 | 1,401 |
| 2002 | 727 |
| 2003 | 878 |
| 2004 | 1,077 |
| 2005 | 1,284 |
| 2006 | 699 |
| 2007 | 930 |
| 2008 | 1,313 |
| 2009 | 1,525 |
| 2010 | 927 |
| 2011 | 973 |
| 2012 | 1,174 |
| 2013 | 579 |
| 2014 | 1,588 |
| 2015 | 1,562 |
| 2016 | 544 |
| 2017 | 1,584 |
| 2018 | 687 |
| 2019 | 1,988 |
| 2020 | 923 |
| 2021 | 1,001 |
| 2022 | 319 |
| 2023 | 327 |
| 2024 | 1,116 |
| 2025 | 1,033 |
| 2026 | 586 |
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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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