Speewa Station Weather Records (ASN00002027)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Speewa Station (ASN00002027), Australia, with 37 years of record.
Key Facts for Speewa Station
- Speewa Station (ASN00002027) is a weather station in Australia at -16.35 latitude and 128.03 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1908 to 1944, 37 years of record.
- 0 records set at Speewa Station still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Speewa Station set a daily record precipitation of 53.3 mm (2.1 in) on 15 December 1944.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -16.35 latitude, 128.03 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1908 to 1944, 37 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 205.7 mm (8.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 150.4 mm (5.9 in) | 20 January 1937 |
| Feb | 205.7 mm (8.1 in) | 21 February 1927 |
| Mar | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) | 14 March 1922 |
| Apr | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) | 13 April 1910 |
| May | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 5 May 1923 |
| Jun | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 13 June 1939 |
| Jul | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 28 July 1934 |
| Aug | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 11 August 1910 |
| Sep | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 20 September 1926 |
| Oct | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 31 October 1927 |
| Nov | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 30 November 1910 |
| Dec | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) | 26 December 1926 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December 1944 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 1944 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 36 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 1944 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 1944 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 5 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 1944 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 23 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 1944 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | 19 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 January 1944 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 0 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 March 1943 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 1943 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 21 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 1943 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 5 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 20 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 December 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 13 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 November 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 23 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 October 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 16 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 June 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 May 1942 | Speewa Station, AU | daily rain | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1908 to 1944| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 205.7 mm (8.1 in) | 1927 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | 37 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 333.3 mm (13.1 in) | 1942 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) | 37 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 240 days | 1924 | 131 days | 37 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1909 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1910 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1911 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1912 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1913 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1914 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1915 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1916 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1917 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1918 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1919 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1920 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1921 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1922 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1923 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1924 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1926 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1927 | 205.7 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1928 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1929 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1930 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1932 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1933 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1934 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1935 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1936 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 150.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1938 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1939 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1940 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1941 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1942 | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1943 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1944 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1909 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1910 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1911 | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1912 | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1913 | 250.5 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1914 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1915 | 211.1 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1916 | 210.1 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1917 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1918 | 139.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1919 | 123.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1920 | 183.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1921 | 161.5 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1922 | 260.7 mm (10.3 in) |
| 1923 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1924 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1925 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1926 | 214.2 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1927 | 205.7 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1928 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1929 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1930 | 139.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1931 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1932 | 185.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1933 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1934 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1935 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1936 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1937 | 214.2 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1938 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1939 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1940 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1941 | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1942 | 333.3 mm (13.1 in) |
| 1943 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1944 | 216.4 mm (8.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 28 days |
| 1909 | 120 days |
| 1910 | 104 days |
| 1911 | 167 days |
| 1912 | 143 days |
| 1913 | 188 days |
| 1914 | 211 days |
| 1915 | 196 days |
| 1916 | 124 days |
| 1917 | 176 days |
| 1918 | 124 days |
| 1919 | 170 days |
| 1920 | 96 days |
| 1921 | 118 days |
| 1922 | 147 days |
| 1923 | 132 days |
| 1924 | 240 days |
| 1925 | 118 days |
| 1926 | 131 days |
| 1927 | 136 days |
| 1928 | 170 days |
| 1929 | 181 days |
| 1930 | 207 days |
| 1931 | 132 days |
| 1932 | 114 days |
| 1933 | 69 days |
| 1934 | 114 days |
| 1935 | 183 days |
| 1936 | 151 days |
| 1937 | 125 days |
| 1938 | 118 days |
| 1939 | 82 days |
| 1940 | 226 days |
| 1941 | 115 days |
| 1942 | 105 days |
| 1943 | 13 days |
| 1944 | 117 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Rainfall Return Levels
34 years, 1909 to 1944A day with at least 71.1 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 256.6 mm (10.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 133.9 mm (5.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 176.3 mm (6.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 213.6 mm (8.4 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 256.6 mm (10.1 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 34 years of values from 1909 to 1944.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 205.7 mm (8.1 in) in 1927; 169.7 mm (6.7 in) in 1942; 157.5 mm (6.2 in) in 1926.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).