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Sophie Downs Weather Records (ASN00002049)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sophie Downs (ASN00002049), Australia, with 47 years of record.

Key Facts for Sophie Downs

  • Sophie Downs (ASN00002049) is a weather station in Australia at -18.19 latitude and 127.81 longitude, 400 m (1,312 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1980 to 2026, 47 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Sophie Downs still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Sophie Downs set a daily record precipitation of 69.0 mm (2.7 in) on 20 March 2026.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -18.19 latitude, 127.81 longitude.
  • Elevation: 400 m (1,312 ft).
  • Period of record: 1980 to 2026, 47 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Sophie Downs, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Sophie Downs. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Sophie Downs. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Sophie Downs, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

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Standing records at Sophie Downs by the year they were set 0 records at Sophie Downs still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Sophie Downs still stand.
Standing records at Sophie Downs by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

All-Time Record Progression

2 new records
When Sophie Downs set new all-time records 2 all-time records were set at Sophie Downs between 14 March 2011 and 20 February 2024. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation14 March 2011: Record daily precipitation 160.0 mm (6.3 in)20 February 2024: Record daily precipitation 260.0 mm (10.2 in)201520202025
2 all-time records were set at Sophie Downs between 14 March 2011 and 20 February 2024. Each dot is a new record.
When Sophie Downs set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
2011-03-14Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 160.0 mm (6.3 in)
2024-02-20Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 260.0 mm (10.2 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Feb: 260.0 mm (10.2 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Sophie Downs The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Sophie Downs. The most was 260.0 mm (10.2 in) on 20 February 2024. 0100200300 Jan: 122.0 mm (4.8 in), 21 January 1986 Jan Feb: 260.0 mm (10.2 in), 20 February 2024 Feb Mar: 160.0 mm (6.3 in), 14 March 2011 Mar Apr: 66.0 mm (2.6 in), 10 April 2010 Apr May: 44.0 mm (1.7 in), 16 May 2010 May Jun: 72.0 mm (2.8 in), 30 June 1986 Jun Jul: 46.0 mm (1.8 in), 1 July 2023 Jul Aug: 13.0 mm (0.5 in), 31 August 2016 Aug Sep: 42.0 mm (1.7 in), 23 September 2024 Sep Oct: 60.0 mm (2.4 in), 21 October 1996 Oct Nov: 108.0 mm (4.3 in), 9 November 1998 Nov Dec: 82.0 mm (3.2 in), 14 December 1995 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Sophie Downs. The most was 260.0 mm (10.2 in) on 20 February 2024.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Sophie Downs
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan122.0 mm (4.8 in)21 January 1986
Feb260.0 mm (10.2 in)20 February 2024
Mar160.0 mm (6.3 in)14 March 2011
Apr66.0 mm (2.6 in)10 April 2010
May44.0 mm (1.7 in)16 May 2010
Jun72.0 mm (2.8 in)30 June 1986
Jul46.0 mm (1.8 in)1 July 2023
Aug13.0 mm (0.5 in)31 August 2016
Sep42.0 mm (1.7 in)23 September 2024
Oct60.0 mm (2.4 in)21 October 1996
Nov108.0 mm (4.3 in)9 November 1998
Dec82.0 mm (3.2 in)14 December 1995

Latest Records

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Latest records at Sophie Downs
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
20 March 2026Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain69.0 mm (2.7 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)4 years6 of 100 (Routine)
16 March 2026Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain30.4 mm (1.2 in)10.4 mm (0.4 in)25 years15 of 100 (Routine)
5 February 2026Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain109.0 mm (4.3 in)86.0 mm (3.4 in)35 years50 of 100 (Notable)
17 November 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain12.0 mm (0.5 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)31 years14 of 100 (Routine)
13 November 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain23.0 mm (0.9 in)2.0 mm (0.08 in)8 years7 of 100 (Routine)
23 October 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain10.5 mm (0.4 in)10.5 mm (0.4 in)44 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 October 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain58.0 mm (2.3 in)51.0 mm (2.0 in)24 years51 of 100 (Notable)
29 May 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain2.0 mm (0.08 in)2.0 mm (0.08 in)44 years19 of 100 (Routine)
27 May 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain33.0 mm (1.3 in)23.6 mm (0.9 in)4 years28 of 100 (Routine)
22 March 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain46.0 mm (1.8 in)19.5 mm (0.8 in)8 years14 of 100 (Routine)
15 February 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain71.0 mm (2.8 in)35.0 mm (1.4 in)21 years25 of 100 (Routine)
16 January 2025Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain53.0 mm (2.1 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)11 years8 of 100 (Routine)
3 December 2024Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain (Tie)25.0 mm (1.0 in)tie4 years1 of 100 (Routine)
28 September 2024Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain0.6 mm (0.02 in)0.6 mm (0.02 in)43 years16 of 100 (Routine)
27 September 2024Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain4.8 mm (0.19 in)4.8 mm (0.19 in)43 years20 of 100 (Routine)
24 September 2024Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain4.5 mm (0.18 in)4.5 mm (0.18 in)43 years20 of 100 (Routine)
23 September 2024Sophie Downs, AUmonthly rain42.0 mm (1.7 in)15.0 mm (0.6 in)19 years34 of 100 (Routine)
4 June 2024Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain3.0 mm (0.12 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)43 years19 of 100 (Routine)
30 May 2024Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain17.0 mm (0.7 in)17.0 mm (0.7 in)43 years20 of 100 (Routine)
23 March 2024Sophie Downs, AUdaily rain87.0 mm (3.4 in)82.0 mm (3.2 in)13 years41 of 100 (Notable)

Extremes by Year

1980 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Sophie Downs: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)260.0 mm (10.2 in)202471.0 mm (2.8 in)47
Wettest five days (Rx5day)364.2 mm (14.3 in)2001124.0 mm (4.9 in)47
Longest dry spell (CDD)252 days1992126 days47

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Sophie Downs by year The wettest day of the year at Sophie Downs, 1980 to 2026. The record is 260.0 mm (10.2 in) in 2024, marked on the chart; the median year is 71.0 mm (2.8 in). 010020030019801990200020102020Record: 260.0 mm (10.2 in) in 2024
The wettest day of the year at Sophie Downs, 1980 to 2026. The record is 260.0 mm (10.2 in) in 2024, marked on the chart; the median year is 71.0 mm (2.8 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Sophie Downs by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
198034.0 mm (1.3 in)
198186.4 mm (3.4 in)
1982126.4 mm (5.0 in)
198333.6 mm (1.3 in)
198479.0 mm (3.1 in)
198541.6 mm (1.6 in)
1986122.0 mm (4.8 in)
198758.0 mm (2.3 in)
198899.4 mm (3.9 in)
198919.7 mm (0.8 in)
199065.0 mm (2.6 in)
1991123.0 mm (4.8 in)
199222.0 mm (0.9 in)
1993119.0 mm (4.7 in)
199465.0 mm (2.6 in)
199582.0 mm (3.2 in)
1996111.0 mm (4.4 in)
199777.5 mm (3.1 in)
1998108.0 mm (4.3 in)
199981.0 mm (3.2 in)
2000103.0 mm (4.1 in)
2001134.2 mm (5.3 in)
200289.0 mm (3.5 in)
200345.0 mm (1.8 in)
200460.0 mm (2.4 in)
200536.5 mm (1.4 in)
200651.0 mm (2.0 in)
200757.0 mm (2.2 in)
200866.0 mm (2.6 in)
200930.0 mm (1.2 in)
201066.0 mm (2.6 in)
2011160.0 mm (6.3 in)
201259.0 mm (2.3 in)
201364.0 mm (2.5 in)
201494.0 mm (3.7 in)
201590.0 mm (3.5 in)
201650.0 mm (2.0 in)
2017104.5 mm (4.1 in)
201870.0 mm (2.8 in)
201952.0 mm (2.0 in)
202082.0 mm (3.2 in)
202167.0 mm (2.6 in)
202260.0 mm (2.4 in)
2023114.0 mm (4.5 in)
2024260.0 mm (10.2 in)
202571.0 mm (2.8 in)
2026109.0 mm (4.3 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Sophie Downs by year The wettest five days of the year at Sophie Downs, 1980 to 2026. The record is 364.2 mm (14.3 in) in 2001, marked on the chart; the median year is 124.0 mm (4.9 in). 010020030040019801990200020102020Record: 364.2 mm (14.3 in) in 2001
The wettest five days of the year at Sophie Downs, 1980 to 2026. The record is 364.2 mm (14.3 in) in 2001, marked on the chart; the median year is 124.0 mm (4.9 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Sophie Downs by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
198034.0 mm (1.3 in)
1981155.0 mm (6.1 in)
1982244.4 mm (9.6 in)
198334.0 mm (1.3 in)
1984112.0 mm (4.4 in)
198560.0 mm (2.4 in)
1986210.0 mm (8.3 in)
1987117.4 mm (4.6 in)
1988109.5 mm (4.3 in)
198968.4 mm (2.7 in)
199086.6 mm (3.4 in)
1991202.1 mm (8.0 in)
199241.6 mm (1.6 in)
1993283.2 mm (11.1 in)
1994176.8 mm (7.0 in)
1995164.5 mm (6.5 in)
1996336.0 mm (13.2 in)
1997150.0 mm (5.9 in)
1998148.0 mm (5.8 in)
1999104.0 mm (4.1 in)
2000180.5 mm (7.1 in)
2001364.2 mm (14.3 in)
200299.0 mm (3.9 in)
200390.0 mm (3.5 in)
2004112.4 mm (4.4 in)
200571.0 mm (2.8 in)
2006136.0 mm (5.4 in)
2007143.0 mm (5.6 in)
2008124.0 mm (4.9 in)
2009110.0 mm (4.3 in)
2010107.0 mm (4.2 in)
2011277.5 mm (10.9 in)
201273.5 mm (2.9 in)
201397.0 mm (3.8 in)
2014229.2 mm (9.0 in)
201590.0 mm (3.5 in)
201675.0 mm (3.0 in)
2017160.5 mm (6.3 in)
2018111.9 mm (4.4 in)
201956.0 mm (2.2 in)
2020182.4 mm (7.2 in)
2021131.2 mm (5.2 in)
2022104.0 mm (4.1 in)
2023144.0 mm (5.7 in)
2024310.0 mm (12.2 in)
2025139.0 mm (5.5 in)
2026202.0 mm (8.0 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Sophie Downs by year The longest dry spell of the year at Sophie Downs, 1980 to 2026. The record is 252 days in 1992, marked on the chart; the median year is 126 days. 010020030019801990200020102020Record: 252 days in 1992
The longest dry spell of the year at Sophie Downs, 1980 to 2026. The record is 252 days in 1992, marked on the chart; the median year is 126 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Sophie Downs by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
198015 days
1981218 days
1982161 days
1983156 days
1984114 days
1985113 days
198697 days
1987100 days
1988191 days
1989181 days
1990137 days
1991101 days
1992252 days
1993182 days
1994247 days
199590 days
1996219 days
1997129 days
199878 days
1999195 days
2000165 days
2001195 days
2002248 days
2003212 days
2004112 days
2005171 days
2006127 days
2007126 days
200876 days
2009247 days
201033 days
201177 days
201235 days
201374 days
201492 days
201591 days
201648 days
201712 days
201820 days
2019207 days
2020126 days
2021176 days
2022117 days
2023126 days
2024108 days
2025126 days
202610 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, 1981 to 2025

A day with at least 75.5 mm (3.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 216.7 mm (8.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Sophie Downs: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years75.5 mm (3.0 in)
5 years112.3 mm (4.4 in)
10 years137.1 mm (5.4 in)
25 years168.8 mm (6.6 in)
50 years192.7 mm (7.6 in)Longer than the 34 years of record
100 years216.7 mm (8.5 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 1981 to 2025.

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: 260.0 mm (10.2 in) in 2024; 134.2 mm (5.3 in) in 2001; 126.4 mm (5.0 in) in 1982.

Download the Data

  • Data for Sophie Downs standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Sophie Downs threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.

Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-12).