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Sherlock Weather Records (ASN00004086)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sherlock (ASN00004086), Australia, with 71 years of record.

Key Facts for Sherlock

  • Sherlock (ASN00004086) is a weather station in Australia at -20.90 latitude and 117.64 longitude, 30 m (98 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1956 to 2026, 71 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Sherlock still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Sherlock set a daily record precipitation of 97.0 mm (3.8 in) on 27 March 2026.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -20.90 latitude, 117.64 longitude.
  • Elevation: 30 m (98 ft).
  • Period of record: 1956 to 2026, 71 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Sherlock, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Sherlock. 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 Sherlock. 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 Sherlock, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

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

Wettest Day of Each Month

Feb: 401.6 mm (15.8 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Sherlock The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Sherlock. The most was 401.6 mm (15.8 in) on 3 February 1971. 0200400600 Jan: 247.7 mm (9.8 in), 24 January 1961 Jan Feb: 401.6 mm (15.8 in), 3 February 1971 Feb Mar: 259.1 mm (10.2 in), 1 March 1956 Mar Apr: 229.9 mm (9.1 in), 3 April 1966 Apr May: 125.4 mm (4.9 in), 30 May 2022 May Jun: 86.4 mm (3.4 in), 18 June 1968 Jun Jul: 110.0 mm (4.3 in), 7 July 1981 Jul Aug: 28.0 mm (1.1 in), 6 August 1988 Aug Sep: 13.0 mm (0.5 in), 4 September 2022 Sep Oct: 36.0 mm (1.4 in), 30 October 1979 Oct Nov: 22.9 mm (0.9 in), 7 November 1964 Nov Dec: 103.0 mm (4.1 in), 8 December 1975 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Sherlock. The most was 401.6 mm (15.8 in) on 3 February 1971.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Sherlock
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan247.7 mm (9.8 in)24 January 1961
Feb401.6 mm (15.8 in)3 February 1971
Mar259.1 mm (10.2 in)1 March 1956
Apr229.9 mm (9.1 in)3 April 1966
May125.4 mm (4.9 in)30 May 2022
Jun86.4 mm (3.4 in)18 June 1968
Jul110.0 mm (4.3 in)7 July 1981
Aug28.0 mm (1.1 in)6 August 1988
Sep13.0 mm (0.5 in)4 September 2022
Oct36.0 mm (1.4 in)30 October 1979
Nov22.9 mm (0.9 in)7 November 1964
Dec103.0 mm (4.1 in)8 December 1975

Latest Records

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Latest records at Sherlock
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
27 March 2026Sherlock, AUdaily rain97.0 mm (3.8 in)87.0 mm (3.4 in)51 years39 of 100 (Notable)
8 February 2026Sherlock, AUdaily rain109.0 mm (4.3 in)28.0 mm (1.1 in)6 years16 of 100 (Routine)
24 August 2025Sherlock, AUdaily rain22.5 mm (0.9 in)17.4 mm (0.7 in)56 years20 of 100 (Routine)
20 January 2025Sherlock, AUdaily rain54.2 mm (2.1 in)24.7 mm (1.0 in)67 years34 of 100 (Routine)
21 December 2024Sherlock, AUdaily rain18.5 mm (0.7 in)12.1 mm (0.5 in)62 years20 of 100 (Routine)
14 December 2024Sherlock, AUdaily rain42.0 mm (1.7 in)42.0 mm (1.7 in)68 years45 of 100 (Notable)
22 September 2024Sherlock, AUdaily rain8.5 mm (0.33 in)8.5 mm (0.33 in)68 years20 of 100 (Routine)
2 August 2024Sherlock, AUdaily rain20.0 mm (0.8 in)12.4 mm (0.5 in)26 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 June 2024Sherlock, AUdaily rain43.8 mm (1.7 in)9.0 mm (0.35 in)53 years26 of 100 (Routine)
5 March 2024Sherlock, AUdaily rain36.5 mm (1.4 in)7.3 mm (0.29 in)52 years22 of 100 (Routine)
20 June 2023Sherlock, AUdaily rain30.0 mm (1.2 in)30.0 mm (1.2 in)66 years42 of 100 (Notable)
1 April 2023Sherlock, AUdaily rain5.0 mm (0.20 in)5.0 mm (0.20 in)66 years20 of 100 (Routine)
4 September 2022Sherlock, AUmonthly rain13.0 mm (0.5 in)6.0 mm (0.24 in)0 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 September 2022Sherlock, AUmonthly rain7.0 mm (0.28 in)3.4 mm (0.13 in)53 years20 of 100 (Routine)
19 June 2022Sherlock, AUdaily rain (Tie)0.4 mm (0.02 in)tie23 years3 of 100 (Routine)
30 May 2022Sherlock, AUmonthly rain125.4 mm (4.9 in)30.1 mm (1.2 in)51 years49 of 100 (Notable)
29 May 2022Sherlock, AUdaily rain15.6 mm (0.6 in)1.6 mm (0.06 in)23 years12 of 100 (Routine)
18 May 2022Sherlock, AUdaily rain30.6 mm (1.2 in)28.6 mm (1.1 in)48 years37 of 100 (Notable)
17 May 2022Sherlock, AUdaily rain23.8 mm (0.9 in)14.7 mm (0.6 in)60 years20 of 100 (Routine)
25 December 2021Sherlock, AUdaily rain1.6 mm (0.06 in)1.6 mm (0.06 in)64 years20 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1956 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Sherlock: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)401.6 mm (15.8 in)197164.6 mm (2.5 in)54
Wettest five days (Rx5day)576.0 mm (22.7 in)201996.1 mm (3.8 in)54
Longest dry spell (CDD)276 days1983137 days54

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Sherlock by year The wettest day of the year at Sherlock, 1956 to 2026. The record is 401.6 mm (15.8 in) in 1971, marked on the chart; the median year is 64.6 mm (2.5 in). 02004006001960198020002020Record: 401.6 mm (15.8 in) in 1971
The wettest day of the year at Sherlock, 1956 to 2026. The record is 401.6 mm (15.8 in) in 1971, marked on the chart; the median year is 64.6 mm (2.5 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Sherlock by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
1956259.1 mm (10.2 in)
195738.1 mm (1.5 in)
1958129.3 mm (5.1 in)
195941.9 mm (1.6 in)
196091.9 mm (3.6 in)
1961247.7 mm (9.8 in)
196234.8 mm (1.4 in)
196355.9 mm (2.2 in)
196422.9 mm (0.9 in)
196588.9 mm (3.5 in)
1966229.9 mm (9.1 in)
1967170.4 mm (6.7 in)
196886.4 mm (3.4 in)
196964.0 mm (2.5 in)
1970132.8 mm (5.2 in)
1971401.6 mm (15.8 in)
197229.2 mm (1.1 in)
1973167.9 mm (6.6 in)
197421.0 mm (0.8 in)
1975103.0 mm (4.1 in)
197778.0 mm (3.1 in)
197857.0 mm (2.2 in)
197973.0 mm (2.9 in)
198035.0 mm (1.4 in)
1981110.0 mm (4.3 in)
198252.0 mm (2.0 in)
198326.0 mm (1.0 in)
1984185.0 mm (7.3 in)
198853.0 mm (2.1 in)
198910.0 mm (0.4 in)
199361.0 mm (2.4 in)
1995150.0 mm (5.9 in)
19970.0 mm (0.00 in)
199831.0 mm (1.2 in)
199963.4 mm (2.5 in)
2000161.0 mm (6.3 in)
200140.2 mm (1.6 in)
200265.2 mm (2.6 in)
200356.0 mm (2.2 in)
2004100.0 mm (3.9 in)
201215.1 mm (0.6 in)
2013125.4 mm (4.9 in)
201431.8 mm (1.3 in)
20168.6 mm (0.34 in)
201754.0 mm (2.1 in)
201867.3 mm (2.6 in)
2019250.0 mm (9.8 in)
202094.0 mm (3.7 in)
2021120.0 mm (4.7 in)
2022125.4 mm (4.9 in)
202338.4 mm (1.5 in)
202443.8 mm (1.7 in)
202554.2 mm (2.1 in)
2026109.0 mm (4.3 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Sherlock by year The wettest five days of the year at Sherlock, 1956 to 2026. The record is 576.0 mm (22.7 in) in 2019, marked on the chart; the median year is 96.1 mm (3.8 in). 02004006001960198020002020Record: 576.0 mm (22.7 in) in 2019
The wettest five days of the year at Sherlock, 1956 to 2026. The record is 576.0 mm (22.7 in) in 2019, marked on the chart; the median year is 96.1 mm (3.8 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Sherlock by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
1956481.4 mm (19.0 in)
195780.3 mm (3.2 in)
1958158.8 mm (6.3 in)
195964.8 mm (2.6 in)
1960115.6 mm (4.6 in)
1961331.5 mm (13.1 in)
196252.6 mm (2.1 in)
1963144.8 mm (5.7 in)
196433.1 mm (1.3 in)
1965125.7 mm (4.9 in)
1966317.8 mm (12.5 in)
1967280.4 mm (11.0 in)
196886.4 mm (3.4 in)
196978.7 mm (3.1 in)
1970159.2 mm (6.3 in)
1971409.2 mm (16.1 in)
197230.5 mm (1.2 in)
1973226.1 mm (8.9 in)
197499.1 mm (3.9 in)
1975156.0 mm (6.1 in)
1977156.0 mm (6.1 in)
197865.0 mm (2.6 in)
197976.0 mm (3.0 in)
198035.0 mm (1.4 in)
1981110.0 mm (4.3 in)
198275.0 mm (3.0 in)
198337.5 mm (1.5 in)
1984370.0 mm (14.6 in)
198853.0 mm (2.1 in)
198910.0 mm (0.4 in)
199374.0 mm (2.9 in)
1995228.3 mm (9.0 in)
19970.0 mm (0.00 in)
199852.5 mm (2.1 in)
1999159.1 mm (6.3 in)
2000276.0 mm (10.9 in)
200189.4 mm (3.5 in)
200265.7 mm (2.6 in)
200366.5 mm (2.6 in)
2004172.5 mm (6.8 in)
201215.1 mm (0.6 in)
2013152.4 mm (6.0 in)
201447.8 mm (1.9 in)
20168.6 mm (0.34 in)
201793.0 mm (3.7 in)
2018112.3 mm (4.4 in)
2019576.0 mm (22.7 in)
2020161.0 mm (6.3 in)
2021171.0 mm (6.7 in)
2022155.4 mm (6.1 in)
202370.8 mm (2.8 in)
202475.7 mm (3.0 in)
202573.2 mm (2.9 in)
2026124.2 mm (4.9 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Sherlock by year The longest dry spell of the year at Sherlock, 1956 to 2026. The record is 276 days in 1983, marked on the chart; the median year is 137 days. 01002003001960198020002020Record: 276 days in 1983
The longest dry spell of the year at Sherlock, 1956 to 2026. The record is 276 days in 1983, marked on the chart; the median year is 137 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Sherlock by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
1956130 days
1957136 days
1958105 days
1959156 days
1960191 days
1961228 days
1962200 days
1963131 days
1964146 days
1965143 days
1966213 days
1967222 days
1968105 days
1969118 days
1970187 days
1971153 days
1972129 days
1973141 days
1974139 days
197588 days
1977202 days
1978138 days
1979171 days
1980156 days
1981152 days
198299 days
1983276 days
198458 days
198896 days
198917 days
199379 days
1995223 days
1997122 days
1998122 days
1999122 days
2000178 days
2001160 days
2002182 days
2003141 days
200462 days
201221 days
201335 days
201419 days
201611 days
201758 days
2018206 days
2019173 days
2020137 days
202129 days
2022118 days
2023193 days
202482 days
2025114 days
202624 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

37 years, 1956 to 2025

A day with at least 74.4 mm (2.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 483.8 mm (19.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Sherlock: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years74.4 mm (2.9 in)
5 years136.2 mm (5.4 in)
10 years191.6 mm (7.5 in)
25 years283.7 mm (11.2 in)
50 years372.9 mm (14.7 in)Longer than the 37 years of record
100 years483.8 mm (19.0 in)Longer than the 37 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, 37 years of values from 1956 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: 401.6 mm (15.8 in) in 1971; 259.1 mm (10.2 in) in 1956; 250.0 mm (9.8 in) in 2019.

Download the Data

  • Data for Sherlock standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Sherlock 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).