Murchison Downs Weather Records (ASN00007134)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Murchison Downs (ASN00007134), Australia, with 112 years of record.
Key Facts for Murchison Downs
- Murchison Downs (ASN00007134) is a weather station in Australia at -26.80 latitude and 118.98 longitude, 500 m (1,640 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1914 to 2025, 112 years of record.
- 0 records set at Murchison Downs still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Murchison Downs set a daily record precipitation of 4.2 mm (0.17 in) on 4 September 2025.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -26.80 latitude, 118.98 longitude.
- Elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft).
- Period of record: 1914 to 2025, 112 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 |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-13 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2018-02-10 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 136.0 mm (5.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 136.0 mm (5.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 31 January 1960 |
| Feb | 136.0 mm (5.4 in) | 10 February 2018 |
| Mar | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 31 March 2023 |
| Apr | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 19 April 2000 |
| May | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 6 May 2005 |
| Jun | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 13 June 1989 |
| Jul | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 23 July 1960 |
| Aug | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 20 August 1919 |
| Sep | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 28 September 1984 |
| Oct | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 3 October 1975 |
| Nov | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 3 November 1975 |
| Dec | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 19 December 1932 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2025 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 3 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 2025 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2025 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 0 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 2025 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 50 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 71 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 88 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 93 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 53 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 61 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 March 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 108 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 January 2024 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 33 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 2023 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 13 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 2023 | Murchison Downs, AU | monthly rain | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 17 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 October 2022 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2022 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2022 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 88 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2022 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 88 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 February 2022 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 16 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 November 2021 | Murchison Downs, AU | daily rain | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) | 84 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1914 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 136.0 mm (5.4 in) | 2018 | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 110 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 204.2 mm (8.0 in) | 1960 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) | 110 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 231 days | 1919 | 84 days | 110 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1915 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1916 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1917 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1918 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1919 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1920 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1921 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1922 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1923 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1924 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1925 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1926 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1927 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1929 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1931 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1932 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1933 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1934 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1935 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1936 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
| 1937 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1938 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1939 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1940 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1941 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1942 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1943 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1945 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1946 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1947 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1948 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1950 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1951 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1954 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1958 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1959 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1960 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1961 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1963 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1965 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1966 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1967 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1970 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1971 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1973 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1976 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1977 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1978 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1979 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1983 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1984 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1985 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1989 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1990 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1992 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1994 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1995 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1997 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1998 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1999 | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2000 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2001 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2002 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2003 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2006 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2007 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2009 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2011 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| 2014 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2015 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2017 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 136.0 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2019 | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2020 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2021 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2022 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2023 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2024 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2025 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1915 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1916 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1917 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1918 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1919 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1920 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1921 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1922 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1923 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1924 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1925 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1926 | 85.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1927 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1928 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1929 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1930 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1931 | 71.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1932 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1933 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1934 | 84.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1935 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1936 | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1937 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1938 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1939 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1940 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1941 | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1942 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1943 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1944 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1945 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1946 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1948 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1949 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1952 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1953 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1954 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1955 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1958 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1960 | 204.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1961 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1962 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1965 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1966 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1967 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1969 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1970 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1972 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1975 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1976 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1977 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1980 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1981 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1983 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1987 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1990 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1991 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1997 | 124.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1998 | 124.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1999 | 122.3 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2000 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2002 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2003 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2004 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2005 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2006 | 106.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2007 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2008 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2009 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2012 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2014 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2015 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2016 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2017 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2018 | 180.0 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2019 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2020 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2021 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2022 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2023 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2024 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2025 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 14 days |
| 1915 | 137 days |
| 1916 | 87 days |
| 1917 | 144 days |
| 1918 | 161 days |
| 1919 | 231 days |
| 1920 | 72 days |
| 1921 | 81 days |
| 1922 | 135 days |
| 1923 | 144 days |
| 1924 | 61 days |
| 1925 | 88 days |
| 1926 | 115 days |
| 1927 | 100 days |
| 1928 | 163 days |
| 1929 | 140 days |
| 1930 | 63 days |
| 1931 | 56 days |
| 1932 | 110 days |
| 1933 | 61 days |
| 1934 | 115 days |
| 1935 | 147 days |
| 1936 | 134 days |
| 1937 | 61 days |
| 1938 | 109 days |
| 1939 | 62 days |
| 1940 | 137 days |
| 1941 | 62 days |
| 1942 | 140 days |
| 1943 | 184 days |
| 1944 | 95 days |
| 1945 | 88 days |
| 1946 | 174 days |
| 1947 | 65 days |
| 1948 | 128 days |
| 1949 | 96 days |
| 1950 | 112 days |
| 1951 | 119 days |
| 1952 | 225 days |
| 1953 | 50 days |
| 1954 | 79 days |
| 1955 | 102 days |
| 1956 | 127 days |
| 1957 | 77 days |
| 1958 | 56 days |
| 1959 | 128 days |
| 1960 | 111 days |
| 1961 | 126 days |
| 1962 | 82 days |
| 1963 | 137 days |
| 1964 | 87 days |
| 1965 | 96 days |
| 1966 | 59 days |
| 1967 | 130 days |
| 1968 | 111 days |
| 1969 | 87 days |
| 1970 | 66 days |
| 1971 | 45 days |
| 1972 | 87 days |
| 1973 | 37 days |
| 1974 | 70 days |
| 1975 | 50 days |
| 1976 | 59 days |
| 1977 | 91 days |
| 1978 | 102 days |
| 1979 | 52 days |
| 1980 | 56 days |
| 1981 | 118 days |
| 1982 | 61 days |
| 1983 | 67 days |
| 1984 | 38 days |
| 1985 | 57 days |
| 1986 | 85 days |
| 1987 | 63 days |
| 1988 | 82 days |
| 1989 | 98 days |
| 1990 | 91 days |
| 1991 | 116 days |
| 1992 | 44 days |
| 1993 | 113 days |
| 1994 | 92 days |
| 1995 | 101 days |
| 1996 | 44 days |
| 1997 | 61 days |
| 1998 | 70 days |
| 1999 | 54 days |
| 2000 | 77 days |
| 2001 | 58 days |
| 2002 | 79 days |
| 2003 | 51 days |
| 2004 | 95 days |
| 2005 | 91 days |
| 2006 | 113 days |
| 2007 | 30 days |
| 2008 | 66 days |
| 2009 | 81 days |
| 2011 | 26 days |
| 2012 | 33 days |
| 2014 | 59 days |
| 2015 | 66 days |
| 2016 | 57 days |
| 2017 | 41 days |
| 2018 | 52 days |
| 2019 | 159 days |
| 2020 | 74 days |
| 2021 | 62 days |
| 2022 | 59 days |
| 2023 | 145 days |
| 2024 | 31 days |
| 2025 | 61 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
99 years, 1915 to 2025A day with at least 40.7 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 108.9 mm (4.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 99 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, 99 years of values from 1915 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: 136.0 mm (5.4 in) in 2018; 101.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1989; 90.0 mm (3.5 in) in 2023.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).