Rhodes Ridge Weather Records (ASN00007169)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Rhodes Ridge (ASN00007169), Australia, with 34 years of record.
Key Facts for Rhodes Ridge
- Rhodes Ridge (ASN00007169) is a weather station in Australia at -23.10 latitude and 119.37 longitude, 670 m (2,198 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1971 to 2004, 34 years of record.
- 0 records set at Rhodes Ridge still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Rhodes Ridge set a daily record precipitation of 13.0 mm (0.5 in) on 31 March 2004.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -23.10 latitude, 119.37 longitude.
- Elevation: 670 m (2,198 ft).
- Period of record: 1971 to 2004, 34 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
Dec: 210.8 mm (8.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 188.5 mm (7.4 in) | 23 January 1973 |
| Feb | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) | 22 February 2001 |
| Mar | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) | 7 March 2000 |
| Apr | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 3 April 1997 |
| May | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | 15 May 1999 |
| Jun | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 4 June 1971 |
| Jul | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 19 July 1984 |
| Aug | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 5 August 1978 |
| Sep | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 30 September 1986 |
| Oct | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 3 October 1975 |
| Nov | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | 28 November 1998 |
| Dec | 210.8 mm (8.3 in) | 16 December 1999 |
Latest Records
16| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2004 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 5 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 24 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 June 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 22 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 17 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 2 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) | 9 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 January 2003 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 167.0 mm (6.6 in) | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) | 5 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 December 2002 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) | 27 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 2002 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 7 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2002 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 20 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 2002 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 7 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 2002 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 2 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 February 2002 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 3 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2002 | Rhodes Ridge, AU | daily rain | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 14 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1971 to 2004| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 210.8 mm (8.3 in) | 1999 | 48.9 mm (1.9 in) | 34 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 288.0 mm (11.3 in) | 2003 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 176 days | 1994 | 86 days | 34 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1972 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1973 | 188.5 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1974 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1976 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1978 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1979 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1981 | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1983 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1984 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1985 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1988 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1991 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1992 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1994 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1996 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1998 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1999 | 210.8 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2000 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2001 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2002 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2003 | 167.0 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2004 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 156.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1972 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1973 | 240.8 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1974 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1975 | 189.8 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1976 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1977 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1980 | 145.2 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1981 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1983 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1985 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1986 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1988 | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1989 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1990 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1991 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1992 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 158.4 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1994 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1995 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1996 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1998 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1999 | 225.1 mm (8.9 in) |
| 2000 | 172.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2001 | 148.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2002 | 133.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2003 | 288.0 mm (11.3 in) |
| 2004 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 103 days |
| 1972 | 92 days |
| 1973 | 67 days |
| 1974 | 75 days |
| 1975 | 87 days |
| 1976 | 170 days |
| 1977 | 124 days |
| 1978 | 60 days |
| 1979 | 75 days |
| 1980 | 57 days |
| 1981 | 119 days |
| 1982 | 62 days |
| 1983 | 42 days |
| 1984 | 106 days |
| 1985 | 116 days |
| 1986 | 84 days |
| 1987 | 137 days |
| 1988 | 97 days |
| 1989 | 156 days |
| 1990 | 70 days |
| 1991 | 157 days |
| 1992 | 74 days |
| 1993 | 84 days |
| 1994 | 176 days |
| 1995 | 63 days |
| 1996 | 58 days |
| 1997 | 52 days |
| 1998 | 106 days |
| 1999 | 103 days |
| 2000 | 173 days |
| 2001 | 66 days |
| 2002 | 164 days |
| 2003 | 73 days |
| 2004 | 19 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
31 years, 1971 to 2002A day with at least 58.5 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 292.0 mm (11.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 179.0 mm (7.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 229.5 mm (9.0 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
| 100 years | 292.0 mm (11.5 in) | Longer than the 31 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, 31 years of values from 1971 to 2002.
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: 210.8 mm (8.3 in) in 1999; 188.5 mm (7.4 in) in 1973; 133.2 mm (5.2 in) in 2001.
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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).