Cooarra Weather Records (ASN00008034)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cooarra (ASN00008034), Australia, with 48 years of record.
Key Facts for Cooarra
- Cooarra (ASN00008034) is a weather station in Australia at -30.30 latitude and 116.80 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1912 to 1959, 48 years of record.
- 0 records set at Cooarra still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cooarra set a daily record precipitation of 9.4 mm (0.37 in) on 7 February 1959.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -30.30 latitude, 116.80 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1912 to 1959, 48 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 |
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| 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
Jun: 80.0 mm (3.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 21 January 1916 |
| Feb | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 20 February 1918 |
| Mar | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 7 March 1933 |
| Apr | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 5 April 1934 |
| May | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 18 May 1937 |
| Jun | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 4 June 1933 |
| Jul | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 10 July 1946 |
| Aug | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | 8 August 1932 |
| Sep | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 15 September 1918 |
| Oct | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 4 October 1916 |
| Nov | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | 4 November 1931 |
| Dec | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 16 December 1923 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 February 1959 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 35 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 45 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 October 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 7 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 35 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 19 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 July 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 1 year | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 37 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 May 1958 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 4 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 1957 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | tie | 39 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 1957 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 14 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 1957 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 27 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 1957 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 2 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 1957 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 18 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 November 1956 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 7 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1956 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 30 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 1956 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 1 year | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 July 1956 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 37 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 1956 | Cooarra, AU | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 19 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1912 to 1959| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 1933 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 48 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 105.6 mm (4.2 in) | 1933 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) | 48 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 133 days | 1940 | 51 days | 48 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1913 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1914 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1915 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1916 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1917 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1918 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1919 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1920 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1921 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1922 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1923 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1924 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1925 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1926 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1927 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1929 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1930 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1931 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1932 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1933 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1934 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1935 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1936 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1937 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1938 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1939 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1940 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1941 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1942 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1943 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1945 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1946 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1947 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1948 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1950 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1951 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1952 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1954 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1955 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1956 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1957 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1958 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1959 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1913 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1914 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1915 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1916 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1917 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1918 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1919 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1920 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1921 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1922 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1923 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1924 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1925 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1926 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1927 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1928 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1929 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1930 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1931 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1932 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1933 | 105.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1934 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1935 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1936 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1937 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1939 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1940 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1941 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1942 | 38.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1943 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1945 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1946 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1948 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1949 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1950 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1951 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1952 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1954 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1955 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1958 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1959 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 38 days |
| 1913 | 45 days |
| 1914 | 80 days |
| 1915 | 40 days |
| 1916 | 51 days |
| 1917 | 40 days |
| 1918 | 33 days |
| 1919 | 57 days |
| 1920 | 70 days |
| 1921 | 39 days |
| 1922 | 61 days |
| 1923 | 71 days |
| 1924 | 51 days |
| 1925 | 38 days |
| 1926 | 32 days |
| 1927 | 85 days |
| 1928 | 45 days |
| 1929 | 46 days |
| 1930 | 63 days |
| 1931 | 52 days |
| 1932 | 57 days |
| 1933 | 33 days |
| 1934 | 39 days |
| 1935 | 101 days |
| 1936 | 52 days |
| 1937 | 37 days |
| 1938 | 56 days |
| 1939 | 49 days |
| 1940 | 133 days |
| 1941 | 57 days |
| 1942 | 51 days |
| 1943 | 39 days |
| 1944 | 73 days |
| 1945 | 49 days |
| 1946 | 73 days |
| 1947 | 38 days |
| 1948 | 37 days |
| 1949 | 43 days |
| 1950 | 103 days |
| 1951 | 34 days |
| 1952 | 62 days |
| 1953 | 45 days |
| 1954 | 91 days |
| 1955 | 64 days |
| 1956 | 63 days |
| 1957 | 64 days |
| 1958 | 75 days |
| 1959 | 25 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
46 years, 1913 to 1958A day with at least 27.8 mm (1.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 102.5 mm (4.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) | Longer than the 46 years of record |
| 100 years | 102.5 mm (4.0 in) | Longer than the 46 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, 46 years of values from 1913 to 1958.
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: 80.0 mm (3.1 in) in 1933; 77.2 mm (3.0 in) in 1916; 71.1 mm (2.8 in) in 1918.
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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).