Oakabella Weather Records (ASN00008103)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Oakabella (ASN00008103), Australia, with 54 years of record.
Key Facts for Oakabella
- Oakabella (ASN00008103) is a weather station in Australia at -28.50 latitude and 114.60 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1896 to 1949, 54 years of record.
- 0 records set at Oakabella still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Oakabella set a daily record precipitation of 3.0 mm (0.12 in) on 18 February 1949.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -28.50 latitude, 114.60 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1896 to 1949, 54 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
Mar: 124.5 mm (4.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) | 20 January 1916 |
| Feb | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | 25 February 1915 |
| Mar | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) | 8 March 1934 |
| Apr | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 13 April 1934 |
| May | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 19 May 1908 |
| Jun | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) | 28 June 1915 |
| Jul | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 18 July 1938 |
| Aug | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) | 5 August 1917 |
| Sep | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 13 September 1917 |
| Oct | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 25 October 1947 |
| Nov | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 2 November 1938 |
| Dec | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 1 December 1933 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 February 1949 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 February 1949 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 20 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 1949 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) | 20 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 November 1948 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 19 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 1948 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 43 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 1948 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 26 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 November 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 1947 | Oakabella, AU | monthly rain | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 31 years | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| 19 October 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 October 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 20 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 20 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 14 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 16 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 April 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 24 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 50 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 April 1947 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 1946 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 November 1946 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 1946 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 3 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 1946 | Oakabella, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 31 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1896 to 1949| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) | 1934 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) | 47 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) | 1933 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) | 47 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 365 days | 1905 | 64 days | 47 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1897 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1898 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1899 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1900 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1901 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1902 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1903 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1904 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1905 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1906 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1907 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1908 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1909 | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1915 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1916 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1917 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1918 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1919 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1920 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1921 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1922 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1923 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1924 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1925 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1926 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1927 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1928 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1929 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1931 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1932 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1933 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1934 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1935 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1936 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1938 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1939 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1940 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1943 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1944 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1945 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1946 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1947 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1948 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1949 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1897 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1898 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1899 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1900 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1901 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1902 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1903 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1904 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1905 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1906 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1907 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1908 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1909 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1915 | 101.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1916 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1917 | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1918 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1919 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1920 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1922 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1923 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1924 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1926 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1927 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1928 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1929 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1930 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1931 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1932 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1933 | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1934 | 145.9 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1935 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1936 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1938 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1939 | 154.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1940 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1943 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1944 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1945 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1946 | 161.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1947 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1948 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 61 days |
| 1897 | 31 days |
| 1898 | 31 days |
| 1899 | 61 days |
| 1900 | 59 days |
| 1901 | 120 days |
| 1902 | 120 days |
| 1903 | 31 days |
| 1904 | 60 days |
| 1905 | 365 days |
| 1906 | 61 days |
| 1907 | 61 days |
| 1908 | 74 days |
| 1909 | 47 days |
| 1915 | 72 days |
| 1916 | 76 days |
| 1917 | 59 days |
| 1918 | 55 days |
| 1919 | 106 days |
| 1920 | 66 days |
| 1921 | 49 days |
| 1922 | 83 days |
| 1923 | 69 days |
| 1924 | 77 days |
| 1925 | 63 days |
| 1926 | 67 days |
| 1927 | 64 days |
| 1928 | 68 days |
| 1929 | 46 days |
| 1930 | 82 days |
| 1931 | 69 days |
| 1932 | 57 days |
| 1933 | 63 days |
| 1934 | 62 days |
| 1935 | 70 days |
| 1936 | 75 days |
| 1937 | 66 days |
| 1938 | 65 days |
| 1939 | 65 days |
| 1940 | 123 days |
| 1943 | 46 days |
| 1944 | 73 days |
| 1945 | 47 days |
| 1946 | 63 days |
| 1947 | 73 days |
| 1948 | 60 days |
| 1949 | 45 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
32 years, 1905 to 1948A day with at least 48.5 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 133.2 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 86.7 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 105.6 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 119.5 mm (4.7 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
| 100 years | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 32 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, 32 years of values from 1905 to 1948.
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: 124.5 mm (4.9 in) in 1934; 97.3 mm (3.8 in) in 1915; 87.9 mm (3.5 in) in 1945.
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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).