Arena Weather Records (ASN00008273)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Arena (ASN00008273), Australia, with 47 years of record.
Key Facts for Arena
- Arena (ASN00008273) is a weather station in Australia at -29.36 latitude and 115.45 longitude, 280 m (919 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1980 to 2026, 47 years of record.
- 0 records set at Arena still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Arena set a daily record precipitation of 24.8 mm (1.0 in) on 27 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -29.36 latitude, 115.45 longitude.
- Elevation: 280 m (919 ft).
- Period of record: 1980 to 2026, 47 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
Oct: 90.0 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 29 January 1990 |
| Feb | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | 21 February 1986 |
| Mar | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) | 30 March 2022 |
| Apr | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 15 April 1988 |
| May | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | 11 May 1998 |
| Jun | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 8 June 1982 |
| Jul | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) | 5 July 2019 |
| Aug | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 26 August 1987 |
| Sep | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) | 22 September 2014 |
| Oct | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 6 October 1990 |
| Nov | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) | 13 November 1997 |
| Dec | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 10 December 2017 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | Arena, AU | daily rain (Provisional) | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 9 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 15 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2026 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 1 year | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 33 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 June 2026 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) | 20 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 2026 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 29 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 2026 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 8 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2025 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 36 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 August 2025 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 3 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2025 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 8 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 2025 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 42 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 November 2024 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 32 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 2024 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 25 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2024 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 2024 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 15 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 February 2024 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2023 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) | 32 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 June 2023 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 18 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 2023 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2023 | Arena, AU | daily rain | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1980 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 1990 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) | 47 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 130.2 mm (5.1 in) | 1999 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 47 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 110 days | 2009 | 51 days | 47 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1985 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1986 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1987 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1990 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1991 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1992 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1993 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1994 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1995 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1996 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1997 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1998 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1999 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2000 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2002 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2003 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2004 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2006 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2007 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2008 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2009 | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2010 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2011 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2012 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2013 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2014 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2015 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2016 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2018 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2019 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2020 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2021 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2022 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2023 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2024 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2025 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2026 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1981 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1982 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1985 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1986 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1987 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1988 | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1989 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1991 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1995 | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1996 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1997 | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1998 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1999 | 130.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2000 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2001 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2002 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2004 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2005 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2006 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2007 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2009 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2010 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2011 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2012 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2013 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2014 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2015 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2016 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2017 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2018 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2019 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2020 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2021 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2022 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2023 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2024 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2025 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2026 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 35 days |
| 1981 | 70 days |
| 1982 | 46 days |
| 1983 | 79 days |
| 1984 | 51 days |
| 1985 | 34 days |
| 1986 | 45 days |
| 1987 | 39 days |
| 1988 | 82 days |
| 1989 | 34 days |
| 1990 | 43 days |
| 1991 | 48 days |
| 1992 | 31 days |
| 1993 | 65 days |
| 1994 | 85 days |
| 1995 | 45 days |
| 1996 | 54 days |
| 1997 | 39 days |
| 1998 | 64 days |
| 1999 | 77 days |
| 2000 | 54 days |
| 2001 | 65 days |
| 2002 | 51 days |
| 2003 | 47 days |
| 2004 | 103 days |
| 2005 | 56 days |
| 2006 | 48 days |
| 2007 | 50 days |
| 2008 | 39 days |
| 2009 | 110 days |
| 2010 | 80 days |
| 2011 | 44 days |
| 2012 | 40 days |
| 2013 | 62 days |
| 2014 | 39 days |
| 2015 | 33 days |
| 2016 | 44 days |
| 2017 | 64 days |
| 2018 | 73 days |
| 2019 | 77 days |
| 2020 | 33 days |
| 2021 | 65 days |
| 2022 | 84 days |
| 2023 | 74 days |
| 2024 | 66 days |
| 2025 | 57 days |
| 2026 | 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
42 years, 1981 to 2024A day with at least 36.5 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 108.3 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 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 93.3 mm (3.7 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
| 100 years | 108.3 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 42 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, 42 years of values from 1981 to 2024.
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: 90.0 mm (3.5 in) in 1990; 88.6 mm (3.5 in) in 1998; 84.0 mm (3.3 in) in 1999.
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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 (2026-10-14).