Upper Swan Research Station Weather Records (ASN00009067)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Upper Swan Research Station (ASN00009067), Australia, with 36 years of record.
Key Facts for Upper Swan Research Station
- Upper Swan Research Station (ASN00009067) is a weather station in Australia at -31.76 latitude and 116.02 longitude, 15 m (49 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1957 to 1992, 36 years of record.
- 1,460 records set at Upper Swan Research Station still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Upper Swan Research Station set a daily record precipitation of 20.2 mm (0.8 in) on 28 August 1992.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -31.76 latitude, 116.02 longitude.
- Elevation: 15 m (49 ft).
- Period of record: 1957 to 1992, 36 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 | 46.2 C (115.2 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 46.3 C (115.3 F) | 6.0 C (42.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | 3.8 C (38.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 38.6 C (101.5 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 0.2 C (32.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | -0.9 C (30.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -1.2 C (29.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 31.3 C (88.3 F) | -0.4 C (31.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 37.7 C (99.9 F) | 1.2 C (34.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 41.2 C (106.2 F) | 1.4 C (34.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 44.0 C (111.2 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,460 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 59 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 78 |
| 1969 | 88 |
| 1970 | 59 |
| 1971 | 76 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1973 | 64 |
| 1974 | 52 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 62 |
| 1977 | 61 |
| 1978 | 51 |
| 1979 | 57 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 61 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 20 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-02-10 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 126.0 mm (5.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 21 January 1982 |
| Feb | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) | 10 February 1992 |
| Mar | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 20 March 1992 |
| Apr | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 2 April 1964 |
| May | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 24 May 1967 |
| Jun | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) | 28 June 1983 |
| Jul | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 29 July 1987 |
| Aug | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 31 August 1961 |
| Sep | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) | 14 September 1984 |
| Oct | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 6 October 1965 |
| Nov | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 14 November 1974 |
| Dec | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | 30 December 1991 |
Period of Record Coverage
1965 to 1991| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 214 | 59% | No |
| 1966 | 209 | 57% | No |
| 1967 | 203 | 56% | No |
| 1968 | 197 | 54% | No |
| 1969 | 256 | 70% | No |
| 1970 | 254 | 70% | No |
| 1971 | 258 | 71% | No |
| 1972 | 252 | 69% | No |
| 1973 | 246 | 67% | No |
| 1974 | 247 | 68% | No |
| 1975 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1976 | 234 | 64% | No |
| 1977 | 229 | 63% | No |
| 1978 | 226 | 62% | No |
| 1979 | 232 | 64% | No |
| 1980 | 238 | 65% | No |
| 1981 | 242 | 66% | No |
| 1982 | 254 | 70% | No |
| 1983 | 226 | 62% | No |
| 1984 | 210 | 57% | No |
| 1985 | 181 | 50% | No |
| 1986 | 157 | 43% | No |
| 1987 | 173 | 47% | No |
| 1988 | 113 | 31% | No |
| 1989 | 131 | 36% | No |
| 1990 | 114 | 31% | No |
| 1991 | 55 | 15% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 August 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) | 2 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 1 year | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 33 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 19 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 27 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | monthly rain | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 31 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 29 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | all-time rain | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 4 years | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 February 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 29 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1992 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 4 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 1991 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | monthly rain | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 33 years | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| 13 November 1991 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 November 1991 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 25 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 1991 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 16 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 September 1991 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 2 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 August 1991 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 1991 | Upper Swan Research Station, AU | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 16 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1957 to 1992| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 46.3 C (115.3 F) | 1991 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 27 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | 1990 | 0.3 C (32.5 F) | 27 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) | 1992 | 37.7 mm (1.5 in) | 36 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 128.2 mm (5.0 in) | 1992 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 36 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 83 days | 1958 | 42 days | 36 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | 43.2 C (109.8 F) |
| 1966 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1967 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 1968 | 44.1 C (111.4 F) |
| 1969 | 44.7 C (112.5 F) |
| 1970 | 41.3 C (106.3 F) |
| 1971 | 42.7 C (108.9 F) |
| 1972 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 1973 | 42.1 C (107.8 F) |
| 1974 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1975 | 44.8 C (112.6 F) |
| 1976 | 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
| 1977 | 44.5 C (112.1 F) |
| 1978 | 44.8 C (112.6 F) |
| 1979 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1980 | 46.2 C (115.2 F) |
| 1981 | 43.1 C (109.6 F) |
| 1982 | 44.8 C (112.6 F) |
| 1983 | 42.1 C (107.8 F) |
| 1984 | 44.9 C (112.8 F) |
| 1985 | 45.2 C (113.4 F) |
| 1986 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1987 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 1988 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1989 | 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
| 1990 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1991 | 46.3 C (115.3 F) |
| 1992 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 1966 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 1967 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1968 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1969 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 1970 | 1.9 C (35.4 F) |
| 1971 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 1972 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 1973 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1974 | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| 1975 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 1976 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1977 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 1978 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1979 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1980 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1981 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1982 | 1.2 C (34.2 F) |
| 1983 | 0.3 C (32.5 F) |
| 1984 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1985 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1986 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1987 | 1.5 C (34.7 F) |
| 1988 | 1.5 C (34.7 F) |
| 1989 | 1.3 C (34.3 F) |
| 1990 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 1991 | 3.4 C (38.1 F) |
| 1992 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1958 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1959 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1960 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1965 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1966 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1968 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1969 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1971 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1972 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1973 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1974 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1975 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1976 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1979 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1981 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1983 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1984 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1988 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1990 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1991 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1992 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1958 | 90.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1959 | 56.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1961 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1962 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1964 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1965 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1966 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1967 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1968 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1969 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1971 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1973 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1977 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1982 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1983 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1984 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1985 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1989 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1990 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1991 | 109.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1992 | 128.2 mm (5.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 43 days |
| 1958 | 83 days |
| 1959 | 38 days |
| 1960 | 43 days |
| 1961 | 34 days |
| 1962 | 62 days |
| 1963 | 33 days |
| 1964 | 54 days |
| 1965 | 46 days |
| 1966 | 28 days |
| 1967 | 44 days |
| 1968 | 34 days |
| 1969 | 34 days |
| 1970 | 31 days |
| 1971 | 35 days |
| 1972 | 61 days |
| 1973 | 66 days |
| 1974 | 57 days |
| 1975 | 79 days |
| 1976 | 31 days |
| 1977 | 36 days |
| 1978 | 36 days |
| 1979 | 51 days |
| 1980 | 41 days |
| 1981 | 48 days |
| 1982 | 40 days |
| 1983 | 38 days |
| 1984 | 52 days |
| 1985 | 40 days |
| 1986 | 42 days |
| 1987 | 75 days |
| 1988 | 82 days |
| 1989 | 32 days |
| 1990 | 24 days |
| 1991 | 55 days |
| 1992 | 14 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.
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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.
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