Bows Farm Weather Records (ASN00009638)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bows Farm (ASN00009638), Australia, with 33 years of record.
Key Facts for Bows Farm
- Bows Farm (ASN00009638) is a weather station in Australia at -33.70 latitude and 121.70 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1918 to 1950, 33 years of record.
- 0 records set at Bows Farm still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bows Farm set a monthly record daily precipitation of 63.5 mm (2.5 in) on 11 September 1950.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.70 latitude, 121.70 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1918 to 1950, 33 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
Jun: 71.1 mm (2.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 18 January 1938 |
| Feb | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 12 February 1943 |
| Mar | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 15 March 1927 |
| Apr | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 9 April 1932 |
| May | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 22 May 1936 |
| Jun | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 3 June 1936 |
| Jul | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 2 July 1939 |
| Aug | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 8 August 1920 |
| Sep | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 11 September 1950 |
| Oct | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) | 7 October 1933 |
| Nov | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 5 November 1929 |
| Dec | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 5 December 1942 |
Latest Records
18| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 September 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | monthly rain | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 26 years | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| 6 September 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 July 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 29 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 11 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 29 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 13 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 1950 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 5 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 11 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 4 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 15 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 11 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 2 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 April 1949 | Bows Farm, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 19 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1918 to 1950| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 1936 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 33 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 130.1 mm (5.1 in) | 1935 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 33 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 65 days | 1930 | 29 days | 33 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) |
| 1919 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1920 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1921 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1922 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1923 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1924 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1925 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1926 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1927 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1928 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1929 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1930 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1932 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1933 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1934 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1935 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1936 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1937 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1938 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1939 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1940 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1941 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1942 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1943 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1944 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1945 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1946 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1947 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1948 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1949 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1950 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) |
| 1919 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1920 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1921 | 113.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1922 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1923 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1924 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1925 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1926 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1927 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1928 | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1929 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1930 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1932 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1933 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1934 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1935 | 130.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1936 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1937 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1939 | 111.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1940 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1941 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1942 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1944 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1945 | 47.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1946 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1948 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1949 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1950 | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 31 days |
| 1919 | 25 days |
| 1920 | 37 days |
| 1921 | 41 days |
| 1922 | 25 days |
| 1923 | 41 days |
| 1924 | 27 days |
| 1925 | 21 days |
| 1926 | 36 days |
| 1927 | 31 days |
| 1928 | 23 days |
| 1929 | 20 days |
| 1930 | 65 days |
| 1931 | 54 days |
| 1932 | 30 days |
| 1933 | 36 days |
| 1934 | 51 days |
| 1935 | 30 days |
| 1936 | 36 days |
| 1937 | 25 days |
| 1938 | 29 days |
| 1939 | 23 days |
| 1940 | 24 days |
| 1941 | 28 days |
| 1942 | 28 days |
| 1943 | 12 days |
| 1944 | 19 days |
| 1945 | 16 days |
| 1946 | 40 days |
| 1947 | 20 days |
| 1948 | 37 days |
| 1949 | 22 days |
| 1950 | 52 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, 1919 to 1949A day with at least 40.0 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 80.1 mm (3.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
| 100 years | 80.1 mm (3.2 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 1919 to 1949.
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: 71.1 mm (2.8 in) in 1936; 64.0 mm (2.5 in) in 1932; 62.2 mm (2.4 in) in 1922.
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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).