Ida Valley Weather Records (ASN00012036)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ida Valley (ASN00012036), Australia, with 72 years of record.
Key Facts for Ida Valley
- Ida Valley (ASN00012036) is a weather station in Australia at -28.71 latitude and 120.51 longitude, 400 m (1,312 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1923 to 1994, 72 years of record.
- 0 records set at Ida Valley still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ida Valley set a daily record precipitation of 12.0 mm (0.5 in) on 14 November 1993.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -28.71 latitude, 120.51 longitude.
- Elevation: 400 m (1,312 ft).
- Period of record: 1923 to 1994, 72 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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| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| 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
Jan: 100.6 mm (4.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) | 23 January 1952 |
| Feb | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) | 22 February 1975 |
| Mar | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) | 29 March 1931 |
| Apr | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 28 April 1964 |
| May | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | 25 May 1980 |
| Jun | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 13 June 1955 |
| Jul | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 19 July 1980 |
| Aug | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 29 August 1958 |
| Sep | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 1 September 1974 |
| Oct | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 25 October 1974 |
| Nov | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 17 November 1985 |
| Dec | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 29 December 1991 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 November 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 19 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 70 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 42 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 35 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 42 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 April 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 70 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 April 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 February 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 January 1993 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 October 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 2 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 9 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 27 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 32 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1992 | Ida Valley, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 1 year | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1923 to 1994| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) | 1952 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 52 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 187.2 mm (7.4 in) | 1975 | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) | 52 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 141 days | 1991 | 58 days | 52 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1924 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1931 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1932 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1933 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1936 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1937 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1938 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1939 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1940 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1941 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1949 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1950 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1951 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1952 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1953 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1954 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1955 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1956 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1957 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1958 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1960 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1962 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1963 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1966 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1968 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1969 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1974 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1975 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1979 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1980 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1983 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1984 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1986 | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1987 | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1988 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1990 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1992 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1994 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1924 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1931 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1932 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1933 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1936 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1937 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1938 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1939 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1940 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1941 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1949 | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1950 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1951 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1952 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1953 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1954 | 26.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1955 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1956 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1958 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1960 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1961 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1962 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1967 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1968 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1974 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 187.2 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1979 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1980 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1981 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1983 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1985 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1986 | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) |
| 1987 | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1988 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1993 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 125 days |
| 1924 | 40 days |
| 1931 | 52 days |
| 1932 | 61 days |
| 1933 | 31 days |
| 1936 | 31 days |
| 1937 | 61 days |
| 1938 | 61 days |
| 1939 | 31 days |
| 1940 | 90 days |
| 1941 | 55 days |
| 1949 | 38 days |
| 1950 | 118 days |
| 1951 | 119 days |
| 1952 | 112 days |
| 1953 | 75 days |
| 1954 | 78 days |
| 1955 | 81 days |
| 1956 | 91 days |
| 1957 | 84 days |
| 1958 | 81 days |
| 1959 | 59 days |
| 1960 | 59 days |
| 1961 | 124 days |
| 1962 | 81 days |
| 1963 | 56 days |
| 1964 | 48 days |
| 1965 | 51 days |
| 1966 | 58 days |
| 1967 | 41 days |
| 1968 | 75 days |
| 1969 | 89 days |
| 1970 | 67 days |
| 1971 | 49 days |
| 1973 | 11 days |
| 1974 | 53 days |
| 1975 | 29 days |
| 1979 | 43 days |
| 1980 | 47 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1983 | 54 days |
| 1984 | 50 days |
| 1985 | 51 days |
| 1986 | 19 days |
| 1987 | 89 days |
| 1988 | 90 days |
| 1989 | 127 days |
| 1990 | 58 days |
| 1991 | 141 days |
| 1992 | 51 days |
| 1993 | 47 days |
| 1994 | 16 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
33 years, 1923 to 1993A day with at least 33.8 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 134.3 mm (5.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 64.9 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 134.3 mm (5.3 in) | Longer than the 33 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, 33 years of values from 1923 to 1993.
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: 100.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1952; 94.0 mm (3.7 in) in 1967; 87.6 mm (3.4 in) in 1960.
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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).