Riverina Weather Records (ASN00012205)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Riverina (ASN00012205), Australia, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Riverina
- Riverina (ASN00012205) is a weather station in Australia at -29.75 latitude and 120.57 longitude, 450 m (1,476 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1964 to 2007, 44 years of record.
- 0 records set at Riverina still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Riverina set a daily record precipitation of 6.0 mm (0.24 in) on 22 April 2007.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -29.75 latitude, 120.57 longitude.
- Elevation: 450 m (1,476 ft).
- Period of record: 1964 to 2007, 44 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
Feb: 120.0 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 117.5 mm (4.6 in) | 10 January 2006 |
| Feb | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) | 22 February 1975 |
| Mar | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 1 March 2006 |
| Apr | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 4 April 1974 |
| May | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 10 May 1980 |
| Jun | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 18 June 1968 |
| Jul | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 18 July 1980 |
| Aug | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 24 August 1982 |
| Sep | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 20 September 1974 |
| Oct | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 27 October 1975 |
| Nov | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 5 November 1982 |
| Dec | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 13 December 1968 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 April 2007 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 26 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 January 2007 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 January 2007 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 40 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 24 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 November 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 24 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 November 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 41 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 October 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 October 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | tie | 31 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 23 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 20 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 31 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2006 | Riverina, AU | monthly rain | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 12 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 February 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 2006 | Riverina, AU | monthly rain | 117.5 mm (4.6 in) | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) | 18 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 January 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 42 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 16 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 January 2006 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 2005 | Riverina, AU | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 23 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1964 to 2007| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) | 1975 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 34 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 235.0 mm (9.3 in) | 1975 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 101 days | 2005 | 43 days | 34 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1965 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1966 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1968 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1973 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1974 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1975 | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1976 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1978 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1979 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1980 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1982 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1986 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1987 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1988 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1992 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 117.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2007 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1965 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1966 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1967 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1968 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1974 | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1975 | 235.0 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1976 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1977 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1978 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1979 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1982 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1983 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1987 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1988 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1989 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1990 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1991 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1992 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2004 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2005 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2006 | 187.0 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2007 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 42 days |
| 1965 | 39 days |
| 1966 | 35 days |
| 1967 | 41 days |
| 1968 | 38 days |
| 1969 | 49 days |
| 1970 | 43 days |
| 1971 | 64 days |
| 1972 | 89 days |
| 1973 | 32 days |
| 1974 | 53 days |
| 1975 | 29 days |
| 1976 | 43 days |
| 1977 | 68 days |
| 1978 | 50 days |
| 1979 | 43 days |
| 1980 | 39 days |
| 1981 | 33 days |
| 1982 | 45 days |
| 1983 | 52 days |
| 1984 | 51 days |
| 1985 | 48 days |
| 1986 | 54 days |
| 1987 | 39 days |
| 1988 | 64 days |
| 1989 | 60 days |
| 1990 | 33 days |
| 1991 | 65 days |
| 1992 | 32 days |
| 1993 | 32 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 101 days |
| 2006 | 97 days |
| 2007 | 37 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
30 years, 1964 to 2006A day with at least 32.5 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 146.8 mm (5.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) | Longer than the 30 years of record |
| 100 years | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) | Longer than the 30 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, 30 years of values from 1964 to 2006.
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: 120.0 mm (4.7 in) in 1975; 117.5 mm (4.6 in) in 2006; 76.0 mm (3.0 in) in 1987.
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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).