Balgo Hills Weather Records (ASN00013007)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Balgo Hills (ASN00013007), Australia, with 77 years of record.
Key Facts for Balgo Hills
- Balgo Hills (ASN00013007) is a weather station in Australia at -20.14 latitude and 127.99 longitude, 420 m (1,378 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1940 to 2016, 77 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Balgo Hills still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Balgo Hills set a daily record precipitation of 57.0 mm (2.2 in) on 9 November 2015.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -20.14 latitude, 127.99 longitude.
- Elevation: 420 m (1,378 ft).
- Period of record: 1940 to 2016, 77 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 | 45.4 C (113.7 F) | 17.6 C (63.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 45.1 C (113.2 F) | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 44.2 C (111.6 F) | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 41.3 C (106.3 F) | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 4.9 C (40.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 33.4 C (92.1 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 33.2 C (91.8 F) | -1.5 C (29.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 36.6 C (97.9 F) | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 9.2 C (48.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 43.1 C (109.6 F) | 12.5 C (54.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 45.5 C (113.9 F) | 13.8 C (56.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 45.5 C (113.9 F) | 15.1 C (59.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 70 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 75 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 143 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 67 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 62 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 65 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 2 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-03-17 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 117.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2007-01-16 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 118.6 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) | 16 January 2007 |
| Feb | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) | 10 February 1997 |
| Mar | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) | 17 March 1983 |
| Apr | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) | 21 April 2000 |
| May | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 1 May 1974 |
| Jun | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 13 June 1957 |
| Jul | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 8 July 1978 |
| Aug | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 2 August 2010 |
| Sep | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 8 September 1974 |
| Oct | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 24 October 1950 |
| Nov | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) | 15 November 1941 |
| Dec | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) | 27 December 1953 |
Period of Record Coverage
1986 to 2016| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 111 | 30% | No |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1990 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1991 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1994 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1995 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 1996 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 1999 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2000 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2001 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2004 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2005 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2007 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 2008 | 296 | 81% | No |
| 2009 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 2010 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2011 | 258 | 71% | No |
| 2012 | 264 | 72% | No |
| 2013 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 2014 | 252 | 69% | No |
| 2015 | 214 | 59% | No |
| 2016 | 20 | 5% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2015 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) | 44 years | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 August 2015 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 74 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 February 2015 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 2015 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 2014 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 11 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 2014 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 40 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 2014 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 9 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 January 2014 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 4 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 2014 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 72 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 2013 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 28 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 2013 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 58 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 May 2013 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 23 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 2013 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 7 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 December 2012 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) | 19 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 December 2012 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2012 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 30 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 2012 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 9 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 2012 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 January 2012 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 65 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 2011 | Balgo Hills, AU | daily rain | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 60 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
13 complete years, 1987 to 2010| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 26.4 C | -0.43 C |
| 1988 | 27.6 C | +0.77 C |
| 1992 | 26.9 C | +0.14 C |
| 1993 | 26.5 C | -0.29 C |
| 1997 | 26.3 C | -0.52 C |
| 1998 | 27.8 C | +1.01 C |
| 2000 | 25.6 C | -1.23 C |
| 2001 | 25.8 C | -1.02 C |
| 2002 | 27.3 C | +0.45 C |
| 2003 | 27.3 C | +0.53 C |
| 2004 | 26.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 2005 | 28.0 C | +1.24 C |
| 2010 | 26.3 C | -0.52 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1940 to 2016| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 45.5 C (113.9 F) | 1990 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 31 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -1.5 C (29.3 F) | 1994 | 6.5 C (43.7 F) | 31 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) | 2007 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 72 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 238.6 mm (9.4 in) | 1986 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 72 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 245 days | 1972 | 108 days | 72 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1987 | 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 1988 | 44.6 C (112.3 F) |
| 1989 | 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 1990 | 45.5 C (113.9 F) |
| 1991 | 45.4 C (113.7 F) |
| 1992 | 45.1 C (113.2 F) |
| 1993 | 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
| 1994 | 44.5 C (112.1 F) |
| 1995 | 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 1996 | 44.5 C (112.1 F) |
| 1997 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1998 | 44.2 C (111.6 F) |
| 1999 | 42.9 C (109.2 F) |
| 2000 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 2001 | 43.5 C (110.3 F) |
| 2002 | 44.1 C (111.4 F) |
| 2003 | 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
| 2004 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2005 | 45.1 C (113.2 F) |
| 2006 | 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 2007 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2008 | 44.5 C (112.1 F) |
| 2009 | 45.5 C (113.9 F) |
| 2010 | 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 2011 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 2012 | 43.5 C (110.3 F) |
| 2013 | 43.5 C (110.3 F) |
| 2014 | 44.9 C (112.8 F) |
| 2015 | 43.5 C (110.3 F) |
| 2016 | 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | 13.8 C (56.8 F) |
| 1987 | 6.6 C (43.9 F) |
| 1988 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1989 | 3.5 C (38.3 F) |
| 1990 | 4.5 C (40.1 F) |
| 1991 | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| 1992 | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| 1993 | 5.7 C (42.3 F) |
| 1994 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1995 | 6.0 C (42.8 F) |
| 1996 | 8.5 C (47.3 F) |
| 1997 | 5.8 C (42.4 F) |
| 1998 | 5.3 C (41.5 F) |
| 1999 | 7.4 C (45.3 F) |
| 2000 | 6.3 C (43.3 F) |
| 2001 | 6.5 C (43.7 F) |
| 2002 | 7.5 C (45.5 F) |
| 2003 | 7.7 C (45.9 F) |
| 2004 | 5.8 C (42.4 F) |
| 2005 | 7.9 C (46.2 F) |
| 2006 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 2007 | 7.3 C (45.1 F) |
| 2008 | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| 2009 | 7.3 C (45.1 F) |
| 2010 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 2011 | 6.0 C (42.8 F) |
| 2012 | 6.5 C (43.7 F) |
| 2013 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 2014 | 5.7 C (42.3 F) |
| 2015 | 7.1 C (44.8 F) |
| 2016 | 23.0 C (73.4 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1941 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1942 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1943 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1944 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1945 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1946 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1947 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1948 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1949 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1950 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1951 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1952 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1953 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1954 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1955 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1956 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1958 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1959 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1963 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1970 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1971 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1973 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1974 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1975 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1976 | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1978 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1980 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1984 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1985 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1987 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1991 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1993 | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1994 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1995 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1996 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1998 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1999 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2001 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2002 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2003 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2004 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2005 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2006 | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2007 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2008 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2009 | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2010 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2012 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2013 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2014 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2015 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1942 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1943 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1944 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1945 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1946 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1947 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1948 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1949 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1950 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1951 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1954 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1957 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1959 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1961 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1963 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1964 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1970 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1971 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1972 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 165.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1975 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1976 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1977 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1978 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1979 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1980 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1981 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1982 | 158.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1983 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1984 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1985 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 238.6 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1987 | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1988 | 126.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1989 | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1990 | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1991 | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1992 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 232.6 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1994 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1995 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1997 | 182.8 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1998 | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1999 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2000 | 180.9 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2001 | 149.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2002 | 139.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2003 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2004 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2005 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2006 | 208.8 mm (8.2 in) |
| 2007 | 124.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2008 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2009 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2010 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2011 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2012 | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2013 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2014 | 116.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2015 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2016 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 199 days |
| 1941 | 118 days |
| 1942 | 47 days |
| 1943 | 90 days |
| 1944 | 74 days |
| 1945 | 233 days |
| 1946 | 137 days |
| 1947 | 72 days |
| 1948 | 119 days |
| 1949 | 139 days |
| 1950 | 90 days |
| 1951 | 89 days |
| 1952 | 97 days |
| 1953 | 75 days |
| 1954 | 69 days |
| 1955 | 60 days |
| 1956 | 58 days |
| 1957 | 97 days |
| 1958 | 78 days |
| 1959 | 87 days |
| 1960 | 118 days |
| 1961 | 197 days |
| 1962 | 90 days |
| 1963 | 182 days |
| 1964 | 51 days |
| 1970 | 179 days |
| 1971 | 158 days |
| 1972 | 245 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 119 days |
| 1975 | 58 days |
| 1976 | 147 days |
| 1977 | 153 days |
| 1978 | 89 days |
| 1979 | 189 days |
| 1980 | 177 days |
| 1981 | 82 days |
| 1982 | 182 days |
| 1983 | 153 days |
| 1984 | 32 days |
| 1985 | 147 days |
| 1986 | 76 days |
| 1987 | 101 days |
| 1988 | 97 days |
| 1989 | 108 days |
| 1990 | 102 days |
| 1991 | 96 days |
| 1992 | 103 days |
| 1993 | 159 days |
| 1994 | 126 days |
| 1995 | 85 days |
| 1996 | 174 days |
| 1997 | 115 days |
| 1998 | 44 days |
| 1999 | 129 days |
| 2000 | 145 days |
| 2001 | 107 days |
| 2002 | 232 days |
| 2003 | 230 days |
| 2004 | 126 days |
| 2005 | 85 days |
| 2006 | 105 days |
| 2007 | 133 days |
| 2008 | 81 days |
| 2009 | 84 days |
| 2010 | 44 days |
| 2011 | 132 days |
| 2012 | 131 days |
| 2013 | 111 days |
| 2014 | 108 days |
| 2015 | 115 days |
| 2016 | 9 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
65 years, 1940 to 2015A day with at least 52.4 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 132.7 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 90.1 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 120.5 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 132.7 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 65 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, 65 years of values from 1940 to 2015.
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: 118.6 mm (4.7 in) in 2007; 117.0 mm (4.6 in) in 1983; 112.4 mm (4.4 in) in 2000.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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