Cape Don Weather Records (ASN00014008)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cape Don (ASN00014008), Australia, with 74 years of record.
Key Facts for Cape Don
- Cape Don (ASN00014008) is a weather station in Australia at -11.32 latitude and 131.77 longitude, 19 m (62 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1917 to 1990, 74 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cape Don still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cape Don set a daily record high minimum temperature of 28.0 C (82.4 F) on 23 March 1990.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -11.32 latitude, 131.77 longitude.
- Elevation: 19 m (62 ft).
- Period of record: 1917 to 1990, 74 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, 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 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 35.2 C (95.4 F) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 36.4 C (97.5 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 34.7 C (94.5 F) | 19.8 C (67.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 34.5 C (94.1 F) | 18.1 C (64.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 15.1 C (59.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 32.3 C (90.1 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 35.8 C (96.4 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 18.2 C (64.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 36.2 C (97.2 F) | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1958 | 76 |
| 1959 | 44 |
| 1960 | 34 |
| 1961 | 40 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 47 |
| 1964 | 43 |
| 1965 | 62 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 39 |
| 1968 | 38 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 46 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| 1974 | 52 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 65 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1981 | 56 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 113 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 10 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 344.9 mm (13.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 344.9 mm (13.6 in) | 13 January 1935 |
| Feb | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) | 13 February 1986 |
| Mar | 228.6 mm (9.0 in) | 9 March 1930 |
| Apr | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) | 8 April 1919 |
| May | 115.7 mm (4.6 in) | 1 May 1983 |
| Jun | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 1 June 1964 |
| Jul | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 18 July 1956 |
| Aug | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 21 August 1975 |
| Sep | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | 28 September 1950 |
| Oct | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) | 24 October 1961 |
| Nov | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) | 18 November 1973 |
| Dec | 269.0 mm (10.6 in) | 21 December 1945 |
Period of Record Coverage
1957 to 1990| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1965 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1967 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 327 | 89% | No |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1988 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1989 | 306 | 84% | No |
| 1990 | 41 | 11% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min | 28.4 C (83.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 32 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max | 33.8 C (92.8 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 32 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max (Tie) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max | 33.7 C (92.7 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max | 34.1 C (93.4 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 8 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max | 33.1 C (91.6 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 11 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily low min | 22.5 C (72.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max | 35.3 C (95.5 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 0 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max (Tie) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | tie | 2 years | 0 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 1990 | Cape Don, AU | daily low max | 28.8 C (83.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 1989 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min | 28.8 C (83.8 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 1989 | Cape Don, AU | daily high max | 34.9 C (94.8 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 3 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1989 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min | 28.4 C (83.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 26 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 October 1989 | Cape Don, AU | daily rain | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 24 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 1989 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min | 28.2 C (82.8 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 12 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 1989 | Cape Don, AU | daily high min | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 18 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
27 complete years, 1957 to 1987| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 27.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 1958 | 28.0 C | +0.64 C |
| 1959 | 27.5 C | +0.14 C |
| 1960 | 27.1 C | -0.26 C |
| 1961 | 27.3 C | -0.13 C |
| 1962 | 27.8 C | +0.42 C |
| 1963 | 27.0 C | -0.38 C |
| 1964 | 27.5 C | +0.09 C |
| 1965 | 26.7 C | -0.66 C |
| 1966 | 27.3 C | -0.09 C |
| 1967 | 27.0 C | -0.45 C |
| 1968 | 27.1 C | -0.29 C |
| 1969 | 27.3 C | -0.06 C |
| 1970 | 27.9 C | +0.47 C |
| 1971 | 27.5 C | +0.12 C |
| 1973 | 27.8 C | +0.43 C |
| 1974 | 26.8 C | -0.56 C |
| 1977 | 26.6 C | -0.76 C |
| 1978 | 27.5 C | +0.12 C |
| 1979 | 27.6 C | +0.16 C |
| 1980 | 27.4 C | -0.05 C |
| 1981 | 27.8 C | +0.44 C |
| 1982 | 27.1 C | -0.29 C |
| 1984 | 27.3 C | -0.14 C |
| 1985 | 27.5 C | +0.08 C |
| 1986 | 28.0 C | +0.62 C |
| 1987 | 27.9 C | +0.46 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
1917 to 1990| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 1971 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 34 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 1961 | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 34 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 344.9 mm (13.6 in) | 1935 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) | 74 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 616.7 mm (24.3 in) | 1935 | 199.2 mm (7.8 in) | 74 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 218 days | 1925 | 128 days | 74 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1917 | n/a |
| 1918 | n/a |
| 1919 | n/a |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 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 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1958 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1959 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1960 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1961 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1962 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1963 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1964 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1965 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1966 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1967 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1968 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1969 | 34.2 C (93.6 F) |
| 1970 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1971 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1972 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1973 | 33.4 C (92.1 F) |
| 1974 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1975 | 33.5 C (92.3 F) |
| 1976 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1977 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1978 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1979 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1980 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1981 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1982 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1983 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1984 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1985 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 1986 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1987 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1988 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1989 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1990 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1917 | n/a |
| 1918 | n/a |
| 1919 | n/a |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 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 | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| 1958 | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| 1959 | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| 1960 | 19.4 C (66.9 F) |
| 1961 | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
| 1962 | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
| 1963 | 15.2 C (59.4 F) |
| 1964 | 18.3 C (64.9 F) |
| 1965 | 15.1 C (59.2 F) |
| 1966 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1967 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1968 | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| 1969 | 20.3 C (68.5 F) |
| 1970 | 19.1 C (66.4 F) |
| 1971 | 18.2 C (64.8 F) |
| 1972 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 1973 | 18.2 C (64.8 F) |
| 1974 | 16.8 C (62.2 F) |
| 1975 | 19.1 C (66.4 F) |
| 1976 | 19.6 C (67.3 F) |
| 1977 | 17.3 C (63.1 F) |
| 1978 | 17.4 C (63.3 F) |
| 1979 | 19.8 C (67.6 F) |
| 1980 | 19.0 C (66.2 F) |
| 1981 | 19.6 C (67.3 F) |
| 1982 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1983 | 17.6 C (63.7 F) |
| 1984 | 17.5 C (63.5 F) |
| 1985 | 17.7 C (63.9 F) |
| 1986 | 19.1 C (66.4 F) |
| 1987 | 19.8 C (67.6 F) |
| 1988 | 18.5 C (65.3 F) |
| 1989 | 18.1 C (64.6 F) |
| 1990 | 22.4 C (72.3 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1918 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1919 | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1920 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1921 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1922 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1923 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1924 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1925 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1926 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1927 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1928 | 156.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1929 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1930 | 228.6 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1931 | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1932 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1933 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1934 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1935 | 344.9 mm (13.6 in) |
| 1936 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1937 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1938 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1939 | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1940 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1941 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1942 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1943 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1944 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1945 | 269.0 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1946 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1947 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1948 | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1949 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1950 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1951 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1952 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1953 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1954 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1955 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1956 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1957 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1958 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1959 | 179.3 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1960 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1962 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1964 | 128.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1965 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1966 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1967 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1970 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1971 | 217.4 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1972 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1973 | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1974 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1975 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1976 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1977 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1978 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1979 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1980 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 159.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1982 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 115.7 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1984 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1985 | 121.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1986 | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1987 | 211.8 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1988 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1989 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 164.3 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1918 | 151.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1919 | 270.0 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1920 | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1921 | 234.2 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1922 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1923 | 172.2 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1924 | 193.3 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1925 | 193.5 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1926 | 224.6 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1927 | 222.5 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1928 | 280.7 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1929 | 128.7 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1930 | 394.8 mm (15.5 in) |
| 1931 | 345.5 mm (13.6 in) |
| 1932 | 144.2 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1933 | 165.2 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1934 | 186.1 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1935 | 616.7 mm (24.3 in) |
| 1936 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1937 | 182.8 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1938 | 141.8 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1939 | 242.3 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1940 | 273.5 mm (10.8 in) |
| 1941 | 173.5 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1942 | 142.6 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1943 | 136.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1944 | 131.7 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1945 | 352.0 mm (13.9 in) |
| 1946 | 194.9 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1947 | 203.5 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1948 | 259.7 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1949 | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1950 | 257.8 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1951 | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1952 | 220.8 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1953 | 271.6 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1954 | 229.0 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1955 | 162.4 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1956 | 212.9 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1957 | 192.1 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1958 | 188.1 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1959 | 339.1 mm (13.4 in) |
| 1960 | 146.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1961 | 239.1 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1962 | 183.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1963 | 237.5 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1964 | 271.8 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1965 | 223.8 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1966 | 185.7 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1967 | 187.8 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1968 | 185.7 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1969 | 372.3 mm (14.7 in) |
| 1970 | 237.0 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1971 | 319.0 mm (12.6 in) |
| 1972 | 237.0 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1973 | 416.1 mm (16.4 in) |
| 1974 | 287.2 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1975 | 183.5 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1976 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1977 | 234.0 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1978 | 191.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1979 | 154.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1980 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1981 | 232.8 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1982 | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1983 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1984 | 220.2 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1985 | 234.8 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1986 | 264.4 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1987 | 466.4 mm (18.4 in) |
| 1988 | 204.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1989 | 228.2 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1990 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 14 days |
| 1918 | 169 days |
| 1919 | 107 days |
| 1920 | 44 days |
| 1921 | 99 days |
| 1922 | 158 days |
| 1923 | 126 days |
| 1924 | 76 days |
| 1925 | 218 days |
| 1926 | 196 days |
| 1927 | 167 days |
| 1928 | 177 days |
| 1929 | 188 days |
| 1930 | 149 days |
| 1931 | 129 days |
| 1932 | 130 days |
| 1933 | 72 days |
| 1934 | 158 days |
| 1935 | 98 days |
| 1936 | 72 days |
| 1937 | 132 days |
| 1938 | 64 days |
| 1939 | 111 days |
| 1940 | 187 days |
| 1941 | 119 days |
| 1942 | 163 days |
| 1943 | 166 days |
| 1944 | 148 days |
| 1945 | 49 days |
| 1946 | 109 days |
| 1947 | 81 days |
| 1948 | 130 days |
| 1949 | 193 days |
| 1950 | 103 days |
| 1951 | 176 days |
| 1952 | 135 days |
| 1953 | 189 days |
| 1954 | 132 days |
| 1955 | 89 days |
| 1956 | 48 days |
| 1957 | 137 days |
| 1958 | 61 days |
| 1959 | 164 days |
| 1960 | 150 days |
| 1961 | 141 days |
| 1962 | 100 days |
| 1963 | 149 days |
| 1964 | 78 days |
| 1965 | 149 days |
| 1966 | 165 days |
| 1967 | 143 days |
| 1968 | 49 days |
| 1969 | 124 days |
| 1970 | 116 days |
| 1971 | 135 days |
| 1972 | 197 days |
| 1973 | 63 days |
| 1974 | 104 days |
| 1975 | 93 days |
| 1976 | 161 days |
| 1977 | 156 days |
| 1978 | 81 days |
| 1979 | 142 days |
| 1980 | 106 days |
| 1981 | 83 days |
| 1982 | 110 days |
| 1983 | 141 days |
| 1984 | 63 days |
| 1985 | 108 days |
| 1986 | 64 days |
| 1987 | 112 days |
| 1988 | 97 days |
| 1989 | 145 days |
| 1990 | 13 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
70 years, 1918 to 1988A day with at least 103.1 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 324.2 mm (12.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 145.5 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 179.2 mm (7.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 229.8 mm (9.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 273.9 mm (10.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 324.2 mm (12.8 in) | Longer than the 70 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, 70 years of values from 1918 to 1988.
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: 344.9 mm (13.6 in) in 1935; 269.0 mm (10.6 in) in 1945; 228.6 mm (9.0 in) in 1930.
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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 (2026-10-14).