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Katherine Research Farm Weather Records (ASN00014910)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Katherine Research Farm (ASN00014910), Australia, with 52 years of record.

Key Facts for Katherine Research Farm

  • Katherine Research Farm (ASN00014910) is a weather station in Australia at -14.47 latitude and 132.31 longitude, 110 m (360 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1969 to 2020, 52 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Katherine Research Farm still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Katherine Research Farm set a daily record precipitation of 5.0 mm (0.20 in) on 8 October 2020.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -14.47 latitude, 132.31 longitude.
  • Elevation: 110 m (360 ft).
  • Period of record: 1969 to 2020, 52 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Katherine Research Farm, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Katherine Research Farm. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Katherine Research Farm. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Katherine Research Farm, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

0 standing records
Standing records at Katherine Research Farm by the year they were set 0 records at Katherine Research Farm still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Katherine Research Farm still stand.
Standing records at Katherine Research Farm by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

All-Time Record Progression

2 new records
When Katherine Research Farm set new all-time records 2 all-time records were set at Katherine Research Farm between 11 January 2001 and 23 December 2003. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation11 January 2001: Record daily precipitation 208.0 mm (8.2 in)23 December 2003: Record daily precipitation 250.0 mm (9.8 in)
2 all-time records were set at Katherine Research Farm between 11 January 2001 and 23 December 2003. Each dot is a new record.
When Katherine Research Farm set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
2001-01-11Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 208.0 mm (8.2 in)
2003-12-23Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 250.0 mm (9.8 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Dec: 250.0 mm (9.8 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Katherine Research Farm The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Katherine Research Farm. The most was 250.0 mm (9.8 in) on 23 December 2003. 0100200300 Jan: 208.0 mm (8.2 in), 11 January 2001 Jan Feb: 125.2 mm (4.9 in), 11 February 2002 Feb Mar: 124.0 mm (4.9 in), 15 March 1984 Mar Apr: 95.2 mm (3.7 in), 1 April 2013 Apr May: 30.2 mm (1.2 in), 7 May 1990 May Jun: 32.3 mm (1.3 in), 16 June 1973 Jun Jul: 36.6 mm (1.4 in), 25 July 1986 Jul Aug: 23.0 mm (0.9 in), 17 August 2007 Aug Sep: 54.6 mm (2.1 in), 22 September 1973 Sep Oct: 80.0 mm (3.1 in), 19 October 2000 Oct Nov: 90.4 mm (3.6 in), 18 November 1980 Nov Dec: 250.0 mm (9.8 in), 23 December 2003 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Katherine Research Farm. The most was 250.0 mm (9.8 in) on 23 December 2003.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Katherine Research Farm
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan208.0 mm (8.2 in)11 January 2001
Feb125.2 mm (4.9 in)11 February 2002
Mar124.0 mm (4.9 in)15 March 1984
Apr95.2 mm (3.7 in)1 April 2013
May30.2 mm (1.2 in)7 May 1990
Jun32.3 mm (1.3 in)16 June 1973
Jul36.6 mm (1.4 in)25 July 1986
Aug23.0 mm (0.9 in)17 August 2007
Sep54.6 mm (2.1 in)22 September 1973
Oct80.0 mm (3.1 in)19 October 2000
Nov90.4 mm (3.6 in)18 November 1980
Dec250.0 mm (9.8 in)23 December 2003

Latest Records

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Latest records at Katherine Research Farm
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
8 October 2020Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain5.0 mm (0.20 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)45 years18 of 100 (Routine)
6 October 2020Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain12.0 mm (0.5 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)46 years18 of 100 (Routine)
19 September 2020Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain5.5 mm (0.22 in)5.5 mm (0.22 in)51 years20 of 100 (Routine)
24 May 2020Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain0.6 mm (0.02 in)0.6 mm (0.02 in)51 years20 of 100 (Routine)
23 May 2020Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain (Tie)0.2 mm (0.01 in)tie23 years2 of 100 (Routine)
15 October 2013Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain21.9 mm (0.9 in)11.5 mm (0.5 in)44 years20 of 100 (Routine)
1 April 2013Katherine Research Farm, AUmonthly rain95.2 mm (3.7 in)22.4 mm (0.9 in)12 years31 of 100 (Routine)
31 March 2013Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain33.2 mm (1.3 in)16.2 mm (0.6 in)2 years12 of 100 (Routine)
30 March 2013Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain36.0 mm (1.4 in)14.4 mm (0.6 in)27 years19 of 100 (Routine)
29 March 2013Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain63.0 mm (2.5 in)48.4 mm (1.9 in)7 years31 of 100 (Routine)
28 March 2013Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain86.6 mm (3.4 in)71.4 mm (2.8 in)24 years47 of 100 (Notable)
4 March 2013Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain86.0 mm (3.4 in)23.8 mm (0.9 in)36 years26 of 100 (Routine)
17 December 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain52.4 mm (2.1 in)7.6 mm (0.30 in)11 years10 of 100 (Routine)
30 November 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain69.4 mm (2.7 in)28.6 mm (1.1 in)10 years27 of 100 (Routine)
23 October 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain1.4 mm (0.06 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)23 years10 of 100 (Routine)
3 May 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain2.2 mm (0.09 in)1.6 mm (0.06 in)35 years15 of 100 (Routine)
23 April 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain7.0 mm (0.28 in)5.2 mm (0.20 in)42 years19 of 100 (Routine)
21 April 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain3.2 mm (0.13 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)29 years12 of 100 (Routine)
1 March 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain47.8 mm (1.9 in)8.6 mm (0.34 in)2 years8 of 100 (Routine)
28 February 2012Katherine Research Farm, AUdaily rain60.6 mm (2.4 in)5.4 mm (0.21 in)8 years9 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1969 to 2020
Yearly extremes at Katherine Research Farm: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)250.0 mm (9.8 in)200383.9 mm (3.3 in)50
Wettest five days (Rx5day)352.6 mm (13.9 in)2003175.1 mm (6.9 in)50
Longest dry spell (CDD)239 days2009143 days50

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Katherine Research Farm by year The wettest day of the year at Katherine Research Farm, 1969 to 2020. The record is 250.0 mm (9.8 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 83.9 mm (3.3 in). 0100200300197019801990200020102020Record: 250.0 mm (9.8 in) in 2003
The wettest day of the year at Katherine Research Farm, 1969 to 2020. The record is 250.0 mm (9.8 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 83.9 mm (3.3 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Katherine Research Farm by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
196967.3 mm (2.6 in)
197071.9 mm (2.8 in)
1971118.4 mm (4.7 in)
197293.7 mm (3.7 in)
197380.3 mm (3.2 in)
197480.0 mm (3.1 in)
197591.4 mm (3.6 in)
197667.0 mm (2.6 in)
197778.2 mm (3.1 in)
197882.6 mm (3.3 in)
197985.2 mm (3.4 in)
198094.0 mm (3.7 in)
198193.0 mm (3.7 in)
198272.4 mm (2.9 in)
198360.0 mm (2.4 in)
1984132.6 mm (5.2 in)
198569.0 mm (2.7 in)
198660.8 mm (2.4 in)
198789.6 mm (3.5 in)
198868.8 mm (2.7 in)
198975.0 mm (3.0 in)
199056.2 mm (2.2 in)
199159.7 mm (2.4 in)
199278.0 mm (3.1 in)
199356.0 mm (2.2 in)
199488.8 mm (3.5 in)
199579.4 mm (3.1 in)
199691.5 mm (3.6 in)
1997129.6 mm (5.1 in)
1998101.0 mm (4.0 in)
199974.2 mm (2.9 in)
200087.2 mm (3.4 in)
2001208.0 mm (8.2 in)
2002125.2 mm (4.9 in)
2003250.0 mm (9.8 in)
200490.8 mm (3.6 in)
200598.4 mm (3.9 in)
200687.2 mm (3.4 in)
200760.6 mm (2.4 in)
200885.6 mm (3.4 in)
200993.8 mm (3.7 in)
2010127.4 mm (5.0 in)
2011140.0 mm (5.5 in)
201269.4 mm (2.7 in)
201395.2 mm (3.7 in)
201492.8 mm (3.7 in)
201624.2 mm (1.0 in)
201711.0 mm (0.4 in)
20198.4 mm (0.33 in)
202038.0 mm (1.5 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Katherine Research Farm by year The wettest five days of the year at Katherine Research Farm, 1969 to 2020. The record is 352.6 mm (13.9 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 175.1 mm (6.9 in). 0100200300400197019801990200020102020Record: 352.6 mm (13.9 in) in 2003
The wettest five days of the year at Katherine Research Farm, 1969 to 2020. The record is 352.6 mm (13.9 in) in 2003, marked on the chart; the median year is 175.1 mm (6.9 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Katherine Research Farm by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
1969148.5 mm (5.8 in)
1970151.6 mm (6.0 in)
1971200.4 mm (7.9 in)
1972204.7 mm (8.1 in)
1973137.7 mm (5.4 in)
1974196.2 mm (7.7 in)
1975201.0 mm (7.9 in)
1976128.8 mm (5.1 in)
1977210.4 mm (8.3 in)
1978219.6 mm (8.6 in)
1979204.6 mm (8.1 in)
1980178.2 mm (7.0 in)
1981222.0 mm (8.7 in)
1982161.6 mm (6.4 in)
1983113.2 mm (4.5 in)
1984221.4 mm (8.7 in)
1985105.4 mm (4.1 in)
1986110.7 mm (4.4 in)
1987170.6 mm (6.7 in)
1988166.4 mm (6.6 in)
1989144.4 mm (5.7 in)
1990106.2 mm (4.2 in)
1991177.3 mm (7.0 in)
1992138.6 mm (5.5 in)
1993204.6 mm (8.1 in)
1994202.6 mm (8.0 in)
1995143.6 mm (5.7 in)
1996186.9 mm (7.4 in)
1997286.2 mm (11.3 in)
1998127.2 mm (5.0 in)
1999138.8 mm (5.5 in)
2000139.0 mm (5.5 in)
2001285.6 mm (11.2 in)
200266.4 mm (2.6 in)
2003352.6 mm (13.9 in)
2004176.6 mm (7.0 in)
2005236.2 mm (9.3 in)
2006206.7 mm (8.1 in)
2007147.6 mm (5.8 in)
2008185.7 mm (7.3 in)
2009200.4 mm (7.9 in)
2010200.6 mm (7.9 in)
2011176.2 mm (6.9 in)
2012146.4 mm (5.8 in)
2013314.0 mm (12.4 in)
2014174.0 mm (6.9 in)
201646.4 mm (1.8 in)
201718.2 mm (0.7 in)
20198.4 mm (0.33 in)
202086.4 mm (3.4 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Katherine Research Farm by year The longest dry spell of the year at Katherine Research Farm, 1969 to 2020. The record is 239 days in 2009, marked on the chart; the median year is 143 days. 0100200300197019801990200020102020Record: 239 days in 2009
The longest dry spell of the year at Katherine Research Farm, 1969 to 2020. The record is 239 days in 2009, marked on the chart; the median year is 143 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Katherine Research Farm by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
1969106 days
1970154 days
197191 days
1972185 days
197395 days
1974140 days
1975141 days
1976205 days
1977181 days
197871 days
1979114 days
1980143 days
1981117 days
1982222 days
1983142 days
1984158 days
1985115 days
198651 days
1987232 days
1988150 days
1989167 days
199070 days
1991210 days
1992116 days
1993172 days
1994183 days
1995170 days
1996204 days
1997123 days
1998153 days
1999172 days
2000128 days
2001162 days
2002209 days
2003124 days
2004151 days
2005201 days
2006155 days
200781 days
2008179 days
2009239 days
201067 days
2011134 days
201260 days
2013192 days
20146 days
201619 days
201777 days
201910 days
2020119 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

39 years, 1969 to 2013

A day with at least 81.6 mm (3.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 216.7 mm (8.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Katherine Research Farm: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years81.6 mm (3.2 in)
5 years104.4 mm (4.1 in)
10 years123.8 mm (4.9 in)
25 years154.5 mm (6.1 in)
50 years182.8 mm (7.2 in)Longer than the 39 years of record
100 years216.7 mm (8.5 in)Longer than the 39 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, 39 years of values from 1969 to 2013.

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: 250.0 mm (9.8 in) in 2003; 140.0 mm (5.5 in) in 2011; 132.6 mm (5.2 in) in 1984.

Download the Data

  • Data for Katherine Research Farm standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Katherine Research Farm threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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).