Beresford Weather Records (ASN00017013)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Beresford (ASN00017013), Australia, with 48 years of record.
Key Facts for Beresford
- Beresford (ASN00017013) is a weather station in Australia at -29.24 latitude and 136.66 longitude, 27 m (89 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1930 to 1977, 48 years of record.
- 0 records set at Beresford still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Beresford set a daily record precipitation of 5.0 mm (0.20 in) on 14 October 1977.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -29.24 latitude, 136.66 longitude.
- Elevation: 27 m (89 ft).
- Period of record: 1930 to 1977, 48 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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| 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: 81.3 mm (3.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 18 January 1937 |
| Feb | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 18 February 1938 |
| Mar | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 29 March 1947 |
| Apr | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 1 April 1931 |
| May | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 14 May 1963 |
| Jun | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 29 June 1935 |
| Jul | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 16 July 1973 |
| Aug | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | 27 August 1973 |
| Sep | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 21 September 1970 |
| Oct | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 31 October 1942 |
| Nov | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 16 November 1961 |
| Dec | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) | 14 December 1973 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 October 1977 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 24 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 1977 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1976 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 1976 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 26 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 1976 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 2 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1976 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 30 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 January 1976 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 45 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 December 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) | 28 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 December 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 41 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 44 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 26 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 October 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 41 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 44 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 22 February 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 28 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 February 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1975 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) | 44 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 October 1974 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 1974 | Beresford, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 43 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1930 to 1977| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 1938 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) | 1938 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 207 days | 1976 | 89 days | 44 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1931 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1932 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1933 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1934 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1935 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1936 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1937 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1938 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1939 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1940 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1941 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1942 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1944 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1945 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1946 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1948 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1950 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1951 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1952 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1953 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1954 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1956 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1960 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1961 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1963 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1965 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1966 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1967 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1968 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1971 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1974 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1975 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1977 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1932 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1933 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1934 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1935 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1937 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1939 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1940 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1941 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1942 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1943 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1944 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1945 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1946 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1947 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1948 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1950 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1952 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1953 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1956 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1960 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1961 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1963 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1964 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1965 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1966 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1967 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1968 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1969 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1970 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1971 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1975 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1976 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 76 days |
| 1931 | 190 days |
| 1932 | 43 days |
| 1933 | 74 days |
| 1934 | 154 days |
| 1935 | 171 days |
| 1936 | 92 days |
| 1937 | 116 days |
| 1938 | 119 days |
| 1939 | 104 days |
| 1940 | 90 days |
| 1941 | 53 days |
| 1942 | 72 days |
| 1943 | 85 days |
| 1944 | 121 days |
| 1945 | 69 days |
| 1946 | 85 days |
| 1947 | 89 days |
| 1948 | 111 days |
| 1949 | 31 days |
| 1950 | 88 days |
| 1951 | 104 days |
| 1952 | 56 days |
| 1953 | 106 days |
| 1954 | 62 days |
| 1956 | 21 days |
| 1960 | 92 days |
| 1961 | 143 days |
| 1962 | 87 days |
| 1963 | 153 days |
| 1964 | 60 days |
| 1965 | 89 days |
| 1966 | 31 days |
| 1967 | 61 days |
| 1968 | 111 days |
| 1969 | 60 days |
| 1970 | 108 days |
| 1971 | 62 days |
| 1972 | 202 days |
| 1973 | 50 days |
| 1974 | 70 days |
| 1975 | 83 days |
| 1976 | 207 days |
| 1977 | 119 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, 1930 to 1976A day with at least 34.8 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 93.5 mm (3.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 63.9 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 93.5 mm (3.7 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 1930 to 1976.
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: 81.3 mm (3.2 in) in 1938; 68.8 mm (2.7 in) in 1973; 68.6 mm (2.7 in) in 1963.
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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).