Gawler (Loos) Weather Records (ASN00023045)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Gawler (Loos) (ASN00023045), Australia, with 48 years of record.
Key Facts for Gawler (Loos)
- Gawler (Loos) (ASN00023045) is a weather station in Australia at -34.62 latitude and 138.70 longitude, 42 m (138 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1878 to 1925, 48 years of record.
- 0 records set at Gawler (Loos) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Gawler (Loos) set a daily record precipitation of 19.6 mm (0.8 in) on 16 September 1925.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -34.62 latitude, 138.70 longitude.
- Elevation: 42 m (138 ft).
- Period of record: 1878 to 1925, 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
Apr: 61.0 mm (2.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 2 January 1921 |
| Feb | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 5 February 1890 |
| Mar | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 26 March 1902 |
| Apr | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 17 April 1889 |
| May | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 14 May 1908 |
| Jun | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 21 June 1910 |
| Jul | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 5 July 1891 |
| Aug | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 30 August 1898 |
| Sep | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 11 September 1924 |
| Oct | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 27 October 1913 |
| Nov | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 19 November 1906 |
| Dec | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 5 December 1911 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 September 1925 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 15 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 1925 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 10 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 February 1925 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 14 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 November 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 November 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 October 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 37 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 September 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | monthly rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 30 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 31 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 January 1924 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 32 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 14 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 August 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 10 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 5 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 May 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 17 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 14 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 1923 | Gawler (Loos), AU | daily rain | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 38 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1878 to 1925| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 1889 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) | 1889 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 89 days | 1893 | 37 days | 44 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1882 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1884 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1885 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1886 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1887 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1888 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1889 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1890 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1891 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1892 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1893 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1894 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1895 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1896 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1897 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1898 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1899 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1900 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1901 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1902 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1903 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1904 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1905 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1906 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1907 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1908 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1909 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1910 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1911 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1912 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1913 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1914 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1915 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1916 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1917 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1918 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1919 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1920 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1921 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1922 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1923 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1924 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1925 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1882 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1884 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1885 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1886 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1887 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1888 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1889 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1890 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1891 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1892 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1893 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1894 | 51.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1895 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1896 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1897 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1898 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1899 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1900 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1901 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1902 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1903 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1904 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1905 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1906 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1907 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1908 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1909 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1910 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1911 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1912 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1913 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1914 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1915 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1916 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1917 | 32.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1918 | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1919 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1920 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1921 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1922 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1923 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1924 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1925 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 31 days |
| 1882 | 28 days |
| 1884 | 27 days |
| 1885 | 50 days |
| 1886 | 38 days |
| 1887 | 19 days |
| 1888 | 33 days |
| 1889 | 30 days |
| 1890 | 28 days |
| 1891 | 48 days |
| 1892 | 30 days |
| 1893 | 89 days |
| 1894 | 38 days |
| 1895 | 45 days |
| 1896 | 38 days |
| 1897 | 41 days |
| 1898 | 39 days |
| 1899 | 32 days |
| 1900 | 28 days |
| 1901 | 20 days |
| 1902 | 28 days |
| 1903 | 25 days |
| 1904 | 57 days |
| 1905 | 48 days |
| 1906 | 48 days |
| 1907 | 36 days |
| 1908 | 30 days |
| 1909 | 32 days |
| 1910 | 48 days |
| 1911 | 31 days |
| 1912 | 38 days |
| 1913 | 39 days |
| 1914 | 52 days |
| 1915 | 46 days |
| 1916 | 28 days |
| 1917 | 21 days |
| 1918 | 48 days |
| 1919 | 70 days |
| 1920 | 49 days |
| 1921 | 33 days |
| 1922 | 67 days |
| 1923 | 69 days |
| 1924 | 26 days |
| 1925 | 30 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
41 years, 1884 to 1924A day with at least 25.4 mm (1.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 65.6 mm (2.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) | Longer than the 41 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, 41 years of values from 1884 to 1924.
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: 61.0 mm (2.4 in) in 1889; 52.3 mm (2.1 in) in 1890; 43.4 mm (1.7 in) in 1910.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).