Rockleigh (Black Heath) Weather Records (ASN00023812)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Rockleigh (Black Heath) (ASN00023812), Australia, with 53 years of record.
Key Facts for Rockleigh (Black Heath)
- Rockleigh (Black Heath) (ASN00023812) is a weather station in Australia at -34.94 latitude and 139.07 longitude, 318 m (1,043 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1969 to 2021, 53 years of record.
- 0 records set at Rockleigh (Black Heath) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Rockleigh (Black Heath) set a daily record precipitation of 12.0 mm (0.5 in) on 29 October 2021.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -34.94 latitude, 139.07 longitude.
- Elevation: 318 m (1,043 ft).
- Period of record: 1969 to 2021, 53 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 | 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: 119.4 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 1 January 1970 |
| Feb | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | 9 February 1969 |
| Mar | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) | 16 March 1985 |
| Apr | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 10 April 1970 |
| May | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 9 May 1989 |
| Jun | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 7 June 1994 |
| Jul | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) | 8 July 1993 |
| Aug | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | 27 August 1973 |
| Sep | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 4 September 2010 |
| Oct | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 31 October 1997 |
| Nov | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) | 29 November 1977 |
| Dec | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) | 18 December 1992 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2021 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 14 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2021 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 2021 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 15 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 2021 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 2020 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 15 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2020 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 42 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2020 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 39 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 April 2020 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 11 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 2020 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 25 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 February 2020 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 21 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2019 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 20 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 2019 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 December 2018 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 November 2018 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 44 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2018 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 0 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 2017 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) | 3 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 August 2017 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2017 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 26 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2017 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 43 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 March 2017 | Rockleigh (Black Heath), AU | daily rain | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1969 to 2021| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | 1969 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 53 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 192.8 mm (7.6 in) | 1992 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 53 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 61 days | 2009 | 25 days | 53 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1970 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1971 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1972 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1974 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1977 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1978 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1979 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1980 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1982 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1986 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1989 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1991 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1992 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1993 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1996 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1997 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1999 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2000 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2001 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2003 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2004 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2005 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2007 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2008 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2009 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2010 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2011 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2012 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2013 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2015 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2016 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2017 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2019 | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2021 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1970 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1971 | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1972 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1974 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1975 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1976 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1979 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1982 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1983 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1985 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1987 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1988 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1990 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1991 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 192.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1993 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1995 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1997 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1998 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2000 | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2001 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2002 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2003 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2005 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2006 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2007 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2008 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2009 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2010 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2011 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2012 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2013 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2014 | 125.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2015 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2016 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2017 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2018 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2019 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2020 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2021 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 17 days |
| 1970 | 46 days |
| 1971 | 18 days |
| 1972 | 25 days |
| 1973 | 15 days |
| 1974 | 24 days |
| 1975 | 25 days |
| 1976 | 18 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 28 days |
| 1979 | 22 days |
| 1980 | 37 days |
| 1981 | 32 days |
| 1982 | 25 days |
| 1983 | 32 days |
| 1984 | 20 days |
| 1985 | 53 days |
| 1986 | 52 days |
| 1987 | 26 days |
| 1988 | 24 days |
| 1989 | 29 days |
| 1990 | 23 days |
| 1991 | 45 days |
| 1992 | 18 days |
| 1993 | 41 days |
| 1994 | 55 days |
| 1995 | 25 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 25 days |
| 1998 | 25 days |
| 1999 | 20 days |
| 2000 | 40 days |
| 2001 | 24 days |
| 2002 | 30 days |
| 2003 | 28 days |
| 2004 | 22 days |
| 2005 | 38 days |
| 2006 | 38 days |
| 2007 | 30 days |
| 2008 | 28 days |
| 2009 | 61 days |
| 2010 | 23 days |
| 2011 | 28 days |
| 2012 | 29 days |
| 2013 | 22 days |
| 2014 | 26 days |
| 2015 | 32 days |
| 2016 | 19 days |
| 2017 | 19 days |
| 2018 | 20 days |
| 2019 | 36 days |
| 2020 | 24 days |
| 2021 | 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
50 years, 1970 to 2020A day with at least 40.2 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 103.9 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 82.2 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | Longer than the 50 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, 50 years of values from 1970 to 2020.
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: 96.0 mm (3.8 in) in 1992; 84.0 mm (3.3 in) in 2014; 75.6 mm (3.0 in) in 2010.
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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).