Bonley Weather Records (ASN00026001)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bonley (ASN00026001), Australia, with 51 years of record.
Key Facts for Bonley
- Bonley (ASN00026001) is a weather station in Australia at -37.42 latitude and 140.75 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1923 to 1973, 51 years of record.
- 0 records set at Bonley still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bonley set a daily record precipitation of 26.9 mm (1.1 in) on 20 October 1973.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -37.42 latitude, 140.75 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1923 to 1973, 51 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
Mar: 90.4 mm (3.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 17 January 1946 |
| Feb | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) | 18 February 1946 |
| Mar | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) | 16 March 1946 |
| Apr | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | 3 April 1934 |
| May | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 29 May 1952 |
| Jun | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 2 June 1954 |
| Jul | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 12 July 1964 |
| Aug | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 7 August 1958 |
| Sep | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 20 September 1934 |
| Oct | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 15 October 1934 |
| Nov | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 8 November 1934 |
| Dec | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 28 December 1946 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 1973 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 26 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1973 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1973 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 42 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 1973 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 46 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 February 1973 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 14 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 April 1972 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 34 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 April 1972 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 1972 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 1972 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 1 year | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 December 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 0 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 48 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 November 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 November 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 24 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 September 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 13 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | tie | 18 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 25 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 April 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) | 7.3 mm (0.29 in) | 10 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 1971 | Bonley, AU | daily rain | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 32 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1923 to 1973| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) | 1946 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 51 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 142.9 mm (5.6 in) | 1946 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) | 51 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 63 days | 1935 | 28 days | 51 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1924 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1926 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1927 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1928 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1929 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1930 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1931 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1932 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1933 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1934 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1935 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1937 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1938 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1939 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1940 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1941 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1942 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1943 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1944 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1945 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1946 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1947 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1948 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1951 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1952 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1953 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1954 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1956 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1958 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1959 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1963 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1965 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1968 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1969 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1970 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1971 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1973 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1925 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1926 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1928 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1929 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1930 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1931 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1932 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1933 | 71.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1934 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1935 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1936 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1937 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1938 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1939 | 71.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1940 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1941 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1942 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1943 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1944 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1945 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1946 | 142.9 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1947 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1948 | 53.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1949 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1951 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1952 | 119.7 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1953 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1954 | 48.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1959 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1962 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1965 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1966 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1973 | 47.1 mm (1.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 13 days |
| 1924 | 23 days |
| 1925 | 39 days |
| 1926 | 31 days |
| 1927 | 22 days |
| 1928 | 25 days |
| 1929 | 22 days |
| 1930 | 47 days |
| 1931 | 29 days |
| 1932 | 20 days |
| 1933 | 23 days |
| 1934 | 47 days |
| 1935 | 63 days |
| 1936 | 55 days |
| 1937 | 23 days |
| 1938 | 25 days |
| 1939 | 23 days |
| 1940 | 16 days |
| 1941 | 23 days |
| 1942 | 22 days |
| 1943 | 33 days |
| 1944 | 34 days |
| 1945 | 29 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 16 days |
| 1948 | 36 days |
| 1949 | 28 days |
| 1950 | 25 days |
| 1951 | 41 days |
| 1952 | 31 days |
| 1953 | 36 days |
| 1954 | 41 days |
| 1955 | 27 days |
| 1956 | 28 days |
| 1957 | 37 days |
| 1958 | 34 days |
| 1959 | 24 days |
| 1960 | 18 days |
| 1961 | 42 days |
| 1962 | 20 days |
| 1963 | 39 days |
| 1964 | 21 days |
| 1965 | 32 days |
| 1966 | 27 days |
| 1967 | 37 days |
| 1968 | 30 days |
| 1969 | 34 days |
| 1970 | 38 days |
| 1971 | 21 days |
| 1972 | 49 days |
| 1973 | 15 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, 1924 to 1973A day with at least 32.4 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 84.5 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 84.5 mm (3.3 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 1924 to 1973.
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: 90.4 mm (3.6 in) in 1946; 74.9 mm (2.9 in) in 1934; 52.6 mm (2.1 in) in 1945.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).