Strathmore Weather Records (ASN00029045)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Strathmore (ASN00029045), Australia, with 84 years of record.
Key Facts for Strathmore
- Strathmore (ASN00029045) is a weather station in Australia at -17.86 latitude and 142.56 longitude, 120 m (394 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1921 to 2004, 84 years of record.
- 0 records set at Strathmore still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Strathmore set a daily record precipitation of 3.4 mm (0.13 in) on 29 April 2004.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -17.86 latitude, 142.56 longitude.
- Elevation: 120 m (394 ft).
- Period of record: 1921 to 2004, 84 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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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1975-12-20 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 247.0 mm (9.7 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 247.0 mm (9.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 205.7 mm (8.1 in) | 21 January 1927 |
| Feb | 178.1 mm (7.0 in) | 17 February 1942 |
| Mar | 186.4 mm (7.3 in) | 11 March 1921 |
| Apr | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 4 April 1941 |
| May | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 21 May 1981 |
| Jun | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | 27 June 1935 |
| Jul | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 3 July 1936 |
| Aug | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 29 August 1924 |
| Sep | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 4 September 1943 |
| Oct | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 30 October 1955 |
| Nov | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 11 November 1973 |
| Dec | 247.0 mm (9.7 in) | 20 December 1975 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 April 2004 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 80 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 2004 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 21 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 2003 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 81 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 2001 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 2001 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 November 2001 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2001 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) | 59 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 December 2000 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2000 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) | 79 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2000 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 64 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 April 2000 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 59 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 November 1999 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) | 37 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 1999 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 70 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 November 1998 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 68 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 1998 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 68 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 1998 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 November 1998 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 15.3 mm (0.6 in) | 48 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1998 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 1997 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 48 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 December 1997 | Strathmore, AU | daily rain | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) | 70 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1921 to 2004| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 247.0 mm (9.7 in) | 1975 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) | 84 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 484.0 mm (19.1 in) | 1975 | 156.4 mm (6.2 in) | 84 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 286 days | 2002 | 152 days | 84 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 186.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1922 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1923 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1924 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1925 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1926 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1927 | 205.7 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1928 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1929 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1930 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1931 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1932 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1933 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1934 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1935 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1936 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1937 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1938 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1940 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1941 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1942 | 178.1 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1943 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1944 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1945 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1946 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1947 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1948 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1949 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1950 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1951 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1952 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1953 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1954 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1956 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1957 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1958 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1960 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1963 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1964 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1965 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1968 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1969 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1971 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1973 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1974 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1975 | 247.0 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1976 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1977 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1978 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1979 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1980 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 151.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1982 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1985 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1987 | 150.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1988 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1989 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1990 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1991 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1992 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1993 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1994 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1995 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1996 | 126.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1997 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1998 | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1999 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2000 | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2001 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2002 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2003 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2004 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 290.0 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1922 | 206.3 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1923 | 148.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1924 | 129.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1925 | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1926 | 209.2 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1927 | 299.2 mm (11.8 in) |
| 1928 | 156.4 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1929 | 216.3 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1930 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1931 | 191.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1932 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1933 | 172.8 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1934 | 173.2 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1935 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1936 | 180.9 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1937 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1938 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1940 | 229.9 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1941 | 152.3 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1942 | 291.4 mm (11.5 in) |
| 1943 | 183.2 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1944 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1945 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1946 | 147.9 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1947 | 166.3 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1948 | 178.1 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1949 | 235.3 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1950 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1951 | 259.4 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1952 | 88.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1953 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1954 | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1955 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1956 | 257.3 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1957 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1958 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1959 | 225.3 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1960 | 132.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1961 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1963 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1964 | 224.7 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1965 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1966 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 156.3 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1968 | 198.2 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1969 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 244.9 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1971 | 205.8 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1972 | 224.6 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1973 | 163.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1974 | 199.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1975 | 484.0 mm (19.1 in) |
| 1976 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1977 | 171.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1978 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 156.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1980 | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1981 | 269.0 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1982 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1984 | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1985 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 246.0 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1987 | 193.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1988 | 200.2 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1989 | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1990 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1991 | 276.0 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1992 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1993 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1994 | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1995 | 203.0 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1996 | 168.0 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1997 | 164.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1998 | 272.8 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1999 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2000 | 139.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2001 | 146.2 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2002 | 154.8 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2003 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2004 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 108 days |
| 1922 | 82 days |
| 1923 | 137 days |
| 1924 | 117 days |
| 1925 | 67 days |
| 1926 | 117 days |
| 1927 | 125 days |
| 1928 | 193 days |
| 1929 | 218 days |
| 1930 | 119 days |
| 1931 | 143 days |
| 1932 | 192 days |
| 1933 | 49 days |
| 1934 | 207 days |
| 1935 | 108 days |
| 1936 | 106 days |
| 1937 | 224 days |
| 1938 | 105 days |
| 1939 | 123 days |
| 1940 | 213 days |
| 1941 | 156 days |
| 1942 | 75 days |
| 1943 | 90 days |
| 1944 | 83 days |
| 1945 | 211 days |
| 1946 | 247 days |
| 1947 | 64 days |
| 1948 | 136 days |
| 1949 | 146 days |
| 1950 | 52 days |
| 1951 | 256 days |
| 1952 | 133 days |
| 1953 | 171 days |
| 1954 | 179 days |
| 1955 | 148 days |
| 1956 | 102 days |
| 1957 | 121 days |
| 1958 | 170 days |
| 1959 | 97 days |
| 1960 | 172 days |
| 1961 | 171 days |
| 1962 | 181 days |
| 1963 | 202 days |
| 1964 | 66 days |
| 1965 | 222 days |
| 1966 | 252 days |
| 1967 | 195 days |
| 1968 | 138 days |
| 1969 | 166 days |
| 1970 | 136 days |
| 1971 | 144 days |
| 1972 | 229 days |
| 1973 | 144 days |
| 1974 | 155 days |
| 1975 | 203 days |
| 1976 | 201 days |
| 1977 | 189 days |
| 1978 | 94 days |
| 1979 | 187 days |
| 1980 | 154 days |
| 1981 | 96 days |
| 1982 | 202 days |
| 1983 | 97 days |
| 1984 | 187 days |
| 1985 | 115 days |
| 1986 | 126 days |
| 1987 | 149 days |
| 1988 | 157 days |
| 1989 | 196 days |
| 1990 | 172 days |
| 1991 | 284 days |
| 1992 | 122 days |
| 1993 | 109 days |
| 1994 | 262 days |
| 1995 | 129 days |
| 1996 | 182 days |
| 1997 | 108 days |
| 1998 | 161 days |
| 1999 | 186 days |
| 2000 | 133 days |
| 2001 | 201 days |
| 2002 | 286 days |
| 2003 | 175 days |
| 2004 | 172 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
78 years, 1921 to 2003A day with at least 83.7 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 220.6 mm (8.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 167.6 mm (6.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 193.1 mm (7.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 220.6 mm (8.7 in) | Longer than the 78 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, 78 years of values from 1921 to 2003.
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: 247.0 mm (9.7 in) in 1975; 205.7 mm (8.1 in) in 1927; 186.4 mm (7.3 in) in 1921.
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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).