Clarafield Station Weather Records (ASN00030092)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Clarafield Station (ASN00030092), Australia, with 47 years of record.
Key Facts for Clarafield Station
- Clarafield Station (ASN00030092) is a weather station in Australia at -21.27 latitude and 142.22 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1928 to 1974, 47 years of record.
- 0 records set at Clarafield Station still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Clarafield Station set a daily record precipitation of 144.0 mm (5.7 in) on 31 January 1974.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -21.27 latitude, 142.22 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1928 to 1974, 47 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
Jan: 172.0 mm (6.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 172.0 mm (6.8 in) | 30 January 1934 |
| Feb | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) | 28 February 1940 |
| Mar | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) | 4 March 1972 |
| Apr | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) | 25 April 1965 |
| May | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 23 May 1959 |
| Jun | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 14 June 1950 |
| Jul | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) | 25 July 1950 |
| Aug | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 18 August 1947 |
| Sep | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 6 September 1947 |
| Oct | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 3 October 1930 |
| Nov | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 5 November 1941 |
| Dec | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) | 24 December 1969 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) | 40 years | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 44 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 34 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 0 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) | 28 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | 12 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 8 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 44 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 January 1974 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 12 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 December 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 December 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 44 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 November 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 2 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 12 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 November 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | tie | 23 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 10 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 March 1973 | Clarafield Station, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1928 to 1974| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 172.0 mm (6.8 in) | 1934 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 42 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 227.6 mm (9.0 in) | 1972 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) | 42 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 265 days | 1946 | 101 days | 42 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1929 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1930 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1931 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1932 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1933 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1934 | 172.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1939 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1940 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1941 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1942 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1943 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1944 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1945 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1946 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1947 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1948 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1949 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1950 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1951 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1952 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1953 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1954 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1955 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1957 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1958 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1959 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1960 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1965 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1966 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1970 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1973 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1929 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1930 | 203.0 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1931 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1932 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1933 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1934 | 209.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1939 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1940 | 193.5 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1941 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1942 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1943 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1944 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1945 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1946 | 124.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1947 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1948 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1949 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1950 | 175.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1951 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1952 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1953 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1954 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1955 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1957 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1958 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1959 | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1961 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1962 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1964 | 172.2 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1965 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1966 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1967 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1968 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1969 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1970 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1971 | 135.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1972 | 227.6 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1973 | 124.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1974 | 178.8 mm (7.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 110 days |
| 1929 | 134 days |
| 1930 | 68 days |
| 1931 | 77 days |
| 1932 | 145 days |
| 1933 | 81 days |
| 1934 | 78 days |
| 1939 | 78 days |
| 1940 | 183 days |
| 1941 | 133 days |
| 1942 | 100 days |
| 1943 | 89 days |
| 1944 | 108 days |
| 1945 | 157 days |
| 1946 | 265 days |
| 1947 | 130 days |
| 1948 | 101 days |
| 1949 | 178 days |
| 1950 | 62 days |
| 1951 | 91 days |
| 1952 | 92 days |
| 1953 | 61 days |
| 1954 | 31 days |
| 1955 | 61 days |
| 1957 | 61 days |
| 1958 | 62 days |
| 1959 | 90 days |
| 1960 | 134 days |
| 1961 | 145 days |
| 1962 | 96 days |
| 1963 | 125 days |
| 1964 | 112 days |
| 1965 | 138 days |
| 1966 | 102 days |
| 1967 | 151 days |
| 1968 | 76 days |
| 1969 | 101 days |
| 1970 | 151 days |
| 1971 | 39 days |
| 1972 | 171 days |
| 1973 | 77 days |
| 1974 | 68 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
34 years, 1928 to 1973A day with at least 59.6 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 182.9 mm (7.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 136.8 mm (5.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 159.2 mm (6.3 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) | Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1928 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: 172.0 mm (6.8 in) in 1934; 127.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1969; 114.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1972.
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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).