Cairns Aero Weather Records (ASN00031011)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cairns Aero (ASN00031011), Australia, with 85 years of record.
Key Facts for Cairns Aero
- Cairns Aero (ASN00031011) is a weather station in Australia at -16.87 latitude and 145.75 longitude, 2 m (7 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1942 to 2026, 85 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cairns Aero still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cairns Aero tied a daily record low maximum temperature of 25.9 C (78.6 F) on 1 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -16.87 latitude, 145.75 longitude.
- Elevation: 2 m (7 ft).
- Period of record: 1942 to 2026, 85 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
2 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.4 C (104.7 F) | 18.2 C (64.8 F) | 34.6 C (94.3 F) | 23.4 C (74.1 F) |
| Feb | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 17.9 C (64.2 F) | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| Mar | 37.7 C (99.9 F) | 17.7 C (63.9 F) | 33.0 C (91.4 F) | 21.0 C (69.8 F) |
| Apr | 36.8 C (98.2 F) | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 31.5 C (88.7 F) | 18.7 C (65.7 F) |
| May | 31.3 C (88.3 F) | 10.1 C (50.2 F) | 29.7 C (85.5 F) | 15.2 C (59.4 F) |
| Jun | 30.8 C (87.4 F) | 6.2 C (43.2 F) | 28.2 C (82.8 F) | 13.6 C (56.5 F) |
| Jul | 30.1 C (86.2 F) | 7.3 C (45.1 F) | 28.5 C (83.3 F) | 10.8 C (51.4 F) |
| Aug | 31.5 C (88.7 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | 30.2 C (86.4 F) | 14.9 C (58.8 F) |
| Sep | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 9.3 C (48.7 F) | 30.1 C (86.2 F) | 13.8 C (56.8 F) |
| Oct | 36.0 C (96.8 F) | 12.4 C (54.3 F) | 25.9 C (78.6 F) | 18.7 C (65.7 F) |
| Nov | 38.8 C (101.8 F) | 14.6 C (58.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 40.5 C (104.9 F) | 17.1 C (62.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 3 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-12-20 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 402.8 mm (15.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 368.3 mm (14.5 in) | 8 January 1972 |
| Feb | 286.3 mm (11.3 in) | 4 February 1967 |
| Mar | 402.8 mm (15.9 in) | 12 March 1967 |
| Apr | 203.6 mm (8.0 in) | 21 April 2021 |
| May | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | 22 May 2016 |
| Jun | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) | 6 June 1967 |
| Jul | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 5 July 2022 |
| Aug | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) | 6 August 1947 |
| Sep | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 27 September 1988 |
| Oct | 136.6 mm (5.4 in) | 20 October 2011 |
| Nov | 185.0 mm (7.3 in) | 23 November 1989 |
| Dec | 268.4 mm (10.6 in) | 17 December 2023 |
Period of Record Coverage
1942 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1945 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2024 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 274 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily low max (Tie, Provisional) | 25.9 C (78.6 F) | tie | 41 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 30.2 C (86.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily rain | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 76 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high max | 28.5 C (83.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 3 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily rain | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 April 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily rain | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 9 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | tie | 16 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily rain | 193.4 mm (7.6 in) | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) | 27 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 February 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 52 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 2026 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 43 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | tie | 38 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min | 25.5 C (77.9 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 November 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 October 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 32 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high max (Tie) | 32.6 C (90.7 F) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily high min | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2025 | Cairns Aero, AU | daily rain | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) | 63.1 mm (2.5 in) | 74 years | 70 of 100 (Major) |
Climate Trend
83 complete years, 1943 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 24.8 C | -0.25 C |
| 1944 | 24.3 C | -0.68 C |
| 1945 | 24.6 C | -0.40 C |
| 1946 | 24.4 C | -0.60 C |
| 1947 | 25.0 C | -0.03 C |
| 1948 | 24.4 C | -0.60 C |
| 1949 | 24.3 C | -0.70 C |
| 1950 | 24.6 C | -0.39 C |
| 1951 | 24.6 C | -0.46 C |
| 1952 | 25.3 C | +0.24 C |
| 1953 | 24.5 C | -0.50 C |
| 1954 | 24.7 C | -0.28 C |
| 1955 | 24.8 C | -0.19 C |
| 1956 | 25.2 C | +0.19 C |
| 1957 | 24.6 C | -0.43 C |
| 1958 | 25.3 C | +0.26 C |
| 1959 | 24.6 C | -0.45 C |
| 1960 | 24.7 C | -0.27 C |
| 1961 | 24.8 C | -0.25 C |
| 1962 | 25.2 C | +0.19 C |
| 1963 | 24.5 C | -0.47 C |
| 1964 | 25.2 C | +0.23 C |
| 1965 | 24.2 C | -0.77 C |
| 1966 | 24.8 C | -0.20 C |
| 1967 | 24.7 C | -0.27 C |
| 1968 | 25.0 C | -0.02 C |
| 1969 | 25.0 C | -0.06 C |
| 1970 | 24.8 C | -0.17 C |
| 1971 | 24.9 C | -0.11 C |
| 1972 | 24.0 C | -1.05 C |
| 1973 | 25.4 C | +0.38 C |
| 1974 | 24.5 C | -0.53 C |
| 1975 | 24.9 C | -0.14 C |
| 1976 | 24.6 C | -0.39 C |
| 1977 | 24.4 C | -0.65 C |
| 1978 | 24.6 C | -0.40 C |
| 1979 | 24.5 C | -0.47 C |
| 1980 | 24.8 C | -0.21 C |
| 1981 | 25.0 C | -0.06 C |
| 1982 | 24.1 C | -0.94 C |
| 1983 | 25.2 C | +0.14 C |
| 1984 | 24.8 C | -0.19 C |
| 1985 | 24.8 C | -0.17 C |
| 1986 | 25.4 C | +0.37 C |
| 1987 | 25.2 C | +0.16 C |
| 1988 | 25.5 C | +0.49 C |
| 1989 | 24.9 C | -0.09 C |
| 1990 | 25.1 C | +0.07 C |
| 1991 | 24.9 C | -0.16 C |
| 1992 | 25.2 C | +0.23 C |
| 1993 | 24.8 C | -0.17 C |
| 1994 | 24.9 C | -0.16 C |
| 1995 | 25.4 C | +0.39 C |
| 1996 | 25.1 C | +0.12 C |
| 1997 | 24.4 C | -0.65 C |
| 1998 | 25.9 C | +0.86 C |
| 1999 | 24.9 C | -0.16 C |
| 2000 | 24.7 C | -0.28 C |
| 2001 | 25.1 C | +0.10 C |
| 2002 | 25.3 C | +0.24 C |
| 2003 | 25.3 C | +0.25 C |
| 2004 | 25.0 C | +0.02 C |
| 2005 | 25.4 C | +0.42 C |
| 2006 | 25.0 C | +0.00 C |
| 2007 | 25.0 C | +0.03 C |
| 2008 | 25.3 C | +0.25 C |
| 2009 | 25.2 C | +0.23 C |
| 2010 | 26.1 C | +1.05 C |
| 2011 | 24.9 C | -0.16 C |
| 2012 | 25.0 C | +0.02 C |
| 2013 | 25.3 C | +0.32 C |
| 2014 | 25.1 C | +0.06 C |
| 2015 | 25.3 C | +0.33 C |
| 2016 | 26.1 C | +1.09 C |
| 2017 | 25.7 C | +0.72 C |
| 2018 | 25.4 C | +0.35 C |
| 2019 | 25.2 C | +0.17 C |
| 2020 | 25.8 C | +0.81 C |
| 2021 | 25.9 C | +0.91 C |
| 2022 | 26.0 C | +1.01 C |
| 2023 | 25.7 C | +0.68 C |
| 2024 | 25.9 C | +0.86 C |
| 2025 | 26.1 C | +1.07 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade over 1943 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (0.2 to 0.3) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 83 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 1943 to 2025 | 83 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 1943 to 2025 | 83 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1943 to 2025 | 83 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1942 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.5 C (104.9 F) | 1995 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) | 85 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | 6.2 C (43.2 F) | 1946 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) | 85 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 402.8 mm (15.9 in) | 1967 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) | 85 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 854.0 mm (33.6 in) | 1979 | 348.9 mm (13.7 in) | 85 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 69 days | 1943 | 33 days | 85 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1943 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1944 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1945 | 34.2 C (93.6 F) |
| 1946 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1947 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1948 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 1949 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 1950 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1951 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1952 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1953 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1954 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1955 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1956 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1957 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1958 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1959 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1960 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1961 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1962 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1963 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1964 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 1965 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1966 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1967 | 40.4 C (104.7 F) |
| 1968 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1969 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1970 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1971 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1972 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1973 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1974 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1975 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1976 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1977 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1978 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1979 | 33.5 C (92.3 F) |
| 1980 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1981 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 1982 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1983 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1984 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1985 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1986 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1987 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1988 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1989 | 35.4 C (95.7 F) |
| 1990 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1991 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1992 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1993 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1994 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1995 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 1996 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1997 | 33.4 C (92.1 F) |
| 1998 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1999 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2000 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 2001 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 2002 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2003 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2004 | 35.2 C (95.4 F) |
| 2005 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2006 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 2007 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 2008 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 2009 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2010 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 2011 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 2012 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 2013 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 2014 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 2015 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 2016 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 2017 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 2018 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 2019 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 2020 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2021 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 2022 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2023 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 2024 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 2025 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2026 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 15.6 C (60.1 F) |
| 1943 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 1944 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| 1945 | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| 1946 | 6.2 C (43.2 F) |
| 1947 | 12.1 C (53.8 F) |
| 1948 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) |
| 1949 | 9.2 C (48.6 F) |
| 1950 | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| 1951 | 12.6 C (54.7 F) |
| 1952 | 9.6 C (49.3 F) |
| 1953 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| 1954 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| 1955 | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| 1956 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 1957 | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| 1958 | 9.6 C (49.3 F) |
| 1959 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 1960 | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| 1961 | 11.6 C (52.9 F) |
| 1962 | 11.3 C (52.3 F) |
| 1963 | 9.3 C (48.7 F) |
| 1964 | 11.7 C (53.1 F) |
| 1965 | 7.3 C (45.1 F) |
| 1966 | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| 1967 | 11.9 C (53.4 F) |
| 1968 | 11.8 C (53.2 F) |
| 1969 | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| 1970 | 11.9 C (53.4 F) |
| 1971 | 8.8 C (47.8 F) |
| 1972 | 11.6 C (52.9 F) |
| 1973 | 14.1 C (57.4 F) |
| 1974 | 9.2 C (48.6 F) |
| 1975 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| 1976 | 9.8 C (49.6 F) |
| 1977 | 9.1 C (48.4 F) |
| 1978 | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| 1979 | 9.1 C (48.4 F) |
| 1980 | 12.0 C (53.6 F) |
| 1981 | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| 1982 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 1983 | 9.7 C (49.5 F) |
| 1984 | 8.5 C (47.3 F) |
| 1985 | 9.6 C (49.3 F) |
| 1986 | 12.4 C (54.3 F) |
| 1987 | 12.3 C (54.1 F) |
| 1988 | 12.4 C (54.3 F) |
| 1989 | 9.7 C (49.5 F) |
| 1990 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) |
| 1991 | 11.9 C (53.4 F) |
| 1992 | 11.0 C (51.8 F) |
| 1993 | 11.1 C (52.0 F) |
| 1994 | 12.0 C (53.6 F) |
| 1995 | 9.8 C (49.6 F) |
| 1996 | 10.8 C (51.4 F) |
| 1997 | 10.3 C (50.5 F) |
| 1998 | 12.1 C (53.8 F) |
| 1999 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) |
| 2000 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 2001 | 7.9 C (46.2 F) |
| 2002 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 2003 | 13.1 C (55.6 F) |
| 2004 | 9.7 C (49.5 F) |
| 2005 | 12.1 C (53.8 F) |
| 2006 | 10.1 C (50.2 F) |
| 2007 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 2008 | 8.7 C (47.7 F) |
| 2009 | 11.4 C (52.5 F) |
| 2010 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| 2011 | 9.2 C (48.6 F) |
| 2012 | 9.8 C (49.6 F) |
| 2013 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 2014 | 9.9 C (49.8 F) |
| 2015 | 9.6 C (49.3 F) |
| 2016 | 13.7 C (56.7 F) |
| 2017 | 12.6 C (54.7 F) |
| 2018 | 11.2 C (52.2 F) |
| 2019 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 2020 | 9.5 C (49.1 F) |
| 2021 | 12.9 C (55.2 F) |
| 2022 | 10.4 C (50.7 F) |
| 2023 | 13.0 C (55.4 F) |
| 2024 | 9.5 C (49.1 F) |
| 2025 | 8.5 C (47.3 F) |
| 2026 | 10.8 C (51.4 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 179.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1943 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1944 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1945 | 199.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1946 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1947 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1948 | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1949 | 209.8 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1950 | 158.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1951 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1952 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1953 | 229.4 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1954 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1955 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1956 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1957 | 139.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1958 | 208.8 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1959 | 204.0 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1960 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1961 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1962 | 199.6 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1963 | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1964 | 210.8 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1965 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1966 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 402.8 mm (15.9 in) |
| 1968 | 202.9 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1969 | 201.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1970 | 242.8 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1971 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1972 | 368.3 mm (14.5 in) |
| 1973 | 230.1 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1974 | 249.4 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1975 | 149.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1976 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1977 | 235.4 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1978 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1979 | 225.6 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1980 | 193.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1981 | 310.0 mm (12.2 in) |
| 1982 | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1983 | 218.0 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1984 | 185.8 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1985 | 248.0 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1986 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1987 | 213.0 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1988 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1989 | 185.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1990 | 180.0 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1991 | 183.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1992 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1993 | 187.4 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1994 | 346.0 mm (13.6 in) |
| 1995 | 190.0 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1996 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1997 | 126.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1998 | 159.4 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1999 | 275.8 mm (10.9 in) |
| 2000 | 240.2 mm (9.5 in) |
| 2001 | 122.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2002 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2003 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2004 | 183.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2005 | 271.2 mm (10.7 in) |
| 2006 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2007 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2008 | 169.8 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2009 | 278.4 mm (11.0 in) |
| 2010 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2011 | 268.6 mm (10.6 in) |
| 2012 | 158.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2013 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2014 | 115.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2015 | 247.2 mm (9.7 in) |
| 2016 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2017 | 135.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2018 | 169.6 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2019 | 276.8 mm (10.9 in) |
| 2020 | 207.6 mm (8.2 in) |
| 2021 | 203.6 mm (8.0 in) |
| 2022 | 104.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2023 | 268.4 mm (10.6 in) |
| 2024 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2025 | 180.0 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2026 | 193.4 mm (7.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 452.7 mm (17.8 in) |
| 1943 | 348.9 mm (13.7 in) |
| 1944 | 235.4 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1945 | 408.7 mm (16.1 in) |
| 1946 | 269.9 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1947 | 279.5 mm (11.0 in) |
| 1948 | 356.9 mm (14.1 in) |
| 1949 | 379.1 mm (14.9 in) |
| 1950 | 395.8 mm (15.6 in) |
| 1951 | 219.5 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1952 | 401.6 mm (15.8 in) |
| 1953 | 439.5 mm (17.3 in) |
| 1954 | 231.5 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1955 | 376.7 mm (14.8 in) |
| 1956 | 326.6 mm (12.9 in) |
| 1957 | 316.2 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1958 | 422.2 mm (16.6 in) |
| 1959 | 410.7 mm (16.2 in) |
| 1960 | 288.1 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1961 | 241.2 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1962 | 338.1 mm (13.3 in) |
| 1963 | 356.1 mm (14.0 in) |
| 1964 | 380.5 mm (15.0 in) |
| 1965 | 418.7 mm (16.5 in) |
| 1966 | 146.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1967 | 745.4 mm (29.3 in) |
| 1968 | 491.2 mm (19.3 in) |
| 1969 | 383.8 mm (15.1 in) |
| 1970 | 328.4 mm (12.9 in) |
| 1971 | 380.9 mm (15.0 in) |
| 1972 | 579.6 mm (22.8 in) |
| 1973 | 655.3 mm (25.8 in) |
| 1974 | 409.8 mm (16.1 in) |
| 1975 | 358.5 mm (14.1 in) |
| 1976 | 299.2 mm (11.8 in) |
| 1977 | 689.6 mm (27.1 in) |
| 1978 | 187.6 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1979 | 854.0 mm (33.6 in) |
| 1980 | 288.4 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1981 | 826.0 mm (32.5 in) |
| 1982 | 206.0 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1983 | 587.6 mm (23.1 in) |
| 1984 | 240.2 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1985 | 521.8 mm (20.5 in) |
| 1986 | 230.4 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1987 | 245.6 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1988 | 202.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1989 | 343.4 mm (13.5 in) |
| 1990 | 315.4 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1991 | 390.2 mm (15.4 in) |
| 1992 | 174.6 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1993 | 312.6 mm (12.3 in) |
| 1994 | 643.0 mm (25.3 in) |
| 1995 | 465.8 mm (18.3 in) |
| 1996 | 332.8 mm (13.1 in) |
| 1997 | 251.4 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1998 | 319.2 mm (12.6 in) |
| 1999 | 500.4 mm (19.7 in) |
| 2000 | 527.0 mm (20.7 in) |
| 2001 | 333.8 mm (13.1 in) |
| 2002 | 162.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2003 | 214.6 mm (8.4 in) |
| 2004 | 522.0 mm (20.6 in) |
| 2005 | 381.2 mm (15.0 in) |
| 2006 | 269.8 mm (10.6 in) |
| 2007 | 315.0 mm (12.4 in) |
| 2008 | 367.0 mm (14.4 in) |
| 2009 | 534.4 mm (21.0 in) |
| 2010 | 263.4 mm (10.4 in) |
| 2011 | 500.8 mm (19.7 in) |
| 2012 | 458.6 mm (18.1 in) |
| 2013 | 186.8 mm (7.4 in) |
| 2014 | 223.4 mm (8.8 in) |
| 2015 | 420.0 mm (16.5 in) |
| 2016 | 226.4 mm (8.9 in) |
| 2017 | 310.0 mm (12.2 in) |
| 2018 | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2019 | 496.2 mm (19.5 in) |
| 2020 | 348.6 mm (13.7 in) |
| 2021 | 585.4 mm (23.0 in) |
| 2022 | 302.6 mm (11.9 in) |
| 2023 | 606.8 mm (23.9 in) |
| 2024 | 302.2 mm (11.9 in) |
| 2025 | 503.4 mm (19.8 in) |
| 2026 | 315.2 mm (12.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 15 days |
| 1943 | 69 days |
| 1944 | 45 days |
| 1945 | 33 days |
| 1946 | 53 days |
| 1947 | 22 days |
| 1948 | 47 days |
| 1949 | 31 days |
| 1950 | 20 days |
| 1951 | 37 days |
| 1952 | 26 days |
| 1953 | 27 days |
| 1954 | 27 days |
| 1955 | 37 days |
| 1956 | 26 days |
| 1957 | 39 days |
| 1958 | 46 days |
| 1959 | 51 days |
| 1960 | 30 days |
| 1961 | 51 days |
| 1962 | 53 days |
| 1963 | 39 days |
| 1964 | 34 days |
| 1965 | 57 days |
| 1966 | 35 days |
| 1967 | 53 days |
| 1968 | 33 days |
| 1969 | 32 days |
| 1970 | 64 days |
| 1971 | 44 days |
| 1972 | 48 days |
| 1973 | 20 days |
| 1974 | 32 days |
| 1975 | 25 days |
| 1976 | 34 days |
| 1977 | 25 days |
| 1978 | 25 days |
| 1979 | 36 days |
| 1980 | 39 days |
| 1981 | 43 days |
| 1982 | 29 days |
| 1983 | 24 days |
| 1984 | 35 days |
| 1985 | 21 days |
| 1986 | 31 days |
| 1987 | 27 days |
| 1988 | 22 days |
| 1989 | 48 days |
| 1990 | 47 days |
| 1991 | 47 days |
| 1992 | 32 days |
| 1993 | 20 days |
| 1994 | 43 days |
| 1995 | 26 days |
| 1996 | 36 days |
| 1997 | 25 days |
| 1998 | 28 days |
| 1999 | 29 days |
| 2000 | 46 days |
| 2001 | 30 days |
| 2002 | 54 days |
| 2003 | 30 days |
| 2004 | 35 days |
| 2005 | 28 days |
| 2006 | 17 days |
| 2007 | 26 days |
| 2008 | 30 days |
| 2009 | 54 days |
| 2010 | 34 days |
| 2011 | 40 days |
| 2012 | 41 days |
| 2013 | 37 days |
| 2014 | 45 days |
| 2015 | 25 days |
| 2016 | 27 days |
| 2017 | 38 days |
| 2018 | 37 days |
| 2019 | 33 days |
| 2020 | 25 days |
| 2021 | 34 days |
| 2022 | 41 days |
| 2023 | 29 days |
| 2024 | 25 days |
| 2025 | 24 days |
| 2026 | 20 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
82 years, 1943 to 2025A day with at least 167.5 mm (6.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 387.1 mm (15.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 167.5 mm (6.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 230.4 mm (9.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 270.3 mm (10.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 318.9 mm (12.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 353.7 mm (13.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 387.1 mm (15.2 in) | Longer than the 82 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, 82 years of values from 1943 to 2025.
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: 402.8 mm (15.9 in) in 1967; 368.3 mm (14.5 in) in 1972; 346.0 mm (13.6 in) in 1994.
Station Changes
3 suspected3 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Cairns Aero, at 1971, 1988 and 2017. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1971 ran 0.4 C (0.8 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1988 ran 0.1 C (0.3 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2017 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -0.4 | -0.8 | likely | 5 |
| 1988 | +0.1 | +0.3 | likely | 5 |
| 2017 | +0.2 | +0.4 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Cairns Aero had a mean temperature of 25.6 C (78.0 F) and 1,994.2 mm (78.5 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Cooktown Post Office (Australia, 166 km away), Lockhart River Airport (Australia, 525 km away) and Port-Gentil (Gabon, 14,910 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooktown Post Office | Australia | 166 km (103 mi) | 25.7 C (78.2 F) | 1,908.2 mm (75.1 in) | 0.45 |
| Lockhart River Airport | Australia | 525 km (326 mi) | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | 2,058.5 mm (81.0 in) | 0.70 |
| Port-Gentil | Gabon | 14,910 km (9,265 mi) | 25.8 C (78.5 F) | 1,931.3 mm (76.0 in) | 1.28 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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.
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