Vine Creek Weather Records (ASN00031078)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Vine Creek (ASN00031078), Australia, with 49 years of record.
Key Facts for Vine Creek
- Vine Creek (ASN00031078) is a weather station in Australia at -17.68 latitude and 145.53 longitude, 914 m (2,999 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1939 to 1987, 49 years of record.
- 0 records set at Vine Creek still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Vine Creek set a daily record precipitation of 19.0 mm (0.7 in) on 8 June 1987.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -17.68 latitude, 145.53 longitude.
- Elevation: 914 m (2,999 ft).
- Period of record: 1939 to 1987, 49 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1977-03-07 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 314.0 mm (12.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 314.0 mm (12.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 304.0 mm (12.0 in) | 5 January 1979 |
| Feb | 245.0 mm (9.6 in) | 14 February 1977 |
| Mar | 314.0 mm (12.4 in) | 7 March 1977 |
| Apr | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) | 3 April 1941 |
| May | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) | 16 May 1981 |
| Jun | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) | 6 June 1987 |
| Jul | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 19 July 1969 |
| Aug | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) | 6 August 1947 |
| Sep | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) | 8 September 1975 |
| Oct | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 17 October 1964 |
| Nov | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) | 20 November 1976 |
| Dec | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 9 December 1964 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 June 1987 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 29 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 1987 | Vine Creek, AU | monthly rain | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) | 6 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 May 1987 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 April 1987 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 1982 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 1982 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) | 36 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 April 1982 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 1982 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 1982 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 113.4 mm (4.5 in) | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) | 28 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 March 1982 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) | 11 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 February 1982 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 30 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) | 4 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 31 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 18 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 October 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) | 8 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 36 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) | 30 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 September 1981 | Vine Creek, AU | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 30 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1939 to 1987| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 314.0 mm (12.4 in) | 1977 | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) | 45 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 1,182.0 mm (46.5 in) | 1979 | 253.6 mm (10.0 in) | 45 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 94 days | 1946 | 35 days | 45 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1940 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1941 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1942 | 170.9 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1943 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1944 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1945 | 152.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1946 | 275.8 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1947 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1948 | 201.9 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1949 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1950 | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1951 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1952 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1953 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1954 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1955 | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1956 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1957 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1958 | 151.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1959 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1960 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1962 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1964 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1965 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 284.5 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1968 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1969 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1970 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1971 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1972 | 132.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1973 | 183.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1974 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 137.0 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1976 | 204.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1977 | 314.0 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1978 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1979 | 304.0 mm (12.0 in) |
| 1980 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1981 | 130.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1982 | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1987 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1940 | 442.3 mm (17.4 in) |
| 1941 | 254.2 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1942 | 188.9 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1943 | 182.6 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1944 | 134.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1945 | 292.1 mm (11.5 in) |
| 1946 | 513.5 mm (20.2 in) |
| 1947 | 162.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1948 | 301.2 mm (11.9 in) |
| 1949 | 306.6 mm (12.1 in) |
| 1950 | 267.4 mm (10.5 in) |
| 1951 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1952 | 175.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1953 | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1954 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1955 | 525.0 mm (20.7 in) |
| 1956 | 197.8 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1957 | 259.9 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1958 | 281.6 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1959 | 183.6 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1960 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1961 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1962 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1963 | 203.5 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1964 | 207.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1965 | 172.6 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1966 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1967 | 765.3 mm (30.1 in) |
| 1968 | 248.1 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1969 | 297.8 mm (11.7 in) |
| 1970 | 292.4 mm (11.5 in) |
| 1971 | 281.2 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1972 | 264.2 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1973 | 280.5 mm (11.0 in) |
| 1974 | 253.6 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1975 | 224.8 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1976 | 267.4 mm (10.5 in) |
| 1977 | 788.4 mm (31.0 in) |
| 1978 | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1979 | 1,182.0 mm (46.5 in) |
| 1980 | 345.4 mm (13.6 in) |
| 1981 | 266.8 mm (10.5 in) |
| 1982 | 273.7 mm (10.8 in) |
| 1987 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 14 days |
| 1940 | 43 days |
| 1941 | 35 days |
| 1942 | 19 days |
| 1943 | 58 days |
| 1944 | 31 days |
| 1945 | 36 days |
| 1946 | 94 days |
| 1947 | 27 days |
| 1948 | 77 days |
| 1949 | 19 days |
| 1950 | 21 days |
| 1951 | 36 days |
| 1952 | 31 days |
| 1953 | 54 days |
| 1954 | 30 days |
| 1955 | 28 days |
| 1956 | 31 days |
| 1957 | 75 days |
| 1958 | 47 days |
| 1959 | 48 days |
| 1960 | 55 days |
| 1961 | 31 days |
| 1962 | 32 days |
| 1963 | 30 days |
| 1964 | 23 days |
| 1965 | 29 days |
| 1966 | 36 days |
| 1967 | 53 days |
| 1968 | 35 days |
| 1969 | 32 days |
| 1970 | 25 days |
| 1971 | 52 days |
| 1972 | 50 days |
| 1973 | 52 days |
| 1974 | 62 days |
| 1975 | 21 days |
| 1976 | 31 days |
| 1977 | 45 days |
| 1978 | 28 days |
| 1979 | 37 days |
| 1980 | 38 days |
| 1981 | 49 days |
| 1982 | 17 days |
| 1987 | 17 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
42 years, 1940 to 1981A day with at least 114.6 mm (4.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 379.6 mm (14.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 175.7 mm (6.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 219.9 mm (8.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 280.2 mm (11.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 328.5 mm (12.9 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
| 100 years | 379.6 mm (14.9 in) | Longer than the 42 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, 42 years of values from 1940 to 1981.
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: 314.0 mm (12.4 in) in 1977; 304.0 mm (12.0 in) in 1979; 284.5 mm (11.2 in) in 1967.
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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).