Grassy Hill Radio Otc Weather Records (ASN00031094)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Grassy Hill Radio Otc (ASN00031094), Australia, with 54 years of record.
Key Facts for Grassy Hill Radio Otc
- Grassy Hill Radio Otc (ASN00031094) is a weather station in Australia at -15.47 latitude and 145.25 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1896 to 1949, 54 years of record.
- 0 records set at Grassy Hill Radio Otc still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Grassy Hill Radio Otc set a daily record precipitation of 7.6 mm (0.30 in) on 3 September 1949.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -15.47 latitude, 145.25 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1896 to 1949, 54 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 |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1928-02-25 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 224.5 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1928-03-05 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 231.6 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1949-02-11 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 396.2 mm (15.6 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 396.2 mm (15.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 219.2 mm (8.6 in) | 23 January 1914 |
| Feb | 396.2 mm (15.6 in) | 11 February 1949 |
| Mar | 231.6 mm (9.1 in) | 5 March 1928 |
| Apr | 170.2 mm (6.7 in) | 1 April 1911 |
| May | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 4 May 1920 |
| Jun | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) | 17 June 1939 |
| Jul | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 8 July 1944 |
| Aug | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 6 August 1947 |
| Sep | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 5 September 1943 |
| Oct | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) | 4 October 1930 |
| Nov | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) | 18 November 1906 |
| Dec | 170.9 mm (6.7 in) | 26 December 1907 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 1949 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 6 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 1949 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 36 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1949 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 22 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1949 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | all-time rain | 396.2 mm (15.6 in) | 164.6 mm (6.5 in) | 20 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 November 1948 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 June 1948 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 10 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 January 1948 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) | 26 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 1947 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 5 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 1947 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 29 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 1947 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | monthly rain | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 46 years | 69 of 100 (Major) |
| 5 August 1947 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 5 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 1947 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 38 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 1947 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 45 years | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 May 1947 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 45 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 July 1946 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 1946 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 30 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 1945 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 31 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 May 1945 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 1945 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 12 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 1945 | Grassy Hill Radio Otc, AU | daily rain | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | 32 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1896 to 1949| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 396.2 mm (15.6 in) | 1949 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) | 54 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 540.2 mm (21.3 in) | 1928 | 247.6 mm (9.7 in) | 54 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 120 days | 1946 | 39 days | 54 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 149.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1897 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1898 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1899 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1900 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1901 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1902 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1903 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1904 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1905 | 171.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1906 | 166.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1907 | 170.9 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1908 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1909 | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1910 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1911 | 170.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1912 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1913 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1914 | 219.2 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1915 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1916 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1917 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1918 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1919 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1920 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1921 | 174.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1922 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1923 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1924 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1925 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1926 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1927 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1928 | 231.6 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1929 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1930 | 199.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1931 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1932 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1933 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1934 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1935 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1936 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1937 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1938 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1939 | 186.9 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1940 | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1941 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1942 | 135.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1943 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1944 | 208.8 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1945 | 128.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1946 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1947 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1948 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1949 | 396.2 mm (15.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 249.9 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1897 | 156.1 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1898 | 257.8 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1899 | 352.1 mm (13.9 in) |
| 1900 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1901 | 151.7 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1902 | 208.4 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1903 | 147.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1904 | 164.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1905 | 274.9 mm (10.8 in) |
| 1906 | 288.0 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1907 | 451.0 mm (17.8 in) |
| 1908 | 217.4 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1909 | 192.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1910 | 204.6 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1911 | 418.4 mm (16.5 in) |
| 1912 | 269.1 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1913 | 248.6 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1914 | 448.8 mm (17.7 in) |
| 1915 | 112.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1916 | 238.7 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1917 | 285.3 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1918 | 141.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1919 | 246.1 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1920 | 246.6 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1921 | 385.0 mm (15.2 in) |
| 1922 | 377.8 mm (14.9 in) |
| 1923 | 343.8 mm (13.5 in) |
| 1924 | 217.0 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1925 | 254.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1926 | 106.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1927 | 179.4 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1928 | 540.2 mm (21.3 in) |
| 1929 | 293.4 mm (11.6 in) |
| 1930 | 272.2 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1931 | 234.2 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1932 | 359.2 mm (14.1 in) |
| 1933 | 343.6 mm (13.5 in) |
| 1934 | 199.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1935 | 170.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1936 | 270.8 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1937 | 230.1 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1938 | 157.1 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1939 | 489.0 mm (19.3 in) |
| 1940 | 343.1 mm (13.5 in) |
| 1941 | 285.8 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1942 | 172.5 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1943 | 303.2 mm (11.9 in) |
| 1944 | 235.5 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1945 | 315.0 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1946 | 227.4 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1947 | 167.0 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1948 | 184.7 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1949 | 524.0 mm (20.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 33 days |
| 1897 | 52 days |
| 1898 | 64 days |
| 1899 | 40 days |
| 1900 | 88 days |
| 1901 | 38 days |
| 1902 | 27 days |
| 1903 | 59 days |
| 1904 | 43 days |
| 1905 | 97 days |
| 1906 | 30 days |
| 1907 | 21 days |
| 1908 | 27 days |
| 1909 | 28 days |
| 1910 | 51 days |
| 1911 | 50 days |
| 1912 | 33 days |
| 1913 | 47 days |
| 1914 | 19 days |
| 1915 | 39 days |
| 1916 | 28 days |
| 1917 | 62 days |
| 1918 | 39 days |
| 1919 | 36 days |
| 1920 | 39 days |
| 1921 | 23 days |
| 1922 | 79 days |
| 1923 | 67 days |
| 1924 | 20 days |
| 1925 | 39 days |
| 1926 | 58 days |
| 1927 | 15 days |
| 1928 | 61 days |
| 1929 | 39 days |
| 1930 | 21 days |
| 1931 | 29 days |
| 1932 | 66 days |
| 1933 | 43 days |
| 1934 | 28 days |
| 1935 | 39 days |
| 1936 | 31 days |
| 1937 | 46 days |
| 1938 | 31 days |
| 1939 | 40 days |
| 1940 | 27 days |
| 1941 | 63 days |
| 1942 | 30 days |
| 1943 | 51 days |
| 1944 | 44 days |
| 1945 | 36 days |
| 1946 | 120 days |
| 1947 | 24 days |
| 1948 | 66 days |
| 1949 | 22 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, 1896 to 1948A day with at least 118.1 mm (4.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 255.4 mm (10.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 157.8 mm (6.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 182.8 mm (7.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 213.2 mm (8.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 234.7 mm (9.2 in) | |
| 100 years | 255.4 mm (10.1 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 1896 to 1948.
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: 231.6 mm (9.1 in) in 1928; 219.2 mm (8.6 in) in 1914; 208.8 mm (8.2 in) in 1944.
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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).