Gatton Vale Weather Records (ASN00033176)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Gatton Vale (ASN00033176), Australia, with 55 years of record.
Key Facts for Gatton Vale
- Gatton Vale (ASN00033176) is a weather station in Australia at -20.78 latitude and 147.95 longitude, 130 m (427 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1970 to 2024, 55 years of record.
- 0 records set at Gatton Vale still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Gatton Vale set a daily record precipitation of 28.0 mm (1.1 in) on 28 November 2023.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -20.78 latitude, 147.95 longitude.
- Elevation: 130 m (427 ft).
- Period of record: 1970 to 2024, 55 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
Feb: 164.0 mm (6.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) | 8 January 1980 |
| Feb | 164.0 mm (6.5 in) | 25 February 1997 |
| Mar | 144.4 mm (5.7 in) | 1 March 1988 |
| Apr | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 5 April 1989 |
| May | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) | 19 May 2017 |
| Jun | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) | 25 June 2003 |
| Jul | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | 24 July 2008 |
| Aug | 149.0 mm (5.9 in) | 30 August 1998 |
| Sep | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 15 September 1993 |
| Oct | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 20 October 1985 |
| Nov | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) | 1 November 1998 |
| Dec | 157.0 mm (6.2 in) | 27 December 1990 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 November 2023 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 2023 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 2023 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 2023 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 20 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 2023 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 2023 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 35 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) | 24 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 November 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 48 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 36 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 45 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 45 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 July 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | 33 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 July 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 33 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) | 24 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 May 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 44 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 2022 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 47 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 2021 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 36 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 November 2021 | Gatton Vale, AU | daily rain | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 36 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1970 to 2024| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 164.0 mm (6.5 in) | 1997 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) | 55 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 336.0 mm (13.2 in) | 2008 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) | 55 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 210 days | 2009 | 84 days | 55 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1971 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1973 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1974 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1975 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1976 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1977 | 124.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1978 | 113.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1979 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1980 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1981 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1982 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1983 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1985 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1987 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 144.4 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1989 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1990 | 157.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1991 | 145.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1992 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1993 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1994 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1995 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1996 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1997 | 164.0 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1998 | 149.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1999 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2000 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2001 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2002 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2003 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2004 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2005 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2006 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2007 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2008 | 154.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2009 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2010 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2011 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2012 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2013 | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2014 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2015 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2016 | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2017 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2018 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2019 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2020 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2021 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2022 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2023 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2024 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 242.3 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1971 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1973 | 156.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1974 | 138.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1975 | 120.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1976 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1977 | 128.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1978 | 270.6 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1979 | 164.8 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1980 | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1981 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1982 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1984 | 162.7 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1985 | 151.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1986 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1987 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1988 | 289.3 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1989 | 148.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1990 | 225.6 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1991 | 225.0 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1992 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1994 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1995 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1996 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1997 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1998 | 237.0 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1999 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2000 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2001 | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2002 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2003 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2004 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2006 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 184.8 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2008 | 336.0 mm (13.2 in) |
| 2009 | 262.8 mm (10.3 in) |
| 2010 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2011 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2012 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2013 | 218.4 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2014 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2015 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2016 | 170.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2017 | 171.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2018 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2019 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2020 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2021 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2022 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2023 | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2024 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 137 days |
| 1971 | 55 days |
| 1972 | 93 days |
| 1973 | 69 days |
| 1974 | 67 days |
| 1975 | 69 days |
| 1976 | 76 days |
| 1977 | 131 days |
| 1978 | 57 days |
| 1979 | 62 days |
| 1980 | 56 days |
| 1981 | 46 days |
| 1982 | 155 days |
| 1983 | 61 days |
| 1984 | 143 days |
| 1985 | 100 days |
| 1986 | 79 days |
| 1987 | 86 days |
| 1988 | 72 days |
| 1989 | 52 days |
| 1990 | 101 days |
| 1991 | 146 days |
| 1992 | 84 days |
| 1993 | 81 days |
| 1994 | 151 days |
| 1995 | 124 days |
| 1996 | 97 days |
| 1997 | 138 days |
| 1998 | 65 days |
| 1999 | 111 days |
| 2000 | 112 days |
| 2001 | 159 days |
| 2002 | 85 days |
| 2003 | 104 days |
| 2004 | 85 days |
| 2005 | 86 days |
| 2006 | 62 days |
| 2007 | 80 days |
| 2008 | 114 days |
| 2009 | 210 days |
| 2010 | 5 days |
| 2011 | 14 days |
| 2012 | 27 days |
| 2013 | 92 days |
| 2014 | 44 days |
| 2015 | 97 days |
| 2016 | 43 days |
| 2017 | 147 days |
| 2018 | 182 days |
| 2019 | 100 days |
| 2020 | 59 days |
| 2021 | 68 days |
| 2022 | 58 days |
| 2023 | 76 days |
| 2024 | 23 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
49 years, 1970 to 2023A day with at least 78.2 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 213.4 mm (8.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 115.7 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 170.1 mm (6.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 192.0 mm (7.6 in) | Longer than the 49 years of record |
| 100 years | 213.4 mm (8.4 in) | Longer than the 49 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, 49 years of values from 1970 to 2023.
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: 164.0 mm (6.5 in) in 1997; 160.0 mm (6.3 in) in 1980; 160.0 mm (6.3 in) in 2007.
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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).