Pajingo Weather Records (ASN00034008)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Pajingo (ASN00034008), Australia, with 73 years of record.
Key Facts for Pajingo
- Pajingo (ASN00034008) is a weather station in Australia at -20.77 latitude and 146.17 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1902 to 1974, 73 years of record.
- 0 records set at Pajingo still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Pajingo set a daily record precipitation of 22.5 mm (0.9 in) on 30 December 1974.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -20.77 latitude, 146.17 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1902 to 1974, 73 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
Dec: 185.9 mm (7.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) | 28 January 1914 |
| Feb | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 13 February 1944 |
| Mar | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) | 15 March 1936 |
| Apr | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 4 April 1913 |
| May | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 28 May 1941 |
| Jun | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) | 13 June 1930 |
| Jul | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | 1 July 1921 |
| Aug | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 5 August 1917 |
| Sep | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | 17 September 1931 |
| Oct | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 22 October 1931 |
| Nov | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 9 November 1933 |
| Dec | 185.9 mm (7.3 in) | 31 December 1916 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 December 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 22.5 mm (0.9 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 32 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) | 53 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 November 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) | 40 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 November 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 53 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 60 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 May 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 33 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 72 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 March 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 35 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) | 34 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 55 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 January 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) | 56 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 January 1974 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) | 60 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 December 1973 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | tie | 30 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 October 1973 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 63 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 September 1973 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 56 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 September 1973 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 47 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 September 1973 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 1973 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 71 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 1973 | Pajingo, AU | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 52 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1902 to 1974| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 185.9 mm (7.3 in) | 1916 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 47 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 320.6 mm (12.6 in) | 1917 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) | 47 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 238 days | 1972 | 79 days | 47 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1903 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1904 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1905 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1906 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1907 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1908 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1910 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1911 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1912 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1913 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1914 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1915 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1916 | 185.9 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1917 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1918 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1919 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1920 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1921 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1922 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1923 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1925 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1926 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1927 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1928 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1929 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1930 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1931 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1932 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1933 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1934 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1935 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1936 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1937 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1938 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1939 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1940 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1941 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1942 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1943 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1944 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1945 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1971 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1973 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1974 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1903 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1904 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1905 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1906 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1907 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1908 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1910 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1911 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1912 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1913 | 222.4 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1914 | 276.2 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1915 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1916 | 215.9 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1917 | 320.6 mm (12.6 in) |
| 1918 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1919 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1920 | 165.8 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1921 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1922 | 108.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1923 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1925 | 184.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1926 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1927 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1928 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1929 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1930 | 150.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1931 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1932 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1933 | 128.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1934 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1935 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1936 | 233.6 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1937 | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1938 | 139.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1939 | 63.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1940 | 150.7 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1941 | 287.8 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1942 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1943 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1944 | 231.9 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1945 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1971 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 194.6 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1973 | 214.4 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1974 | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 214 days |
| 1903 | 30 days |
| 1904 | 92 days |
| 1905 | 61 days |
| 1906 | 31 days |
| 1907 | 92 days |
| 1908 | 30 days |
| 1910 | 62 days |
| 1911 | 92 days |
| 1912 | 92 days |
| 1913 | 81 days |
| 1914 | 85 days |
| 1915 | 102 days |
| 1916 | 54 days |
| 1917 | 68 days |
| 1918 | 101 days |
| 1919 | 72 days |
| 1920 | 47 days |
| 1921 | 54 days |
| 1922 | 65 days |
| 1923 | 104 days |
| 1924 | 73 days |
| 1925 | 78 days |
| 1926 | 62 days |
| 1927 | 65 days |
| 1928 | 117 days |
| 1929 | 103 days |
| 1930 | 86 days |
| 1931 | 100 days |
| 1932 | 118 days |
| 1933 | 59 days |
| 1934 | 38 days |
| 1935 | 104 days |
| 1936 | 81 days |
| 1937 | 73 days |
| 1938 | 70 days |
| 1939 | 79 days |
| 1940 | 72 days |
| 1941 | 113 days |
| 1942 | 44 days |
| 1943 | 88 days |
| 1944 | 99 days |
| 1945 | 46 days |
| 1971 | 30 days |
| 1972 | 238 days |
| 1973 | 87 days |
| 1974 | 90 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
35 years, 1913 to 1974A day with at least 72.1 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 179.3 mm (7.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 119.5 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 161.4 mm (6.4 in) | Longer than the 35 years of record |
| 100 years | 179.3 mm (7.1 in) | Longer than the 35 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, 35 years of values from 1913 to 1974.
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: 185.9 mm (7.3 in) in 1916; 127.0 mm (5.0 in) in 1914; 124.5 mm (4.9 in) in 1941.
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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).