Lorray Weather Records (ASN00039219)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Lorray (ASN00039219), Australia, with 41 years of record.
Key Facts for Lorray
- Lorray (ASN00039219) is a weather station in Australia at -24.97 latitude and 151.37 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1920 to 1960, 41 years of record.
- 0 records set at Lorray still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Lorray set a daily record precipitation of 23.9 mm (0.9 in) on 25 May 1960.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -24.97 latitude, 151.37 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1920 to 1960, 41 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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| 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 |
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| 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
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1956-02-06 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 181.9 mm (7.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 181.9 mm (7.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) | 21 January 1956 |
| Feb | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) | 6 February 1956 |
| Mar | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) | 2 March 1949 |
| Apr | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 1 April 1927 |
| May | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) | 26 May 1938 |
| Jun | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 19 June 1925 |
| Jul | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) | 9 July 1924 |
| Aug | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 29 August 1953 |
| Sep | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) | 30 September 1933 |
| Oct | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | 17 October 1943 |
| Nov | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 20 November 1948 |
| Dec | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) | 20 December 1951 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 1960 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 35 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 1960 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 0 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 January 1960 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 November 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 38 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 38 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 29 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 31 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 January 1959 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 November 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 29 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 October 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 5 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 11 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 37 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 23 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 1958 | Lorray, AU | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1920 to 1960| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) | 1956 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) | 41 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 271.8 mm (10.7 in) | 1949 | 122.3 mm (4.8 in) | 41 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 87 days | 1942 | 46 days | 41 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1921 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1922 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1923 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1924 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1925 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1926 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1927 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1928 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1929 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1930 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1931 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1932 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1933 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1934 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1935 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1936 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1937 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1938 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1939 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1941 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1942 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1943 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1944 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1945 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1946 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1947 | 174.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1948 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1949 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1950 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1951 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1952 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1953 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1954 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1955 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1956 | 181.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1957 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1960 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1921 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1922 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1923 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1924 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1925 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1926 | 109.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1927 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1928 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1929 | 245.4 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1930 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1931 | 140.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1932 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1933 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1934 | 194.9 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1935 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1936 | 151.3 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1937 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1938 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1939 | 165.3 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1940 | 122.3 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1941 | 62.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1942 | 209.8 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1943 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1944 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1945 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1946 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1947 | 255.5 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1948 | 225.8 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1949 | 271.8 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1950 | 122.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1951 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1952 | 200.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1953 | 203.4 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1954 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1955 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1956 | 231.5 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1957 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1959 | 95.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1960 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 27 days |
| 1921 | 29 days |
| 1922 | 83 days |
| 1923 | 57 days |
| 1924 | 60 days |
| 1925 | 42 days |
| 1926 | 62 days |
| 1927 | 61 days |
| 1928 | 85 days |
| 1929 | 62 days |
| 1930 | 38 days |
| 1931 | 49 days |
| 1932 | 70 days |
| 1933 | 49 days |
| 1934 | 45 days |
| 1935 | 40 days |
| 1936 | 36 days |
| 1937 | 36 days |
| 1938 | 39 days |
| 1939 | 59 days |
| 1940 | 45 days |
| 1941 | 50 days |
| 1942 | 87 days |
| 1943 | 33 days |
| 1944 | 36 days |
| 1945 | 46 days |
| 1946 | 73 days |
| 1947 | 56 days |
| 1948 | 69 days |
| 1949 | 43 days |
| 1950 | 49 days |
| 1951 | 41 days |
| 1952 | 30 days |
| 1953 | 31 days |
| 1954 | 25 days |
| 1955 | 37 days |
| 1956 | 39 days |
| 1957 | 46 days |
| 1958 | 42 days |
| 1959 | 51 days |
| 1960 | 52 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
39 years, 1921 to 1959A day with at least 74.8 mm (2.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 227.2 mm (8.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 105.3 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 129.1 mm (5.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 163.9 mm (6.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 193.8 mm (7.6 in) | Longer than the 39 years of record |
| 100 years | 227.2 mm (8.9 in) | Longer than the 39 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, 39 years of values from 1921 to 1959.
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: 181.9 mm (7.2 in) in 1956; 174.5 mm (6.9 in) in 1947; 165.1 mm (6.5 in) in 1949.
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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).