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Rocky Vale Weather Records (ASN00040054)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Rocky Vale (ASN00040054), Australia, with 58 years of record.

Key Facts for Rocky Vale

  • Rocky Vale (ASN00040054) is a weather station in Australia at -26.55 latitude and 152.90 longitude, 150 m (492 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1915 to 1972, 58 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Rocky Vale still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Rocky Vale set a daily record precipitation of 162.6 mm (6.4 in) on 3 April 1972.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -26.55 latitude, 152.90 longitude.
  • Elevation: 150 m (492 ft).
  • Period of record: 1915 to 1972, 58 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Rocky Vale, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Rocky Vale. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Rocky Vale. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Rocky Vale, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

0 standing records
Standing records at Rocky Vale by the year they were set 0 records at Rocky Vale still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Rocky Vale still stand.
Standing records at Rocky Vale by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

All-Time Record Progression

3 new records
When Rocky Vale set new all-time records 3 all-time records were set at Rocky Vale between 12 February 1947 and 28 March 1955. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation12 February 1947: Record daily precipitation 304.8 mm (12.0 in)31 January 1951: Record daily precipitation 340.9 mm (13.4 in)28 March 1955: Record daily precipitation 414.0 mm (16.3 in)19501955
3 all-time records were set at Rocky Vale between 12 February 1947 and 28 March 1955. Each dot is a new record.
When Rocky Vale set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1947-02-12Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 304.8 mm (12.0 in)
1951-01-31Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 340.9 mm (13.4 in)
1955-03-28Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 414.0 mm (16.3 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Mar: 414.0 mm (16.3 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Rocky Vale The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Rocky Vale. The most was 414.0 mm (16.3 in) on 28 March 1955. 0200400600 Jan: 340.9 mm (13.4 in), 31 January 1951 Jan Feb: 304.8 mm (12.0 in), 12 February 1947 Feb Mar: 414.0 mm (16.3 in), 28 March 1955 Mar Apr: 188.0 mm (7.4 in), 19 April 1928 Apr May: 186.9 mm (7.4 in), 13 May 1955 May Jun: 171.5 mm (6.8 in), 1 June 1930 Jun Jul: 116.8 mm (4.6 in), 9 July 1924 Jul Aug: 117.1 mm (4.6 in), 27 August 1969 Aug Sep: 75.7 mm (3.0 in), 27 September 1926 Sep Oct: 203.2 mm (8.0 in), 25 October 1949 Oct Nov: 112.8 mm (4.4 in), 13 November 1959 Nov Dec: 200.7 mm (7.9 in), 28 December 1971 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Rocky Vale. The most was 414.0 mm (16.3 in) on 28 March 1955.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Rocky Vale
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan340.9 mm (13.4 in)31 January 1951
Feb304.8 mm (12.0 in)12 February 1947
Mar414.0 mm (16.3 in)28 March 1955
Apr188.0 mm (7.4 in)19 April 1928
May186.9 mm (7.4 in)13 May 1955
Jun171.5 mm (6.8 in)1 June 1930
Jul116.8 mm (4.6 in)9 July 1924
Aug117.1 mm (4.6 in)27 August 1969
Sep75.7 mm (3.0 in)27 September 1926
Oct203.2 mm (8.0 in)25 October 1949
Nov112.8 mm (4.4 in)13 November 1959
Dec200.7 mm (7.9 in)28 December 1971

Latest Records

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Latest records at Rocky Vale
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
3 April 1972Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain162.6 mm (6.4 in)64.8 mm (2.6 in)43 years46 of 100 (Notable)
28 December 1971Rocky Vale, AUmonthly rain200.7 mm (7.9 in)39.7 mm (1.6 in)45 years46 of 100 (Notable)
29 November 1971Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain96.5 mm (3.8 in)65.0 mm (2.6 in)5 years45 of 100 (Notable)
13 October 1971Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain20.8 mm (0.8 in)11.1 mm (0.4 in)1 year10 of 100 (Routine)
22 August 1971Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain73.9 mm (2.9 in)57.9 mm (2.3 in)36 years55 of 100 (Notable)
12 June 1971Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain26.7 mm (1.1 in)7.6 mm (0.30 in)40 years19 of 100 (Routine)
19 February 1971Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain74.9 mm (2.9 in)10.6 mm (0.4 in)48 years21 of 100 (Routine)
27 January 1971Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain74.2 mm (2.9 in)33.1 mm (1.3 in)44 years26 of 100 (Routine)
23 December 1970Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain137.2 mm (5.4 in)77.5 mm (3.1 in)28 years50 of 100 (Notable)
7 December 1970Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain105.4 mm (4.1 in)56.6 mm (2.2 in)39 years43 of 100 (Notable)
6 December 1970Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain26.7 mm (1.1 in)1.3 mm (0.05 in)4 years6 of 100 (Routine)
29 January 1970Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain106.7 mm (4.2 in)17.8 mm (0.7 in)3 years9 of 100 (Routine)
14 January 1970Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain34.3 mm (1.4 in)2.5 mm (0.10 in)24 years12 of 100 (Routine)
2 January 1970Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain57.2 mm (2.3 in)9.7 mm (0.38 in)44 years20 of 100 (Routine)
27 December 1969Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain47.0 mm (1.9 in)14.7 mm (0.6 in)47 years26 of 100 (Routine)
14 October 1969Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain66.8 mm (2.6 in)37.6 mm (1.5 in)40 years34 of 100 (Routine)
13 October 1969Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain9.7 mm (0.38 in)0.3 mm (0.01 in)22 years11 of 100 (Routine)
28 August 1969Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain46.0 mm (1.8 in)8.2 mm (0.32 in)52 years27 of 100 (Routine)
27 August 1969Rocky Vale, AUmonthly rain117.1 mm (4.6 in)47.2 mm (1.9 in)30 years64 of 100 (Major)
28 May 1969Rocky Vale, AUdaily rain72.9 mm (2.9 in)57.4 mm (2.3 in)8 years30 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1915 to 1972
Yearly extremes at Rocky Vale: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)414.0 mm (16.3 in)1955139.0 mm (5.5 in)58
Wettest five days (Rx5day)1,020.9 mm (40.2 in)1968288.5 mm (11.4 in)58
Longest dry spell (CDD)60 days196031 days58

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Rocky Vale by year The wettest day of the year at Rocky Vale, 1915 to 1972. The record is 414.0 mm (16.3 in) in 1955, marked on the chart; the median year is 139.0 mm (5.5 in). 0100200300400500192019301940195019601970Record: 414.0 mm (16.3 in) in 1955
The wettest day of the year at Rocky Vale, 1915 to 1972. The record is 414.0 mm (16.3 in) in 1955, marked on the chart; the median year is 139.0 mm (5.5 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Rocky Vale by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
191575.2 mm (3.0 in)
191687.4 mm (3.4 in)
1917114.3 mm (4.5 in)
191870.4 mm (2.8 in)
1919100.8 mm (4.0 in)
1920212.1 mm (8.4 in)
1921130.0 mm (5.1 in)
192273.2 mm (2.9 in)
1923137.2 mm (5.4 in)
1924148.3 mm (5.8 in)
1925149.9 mm (5.9 in)
1926161.0 mm (6.3 in)
1927171.7 mm (6.8 in)
1928201.2 mm (7.9 in)
1929142.5 mm (5.6 in)
1930171.5 mm (6.8 in)
1931279.4 mm (11.0 in)
193287.4 mm (3.4 in)
193398.3 mm (3.9 in)
1934149.9 mm (5.9 in)
193588.1 mm (3.5 in)
193691.2 mm (3.6 in)
1937176.5 mm (6.9 in)
1938140.7 mm (5.5 in)
1939101.6 mm (4.0 in)
1940101.6 mm (4.0 in)
1941129.3 mm (5.1 in)
1942191.5 mm (7.5 in)
194393.5 mm (3.7 in)
1944213.1 mm (8.4 in)
194569.6 mm (2.7 in)
1946194.8 mm (7.7 in)
1947304.8 mm (12.0 in)
1948127.0 mm (5.0 in)
1949203.2 mm (8.0 in)
1950254.0 mm (10.0 in)
1951340.9 mm (13.4 in)
1952100.3 mm (3.9 in)
1953304.8 mm (12.0 in)
195457.7 mm (2.3 in)
1955414.0 mm (16.3 in)
1956158.0 mm (6.2 in)
195786.9 mm (3.4 in)
1958128.3 mm (5.1 in)
1959132.1 mm (5.2 in)
1960148.3 mm (5.8 in)
196162.2 mm (2.4 in)
196255.9 mm (2.2 in)
1963271.3 mm (10.7 in)
1964125.5 mm (4.9 in)
1965147.3 mm (5.8 in)
196671.9 mm (2.8 in)
1967163.6 mm (6.4 in)
1968314.7 mm (12.4 in)
1969117.1 mm (4.6 in)
1970137.2 mm (5.4 in)
1971200.7 mm (7.9 in)
1972259.1 mm (10.2 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Rocky Vale by year The wettest five days of the year at Rocky Vale, 1915 to 1972. The record is 1,020.9 mm (40.2 in) in 1968, marked on the chart; the median year is 288.5 mm (11.4 in). 02505007501,0001,250192019301940195019601970Record: 1,020.9 mm (40.2 in) in 1968
The wettest five days of the year at Rocky Vale, 1915 to 1972. The record is 1,020.9 mm (40.2 in) in 1968, marked on the chart; the median year is 288.5 mm (11.4 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Rocky Vale by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
191575.2 mm (3.0 in)
1916168.2 mm (6.6 in)
1917165.8 mm (6.5 in)
1918170.5 mm (6.7 in)
1919221.2 mm (8.7 in)
1920336.6 mm (13.3 in)
1921318.3 mm (12.5 in)
1922304.8 mm (12.0 in)
1923280.4 mm (11.0 in)
1924223.0 mm (8.8 in)
1925250.7 mm (9.9 in)
1926384.3 mm (15.1 in)
1927528.0 mm (20.8 in)
1928489.0 mm (19.3 in)
1929296.2 mm (11.7 in)
1930308.9 mm (12.2 in)
1931660.3 mm (26.0 in)
1932104.2 mm (4.1 in)
1933239.3 mm (9.4 in)
1934303.2 mm (11.9 in)
1935244.1 mm (9.6 in)
1936186.7 mm (7.4 in)
1937437.8 mm (17.2 in)
1938404.4 mm (15.9 in)
1939281.6 mm (11.1 in)
1940192.5 mm (7.6 in)
1941260.8 mm (10.3 in)
1942250.3 mm (9.9 in)
1943140.2 mm (5.5 in)
1944387.9 mm (15.3 in)
1945117.6 mm (4.6 in)
1946305.9 mm (12.0 in)
1947471.9 mm (18.6 in)
1948368.0 mm (14.5 in)
1949219.5 mm (8.6 in)
1950514.1 mm (20.2 in)
1951707.4 mm (27.9 in)
1952213.4 mm (8.4 in)
1953708.3 mm (27.9 in)
1954109.8 mm (4.3 in)
1955632.2 mm (24.9 in)
1956473.5 mm (18.6 in)
195789.2 mm (3.5 in)
1958385.4 mm (15.2 in)
1959325.2 mm (12.8 in)
1960190.5 mm (7.5 in)
1961196.1 mm (7.7 in)
1962170.2 mm (6.7 in)
1963390.0 mm (15.4 in)
1964295.4 mm (11.6 in)
1965235.4 mm (9.3 in)
1966173.0 mm (6.8 in)
1967352.0 mm (13.9 in)
19681,020.9 mm (40.2 in)
1969179.6 mm (7.1 in)
1970300.8 mm (11.8 in)
1971280.4 mm (11.0 in)
1972459.2 mm (18.1 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Rocky Vale by year The longest dry spell of the year at Rocky Vale, 1915 to 1972. The record is 60 days in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 31 days. 0204060192019301940195019601970Record: 60 days in 1960
The longest dry spell of the year at Rocky Vale, 1915 to 1972. The record is 60 days in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 31 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Rocky Vale by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
191526 days
191623 days
191733 days
191845 days
191941 days
192021 days
192116 days
192229 days
192330 days
192423 days
192536 days
192631 days
192750 days
192842 days
192928 days
193018 days
193119 days
193229 days
193315 days
193418 days
193529 days
193632 days
193722 days
193816 days
193957 days
194039 days
194144 days
194220 days
194331 days
194420 days
194527 days
194640 days
194746 days
194835 days
194919 days
195026 days
195150 days
195225 days
195356 days
195417 days
195547 days
195631 days
195745 days
195824 days
195935 days
196060 days
196127 days
196231 days
196351 days
196428 days
196530 days
196635 days
196747 days
196841 days
196940 days
197036 days
197123 days
197222 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

54 years, 1916 to 1971

A day with at least 139.4 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 451.3 mm (17.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Rocky Vale: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years139.4 mm (5.5 in)
5 years207.1 mm (8.2 in)
10 years257.7 mm (10.1 in)
25 years328.9 mm (12.9 in)
50 years387.6 mm (15.3 in)
100 years451.3 mm (17.8 in)Longer than the 54 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, 54 years of values from 1916 to 1971.

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: 414.0 mm (16.3 in) in 1955; 340.9 mm (13.4 in) in 1951; 314.7 mm (12.4 in) in 1968.

Download the Data

  • Data for Rocky Vale standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Rocky Vale threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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).