Wigton Weather Records (ASN00040446)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wigton (ASN00040446), Australia, with 40 years of record.
Key Facts for Wigton
- Wigton (ASN00040446) is a weather station in Australia at -25.93 latitude and 151.61 longitude, 327 m (1,073 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1951 to 1990, 40 years of record.
- 0 records set at Wigton still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wigton set a daily record precipitation of 19.7 mm (0.8 in) on 17 April 1990.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -25.93 latitude, 151.61 longitude.
- Elevation: 327 m (1,073 ft).
- Period of record: 1951 to 1990, 40 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
Jul: 162.6 mm (6.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 3 January 1954 |
| Feb | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) | 25 February 1975 |
| Mar | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) | 28 March 1955 |
| Apr | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) | 3 April 1972 |
| May | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 26 May 1955 |
| Jun | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) | 22 June 1983 |
| Jul | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) | 13 July 1954 |
| Aug | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) | 23 August 1988 |
| Sep | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 15 September 1973 |
| Oct | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 7 October 1961 |
| Nov | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) | 22 November 1985 |
| Dec | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) | 30 December 1970 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 April 1990 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) | 37 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 1990 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 37 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 1990 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 27 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1990 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 7.3 mm (0.29 in) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 1990 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) | 16 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 11 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 35 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 38 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 11 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 16 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 16 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 April 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 6 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 February 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 18 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 January 1989 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 21 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 December 1988 | Wigton, AU | daily rain | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 33 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1951 to 1990| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) | 1954 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 38 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 304.3 mm (12.0 in) | 1954 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) | 38 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 228 days | 1985 | 43 days | 38 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1952 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1953 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1954 | 162.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1955 | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1956 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1957 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1959 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1960 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1961 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1962 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1963 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1964 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1968 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1969 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1971 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1973 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1976 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1978 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1979 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1984 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1985 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1987 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1989 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1990 | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1952 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1953 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1954 | 304.3 mm (12.0 in) |
| 1955 | 169.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1956 | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1957 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1959 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1960 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1962 | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 111.1 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1964 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 85.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 201.9 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1969 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1970 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1971 | 180.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1972 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1974 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1975 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1976 | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1977 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1978 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1981 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1982 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1983 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1984 | 82.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1985 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1986 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1989 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1990 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 34 days |
| 1952 | 31 days |
| 1953 | 57 days |
| 1954 | 46 days |
| 1955 | 48 days |
| 1956 | 52 days |
| 1957 | 57 days |
| 1958 | 24 days |
| 1959 | 57 days |
| 1960 | 51 days |
| 1961 | 71 days |
| 1962 | 43 days |
| 1963 | 73 days |
| 1964 | 43 days |
| 1965 | 43 days |
| 1968 | 51 days |
| 1969 | 30 days |
| 1970 | 37 days |
| 1971 | 28 days |
| 1972 | 42 days |
| 1973 | 29 days |
| 1974 | 51 days |
| 1975 | 52 days |
| 1976 | 28 days |
| 1977 | 47 days |
| 1978 | 29 days |
| 1979 | 42 days |
| 1980 | 47 days |
| 1981 | 39 days |
| 1982 | 51 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 68 days |
| 1985 | 228 days |
| 1986 | 46 days |
| 1987 | 34 days |
| 1988 | 42 days |
| 1989 | 37 days |
| 1990 | 18 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
34 years, 1953 to 1989A day with at least 60.7 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 149.3 mm (5.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 149.3 mm (5.9 in) | Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1953 to 1989.
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: 149.9 mm (5.9 in) in 1955; 99.1 mm (3.9 in) in 1961; 98.8 mm (3.9 in) in 1968.
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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).