Alfalfa Weather Records (ASN00041328)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Alfalfa (ASN00041328), Australia, with 43 years of record.
Key Facts for Alfalfa
- Alfalfa (ASN00041328) is a weather station in Australia at -27.98 latitude and 151.56 longitude, 408 m (1,339 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2001, 43 years of record.
- 0 records set at Alfalfa still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Alfalfa set a daily record precipitation of 31.0 mm (1.2 in) on 31 January 2001.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -27.98 latitude, 151.56 longitude.
- Elevation: 408 m (1,339 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2001, 43 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 |
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| 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: 131.0 mm (5.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) | 4 January 1987 |
| Feb | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) | 13 February 1988 |
| Mar | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) | 25 March 1963 |
| Apr | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) | 1 April 1988 |
| May | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | 3 May 1996 |
| Jun | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) | 22 June 1983 |
| Jul | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 26 July 1961 |
| Aug | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | 20 August 1966 |
| Sep | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) | 18 September 1976 |
| Oct | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) | 29 October 1972 |
| Nov | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 20 November 1995 |
| Dec | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) | 24 December 1995 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2001 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 36 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 January 2001 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 31 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 October 2000 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 13 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 1997 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 4 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 1997 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 37 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 October 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) | 35 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 August 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | tie | 7 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) | 32 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 May 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | monthly rain | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 13 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 13 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) | 7 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 36 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 January 1996 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) | 22 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 December 1995 | Alfalfa, AU | monthly rain | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 30 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 December 1995 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 1995 | Alfalfa, AU | monthly rain | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 19 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 1995 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 32 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 1995 | Alfalfa, AU | daily rain | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) | 17 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1959 to 2001| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) | 1988 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 41 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 260.2 mm (10.2 in) | 1996 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) | 41 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 94 days | 1991 | 39 days | 41 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1961 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1964 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1967 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1970 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1973 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1975 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1976 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1977 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1978 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1979 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1980 | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1981 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1983 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1985 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1987 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1989 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1990 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1991 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1992 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1993 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1994 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1996 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2000 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2001 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1960 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1962 | 154.5 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1963 | 152.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1964 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1965 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1966 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1967 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1968 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1969 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1970 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1971 | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1972 | 185.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1973 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1974 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 132.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1976 | 98.7 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1977 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1978 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1979 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1980 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1982 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1983 | 155.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1984 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1985 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1986 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1987 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 198.1 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1989 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1990 | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1991 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1992 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1993 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1994 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1996 | 260.2 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1997 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2000 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2001 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 28 days |
| 1960 | 27 days |
| 1961 | 44 days |
| 1962 | 43 days |
| 1963 | 31 days |
| 1964 | 44 days |
| 1965 | 32 days |
| 1966 | 25 days |
| 1967 | 47 days |
| 1968 | 35 days |
| 1969 | 28 days |
| 1970 | 49 days |
| 1971 | 54 days |
| 1972 | 43 days |
| 1973 | 40 days |
| 1974 | 42 days |
| 1975 | 62 days |
| 1976 | 27 days |
| 1977 | 48 days |
| 1978 | 37 days |
| 1979 | 34 days |
| 1980 | 40 days |
| 1981 | 44 days |
| 1982 | 42 days |
| 1983 | 31 days |
| 1984 | 39 days |
| 1985 | 33 days |
| 1986 | 63 days |
| 1987 | 36 days |
| 1988 | 28 days |
| 1989 | 23 days |
| 1990 | 37 days |
| 1991 | 94 days |
| 1992 | 24 days |
| 1993 | 62 days |
| 1994 | 59 days |
| 1995 | 39 days |
| 1996 | 43 days |
| 1997 | 31 days |
| 2000 | 15 days |
| 2001 | 26 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
37 years, 1959 to 1995A day with at least 56.7 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 140.5 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 107.3 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
| 100 years | 140.5 mm (5.5 in) | Longer than the 37 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, 37 years of values from 1959 to 1995.
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: 131.0 mm (5.2 in) in 1988; 102.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1963; 92.5 mm (3.6 in) in 1972.
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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).