Sandy Creek Weather Records (ASN00043032)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sandy Creek (ASN00043032), Australia, with 40 years of record.
Key Facts for Sandy Creek
- Sandy Creek (ASN00043032) is a weather station in Australia at -26.42 latitude and 149.45 longitude, 347 m (1,138 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1936 to 1975, 40 years of record.
- 0 records set at Sandy Creek still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sandy Creek set a daily record precipitation of 60.6 mm (2.4 in) on 9 January 1975.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -26.42 latitude, 149.45 longitude.
- Elevation: 347 m (1,138 ft).
- Period of record: 1936 to 1975, 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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| 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
Jan: 177.3 mm (7.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 177.3 mm (7.0 in) | 21 January 1956 |
| Feb | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 18 February 1959 |
| Mar | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) | 15 March 1937 |
| Apr | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) | 27 April 1974 |
| May | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 26 May 1955 |
| Jun | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 23 June 1956 |
| Jul | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) | 12 July 1954 |
| Aug | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 12 August 1954 |
| Sep | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 6 September 1947 |
| Oct | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 16 October 1954 |
| Nov | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) | 25 November 1950 |
| Dec | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) | 14 December 1961 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 January 1975 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 25 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 January 1975 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 January 1975 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 24 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 13 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 33 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 7 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 37 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 37 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 April 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | monthly rain | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 29 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 January 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 32 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 15 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 January 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 32 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 1974 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 6 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 1973 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) | 15 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 November 1973 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 23 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 November 1973 | Sandy Creek, AU | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 19 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1936 to 1975| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 177.3 mm (7.0 in) | 1956 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) | 39 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 284.7 mm (11.2 in) | 1961 | 103.5 mm (4.1 in) | 39 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 85 days | 1946 | 42 days | 39 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1938 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1939 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1940 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1941 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1942 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1943 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1944 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1945 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1946 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1948 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1949 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1951 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1954 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1955 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1956 | 177.3 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1957 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1960 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1961 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1962 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1963 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1967 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1969 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1975 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1937 | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1938 | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1939 | 174.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1940 | 171.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1941 | 97.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1942 | 105.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1943 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1945 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1946 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1947 | 111.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1948 | 123.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1949 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1950 | 132.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1951 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 103.5 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1953 | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1954 | 195.0 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1955 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1956 | 221.0 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1957 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 128.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1959 | 217.7 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1960 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1961 | 284.7 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1962 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1963 | 67.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1965 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1966 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1967 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 107.1 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1969 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1970 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1973 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1974 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1975 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 32 days |
| 1937 | 44 days |
| 1938 | 43 days |
| 1939 | 52 days |
| 1940 | 47 days |
| 1941 | 69 days |
| 1942 | 32 days |
| 1943 | 42 days |
| 1944 | 39 days |
| 1945 | 31 days |
| 1946 | 85 days |
| 1947 | 64 days |
| 1948 | 62 days |
| 1949 | 52 days |
| 1950 | 34 days |
| 1951 | 64 days |
| 1952 | 27 days |
| 1953 | 50 days |
| 1954 | 27 days |
| 1955 | 18 days |
| 1956 | 37 days |
| 1957 | 49 days |
| 1958 | 32 days |
| 1959 | 61 days |
| 1960 | 46 days |
| 1961 | 28 days |
| 1962 | 45 days |
| 1963 | 65 days |
| 1964 | 43 days |
| 1965 | 36 days |
| 1966 | 33 days |
| 1967 | 48 days |
| 1968 | 37 days |
| 1969 | 48 days |
| 1970 | 32 days |
| 1972 | 12 days |
| 1973 | 31 days |
| 1974 | 31 days |
| 1975 | 33 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, 1937 to 1974A day with at least 59.1 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 178.0 mm (7.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 59.1 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 82.2 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 127.7 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 151.3 mm (6.0 in) | Longer than the 35 years of record |
| 100 years | 178.0 mm (7.0 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 1937 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: 177.3 mm (7.0 in) in 1956; 132.1 mm (5.2 in) in 1961; 101.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1959.
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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).