Wentworth (Avoca) Weather Records (ASN00047003)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wentworth (Avoca) (ASN00047003), Australia, with 79 years of record.
Key Facts for Wentworth (Avoca)
- Wentworth (Avoca) (ASN00047003) is a weather station in Australia at -33.93 latitude and 141.97 longitude, 25 m (82 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1878 to 1956, 79 years of record.
- 0 records set at Wentworth (Avoca) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wentworth (Avoca) set a daily record precipitation of 8.9 mm (0.35 in) on 10 November 1956.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.93 latitude, 141.97 longitude.
- Elevation: 25 m (82 ft).
- Period of record: 1878 to 1956, 79 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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| 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 |
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All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-02-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 103.9 mm (4.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | 12 January 1910 |
| Feb | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | 8 February 1911 |
| Mar | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 15 March 1878 |
| Apr | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 1 April 1900 |
| May | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 14 May 1909 |
| Jun | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 23 June 1894 |
| Jul | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 8 July 1904 |
| Aug | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 30 August 1889 |
| Sep | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | 29 September 1953 |
| Oct | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) | 7 October 1894 |
| Nov | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 21 November 1882 |
| Dec | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 28 December 1894 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 November 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 63 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 63 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 October 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 59 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 June 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 5 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 49 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 66 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 May 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 77 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 62 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 March 1956 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 49 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 December 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 61 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain (Tie) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | tie | 61 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 November 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 64 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 April 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 1 year | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 1954 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 1953 | Wentworth (Avoca), AU | daily rain | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 62 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1878 to 1956| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | 1911 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) | 48 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 124.3 mm (4.9 in) | 1911 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 48 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 135 days | 1897 | 48 days | 48 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1879 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1880 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1881 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1882 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1883 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1884 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1885 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1886 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1887 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1888 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1889 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1890 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1891 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1892 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1893 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1894 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1895 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1896 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1897 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1898 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1899 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1900 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1901 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1902 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1903 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1904 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1905 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1906 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1907 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1908 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1909 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1910 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1911 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1912 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1913 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1914 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1915 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1916 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1917 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1948 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1952 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1954 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1956 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1879 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1880 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1881 | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1882 | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1883 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1884 | 33.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1885 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1886 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1887 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1888 | 24.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1889 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1890 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1891 | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1892 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1893 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1894 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1895 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1896 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1897 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1898 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1899 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1900 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1901 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1902 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1903 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1904 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1905 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1906 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1907 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1908 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1909 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1910 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1911 | 124.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1912 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1913 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1914 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1915 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1916 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1917 | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1948 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1949 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1950 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1951 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1952 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1953 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 57 days |
| 1879 | 54 days |
| 1880 | 41 days |
| 1881 | 48 days |
| 1882 | 95 days |
| 1883 | 46 days |
| 1884 | 46 days |
| 1885 | 44 days |
| 1886 | 31 days |
| 1887 | 33 days |
| 1888 | 74 days |
| 1889 | 54 days |
| 1890 | 39 days |
| 1891 | 50 days |
| 1892 | 76 days |
| 1893 | 66 days |
| 1894 | 36 days |
| 1895 | 72 days |
| 1896 | 59 days |
| 1897 | 135 days |
| 1898 | 54 days |
| 1899 | 37 days |
| 1900 | 44 days |
| 1901 | 47 days |
| 1902 | 76 days |
| 1903 | 32 days |
| 1904 | 42 days |
| 1905 | 59 days |
| 1906 | 44 days |
| 1907 | 37 days |
| 1908 | 38 days |
| 1909 | 31 days |
| 1910 | 55 days |
| 1911 | 50 days |
| 1912 | 89 days |
| 1913 | 48 days |
| 1914 | 65 days |
| 1915 | 44 days |
| 1916 | 25 days |
| 1917 | 22 days |
| 1948 | 101 days |
| 1949 | 30 days |
| 1950 | 32 days |
| 1951 | 51 days |
| 1952 | 36 days |
| 1953 | 57 days |
| 1954 | 75 days |
| 1956 | 37 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
44 years, 1878 to 1956A day with at least 32.9 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 109.5 mm (4.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 44 years of record |
| 100 years | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 44 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, 44 years of values from 1878 to 1956.
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: 103.9 mm (4.1 in) in 1911; 77.5 mm (3.1 in) in 1904; 67.3 mm (2.6 in) in 1950.
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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).