Broken Hill Airport AWS Weather Records (ASN00047048)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Broken Hill Airport AWS (ASN00047048), Australia, with 80 years of record.
Key Facts for Broken Hill Airport AWS
- Broken Hill Airport AWS (ASN00047048) is a weather station in Australia at -32.00 latitude and 141.47 longitude, 281 m (923 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1947 to 2026, 80 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Broken Hill Airport AWS still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Broken Hill Airport AWS tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 34.1 C (93.4 F) on 1 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -32.00 latitude, 141.47 longitude.
- Elevation: 281 m (923 ft).
- Period of record: 1947 to 2026, 80 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
16 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | -0.8 C (30.6 F) | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Feb | 45.5 C (113.9 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Mar | 41.3 C (106.3 F) | -1.2 C (29.8 F) | 35.2 C (95.4 F) | 6.9 C (44.4 F) |
| Apr | 36.8 C (98.2 F) | -1.3 C (29.7 F) | 33.8 C (92.8 F) | 6.4 C (43.5 F) |
| May | 29.9 C (85.8 F) | -3.0 C (26.6 F) | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | 3.1 C (37.6 F) |
| Jun | 31.9 C (89.4 F) | -2.5 C (27.5 F) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 3.0 C (37.4 F) |
| Jul | 26.2 C (79.2 F) | -4.6 C (23.7 F) | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| Aug | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | -2.6 C (27.3 F) | 22.5 C (72.5 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| Sep | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | -3.8 C (25.2 F) | 34.2 C (93.6 F) | 2.5 C (36.5 F) |
| Oct | 39.0 C (102.2 F) | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | 34.1 C (93.4 F) | 16.4 C (61.5 F) |
| Nov | 44.7 C (112.5 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 45.6 C (114.1 F) | 0.3 C (32.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 4 |
| 1959 | 3 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 1 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1993 | 65 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 26 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-03-14 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2019-01-16 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 46.3 C (115.3 F) |
| 2019-01-25 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 2020-08-07 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| 2026-01-27 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 129.0 mm (5.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 1 January 1961 |
| Feb | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) | 29 February 2012 |
| Mar | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) | 14 March 1989 |
| Apr | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) | 9 April 1974 |
| May | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) | 10 May 1968 |
| Jun | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 6 June 2008 |
| Jul | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 27 July 1996 |
| Aug | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 27 August 1973 |
| Sep | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) | 7 September 1978 |
| Oct | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 13 October 2022 |
| Nov | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | 19 November 1995 |
| Dec | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 27 December 1962 |
Period of Record Coverage
1957 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 30 | 8% | No |
| 1959 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1962 | 53 | 15% | No |
| 1990 | 175 | 48% | No |
| 1991 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1992 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1993 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 1994 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1995 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1996 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 1997 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 1998 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 1999 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2004 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2005 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2007 | 347 | 95% | Yes |
| 2008 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 274 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 34.1 C (93.4 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.1 C (89.8 F) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 33.2 C (91.8 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 0 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 32.5 C (90.5 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 35 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily rain (Provisional) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily rain | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 9 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily rain | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 July 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 9.2 C (48.6 F) | tie | 33 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min | 10.9 C (51.6 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 20 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 35 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 3.6 C (6.5 F) | 35 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min | 15.5 C (59.9 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 16 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min | 13.5 C (56.3 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 64 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high max | 21.6 C (70.9 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 9 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high max | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 8 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 2026 | Broken Hill Airport AWS, AU | daily high min | 12.4 C (54.3 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 11 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
36 complete years, 1960 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17.1 C | -1.13 C |
| 1991 | 18.1 C | -0.12 C |
| 1992 | 16.6 C | -1.67 C |
| 1993 | 17.2 C | -1.01 C |
| 1994 | 16.9 C | -1.36 C |
| 1995 | 17.5 C | -0.80 C |
| 1996 | 17.4 C | -0.85 C |
| 1997 | 18.0 C | -0.27 C |
| 1998 | 17.9 C | -0.34 C |
| 1999 | 18.2 C | -0.02 C |
| 2000 | 18.6 C | +0.31 C |
| 2001 | 18.4 C | +0.17 C |
| 2002 | 18.8 C | +0.53 C |
| 2003 | 18.5 C | +0.29 C |
| 2004 | 18.6 C | +0.31 C |
| 2005 | 18.8 C | +0.56 C |
| 2006 | 18.6 C | +0.34 C |
| 2007 | 18.9 C | +0.62 C |
| 2008 | 18.2 C | -0.08 C |
| 2009 | 19.1 C | +0.86 C |
| 2010 | 17.5 C | -0.73 C |
| 2011 | 17.8 C | -0.43 C |
| 2012 | 17.7 C | -0.54 C |
| 2013 | 19.1 C | +0.87 C |
| 2014 | 19.1 C | +0.80 C |
| 2015 | 18.4 C | +0.14 C |
| 2016 | 18.4 C | +0.12 C |
| 2017 | 19.1 C | +0.83 C |
| 2018 | 19.2 C | +0.91 C |
| 2019 | 19.5 C | +1.20 C |
| 2020 | 18.1 C | -0.13 C |
| 2021 | 17.8 C | -0.46 C |
| 2022 | 17.5 C | -0.78 C |
| 2023 | 18.8 C | +0.52 C |
| 2024 | 18.8 C | +0.56 C |
| 2025 | 19.1 C | +0.81 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade over 1960 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.6 F (0.3 to 0.9) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 36 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 0.6 F (0.3 to 0.9) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 36 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 0.7 F (0.3 to 1.1) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 36 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.7) per decade | 1960 to 2025 | 36 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1947 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 2026 | 42.8 C (109.1 F) | 42 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -4.6 C (23.7 F) | 1992 | -0.9 C (30.3 F) | 42 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) | 1989 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) | 72 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 165.2 mm (6.5 in) | 1989 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 72 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 96 days | 2001 | 46 days | 72 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1957 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | 20.1 C (68.2 F) |
| 1960 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1961 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1962 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1991 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1992 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 1993 | 40.9 C (105.6 F) |
| 1994 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1995 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 1996 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 1997 | 41.8 C (107.2 F) |
| 1998 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1999 | 42.3 C (108.1 F) |
| 2000 | 42.9 C (109.2 F) |
| 2001 | 45.3 C (113.5 F) |
| 2002 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2003 | 43.4 C (110.1 F) |
| 2004 | 44.5 C (112.1 F) |
| 2005 | 44.2 C (111.6 F) |
| 2006 | 44.5 C (112.1 F) |
| 2007 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 2008 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 2009 | 43.8 C (110.8 F) |
| 2010 | 41.6 C (106.9 F) |
| 2011 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 2012 | 43.2 C (109.8 F) |
| 2013 | 44.2 C (111.6 F) |
| 2014 | 43.4 C (110.1 F) |
| 2015 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2016 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 2017 | 45.5 C (113.9 F) |
| 2018 | 44.3 C (111.7 F) |
| 2019 | 46.3 C (115.3 F) |
| 2020 | 44.7 C (112.5 F) |
| 2021 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 2022 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 2023 | 43.4 C (110.1 F) |
| 2024 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2025 | 43.8 C (110.8 F) |
| 2026 | 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1957 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 1960 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1961 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 1962 | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1991 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 1992 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 1993 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1994 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1995 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1996 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1997 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1998 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 1999 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 2000 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 2001 | 0.9 C (33.6 F) |
| 2002 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2003 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 2004 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 2005 | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| 2006 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2007 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 2008 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 2009 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 2010 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2011 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 2012 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 2013 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 2014 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 2015 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 2016 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 2017 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 2018 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 2019 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 2020 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 2021 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 2022 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 2023 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 2024 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 2025 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 2026 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) |
| 1949 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1950 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1952 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1957 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1958 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1959 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1960 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1962 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1963 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1965 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1967 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1968 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1969 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1970 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1971 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1973 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1978 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1981 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1983 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1984 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1986 | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1987 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1989 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1990 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1995 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1996 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1997 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1999 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2000 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2001 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2003 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2006 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2007 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2008 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2009 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2010 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2011 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2013 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2014 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2015 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2016 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2017 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2018 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2019 | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2020 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2021 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2022 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2023 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2024 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2025 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2026 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) |
| 1949 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1950 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1957 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1958 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1959 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1960 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1962 | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1963 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1965 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1967 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1971 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1973 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1975 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1976 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1977 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1980 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 165.2 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1990 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) |
| 1995 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1996 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1997 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1999 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2001 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2002 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2003 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2004 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2005 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2007 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2008 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2009 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2010 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2011 | 116.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2012 | 114.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2013 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2014 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2015 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2017 | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2019 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2020 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2021 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2022 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2023 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2024 | 117.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2025 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2026 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 28 days |
| 1948 | 27 days |
| 1949 | 30 days |
| 1950 | 32 days |
| 1952 | 31 days |
| 1957 | 31 days |
| 1958 | 30 days |
| 1959 | 30 days |
| 1960 | 33 days |
| 1961 | 79 days |
| 1962 | 59 days |
| 1963 | 39 days |
| 1964 | 74 days |
| 1965 | 77 days |
| 1966 | 49 days |
| 1967 | 65 days |
| 1968 | 45 days |
| 1969 | 36 days |
| 1970 | 41 days |
| 1971 | 32 days |
| 1972 | 81 days |
| 1973 | 39 days |
| 1974 | 23 days |
| 1975 | 47 days |
| 1976 | 66 days |
| 1977 | 82 days |
| 1978 | 48 days |
| 1979 | 45 days |
| 1980 | 49 days |
| 1981 | 45 days |
| 1982 | 93 days |
| 1983 | 51 days |
| 1984 | 89 days |
| 1985 | 56 days |
| 1986 | 75 days |
| 1987 | 43 days |
| 1988 | 62 days |
| 1989 | 63 days |
| 1990 | 20 days |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | 14 days |
| 1995 | 36 days |
| 1996 | 30 days |
| 1997 | 33 days |
| 1998 | 49 days |
| 1999 | 39 days |
| 2000 | 44 days |
| 2001 | 96 days |
| 2002 | 64 days |
| 2003 | 50 days |
| 2004 | 84 days |
| 2005 | 84 days |
| 2006 | 36 days |
| 2007 | 51 days |
| 2008 | 33 days |
| 2009 | 46 days |
| 2010 | 36 days |
| 2011 | 41 days |
| 2012 | 79 days |
| 2013 | 58 days |
| 2014 | 51 days |
| 2015 | 48 days |
| 2016 | 32 days |
| 2017 | 85 days |
| 2018 | 84 days |
| 2019 | 83 days |
| 2020 | 48 days |
| 2021 | 42 days |
| 2022 | 45 days |
| 2023 | 49 days |
| 2024 | 29 days |
| 2025 | 36 days |
| 2026 | 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
24 years with a frostAcross 24 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Broken Hill Airport AWS falls on 6 August and the median first autumn frost on 15 June, which leaves a median of 318 days between them.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1991 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 6 August | n/a | 6 August | n/a | n/a |
| First autumn frost | 15 June | n/a | 15 June | n/a | n/a |
| Growing days | 318 days | n/a | 318 days | n/a | n/a |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
61 years, 1952 to 2025A day with at least 35.3 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 119.4 mm (4.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | Longer than the 61 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, 61 years of values from 1952 to 2025.
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: 129.0 mm (5.1 in) in 1989; 85.6 mm (3.4 in) in 1974; 82.4 mm (3.2 in) in 2012.
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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 (2026-10-13).