Booligal (Mycumbene) Weather Records (ASN00049034)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Booligal (Mycumbene) (ASN00049034), Australia, with 63 years of record.
Key Facts for Booligal (Mycumbene)
- Booligal (Mycumbene) (ASN00049034) is a weather station in Australia at -33.93 latitude and 144.78 longitude, 88 m (290 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1911 to 1973, 63 years of record.
- 0 records set at Booligal (Mycumbene) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Booligal (Mycumbene) set a daily record precipitation of 38.4 mm (1.5 in) on 27 April 1973.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.93 latitude, 144.78 longitude.
- Elevation: 88 m (290 ft).
- Period of record: 1911 to 1973, 63 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
Nov: 116.6 mm (4.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) | 6 January 1972 |
| Feb | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) | 6 February 1950 |
| Mar | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 13 March 1969 |
| Apr | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 16 April 1969 |
| May | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 10 May 1968 |
| Jun | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 4 June 1923 |
| Jul | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 6 July 1956 |
| Aug | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 24 August 1920 |
| Sep | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) | 24 September 1916 |
| Oct | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | 13 October 1929 |
| Nov | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) | 15 November 1931 |
| Dec | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 9 December 1916 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 April 1973 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 36 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 April 1973 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 51 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 March 1973 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 26 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 1973 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) | 2 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 1973 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 22 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 1973 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 23 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 1972 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 61 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 October 1972 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 22 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 1972 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 1972 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 1972 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 53 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 January 1972 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 1972 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | monthly rain | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 25 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 December 1971 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain (Tie) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 November 1971 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 16 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 November 1971 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 1971 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 1971 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 32 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 1971 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 2 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 1971 | Booligal (Mycumbene), AU | daily rain | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 21 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1911 to 1973| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) | 1931 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 58 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 163.3 mm (6.4 in) | 1912 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 58 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 115 days | 1922 | 47 days | 58 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1912 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1913 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1914 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1915 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1916 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1917 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1918 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1919 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1920 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1921 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1922 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1923 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1924 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1925 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1926 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1927 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1929 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1931 | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1932 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1933 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1934 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1935 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1936 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1937 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1938 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1939 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1940 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1941 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1942 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1943 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1944 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1945 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1947 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1948 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1951 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1954 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1956 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1958 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1959 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1960 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1964 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1968 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1973 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1912 | 163.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1913 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1914 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1915 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1916 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1917 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1918 | 84.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1919 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1920 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1922 | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1923 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1924 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1925 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1926 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1927 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1928 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1929 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1931 | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1932 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1933 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1934 | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1935 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1936 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1937 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1938 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1939 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1940 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 42.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1942 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1945 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1947 | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1948 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1950 | 152.5 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1951 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 48.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1956 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1958 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1959 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1960 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1961 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1967 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1968 | 135.3 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1969 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1971 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1973 | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 36 days |
| 1912 | 80 days |
| 1913 | 47 days |
| 1914 | 79 days |
| 1915 | 89 days |
| 1916 | 28 days |
| 1917 | 36 days |
| 1918 | 59 days |
| 1919 | 41 days |
| 1920 | 85 days |
| 1921 | 49 days |
| 1922 | 115 days |
| 1923 | 72 days |
| 1924 | 33 days |
| 1925 | 47 days |
| 1926 | 67 days |
| 1927 | 74 days |
| 1928 | 35 days |
| 1929 | 45 days |
| 1930 | 43 days |
| 1931 | 64 days |
| 1932 | 31 days |
| 1933 | 46 days |
| 1934 | 48 days |
| 1935 | 28 days |
| 1936 | 39 days |
| 1937 | 55 days |
| 1938 | 79 days |
| 1939 | 45 days |
| 1940 | 78 days |
| 1941 | 31 days |
| 1942 | 46 days |
| 1943 | 42 days |
| 1944 | 37 days |
| 1945 | 68 days |
| 1946 | 36 days |
| 1947 | 29 days |
| 1948 | 53 days |
| 1949 | 33 days |
| 1950 | 34 days |
| 1951 | 43 days |
| 1954 | 49 days |
| 1955 | 42 days |
| 1956 | 51 days |
| 1957 | 49 days |
| 1958 | 33 days |
| 1959 | 46 days |
| 1960 | 27 days |
| 1961 | 49 days |
| 1962 | 54 days |
| 1964 | 59 days |
| 1967 | 80 days |
| 1968 | 57 days |
| 1969 | 46 days |
| 1970 | 33 days |
| 1971 | 52 days |
| 1972 | 83 days |
| 1973 | 25 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
50 years, 1912 to 1972A day with at least 36.0 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 134.8 mm (5.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 109.9 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 134.8 mm (5.3 in) | Longer than the 50 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, 50 years of values from 1912 to 1972.
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: 116.6 mm (4.6 in) in 1931; 111.3 mm (4.4 in) in 1950; 102.1 mm (4.0 in) in 1946.
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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 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).