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Hatfield (Benilkie) Weather Records (ASN00049049)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Hatfield (Benilkie) (ASN00049049), Australia, with 151 years of record.

Key Facts for Hatfield (Benilkie)

  • Hatfield (Benilkie) (ASN00049049) is a weather station in Australia at -33.73 latitude and 144.02 longitude, 81 m (266 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1876 to 2026, 151 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Hatfield (Benilkie) still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Hatfield (Benilkie) set a daily record precipitation of 29.0 mm (1.1 in) on 9 August 2026.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -33.73 latitude, 144.02 longitude.
  • Elevation: 81 m (266 ft).
  • Period of record: 1876 to 2026, 151 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Hatfield (Benilkie), with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Hatfield (Benilkie). The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Hatfield (Benilkie). The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Hatfield (Benilkie), with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

0 standing records
Standing records at Hatfield (Benilkie) by the year they were set 0 records at Hatfield (Benilkie) still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Hatfield (Benilkie) still stand.
Standing records at Hatfield (Benilkie) by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

Wettest Day of Each Month

Feb: 132.6 mm (5.2 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Hatfield (Benilkie) The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Hatfield (Benilkie). The most was 132.6 mm (5.2 in) on 18 February 1895. 050100150 Jan: 108.7 mm (4.3 in), 17 January 1962 Jan Feb: 132.6 mm (5.2 in), 18 February 1895 Feb Mar: 125.6 mm (4.9 in), 14 March 1989 Mar Apr: 54.6 mm (2.1 in), 22 April 1896 Apr May: 60.0 mm (2.4 in), 21 May 1988 May Jun: 68.8 mm (2.7 in), 4 June 1923 Jun Jul: 47.0 mm (1.9 in), 2 July 2026 Jul Aug: 65.5 mm (2.6 in), 27 August 1969 Aug Sep: 56.6 mm (2.2 in), 24 September 1916 Sep Oct: 93.0 mm (3.7 in), 25 October 2022 Oct Nov: 84.5 mm (3.3 in), 26 November 2021 Nov Dec: 86.4 mm (3.4 in), 14 December 1947 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Hatfield (Benilkie). The most was 132.6 mm (5.2 in) on 18 February 1895.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Hatfield (Benilkie)
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan108.7 mm (4.3 in)17 January 1962
Feb132.6 mm (5.2 in)18 February 1895
Mar125.6 mm (4.9 in)14 March 1989
Apr54.6 mm (2.1 in)22 April 1896
May60.0 mm (2.4 in)21 May 1988
Jun68.8 mm (2.7 in)4 June 1923
Jul47.0 mm (1.9 in)2 July 2026
Aug65.5 mm (2.6 in)27 August 1969
Sep56.6 mm (2.2 in)24 September 1916
Oct93.0 mm (3.7 in)25 October 2022
Nov84.5 mm (3.3 in)26 November 2021
Dec86.4 mm (3.4 in)14 December 1947

Latest Records

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Latest records at Hatfield (Benilkie)
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
9 August 2026Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain29.0 mm (1.1 in)6.5 mm (0.26 in)25 years25 of 100 (Routine)
2 July 2026Hatfield (Benilkie), AUmonthly rain47.0 mm (1.9 in)11.2 mm (0.4 in)64 years59 of 100 (Notable)
2 March 2026Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain60.0 mm (2.4 in)48.3 mm (1.9 in)104 years77 of 100 (Major)
15 December 2025Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain21.0 mm (0.8 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)64 years20 of 100 (Routine)
26 April 2025Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain44.0 mm (1.7 in)30.8 mm (1.2 in)120 years74 of 100 (Major)
31 May 2024Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain39.0 mm (1.5 in)0.9 mm (0.04 in)85 years35 of 100 (Notable)
24 December 2023Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain21.0 mm (0.8 in)7.5 mm (0.30 in)135 years20 of 100 (Routine)
11 December 2023Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain21.0 mm (0.8 in)9.1 mm (0.36 in)135 years20 of 100 (Routine)
29 November 2023Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain21.0 mm (0.8 in)0.7 mm (0.03 in)89 years20 of 100 (Routine)
8 June 2023Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain55.0 mm (2.2 in)30.6 mm (1.2 in)66 years70 of 100 (Major)
16 April 2023Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain18.0 mm (0.7 in)7.4 mm (0.29 in)36 years20 of 100 (Routine)
13 November 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain75.0 mm (3.0 in)54.9 mm (2.2 in)131 years80 of 100 (Exceptional)
1 November 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain60.0 mm (2.4 in)38.0 mm (1.5 in)7 years46 of 100 (Notable)
25 October 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUmonthly rain93.0 mm (3.7 in)49.6 mm (2.0 in)27 years68 of 100 (Major)
20 October 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain35.0 mm (1.4 in)15.2 mm (0.6 in)141 years58 of 100 (Notable)
14 October 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain34.0 mm (1.3 in)25.4 mm (1.0 in)107 years71 of 100 (Major)
13 October 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain25.0 mm (1.0 in)8.5 mm (0.33 in)117 years50 of 100 (Notable)
8 September 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain22.0 mm (0.9 in)4.6 mm (0.18 in)44 years20 of 100 (Routine)
14 June 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain34.0 mm (1.3 in)23.1 mm (0.9 in)136 years72 of 100 (Major)
27 May 2022Hatfield (Benilkie), AUdaily rain34.0 mm (1.3 in)21.3 mm (0.8 in)128 years63 of 100 (Major)

Extremes by Year

1876 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Hatfield (Benilkie): the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)132.6 mm (5.2 in)189536.0 mm (1.4 in)144
Wettest five days (Rx5day)139.3 mm (5.5 in)195048.5 mm (1.9 in)143
Longest dry spell (CDD)135 days189754 days143

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Hatfield (Benilkie) by year The wettest day of the year at Hatfield (Benilkie), 1876 to 2026. The record is 132.6 mm (5.2 in) in 1895, marked on the chart; the median year is 36.0 mm (1.4 in). 05010015018801900192019401960198020002020Record: 132.6 mm (5.2 in) in 1895
The wettest day of the year at Hatfield (Benilkie), 1876 to 2026. The record is 132.6 mm (5.2 in) in 1895, marked on the chart; the median year is 36.0 mm (1.4 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Hatfield (Benilkie) by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
187676.2 mm (3.0 in)
187722.1 mm (0.9 in)
187865.5 mm (2.6 in)
187929.2 mm (1.1 in)
188021.1 mm (0.8 in)
188147.5 mm (1.9 in)
188235.6 mm (1.4 in)
188323.4 mm (0.9 in)
188421.6 mm (0.9 in)
188532.3 mm (1.3 in)
188635.8 mm (1.4 in)
188733.5 mm (1.3 in)
188829.2 mm (1.1 in)
188946.5 mm (1.8 in)
189021.8 mm (0.9 in)
189143.2 mm (1.7 in)
189240.4 mm (1.6 in)
189326.7 mm (1.1 in)
189442.4 mm (1.7 in)
1895132.6 mm (5.2 in)
189654.6 mm (2.1 in)
189725.4 mm (1.0 in)
189839.4 mm (1.6 in)
189919.1 mm (0.8 in)
190025.9 mm (1.0 in)
190132.5 mm (1.3 in)
190244.5 mm (1.8 in)
190327.7 mm (1.1 in)
190427.7 mm (1.1 in)
190553.8 mm (2.1 in)
190660.5 mm (2.4 in)
19070.0 mm (0.00 in)
19090.0 mm (0.00 in)
19100.0 mm (0.00 in)
19110.0 mm (0.00 in)
19120.0 mm (0.00 in)
191420.3 mm (0.8 in)
191516.5 mm (0.6 in)
191656.6 mm (2.2 in)
191736.6 mm (1.4 in)
191880.8 mm (3.2 in)
191929.2 mm (1.1 in)
192036.6 mm (1.4 in)
192135.1 mm (1.4 in)
192242.2 mm (1.7 in)
192368.8 mm (2.7 in)
192425.4 mm (1.0 in)
192533.8 mm (1.3 in)
192644.5 mm (1.8 in)
192717.3 mm (0.7 in)
192834.3 mm (1.4 in)
192943.7 mm (1.7 in)
193030.2 mm (1.2 in)
193123.6 mm (0.9 in)
193233.5 mm (1.3 in)
193330.5 mm (1.2 in)
193429.2 mm (1.1 in)
193514.7 mm (0.6 in)
193644.2 mm (1.7 in)
193723.4 mm (0.9 in)
193828.2 mm (1.1 in)
193951.8 mm (2.0 in)
194039.6 mm (1.6 in)
194158.4 mm (2.3 in)
194231.8 mm (1.3 in)
194336.1 mm (1.4 in)
194434.3 mm (1.4 in)
194527.9 mm (1.1 in)
194641.9 mm (1.6 in)
194786.4 mm (3.4 in)
194827.9 mm (1.1 in)
194918.8 mm (0.7 in)
195071.6 mm (2.8 in)
195148.3 mm (1.9 in)
195221.1 mm (0.8 in)
195325.9 mm (1.0 in)
195435.1 mm (1.4 in)
195528.7 mm (1.1 in)
195638.6 mm (1.5 in)
195756.4 mm (2.2 in)
195854.6 mm (2.1 in)
195931.2 mm (1.2 in)
196043.2 mm (1.7 in)
196141.9 mm (1.6 in)
1962108.7 mm (4.3 in)
196345.5 mm (1.8 in)
196417.0 mm (0.7 in)
196518.8 mm (0.7 in)
196641.1 mm (1.6 in)
196718.5 mm (0.7 in)
196845.2 mm (1.8 in)
196965.5 mm (2.6 in)
197064.5 mm (2.5 in)
197129.2 mm (1.1 in)
197222.9 mm (0.9 in)
1973127.8 mm (5.0 in)
197454.0 mm (2.1 in)
197536.6 mm (1.4 in)
197632.8 mm (1.3 in)
197738.0 mm (1.5 in)
197834.2 mm (1.3 in)
197957.4 mm (2.3 in)
198039.8 mm (1.6 in)
198143.4 mm (1.7 in)
198246.0 mm (1.8 in)
198364.0 mm (2.5 in)
198456.0 mm (2.2 in)
198534.4 mm (1.4 in)
198626.4 mm (1.0 in)
198735.4 mm (1.4 in)
198860.0 mm (2.4 in)
1989125.6 mm (4.9 in)
199025.0 mm (1.0 in)
199132.2 mm (1.3 in)
199245.0 mm (1.8 in)
199338.8 mm (1.5 in)
199443.6 mm (1.7 in)
199557.6 mm (2.3 in)
199632.2 mm (1.3 in)
199726.5 mm (1.0 in)
199818.8 mm (0.7 in)
199938.0 mm (1.5 in)
2000119.0 mm (4.7 in)
200112.0 mm (0.5 in)
200225.0 mm (1.0 in)
200337.5 mm (1.5 in)
200434.0 mm (1.3 in)
200527.5 mm (1.1 in)
200626.0 mm (1.0 in)
201215.5 mm (0.6 in)
201347.5 mm (1.9 in)
201467.5 mm (2.7 in)
201558.0 mm (2.3 in)
201645.0 mm (1.8 in)
201766.0 mm (2.6 in)
201830.0 mm (1.2 in)
201914.0 mm (0.6 in)
202051.0 mm (2.0 in)
202184.5 mm (3.3 in)
202293.0 mm (3.7 in)
202355.0 mm (2.2 in)
202439.0 mm (1.5 in)
202544.0 mm (1.7 in)
202660.0 mm (2.4 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Hatfield (Benilkie) by year The wettest five days of the year at Hatfield (Benilkie), 1876 to 2026. The record is 139.3 mm (5.5 in) in 1950, marked on the chart; the median year is 48.5 mm (1.9 in). 05010015018801900192019401960198020002020Record: 139.3 mm (5.5 in) in 1950
The wettest five days of the year at Hatfield (Benilkie), 1876 to 2026. The record is 139.3 mm (5.5 in) in 1950, marked on the chart; the median year is 48.5 mm (1.9 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Hatfield (Benilkie) by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
187681.3 mm (3.2 in)
187732.3 mm (1.3 in)
187865.5 mm (2.6 in)
187947.3 mm (1.9 in)
188039.4 mm (1.6 in)
188182.3 mm (3.2 in)
188235.6 mm (1.4 in)
188329.7 mm (1.2 in)
188441.7 mm (1.6 in)
188549.6 mm (2.0 in)
188664.2 mm (2.5 in)
188761.7 mm (2.4 in)
188841.1 mm (1.6 in)
188972.7 mm (2.9 in)
189024.4 mm (1.0 in)
189144.0 mm (1.7 in)
189260.9 mm (2.4 in)
189344.2 mm (1.7 in)
189466.1 mm (2.6 in)
1895132.6 mm (5.2 in)
189654.6 mm (2.1 in)
189725.4 mm (1.0 in)
189853.3 mm (2.1 in)
189936.4 mm (1.4 in)
190038.1 mm (1.5 in)
190143.7 mm (1.7 in)
190244.5 mm (1.8 in)
190336.8 mm (1.4 in)
190431.0 mm (1.2 in)
190599.0 mm (3.9 in)
190690.7 mm (3.6 in)
19070.0 mm (0.00 in)
19090.0 mm (0.00 in)
19100.0 mm (0.00 in)
19110.0 mm (0.00 in)
19120.0 mm (0.00 in)
191430.2 mm (1.2 in)
191535.0 mm (1.4 in)
191686.5 mm (3.4 in)
191744.2 mm (1.7 in)
1918110.2 mm (4.3 in)
191933.1 mm (1.3 in)
192053.9 mm (2.1 in)
192170.7 mm (2.8 in)
192242.2 mm (1.7 in)
1923100.2 mm (3.9 in)
192438.9 mm (1.5 in)
192542.2 mm (1.7 in)
192644.5 mm (1.8 in)
192717.3 mm (0.7 in)
192854.6 mm (2.1 in)
192943.7 mm (1.7 in)
193043.2 mm (1.7 in)
193133.3 mm (1.3 in)
193279.0 mm (3.1 in)
193360.1 mm (2.4 in)
193437.8 mm (1.5 in)
193518.6 mm (0.7 in)
1936105.2 mm (4.1 in)
193732.9 mm (1.3 in)
193855.6 mm (2.2 in)
193967.3 mm (2.6 in)
194041.4 mm (1.6 in)
194163.0 mm (2.5 in)
194234.5 mm (1.4 in)
194336.1 mm (1.4 in)
194442.0 mm (1.7 in)
194528.9 mm (1.1 in)
194648.5 mm (1.9 in)
1947105.4 mm (4.1 in)
194829.4 mm (1.2 in)
194952.8 mm (2.1 in)
1950139.3 mm (5.5 in)
195159.2 mm (2.3 in)
195242.7 mm (1.7 in)
195338.7 mm (1.5 in)
195467.1 mm (2.6 in)
195550.0 mm (2.0 in)
195664.2 mm (2.5 in)
195771.3 mm (2.8 in)
195859.2 mm (2.3 in)
195944.9 mm (1.8 in)
196047.3 mm (1.9 in)
196173.6 mm (2.9 in)
1962132.3 mm (5.2 in)
196372.9 mm (2.9 in)
196427.5 mm (1.1 in)
196530.8 mm (1.2 in)
196641.1 mm (1.6 in)
196727.6 mm (1.1 in)
196877.5 mm (3.1 in)
196967.8 mm (2.7 in)
197066.3 mm (2.6 in)
197132.5 mm (1.3 in)
197245.3 mm (1.8 in)
1973130.6 mm (5.1 in)
1974111.0 mm (4.4 in)
197548.4 mm (1.9 in)
197651.4 mm (2.0 in)
197754.6 mm (2.1 in)
197853.6 mm (2.1 in)
197957.4 mm (2.3 in)
198069.4 mm (2.7 in)
198149.4 mm (1.9 in)
198247.8 mm (1.9 in)
198365.4 mm (2.6 in)
198466.0 mm (2.6 in)
198553.6 mm (2.1 in)
198641.4 mm (1.6 in)
198735.4 mm (1.4 in)
198860.0 mm (2.4 in)
1989132.0 mm (5.2 in)
199052.0 mm (2.0 in)
199132.2 mm (1.3 in)
199262.4 mm (2.5 in)
199352.2 mm (2.1 in)
199476.4 mm (3.0 in)
199572.6 mm (2.9 in)
199632.2 mm (1.3 in)
199732.7 mm (1.3 in)
199852.3 mm (2.1 in)
199985.5 mm (3.4 in)
2000119.0 mm (4.7 in)
200118.5 mm (0.7 in)
200225.0 mm (1.0 in)
200341.5 mm (1.6 in)
200434.0 mm (1.3 in)
200528.0 mm (1.1 in)
200629.0 mm (1.1 in)
2012n/a
20139.0 mm (0.35 in)
201418.5 mm (0.7 in)
201595.0 mm (3.7 in)
201665.5 mm (2.6 in)
201780.0 mm (3.1 in)
201854.0 mm (2.1 in)
201932.0 mm (1.3 in)
202060.0 mm (2.4 in)
2021109.5 mm (4.3 in)
202298.0 mm (3.9 in)
202355.0 mm (2.2 in)
202439.0 mm (1.5 in)
202544.0 mm (1.7 in)
202669.0 mm (2.7 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Hatfield (Benilkie) by year The longest dry spell of the year at Hatfield (Benilkie), 1876 to 2026. The record is 135 days in 1897, marked on the chart; the median year is 54 days. 05010015018801900192019401960198020002020Record: 135 days in 1897
The longest dry spell of the year at Hatfield (Benilkie), 1876 to 2026. The record is 135 days in 1897, marked on the chart; the median year is 54 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Hatfield (Benilkie) by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
187673 days
187771 days
187858 days
187924 days
188029 days
188129 days
188275 days
188348 days
188469 days
188551 days
1886129 days
188725 days
188885 days
188937 days
189033 days
189159 days
189254 days
189366 days
189425 days
189559 days
189641 days
1897135 days
189841 days
189955 days
190053 days
190155 days
190263 days
190325 days
190454 days
190530 days
190658 days
190728 days
190931 days
191028 days
191161 days
191261 days
191447 days
191588 days
191671 days
191739 days
191860 days
191943 days
192086 days
192150 days
192252 days
192370 days
192435 days
192542 days
192673 days
192759 days
192848 days
192979 days
193043 days
193144 days
193237 days
193355 days
193455 days
193539 days
193643 days
193764 days
193862 days
193945 days
194072 days
194189 days
194236 days
194352 days
194449 days
1945117 days
194674 days
194740 days
194855 days
194930 days
195060 days
195143 days
195234 days
195356 days
195474 days
195541 days
195627 days
195749 days
195848 days
195950 days
196027 days
196130 days
196244 days
196331 days
196464 days
196597 days
196649 days
196781 days
196859 days
196935 days
197096 days
197154 days
197295 days
197337 days
197435 days
197548 days
1976124 days
197741 days
197848 days
197981 days
198038 days
198150 days
198293 days
198352 days
198458 days
198544 days
198656 days
198757 days
198854 days
198956 days
199057 days
199180 days
199254 days
199342 days
199471 days
199558 days
199639 days
199784 days
199855 days
199947 days
200045 days
200170 days
2002105 days
200351 days
2004131 days
200549 days
200667 days
2012n/a
201373 days
201451 days
201572 days
201647 days
201756 days
201887 days
201959 days
202042 days
202145 days
202247 days
202351 days
202475 days
202568 days
202628 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

134 years, 1876 to 2025

A day with at least 36.5 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 128.5 mm (5.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Hatfield (Benilkie): the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years36.5 mm (1.4 in)
5 years54.3 mm (2.1 in)
10 years68.4 mm (2.7 in)
25 years89.5 mm (3.5 in)
50 years107.7 mm (4.2 in)
100 years128.5 mm (5.1 in)

The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 134 years of values from 1876 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: 132.6 mm (5.2 in) in 1895; 127.8 mm (5.0 in) in 1973; 125.6 mm (4.9 in) in 1989.

Download the Data

  • Data for Hatfield (Benilkie) standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
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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 (2026-10-12).