Quipolly Creek Post Office Weather Records (ASN00055048)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Quipolly Creek Post Office (ASN00055048), Australia, with 76 years of record.
Key Facts for Quipolly Creek Post Office
- Quipolly Creek Post Office (ASN00055048) is a weather station in Australia at -31.42 latitude and 150.67 longitude, 366 m (1,201 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1900 to 1975, 76 years of record.
- 0 records set at Quipolly Creek Post Office still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Quipolly Creek Post Office set a daily record precipitation of 31.4 mm (1.2 in) on 15 February 1975.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -31.42 latitude, 150.67 longitude.
- Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft).
- Period of record: 1900 to 1975, 76 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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| 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
Mar: 118.9 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) | 7 January 1974 |
| Feb | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | 9 February 1956 |
| Mar | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) | 3 March 1921 |
| Apr | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 21 April 1949 |
| May | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) | 13 May 1968 |
| Jun | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 29 June 1920 |
| Jul | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 10 July 1942 |
| Aug | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 29 August 1953 |
| Sep | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) | 27 September 1902 |
| Oct | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 24 October 1955 |
| Nov | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) | 7 November 1942 |
| Dec | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) | 20 December 1921 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February 1975 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 61 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 January 1975 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 12 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 1974 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) | 68 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 January 1974 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) | 32 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 January 1974 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | monthly rain | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 20 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 1973 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 59 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 December 1973 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 47 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 September 1973 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) | 11 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 1973 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 1973 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 24 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 November 1972 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 14 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 November 1972 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 1972 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 50 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 1971 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 1971 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) | 65 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 February 1971 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 1971 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 63 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 29 December 1970 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | 23 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 December 1970 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 55 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 1970 | Quipolly Creek Post Office, AU | daily rain | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 45 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1900 to 1975| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) | 1921 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) | 74 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 256.6 mm (10.1 in) | 1920 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) | 74 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 78 days | 1952 | 34 days | 74 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1901 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1902 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1903 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1904 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1905 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1906 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1907 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1908 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1909 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1910 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1911 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1912 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1913 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1914 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1915 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1916 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1917 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1918 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1919 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1920 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1921 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1922 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1923 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1924 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1925 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1926 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1927 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1928 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1929 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1930 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1931 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1932 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1933 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1934 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1935 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1936 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1937 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1938 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1939 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1940 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1941 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1942 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1943 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1944 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1945 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1946 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1947 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1948 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1949 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1952 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1955 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1956 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1957 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1960 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1961 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1962 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1965 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1969 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1972 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1975 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1901 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1902 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1903 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1904 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1905 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1906 | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1907 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1908 | 153.5 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1909 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1910 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1911 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1912 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1913 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1914 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1915 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1916 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1917 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1918 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1919 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1920 | 256.6 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1921 | 216.2 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1922 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1923 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1924 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1925 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1926 | 115.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1927 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1928 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1929 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1930 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1931 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1932 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1933 | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1934 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1935 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1936 | 112.1 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1937 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1938 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1939 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1940 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1941 | 125.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1942 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1943 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1944 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1945 | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1946 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1947 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1948 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1949 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1952 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1953 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1955 | 163.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1956 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1957 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1958 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1959 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1960 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1961 | 124.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1962 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1963 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1965 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1968 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1969 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1970 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1971 | 181.7 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1972 | 77.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1973 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1974 | 213.0 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1975 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 29 days |
| 1901 | 35 days |
| 1902 | 35 days |
| 1903 | 26 days |
| 1904 | 50 days |
| 1905 | 34 days |
| 1906 | 39 days |
| 1907 | 21 days |
| 1908 | 22 days |
| 1909 | 20 days |
| 1910 | 33 days |
| 1911 | 25 days |
| 1912 | 29 days |
| 1913 | 22 days |
| 1914 | 46 days |
| 1915 | 35 days |
| 1916 | 17 days |
| 1917 | 20 days |
| 1918 | 37 days |
| 1919 | 39 days |
| 1920 | 27 days |
| 1921 | 26 days |
| 1922 | 61 days |
| 1923 | 47 days |
| 1924 | 36 days |
| 1925 | 43 days |
| 1926 | 38 days |
| 1927 | 34 days |
| 1928 | 26 days |
| 1929 | 31 days |
| 1930 | 20 days |
| 1931 | 14 days |
| 1932 | 17 days |
| 1933 | 26 days |
| 1934 | 60 days |
| 1935 | 27 days |
| 1936 | 19 days |
| 1937 | 41 days |
| 1938 | 31 days |
| 1939 | 46 days |
| 1940 | 42 days |
| 1941 | 41 days |
| 1942 | 53 days |
| 1943 | 65 days |
| 1944 | 48 days |
| 1945 | 32 days |
| 1946 | 62 days |
| 1947 | 33 days |
| 1948 | 37 days |
| 1949 | 40 days |
| 1952 | 78 days |
| 1953 | 25 days |
| 1954 | 50 days |
| 1955 | 31 days |
| 1956 | 27 days |
| 1957 | 61 days |
| 1958 | 43 days |
| 1959 | 37 days |
| 1960 | 23 days |
| 1961 | 43 days |
| 1962 | 41 days |
| 1963 | 19 days |
| 1964 | 22 days |
| 1965 | 33 days |
| 1966 | 37 days |
| 1967 | 34 days |
| 1968 | 26 days |
| 1969 | 24 days |
| 1970 | 37 days |
| 1971 | 53 days |
| 1972 | 40 days |
| 1973 | 22 days |
| 1974 | 40 days |
| 1975 | 14 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
61 years, 1901 to 1974A day with at least 56.3 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 123.1 mm (4.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 56.3 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 85.7 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 123.1 mm (4.8 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 1901 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: 118.9 mm (4.7 in) in 1921; 103.2 mm (4.1 in) in 1974; 100.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1941.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).