Boorolong Weather Records (ASN00056144)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Boorolong (ASN00056144), Australia, with 67 years of record.
Key Facts for Boorolong
- Boorolong (ASN00056144) is a weather station in Australia at -30.30 latitude and 151.50 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1872 to 1938, 67 years of record.
- 0 records set at Boorolong still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Boorolong set a daily record precipitation of 39.6 mm (1.6 in) on 21 January 1938.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -30.30 latitude, 151.50 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1872 to 1938, 67 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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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-06-02 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 131.3 mm (5.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | 14 January 1891 |
| Feb | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 27 February 1916 |
| Mar | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | 16 March 1937 |
| Apr | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 10 April 1879 |
| May | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 28 May 1921 |
| Jun | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) | 2 June 1903 |
| Jul | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 4 July 1874 |
| Aug | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 23 August 1881 |
| Sep | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) | 17 September 1932 |
| Oct | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 17 October 1916 |
| Nov | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) | 4 November 1895 |
| Dec | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) | 25 December 1876 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January 1938 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 37 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 December 1937 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 45 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 1937 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 1937 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 55 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 August 1937 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 1937 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 19 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 1937 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 36 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 1937 | Boorolong, AU | monthly rain | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 27 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 January 1937 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 31 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 1936 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 1936 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 13 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 1936 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 60 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 1936 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 29 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 July 1936 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 5 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 1936 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 23 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 1935 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 12 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 1935 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | tie | 44 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 1935 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 1934 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 21 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 April 1934 | Boorolong, AU | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 28 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1872 to 1938| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) | 1903 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 66 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 163.9 mm (6.5 in) | 1891 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 66 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 65 days | 1934 | 25 days | 66 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1873 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1874 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1875 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1876 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1877 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1878 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1879 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1880 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1881 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1882 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1883 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1884 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1885 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1886 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1887 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1888 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1889 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1890 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1891 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1892 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1893 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1894 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1895 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1896 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1897 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1898 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1899 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1900 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1901 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1902 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1903 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1904 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1905 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1906 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1907 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1908 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1909 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1910 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1911 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1912 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1913 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1914 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1915 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1916 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1917 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1918 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1919 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1920 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1921 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1922 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1923 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1924 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1925 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1926 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1927 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1928 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1929 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1931 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1932 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1933 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1935 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1937 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1938 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | 107.1 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1873 | 132.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1874 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1875 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1876 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1877 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1878 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1879 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1880 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1881 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1882 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1883 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1884 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1885 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1886 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1887 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1888 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1889 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1890 | 119.8 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1891 | 163.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1892 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1893 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1894 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1895 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1896 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1897 | 115.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1898 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1899 | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1900 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1901 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1902 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1903 | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1904 | 102.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1905 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1906 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1907 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1908 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1909 | 94.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1910 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1911 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1912 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1913 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1914 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1915 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1916 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1917 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1918 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1919 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1920 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1921 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1922 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1923 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1924 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1925 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1926 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1928 | 26.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1929 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1931 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1932 | 108.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1933 | 80.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1934 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1935 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1936 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1937 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1938 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | 21 days |
| 1873 | 25 days |
| 1874 | 15 days |
| 1875 | 19 days |
| 1876 | 21 days |
| 1877 | 25 days |
| 1878 | 31 days |
| 1879 | 13 days |
| 1880 | 20 days |
| 1881 | 36 days |
| 1882 | 23 days |
| 1883 | 29 days |
| 1884 | 33 days |
| 1885 | 29 days |
| 1886 | 16 days |
| 1887 | 19 days |
| 1888 | 33 days |
| 1889 | 13 days |
| 1890 | 19 days |
| 1891 | 19 days |
| 1892 | 20 days |
| 1893 | 20 days |
| 1894 | 17 days |
| 1895 | 28 days |
| 1896 | 19 days |
| 1897 | 33 days |
| 1898 | 24 days |
| 1899 | 17 days |
| 1900 | 17 days |
| 1901 | 34 days |
| 1902 | 30 days |
| 1903 | 33 days |
| 1904 | 23 days |
| 1905 | 20 days |
| 1906 | 20 days |
| 1907 | 16 days |
| 1908 | 26 days |
| 1909 | 24 days |
| 1910 | 21 days |
| 1911 | 23 days |
| 1912 | 60 days |
| 1913 | 27 days |
| 1914 | 45 days |
| 1915 | 48 days |
| 1916 | 25 days |
| 1917 | 28 days |
| 1918 | 42 days |
| 1919 | 40 days |
| 1920 | 24 days |
| 1921 | 27 days |
| 1922 | 30 days |
| 1923 | 46 days |
| 1924 | 24 days |
| 1925 | 42 days |
| 1926 | 30 days |
| 1927 | 30 days |
| 1928 | 30 days |
| 1929 | 40 days |
| 1931 | 23 days |
| 1932 | 25 days |
| 1933 | 63 days |
| 1934 | 65 days |
| 1935 | 36 days |
| 1936 | 24 days |
| 1937 | 22 days |
| 1938 | 19 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
59 years, 1874 to 1937A day with at least 49.2 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 102.8 mm (4.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) | Longer than the 59 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, 59 years of values from 1874 to 1937.
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: 131.3 mm (5.2 in) in 1903; 81.5 mm (3.2 in) in 1937; 76.2 mm (3.0 in) in 1916.
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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).