Whian Whian (Rummery Park) Weather Records (ASN00058060)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Whian Whian (Rummery Park) (ASN00058060), Australia, with 62 years of record.
Key Facts for Whian Whian (Rummery Park)
- Whian Whian (Rummery Park) (ASN00058060) is a weather station in Australia at -28.60 latitude and 153.38 longitude, 370 m (1,214 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1943 to 2004, 62 years of record.
- 1,462 records set at Whian Whian (Rummery Park) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Whian Whian (Rummery Park) set a daily record precipitation of 16.0 mm (0.6 in) on 2 September 2001.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -28.60 latitude, 153.38 longitude.
- Elevation: 370 m (1,214 ft).
- Period of record: 1943 to 2004, 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,462 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 412 |
| 1966 | 387 |
| 1967 | 370 |
| 1968 | 282 |
| 1969 | 11 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 430.5 mm (16.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 301.5 mm (11.9 in) | 24 January 1947 |
| Feb | 430.5 mm (16.9 in) | 21 February 1954 |
| Mar | 255.0 mm (10.0 in) | 1 March 1976 |
| Apr | 252.0 mm (9.9 in) | 2 April 1989 |
| May | 251.0 mm (9.9 in) | 8 May 1963 |
| Jun | 257.8 mm (10.1 in) | 16 June 1948 |
| Jul | 328.9 mm (12.9 in) | 20 July 1965 |
| Aug | 174.5 mm (6.9 in) | 6 August 1958 |
| Sep | 134.0 mm (5.3 in) | 23 September 1982 |
| Oct | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) | 25 October 1949 |
| Nov | 417.0 mm (16.4 in) | 2 November 1984 |
| Dec | 210.0 mm (8.3 in) | 13 December 1991 |
Period of Record Coverage
1965 to 1969| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 294 | 80% | No |
| 1969 | 21 | 6% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2001 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 54 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 2001 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 12.1 mm (0.5 in) | 34 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 2000 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 37 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 January 2000 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) | 24.3 mm (1.0 in) | 32 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 34 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 52 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 June 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 33 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 June 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 48 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) | 22.7 mm (0.9 in) | 40 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 April 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 32 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 48 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 1999 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 November 1998 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 17 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 1998 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 1998 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain (Tie) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | tie | 3 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1998 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) | 26 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 November 1997 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 November 1997 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) | 54 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 1997 | Whian Whian (Rummery Park), AU | daily rain | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 16 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1943 to 2004| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1968 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 5 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 1965 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 5 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 430.5 mm (16.9 in) | 1954 | 174.5 mm (6.9 in) | 61 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 694.9 mm (27.4 in) | 1953 | 281.9 mm (11.1 in) | 61 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 62 days | 1991 | 23 days | 61 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1966 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1967 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1968 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1969 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 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 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1966 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1967 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 1968 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1969 | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| 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 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1944 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1945 | 229.9 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1946 | 201.2 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1947 | 301.5 mm (11.9 in) |
| 1948 | 257.8 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1949 | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1950 | 210.8 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1951 | 220.2 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1952 | 142.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1953 | 258.6 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1954 | 430.5 mm (16.9 in) |
| 1955 | 277.1 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1956 | 283.7 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1957 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1958 | 174.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1959 | 216.9 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1960 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1961 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1962 | 255.3 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1963 | 251.0 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1964 | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1965 | 328.9 mm (12.9 in) |
| 1966 | 233.7 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1967 | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1968 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1969 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 179.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1971 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1972 | 421.6 mm (16.6 in) |
| 1973 | 201.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1974 | 224.0 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1975 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1976 | 255.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1977 | 165.0 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1978 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1980 | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1981 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1982 | 134.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1983 | 207.0 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1984 | 417.0 mm (16.4 in) |
| 1985 | 175.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1986 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1987 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1988 | 198.0 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1989 | 252.0 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1990 | 219.5 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1991 | 210.0 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1992 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1993 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1995 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1997 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1998 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1999 | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2000 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2001 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2002 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2004 | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 242.0 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1944 | 309.6 mm (12.2 in) |
| 1945 | 535.6 mm (21.1 in) |
| 1946 | 369.6 mm (14.6 in) |
| 1947 | 556.0 mm (21.9 in) |
| 1948 | 489.5 mm (19.3 in) |
| 1949 | 265.1 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1950 | 352.4 mm (13.9 in) |
| 1951 | 359.6 mm (14.2 in) |
| 1952 | 290.8 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1953 | 694.9 mm (27.4 in) |
| 1954 | 604.0 mm (23.8 in) |
| 1955 | 348.8 mm (13.7 in) |
| 1956 | 421.4 mm (16.6 in) |
| 1957 | 241.2 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1958 | 403.9 mm (15.9 in) |
| 1959 | 399.9 mm (15.7 in) |
| 1960 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1961 | 331.0 mm (13.0 in) |
| 1962 | 593.1 mm (23.4 in) |
| 1963 | 444.3 mm (17.5 in) |
| 1964 | 326.4 mm (12.9 in) |
| 1965 | 451.7 mm (17.8 in) |
| 1966 | 281.9 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1967 | 542.7 mm (21.4 in) |
| 1968 | 340.4 mm (13.4 in) |
| 1969 | 159.7 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1970 | 318.8 mm (12.6 in) |
| 1971 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1972 | 511.8 mm (20.1 in) |
| 1973 | 160.3 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1974 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1975 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1976 | 413.0 mm (16.3 in) |
| 1977 | 184.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1978 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1979 | 192.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1980 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 258.0 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1982 | 198.0 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1983 | 319.5 mm (12.6 in) |
| 1984 | 442.0 mm (17.4 in) |
| 1985 | 251.0 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1986 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1987 | 149.5 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1988 | 340.5 mm (13.4 in) |
| 1989 | 431.5 mm (17.0 in) |
| 1990 | 352.5 mm (13.9 in) |
| 1991 | 287.0 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1992 | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1993 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1994 | 150.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1995 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 177.0 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1997 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1998 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1999 | 241.0 mm (9.5 in) |
| 2000 | 257.0 mm (10.1 in) |
| 2001 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2002 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2004 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 12 days |
| 1944 | 20 days |
| 1945 | 21 days |
| 1946 | 59 days |
| 1947 | 47 days |
| 1948 | 31 days |
| 1949 | 23 days |
| 1950 | 15 days |
| 1951 | 23 days |
| 1952 | 26 days |
| 1953 | 36 days |
| 1954 | 13 days |
| 1955 | 15 days |
| 1956 | 28 days |
| 1957 | 34 days |
| 1958 | 19 days |
| 1959 | 17 days |
| 1960 | 30 days |
| 1961 | 23 days |
| 1962 | 21 days |
| 1963 | 13 days |
| 1964 | 20 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 26 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 24 days |
| 1969 | 29 days |
| 1970 | 24 days |
| 1971 | 24 days |
| 1972 | 29 days |
| 1973 | 15 days |
| 1974 | 24 days |
| 1975 | 20 days |
| 1976 | 30 days |
| 1977 | 31 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 27 days |
| 1980 | 49 days |
| 1981 | 28 days |
| 1982 | 31 days |
| 1983 | 23 days |
| 1984 | 16 days |
| 1985 | 18 days |
| 1986 | 17 days |
| 1987 | 17 days |
| 1988 | 15 days |
| 1989 | 20 days |
| 1990 | 30 days |
| 1991 | 62 days |
| 1992 | 23 days |
| 1993 | 26 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 33 days |
| 1996 | 24 days |
| 1997 | 19 days |
| 1998 | 13 days |
| 1999 | 13 days |
| 2000 | 42 days |
| 2001 | 20 days |
| 2002 | 31 days |
| 2004 | 15 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
42 years, 1944 to 1998A day with at least 183.7 mm (7.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 432.3 mm (17.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 183.7 mm (7.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 262.5 mm (10.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 309.3 mm (12.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 363.0 mm (14.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 399.1 mm (15.7 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
| 100 years | 432.3 mm (17.0 in) | Longer than the 42 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, 42 years of values from 1944 to 1998.
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: 430.5 mm (16.9 in) in 1954; 417.0 mm (16.4 in) in 1984; 328.9 mm (12.9 in) in 1965.
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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 (2025-12-31).