South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L Weather Records (ASN00059030)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L (ASN00059030), Australia, with 86 years of record.
Key Facts for South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L
- South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L (ASN00059030) is a weather station in Australia at -30.92 latitude and 153.09 longitude, 117 m (384 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1939 to 2024, 86 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L set a daily record low minimum temperature of 13.5 C (56.3 F) on 24 January 2024.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -30.92 latitude, 153.09 longitude.
- Elevation: 117 m (384 ft).
- Period of record: 1939 to 2024, 86 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, 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 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 39.2 C (102.6 F) | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 34.3 C (93.7 F) | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 9.1 C (48.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 29.5 C (85.1 F) | 5.9 C (42.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | 4.2 C (39.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 31.5 C (88.7 F) | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 37.7 C (99.9 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 36.2 C (97.2 F) | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 32 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 2 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-01-26 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1997-08-25 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature 4.0 C (39.2 F) |
| 2002-01-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 2021-03-20 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 350.0 mm (13.8 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 350.0 mm (13.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) | 3 January 1959 |
| Feb | 158.6 mm (6.2 in) | 15 February 1988 |
| Mar | 350.0 mm (13.8 in) | 20 March 2021 |
| Apr | 343.7 mm (13.5 in) | 28 April 1963 |
| May | 227.6 mm (9.0 in) | 8 May 1963 |
| Jun | 209.3 mm (8.2 in) | 17 June 1986 |
| Jul | 163.6 mm (6.4 in) | 14 July 1999 |
| Aug | 215.9 mm (8.5 in) | 27 August 1949 |
| Sep | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) | 15 September 2022 |
| Oct | 142.6 mm (5.6 in) | 31 October 1984 |
| Nov | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) | 17 November 1950 |
| Dec | 197.0 mm (7.8 in) | 13 December 2020 |
Period of Record Coverage
1957 to 2024| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2008 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 338 | 93% | Yes |
| 2010 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2011 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2012 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2013 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2014 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2017 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 2018 | 310 | 85% | No |
| 2019 | 279 | 76% | No |
| 2020 | 236 | 64% | No |
| 2021 | 222 | 61% | No |
| 2022 | 135 | 37% | No |
| 2023 | 129 | 35% | No |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2024 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily low min | 13.5 C (56.3 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 37 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 2024 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 33.7 C (92.7 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 10 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 October 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 29.0 C (84.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 61 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 13 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high min | 17.4 C (63.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 13 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 22.0 C (71.6 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high min | 16.3 C (61.3 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 1 year | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 23.5 C (74.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 36 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 June 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 65 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 April 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily low min | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 58 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max (Tie) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | tie | 22 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 31.0 C (87.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 February 2023 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily rain | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 3 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 December 2022 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 23 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 December 2022 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily low min | 12.0 C (53.6 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 2022 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily high max | 34.1 C (93.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 7 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 2022 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily rain | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) | 55 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 October 2022 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily rain | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) | 83 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 September 2022 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | monthly rain | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 6 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2022 | South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, AU | daily rain | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) | 49 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
53 complete years, 1957 to 2017| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 19.6 C | +0.00 C |
| 1958 | 19.9 C | +0.34 C |
| 1959 | 19.0 C | -0.56 C |
| 1960 | 18.9 C | -0.62 C |
| 1961 | 18.9 C | -0.63 C |
| 1962 | 18.9 C | -0.68 C |
| 1963 | 19.0 C | -0.60 C |
| 1964 | 19.5 C | -0.11 C |
| 1965 | 19.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 1966 | 19.3 C | -0.31 C |
| 1967 | 19.1 C | -0.48 C |
| 1968 | 19.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1969 | 19.2 C | -0.38 C |
| 1970 | 19.1 C | -0.46 C |
| 1971 | 18.9 C | -0.67 C |
| 1972 | 18.9 C | -0.68 C |
| 1973 | 20.0 C | +0.45 C |
| 1974 | 19.1 C | -0.51 C |
| 1975 | 19.2 C | -0.32 C |
| 1976 | 19.1 C | -0.50 C |
| 1977 | 19.3 C | -0.24 C |
| 1978 | 19.0 C | -0.56 C |
| 1979 | 19.4 C | -0.19 C |
| 1980 | 19.9 C | +0.31 C |
| 1981 | 19.5 C | -0.03 C |
| 1982 | 19.2 C | -0.37 C |
| 1983 | 19.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1984 | 18.8 C | -0.73 C |
| 1986 | 19.3 C | -0.24 C |
| 1987 | 19.5 C | -0.09 C |
| 1989 | 19.0 C | -0.53 C |
| 1990 | 19.5 C | -0.02 C |
| 1991 | 20.3 C | +0.72 C |
| 1992 | 19.4 C | -0.12 C |
| 1993 | 19.8 C | +0.21 C |
| 1994 | 19.8 C | +0.23 C |
| 1995 | 19.6 C | +0.03 C |
| 1996 | 19.6 C | +0.07 C |
| 1997 | 20.1 C | +0.49 C |
| 1998 | 20.3 C | +0.69 C |
| 1999 | 19.5 C | -0.04 C |
| 2000 | 20.0 C | +0.39 C |
| 2001 | 20.2 C | +0.65 C |
| 2002 | 20.4 C | +0.84 C |
| 2003 | 19.8 C | +0.25 C |
| 2004 | 20.0 C | +0.45 C |
| 2005 | 20.2 C | +0.66 C |
| 2006 | 19.8 C | +0.28 C |
| 2007 | 20.1 C | +0.54 C |
| 2008 | 19.4 C | -0.14 C |
| 2015 | 20.3 C | +0.73 C |
| 2016 | 21.0 C | +1.47 C |
| 2017 | 20.8 C | +1.19 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade over 1957 to 2017. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 53 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1957 to 2017 | 53 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1957 to 2017 | 53 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1957 to 2017 | 53 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1939 to 2024| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 2002 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) | 68 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | 1997 | 6.6 C (43.9 F) | 68 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 350.0 mm (13.8 in) | 2021 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) | 86 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 574.1 mm (22.6 in) | 1963 | 205.0 mm (8.1 in) | 85 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 66 days | 1947 | 26 days | 86 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 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 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1958 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1959 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1960 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1961 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1962 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1963 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1964 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1965 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1966 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1967 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1968 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1969 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1970 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1971 | 32.9 C (91.2 F) |
| 1972 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1973 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 1974 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 1975 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1976 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1977 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1978 | 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 1979 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1980 | 31.8 C (89.2 F) |
| 1981 | 34.6 C (94.3 F) |
| 1982 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1983 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1984 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1985 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1986 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 1987 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1988 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1989 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1990 | 32.4 C (90.3 F) |
| 1991 | 34.3 C (93.7 F) |
| 1992 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 1993 | 31.3 C (88.3 F) |
| 1994 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1995 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 1996 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 1997 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1998 | 33.5 C (92.3 F) |
| 1999 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 2000 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) |
| 2001 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2002 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 2003 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 2004 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 2005 | 34.7 C (94.5 F) |
| 2006 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 2007 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 2008 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 2009 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 2010 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2011 | 34.3 C (93.7 F) |
| 2012 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2013 | 31.9 C (89.4 F) |
| 2014 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 2015 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2016 | 33.5 C (92.3 F) |
| 2017 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 2018 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2019 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 2020 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2021 | 31.6 C (88.9 F) |
| 2022 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
| 2023 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 2024 | 33.7 C (92.7 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 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 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1958 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1959 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1960 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1961 | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| 1962 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1963 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1964 | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| 1965 | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| 1966 | 6.0 C (42.8 F) |
| 1967 | 7.7 C (45.9 F) |
| 1968 | 5.9 C (42.6 F) |
| 1969 | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| 1970 | 6.3 C (43.3 F) |
| 1971 | 4.2 C (39.6 F) |
| 1972 | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| 1973 | 5.5 C (41.9 F) |
| 1974 | 6.0 C (42.8 F) |
| 1975 | 4.8 C (40.6 F) |
| 1976 | 6.5 C (43.7 F) |
| 1977 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1978 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1979 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 1980 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 1981 | 7.5 C (45.5 F) |
| 1982 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1983 | 7.5 C (45.5 F) |
| 1984 | 5.3 C (41.5 F) |
| 1985 | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| 1986 | 6.0 C (42.8 F) |
| 1987 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1988 | 4.3 C (39.7 F) |
| 1989 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1990 | 4.5 C (40.1 F) |
| 1991 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 1992 | 5.7 C (42.3 F) |
| 1993 | 7.4 C (45.3 F) |
| 1994 | 7.5 C (45.5 F) |
| 1995 | 6.5 C (43.7 F) |
| 1996 | 6.6 C (43.9 F) |
| 1997 | 4.0 C (39.2 F) |
| 1998 | 7.4 C (45.3 F) |
| 1999 | 6.8 C (44.2 F) |
| 2000 | 5.2 C (41.4 F) |
| 2001 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 2002 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 2003 | 5.5 C (41.9 F) |
| 2004 | 5.5 C (41.9 F) |
| 2005 | 6.0 C (42.8 F) |
| 2006 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 2007 | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| 2008 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 2009 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 2010 | 6.9 C (44.4 F) |
| 2011 | 6.9 C (44.4 F) |
| 2012 | 6.5 C (43.7 F) |
| 2013 | 7.7 C (45.9 F) |
| 2014 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 2015 | 6.6 C (43.9 F) |
| 2016 | 8.2 C (46.8 F) |
| 2017 | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| 2018 | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| 2019 | 8.2 C (46.8 F) |
| 2020 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 2021 | 8.5 C (47.3 F) |
| 2022 | 7.5 C (45.5 F) |
| 2023 | 9.9 C (49.8 F) |
| 2024 | 13.5 C (56.3 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1940 | 145.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1941 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1942 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1943 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1944 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1945 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1946 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1947 | 193.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1948 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1949 | 215.9 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1950 | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1951 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1952 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1953 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1954 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1955 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1956 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1957 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1958 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1959 | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1960 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1961 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1963 | 343.7 mm (13.5 in) |
| 1964 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1965 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1966 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1967 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1968 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1969 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1970 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1971 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1972 | 132.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1973 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1974 | 191.2 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1975 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1976 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 111.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1978 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1982 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1983 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1984 | 142.6 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1985 | 96.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1986 | 209.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1987 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1988 | 158.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1989 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1990 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1991 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1992 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1993 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1994 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1995 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 135.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1997 | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 141.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1999 | 163.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2000 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2001 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2002 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2003 | 107.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2004 | 143.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2005 | 174.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2006 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2007 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2008 | 118.8 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2009 | 155.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2010 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2011 | 130.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2012 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2013 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2014 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2015 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2016 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2017 | 180.0 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2018 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2019 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2020 | 197.0 mm (7.8 in) |
| 2021 | 350.0 mm (13.8 in) |
| 2022 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2023 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2024 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 199.2 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1940 | 183.7 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1941 | 95.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1942 | 188.7 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1943 | 176.7 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1944 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1945 | 171.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1946 | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1947 | 346.9 mm (13.7 in) |
| 1948 | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1949 | 334.5 mm (13.2 in) |
| 1950 | 291.1 mm (11.5 in) |
| 1951 | 174.7 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1952 | 184.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1953 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1954 | 207.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1955 | 164.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1956 | 208.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1957 | 212.4 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1958 | 227.7 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1959 | 284.2 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1960 | 157.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1961 | 129.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1962 | 470.6 mm (18.5 in) |
| 1963 | 574.1 mm (22.6 in) |
| 1964 | 197.8 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1965 | 140.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1966 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1967 | 218.0 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1968 | 166.2 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1969 | 156.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1970 | 256.0 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1971 | 251.4 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1972 | 267.2 mm (10.5 in) |
| 1973 | 205.0 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1974 | 446.4 mm (17.6 in) |
| 1975 | 227.6 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1976 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1977 | 347.2 mm (13.7 in) |
| 1978 | 276.6 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1979 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1980 | 209.6 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1981 | 224.8 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1982 | 234.8 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1983 | 191.0 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1984 | 170.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1985 | 198.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1986 | 329.9 mm (13.0 in) |
| 1987 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1988 | 244.0 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1989 | 203.0 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1990 | 292.4 mm (11.5 in) |
| 1991 | 238.8 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1992 | 206.0 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1993 | 141.6 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1994 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1995 | 172.4 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1996 | 316.8 mm (12.5 in) |
| 1997 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1998 | 207.2 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1999 | 255.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 2000 | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2001 | 205.4 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2002 | 238.6 mm (9.4 in) |
| 2003 | 203.4 mm (8.0 in) |
| 2004 | 202.4 mm (8.0 in) |
| 2005 | 330.6 mm (13.0 in) |
| 2006 | 169.8 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2007 | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2008 | 205.6 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2009 | 458.8 mm (18.1 in) |
| 2010 | 161.4 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2011 | 508.0 mm (20.0 in) |
| 2012 | 224.6 mm (8.8 in) |
| 2013 | 219.6 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2014 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2015 | 179.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2016 | 171.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2017 | 308.8 mm (12.2 in) |
| 2018 | 225.8 mm (8.9 in) |
| 2019 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2020 | 364.2 mm (14.3 in) |
| 2021 | 367.0 mm (14.4 in) |
| 2022 | 228.0 mm (9.0 in) |
| 2023 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2024 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 54 days |
| 1940 | 21 days |
| 1941 | 38 days |
| 1942 | 28 days |
| 1943 | 34 days |
| 1944 | 29 days |
| 1945 | 16 days |
| 1946 | 57 days |
| 1947 | 66 days |
| 1948 | 23 days |
| 1949 | 22 days |
| 1950 | 17 days |
| 1951 | 33 days |
| 1952 | 26 days |
| 1953 | 23 days |
| 1954 | 15 days |
| 1955 | 26 days |
| 1956 | 28 days |
| 1957 | 30 days |
| 1958 | 26 days |
| 1959 | 11 days |
| 1960 | 24 days |
| 1961 | 21 days |
| 1962 | 28 days |
| 1963 | 25 days |
| 1964 | 43 days |
| 1965 | 29 days |
| 1966 | 34 days |
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 28 days |
| 1969 | 28 days |
| 1970 | 44 days |
| 1971 | 30 days |
| 1972 | 35 days |
| 1973 | 13 days |
| 1974 | 21 days |
| 1975 | 27 days |
| 1976 | 18 days |
| 1977 | 33 days |
| 1978 | 18 days |
| 1979 | 23 days |
| 1980 | 23 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 34 days |
| 1983 | 23 days |
| 1984 | 38 days |
| 1985 | 19 days |
| 1986 | 18 days |
| 1987 | 24 days |
| 1988 | 22 days |
| 1989 | 34 days |
| 1990 | 16 days |
| 1991 | 62 days |
| 1992 | 30 days |
| 1993 | 23 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 51 days |
| 1996 | 23 days |
| 1997 | 23 days |
| 1998 | 13 days |
| 1999 | 15 days |
| 2000 | 24 days |
| 2001 | 20 days |
| 2002 | 59 days |
| 2003 | 43 days |
| 2004 | 28 days |
| 2005 | 23 days |
| 2006 | 27 days |
| 2007 | 35 days |
| 2008 | 17 days |
| 2009 | 59 days |
| 2010 | 15 days |
| 2011 | 18 days |
| 2012 | 31 days |
| 2013 | 26 days |
| 2014 | 21 days |
| 2015 | 18 days |
| 2016 | 31 days |
| 2017 | 21 days |
| 2018 | 28 days |
| 2019 | 24 days |
| 2020 | 27 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 40 days |
| 2023 | 25 days |
| 2024 | 1 day |
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
83 years, 1939 to 2022A day with at least 105.1 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 307.4 mm (12.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 105.1 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 148.4 mm (5.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 181.0 mm (7.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 227.2 mm (8.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 265.6 mm (10.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 307.4 mm (12.1 in) | Longer than the 83 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, 83 years of values from 1939 to 2022.
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: 350.0 mm (13.8 in) in 2021; 343.7 mm (13.5 in) in 1963; 215.9 mm (8.5 in) in 1949.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of South West Rocks (Smoky Cape L, at 1992. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1992 ran 0.2 C (0.4 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +0.2 | +0.4 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
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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.
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