Charbon Standard Portland Ceme Weather Records (ASN00062006)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Charbon Standard Portland Ceme (ASN00062006), Australia, with 50 years of record.
Key Facts for Charbon Standard Portland Ceme
- Charbon Standard Portland Ceme (ASN00062006) is a weather station in Australia at -32.90 latitude and 149.97 longitude, 762 m (2,500 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1929 to 1978, 50 years of record.
- 0 records set at Charbon Standard Portland Ceme still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Charbon Standard Portland Ceme set a daily record precipitation of 33.2 mm (1.3 in) on 31 May 1978.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -32.90 latitude, 149.97 longitude.
- Elevation: 762 m (2,500 ft).
- Period of record: 1929 to 1978, 50 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
Feb: 129.5 mm (5.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) | 19 January 1950 |
| Feb | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) | 6 February 1950 |
| Mar | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 28 March 1942 |
| Apr | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 16 April 1946 |
| May | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 1 May 1973 |
| Jun | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 17 June 1949 |
| Jul | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 29 July 1934 |
| Aug | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) | 13 August 1952 |
| Sep | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 3 September 1947 |
| Oct | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | 17 October 1965 |
| Nov | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 6 November 1969 |
| Dec | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | 4 December 1937 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 1978 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 25 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 May 1978 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 5 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 1978 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 1975 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 14 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 1975 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 June 1975 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 32 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 September 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 1 year | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 41 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 32 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 April 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 35 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) | 12 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 January 1974 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 12 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 October 1973 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 10 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 1973 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 6 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 October 1973 | Charbon Standard Portland Ceme, AU | daily rain | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 24 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1929 to 1978| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) | 1950 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 48 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 228.4 mm (9.0 in) | 1955 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) | 48 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 68 days | 1957 | 27 days | 48 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1930 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1931 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1932 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1933 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1934 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1935 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1936 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1938 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1939 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1940 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1941 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1943 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1944 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1945 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1946 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1947 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1950 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1951 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1952 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1953 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1954 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1956 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1957 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1958 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1959 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1960 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1962 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1963 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1965 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1966 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1968 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1970 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1971 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1973 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1975 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1930 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1931 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1932 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1933 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1934 | 110.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1935 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1936 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1937 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1938 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1939 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1940 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1941 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1942 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1943 | 80.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1944 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1945 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1946 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1947 | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1948 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1949 | 143.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1950 | 175.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1951 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1952 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1953 | 77.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1954 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1955 | 228.4 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1956 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1957 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1958 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1959 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1960 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 74.3 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1964 | 132.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1965 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1966 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1967 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1968 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1969 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1970 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1971 | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1972 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1973 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1974 | 118.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1975 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1978 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 23 days |
| 1930 | 22 days |
| 1931 | 21 days |
| 1932 | 29 days |
| 1933 | 21 days |
| 1934 | 21 days |
| 1935 | 27 days |
| 1936 | 28 days |
| 1937 | 26 days |
| 1938 | 32 days |
| 1939 | 28 days |
| 1940 | 59 days |
| 1941 | 27 days |
| 1942 | 31 days |
| 1943 | 23 days |
| 1944 | 21 days |
| 1945 | 26 days |
| 1946 | 28 days |
| 1947 | 23 days |
| 1948 | 26 days |
| 1949 | 29 days |
| 1950 | 21 days |
| 1951 | 31 days |
| 1952 | 35 days |
| 1953 | 23 days |
| 1954 | 42 days |
| 1955 | 22 days |
| 1956 | 21 days |
| 1957 | 68 days |
| 1958 | 22 days |
| 1959 | 48 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 40 days |
| 1962 | 37 days |
| 1963 | 28 days |
| 1964 | 21 days |
| 1965 | 27 days |
| 1966 | 33 days |
| 1967 | 26 days |
| 1968 | 23 days |
| 1969 | 22 days |
| 1970 | 40 days |
| 1971 | 44 days |
| 1972 | 41 days |
| 1973 | 28 days |
| 1974 | 21 days |
| 1975 | 23 days |
| 1978 | 39 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
45 years, 1930 to 1974A day with at least 53.4 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 129.0 mm (5.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 82.2 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 113.6 mm (4.5 in) | Longer than the 45 years of record |
| 100 years | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) | Longer than the 45 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, 45 years of values from 1930 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: 129.5 mm (5.1 in) in 1950; 108.0 mm (4.3 in) in 1955; 91.4 mm (3.6 in) in 1930.
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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).