Cowra Research Centre (Evans S Weather Records (ASN00063023)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cowra Research Centre (Evans S (ASN00063023), Australia, with 69 years of record.
Key Facts for Cowra Research Centre (Evans S
- Cowra Research Centre (Evans S (ASN00063023) is a weather station in Australia at -33.81 latitude and 148.71 longitude, 381 m (1,250 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1943 to 2011, 69 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cowra Research Centre (Evans S still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cowra Research Centre (Evans S set a daily record low maximum temperature of 20.1 C (68.2 F) on 20 December 2010.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.81 latitude, 148.71 longitude.
- Elevation: 381 m (1,250 ft).
- Period of record: 1943 to 2011, 69 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 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 42.5 C (108.5 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 38.4 C (101.1 F) | 2.6 C (36.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 34.0 C (93.2 F) | 0.4 C (32.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | -1.4 C (29.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | -3.8 C (25.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 21.3 C (70.3 F) | -3.2 C (26.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | -4.2 C (24.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -1.6 C (29.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 34.9 C (94.8 F) | -0.1 C (31.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 42.4 C (108.3 F) | 2.6 C (36.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 40.9 C (105.6 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 38 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 43 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 20 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-02-20 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 113.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2004-02-15 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 113.4 mm (4.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) | 20 January 1956 |
| Feb | 113.4 mm (4.5 in) | 20 February 1974 |
| Mar | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 5 March 1959 |
| Apr | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) | 20 April 1990 |
| May | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) | 28 May 1977 |
| Jun | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 21 June 1945 |
| Jul | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | 28 July 1983 |
| Aug | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | 1 August 1960 |
| Sep | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) | 5 September 1974 |
| Oct | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 25 October 1955 |
| Nov | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 9 November 1985 |
| Dec | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) | 16 December 1973 |
Period of Record Coverage
1965 to 2011| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 153 | 42% | No |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1995 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1996 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1999 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2000 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2001 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2002 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2003 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2004 | 349 | 95% | Yes |
| 2005 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2006 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2007 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2008 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2009 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2010 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 December 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily low max | 20.1 C (68.2 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 15 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) | 59 years | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| 9 December 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily high min | 21.8 C (71.2 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 9 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily low max | 19.7 C (67.5 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 1 year | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 November 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 24 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily high min | 19.3 C (66.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 53 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily low max | 11.8 C (53.2 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 25 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily low max | 8.8 C (47.8 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 12 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily low max | 10.8 C (51.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 67 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily high min | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily rain | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 19 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 July 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily high min | 11.5 C (52.7 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 5 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily low max | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 27 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2010 | Cowra Research Centre (Evans S, AU | daily low min | 1.9 C (35.4 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
44 complete years, 1965 to 2009| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 16.1 C | -0.14 C |
| 1966 | 15.1 C | -1.15 C |
| 1967 | 16.2 C | -0.07 C |
| 1968 | 15.6 C | -0.65 C |
| 1969 | 15.3 C | -0.91 C |
| 1971 | 15.4 C | -0.83 C |
| 1972 | 15.9 C | -0.30 C |
| 1973 | 16.2 C | -0.01 C |
| 1974 | 15.2 C | -1.06 C |
| 1975 | 16.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 1976 | 15.1 C | -1.15 C |
| 1977 | 16.2 C | -0.07 C |
| 1978 | 15.4 C | -0.85 C |
| 1979 | 16.6 C | +0.35 C |
| 1980 | 16.8 C | +0.58 C |
| 1981 | 16.8 C | +0.54 C |
| 1982 | 17.1 C | +0.88 C |
| 1983 | 16.5 C | +0.30 C |
| 1984 | 15.3 C | -0.94 C |
| 1985 | 15.8 C | -0.42 C |
| 1986 | 15.7 C | -0.59 C |
| 1987 | 16.0 C | -0.28 C |
| 1988 | 16.7 C | +0.49 C |
| 1989 | 15.8 C | -0.49 C |
| 1990 | 16.4 C | +0.16 C |
| 1991 | 16.8 C | +0.56 C |
| 1992 | 15.1 C | -1.10 C |
| 1993 | 16.2 C | -0.08 C |
| 1994 | 16.3 C | +0.05 C |
| 1995 | 15.9 C | -0.37 C |
| 1996 | 15.7 C | -0.57 C |
| 1997 | 16.8 C | +0.60 C |
| 1998 | 16.7 C | +0.41 C |
| 1999 | 16.5 C | +0.30 C |
| 2000 | 16.2 C | 0.00 C |
| 2001 | 16.7 C | +0.41 C |
| 2002 | 17.1 C | +0.81 C |
| 2003 | 16.9 C | +0.61 C |
| 2004 | 16.8 C | +0.58 C |
| 2005 | 17.0 C | +0.75 C |
| 2006 | 17.3 C | +1.05 C |
| 2007 | 17.5 C | +1.30 C |
| 2008 | 16.5 C | +0.26 C |
| 2009 | 17.6 C | +1.36 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.5) per decade over 1965 to 2009. In Fahrenheit: 0.6 F (0.4 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 44 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 0.6 F (0.4 to 0.8) per decade | 1965 to 2009 | 44 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 0.7 F (0.4 to 1.1) per decade | 1965 to 2009 | 44 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1965 to 2009 | 44 | 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
1943 to 2011| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 42.5 C (108.5 F) | 2004 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 47 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -4.2 C (24.4 F) | 1974 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) | 47 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 113.4 mm (4.5 in) | 1974 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 69 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 166.6 mm (6.6 in) | 1976 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 69 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 71 days | 1967 | 29 days | 69 |
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 | 40.3 C (104.5 F) |
| 1966 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1967 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1968 | 40.9 C (105.6 F) |
| 1969 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1970 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1971 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1972 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 1973 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1974 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1975 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 1976 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 1977 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1978 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1979 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1980 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 1981 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1982 | 40.8 C (105.4 F) |
| 1983 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1984 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1985 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1986 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 1987 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1988 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 1989 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1990 | 41.0 C (105.8 F) |
| 1991 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 1992 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1993 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1994 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1997 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1998 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1999 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 2000 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 2001 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2002 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 2003 | 41.9 C (107.4 F) |
| 2004 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 2005 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 2006 | 41.0 C (105.8 F) |
| 2007 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 2008 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2009 | 42.4 C (108.3 F) |
| 2010 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2011 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
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 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1966 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1967 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1968 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1969 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1970 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1971 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1972 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1973 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1974 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 1975 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 1976 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 1977 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1978 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1979 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1980 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1981 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 1982 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1983 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1984 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1985 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1986 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1987 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1988 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1989 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1990 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 1991 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1992 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1993 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 1994 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1995 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| 1996 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1997 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1998 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| 1999 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2000 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 2001 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 2002 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 2003 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 2004 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2005 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 2006 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 2007 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2008 | 0.2 C (32.4 F) |
| 2009 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2010 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2011 | 21.5 C (70.7 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1945 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1946 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1947 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1948 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1949 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1950 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1951 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1952 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1957 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1958 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1959 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1960 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1963 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1966 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1968 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1970 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1972 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1974 | 113.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1975 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1976 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1978 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1979 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1980 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1982 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1984 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1985 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1990 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1992 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1993 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1994 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1997 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1998 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1999 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2000 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2002 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2003 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2004 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2005 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2006 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2008 | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2009 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2011 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1944 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1945 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1946 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1947 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1948 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1949 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1950 | 99.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1951 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1953 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1954 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1955 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1956 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1957 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1958 | 159.9 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1959 | 90.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1960 | 79.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1962 | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1966 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1967 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1968 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1969 | 111.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1970 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1972 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1974 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1975 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1976 | 166.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1977 | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1978 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1979 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1980 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1981 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1984 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1985 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1987 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1990 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1991 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1992 | 166.5 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1993 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1995 | 118.8 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1996 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1998 | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1999 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2000 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2001 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2002 | 105.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2003 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2004 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2005 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2006 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2007 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2008 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2009 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2010 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2011 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 14 days |
| 1944 | 38 days |
| 1945 | 24 days |
| 1946 | 29 days |
| 1947 | 27 days |
| 1948 | 23 days |
| 1949 | 22 days |
| 1950 | 22 days |
| 1951 | 31 days |
| 1952 | 25 days |
| 1953 | 25 days |
| 1954 | 42 days |
| 1955 | 22 days |
| 1956 | 19 days |
| 1957 | 49 days |
| 1958 | 19 days |
| 1959 | 24 days |
| 1960 | 35 days |
| 1961 | 29 days |
| 1962 | 25 days |
| 1963 | 22 days |
| 1964 | 32 days |
| 1965 | 40 days |
| 1966 | 32 days |
| 1967 | 71 days |
| 1968 | 25 days |
| 1969 | 17 days |
| 1970 | 16 days |
| 1971 | 29 days |
| 1972 | 40 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 21 days |
| 1975 | 24 days |
| 1976 | 23 days |
| 1977 | 49 days |
| 1978 | 26 days |
| 1979 | 35 days |
| 1980 | 40 days |
| 1981 | 37 days |
| 1982 | 30 days |
| 1983 | 24 days |
| 1984 | 27 days |
| 1985 | 28 days |
| 1986 | 35 days |
| 1987 | 30 days |
| 1988 | 32 days |
| 1989 | 18 days |
| 1990 | 28 days |
| 1991 | 35 days |
| 1992 | 33 days |
| 1993 | 28 days |
| 1994 | 27 days |
| 1995 | 36 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 60 days |
| 1998 | 39 days |
| 1999 | 32 days |
| 2000 | 30 days |
| 2001 | 32 days |
| 2002 | 66 days |
| 2003 | 37 days |
| 2004 | 34 days |
| 2005 | 53 days |
| 2006 | 56 days |
| 2007 | 28 days |
| 2008 | 36 days |
| 2009 | 28 days |
| 2010 | 19 days |
| 2011 | 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
38 years with a frostAcross 38 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Cowra Research Centre (Evans S falls on 17 August and the median first autumn frost on 14 June, which leaves a median of 301 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1976 to 2009) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 17 August | n/a | 17 August | n/a | -0.8 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 14 June | n/a | 18 June | n/a | +3.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 301 days | n/a | 302 days | n/a | +3.8 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
67 years, 1944 to 2010A day with at least 48.5 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 139.0 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 83.2 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 139.0 mm (5.5 in) | Longer than the 67 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, 67 years of values from 1944 to 2010.
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: 113.4 mm (4.5 in) in 1974; 113.0 mm (4.4 in) in 1956; 106.7 mm (4.2 in) in 1973.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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