O'Connell (Stratford) Weather Records (ASN00063064)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for O'Connell (Stratford) (ASN00063064), Australia, with 131 years of record.
Key Facts for O'Connell (Stratford)
- O'Connell (Stratford) (ASN00063064) is a weather station in Australia at -33.53 latitude and 149.73 longitude, 699 m (2,293 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1889 to 2019, 131 years of record.
- 0 records set at O'Connell (Stratford) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- O'Connell (Stratford) set a daily record precipitation of 23.6 mm (0.9 in) on 23 September 2009.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.53 latitude, 149.73 longitude.
- Elevation: 699 m (2,293 ft).
- Period of record: 1889 to 2019, 131 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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| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 168.7 mm (6.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | 24 January 1978 |
| Feb | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) | 12 February 1997 |
| Mar | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) | 15 March 1989 |
| Apr | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) | 29 April 1900 |
| May | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 21 May 1943 |
| Jun | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 12 June 1964 |
| Jul | 168.7 mm (6.6 in) | 6 July 1900 |
| Aug | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) | 6 August 1986 |
| Sep | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 24 September 1892 |
| Oct | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 31 October 1999 |
| Nov | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 1 November 1947 |
| Dec | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 26 December 1921 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 September 2009 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 2008 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 50 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 2008 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) | 39 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 July 2008 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 88 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 November 2007 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 42 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 2007 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 2 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 May 2007 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 January 2006 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 20 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 November 2005 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 80 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 August 2005 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 November 2004 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 75 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 2004 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) | 10 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2004 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 70 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2003 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 92 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 October 2003 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 109 years | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| 24 August 2003 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) | 14 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2003 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 105 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 22 February 2003 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 1 year | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2002 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 3 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 November 2001 | O'Connell (Stratford), AU | daily rain | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 59 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1889 to 2019| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 168.7 mm (6.6 in) | 1900 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 126 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 201.0 mm (7.9 in) | 1900 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) | 125 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 68 days | 2005 | 28 days | 126 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1890 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1891 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1892 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1893 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1894 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1895 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1896 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1897 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1898 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1899 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1900 | 168.7 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1901 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1902 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1903 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1904 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1905 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1906 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1907 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1909 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1910 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1911 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1912 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1913 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1914 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1915 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1916 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1917 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1918 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1919 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1920 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1921 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1922 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1923 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1924 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1925 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1926 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1928 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1929 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1930 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1931 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1932 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1933 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1934 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1935 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1936 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1937 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1938 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1939 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1940 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1941 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1942 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1943 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1944 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1945 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1946 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1947 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1948 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1950 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1951 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1952 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1953 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1958 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1959 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1961 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1962 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1963 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1965 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1968 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1969 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1971 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1973 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1975 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1976 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1977 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1978 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1983 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1985 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1986 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1987 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1990 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1991 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1993 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1995 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1997 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1998 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1999 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2000 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2001 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2002 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2003 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2004 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2005 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2006 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2007 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2009 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2011 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 2013 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2015 | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2018 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2019 | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1890 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1891 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1892 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1893 | 76.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1894 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1895 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1896 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1897 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1898 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1899 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1900 | 201.0 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1901 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1902 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1903 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1904 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1905 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1906 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1907 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1909 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1910 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1911 | 102.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1912 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1913 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1914 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1915 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1916 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1917 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1918 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1919 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1920 | 102.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1921 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1922 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1923 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1925 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1926 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1927 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1928 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1929 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1930 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1932 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1933 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1934 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1935 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1936 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1937 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1938 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1939 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1940 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1941 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1942 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1943 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1945 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1946 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1947 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1948 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1949 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1950 | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1951 | 62.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1953 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1954 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1955 | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1956 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1957 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1958 | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1959 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1961 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 125.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1963 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1964 | 121.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1965 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1967 | 140.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1968 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1970 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1972 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1973 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1974 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1975 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1976 | 170.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1977 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1978 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1979 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1982 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1983 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1985 | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1986 | 190.8 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1987 | 115.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1988 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1989 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1990 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1991 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1993 | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1994 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1995 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1996 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1997 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1998 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1999 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2000 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2002 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2003 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2004 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2006 | 105.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2007 | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2008 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2009 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | n/a |
| 2013 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2015 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2018 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2019 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 20 days |
| 1890 | 31 days |
| 1891 | 27 days |
| 1892 | 20 days |
| 1893 | 18 days |
| 1894 | 23 days |
| 1895 | 43 days |
| 1896 | 41 days |
| 1897 | 34 days |
| 1898 | 44 days |
| 1899 | 26 days |
| 1900 | 30 days |
| 1901 | 42 days |
| 1902 | 65 days |
| 1903 | 33 days |
| 1904 | 23 days |
| 1905 | 23 days |
| 1906 | 22 days |
| 1907 | 26 days |
| 1909 | 16 days |
| 1910 | 36 days |
| 1911 | 24 days |
| 1912 | 31 days |
| 1913 | 33 days |
| 1914 | 42 days |
| 1915 | 26 days |
| 1916 | 26 days |
| 1917 | 28 days |
| 1918 | 22 days |
| 1919 | 38 days |
| 1920 | 29 days |
| 1921 | 27 days |
| 1922 | 29 days |
| 1923 | 47 days |
| 1924 | 20 days |
| 1925 | 21 days |
| 1926 | 27 days |
| 1927 | 35 days |
| 1928 | 18 days |
| 1929 | 32 days |
| 1930 | 24 days |
| 1931 | 21 days |
| 1932 | 25 days |
| 1933 | 35 days |
| 1934 | 39 days |
| 1935 | 25 days |
| 1936 | 33 days |
| 1937 | 41 days |
| 1938 | 42 days |
| 1939 | 18 days |
| 1940 | 30 days |
| 1941 | 35 days |
| 1942 | 32 days |
| 1943 | 23 days |
| 1944 | 30 days |
| 1945 | 27 days |
| 1946 | 21 days |
| 1947 | 28 days |
| 1948 | 34 days |
| 1949 | 22 days |
| 1950 | 31 days |
| 1951 | 31 days |
| 1952 | 19 days |
| 1953 | 26 days |
| 1954 | 37 days |
| 1955 | 30 days |
| 1956 | 26 days |
| 1957 | 49 days |
| 1958 | 18 days |
| 1959 | 28 days |
| 1960 | 27 days |
| 1961 | 29 days |
| 1962 | 37 days |
| 1963 | 17 days |
| 1964 | 32 days |
| 1965 | 40 days |
| 1966 | 21 days |
| 1967 | 43 days |
| 1968 | 21 days |
| 1969 | 23 days |
| 1970 | 17 days |
| 1971 | 35 days |
| 1972 | 35 days |
| 1973 | 17 days |
| 1974 | 32 days |
| 1975 | 18 days |
| 1976 | 30 days |
| 1977 | 20 days |
| 1978 | 29 days |
| 1979 | 27 days |
| 1980 | 44 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 40 days |
| 1983 | 20 days |
| 1984 | 28 days |
| 1985 | 39 days |
| 1986 | 49 days |
| 1987 | 24 days |
| 1988 | 51 days |
| 1989 | 27 days |
| 1990 | 28 days |
| 1991 | 22 days |
| 1992 | 33 days |
| 1993 | 30 days |
| 1994 | 24 days |
| 1995 | 52 days |
| 1996 | 27 days |
| 1997 | 59 days |
| 1998 | 39 days |
| 1999 | 40 days |
| 2000 | 20 days |
| 2001 | 24 days |
| 2002 | 66 days |
| 2003 | 37 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 68 days |
| 2006 | 49 days |
| 2007 | 51 days |
| 2008 | 32 days |
| 2009 | 23 days |
| 2011 | 1 day |
| 2013 | 19 days |
| 2014 | 24 days |
| 2015 | 27 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 14 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
114 years, 1889 to 2008A day with at least 45.9 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 123.8 mm (4.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 94.1 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 123.8 mm (4.9 in) |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 114 years of values from 1889 to 2008.
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: 168.7 mm (6.6 in) in 1900; 117.6 mm (4.6 in) in 1986; 102.4 mm (4.0 in) in 1967.
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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).