Orange Airport Comparison Weather Records (ASN00063231)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Orange Airport Comparison (ASN00063231), Australia, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Orange Airport Comparison
- Orange Airport Comparison (ASN00063231) is a weather station in Australia at -33.38 latitude and 149.12 longitude, 948 m (3,110 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1968 to 2011, 44 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Orange Airport Comparison still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Orange Airport Comparison tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 13.5 C (56.3 F) on 27 June 2011.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.38 latitude, 149.12 longitude.
- Elevation: 948 m (3,110 ft).
- Period of record: 1968 to 2011, 44 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 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 37.5 C (99.5 F) | 2.4 C (36.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 33.1 C (91.6 F) | -0.5 C (31.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | -3.5 C (25.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 22.0 C (71.6 F) | -6.6 C (20.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 18.5 C (65.3 F) | -6.5 C (20.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | -7.1 C (19.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 20.4 C (68.7 F) | -5.8 C (21.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -6.0 C (21.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 30.7 C (87.3 F) | -3.0 C (26.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 14 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-18 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 2004-02-15 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 116.2 mm (4.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 116.2 mm (4.6 in) | 24 January 1978 |
| Feb | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) | 12 February 1997 |
| Mar | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 11 March 2000 |
| Apr | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) | 20 April 1990 |
| May | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) | 28 May 1977 |
| Jun | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 28 June 1980 |
| Jul | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 29 July 1981 |
| Aug | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 19 August 2010 |
| Sep | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 5 September 1974 |
| Oct | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 4 October 1993 |
| Nov | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) | 8 November 2005 |
| Dec | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) | 26 December 2010 |
Period of Record Coverage
1968 to 2011| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 146 | 40% | No |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 192 | 53% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily high max (Tie) | 13.5 C (56.3 F) | tie | 9 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 3.6 C (38.5 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 37 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 5.2 C (41.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 18 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 May 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily rain | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 20 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min | -3.5 C (25.7 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 7.5 C (45.5 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 May 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 30 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 40 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 34 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily rain | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 39 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 February 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min | 20.5 C (68.9 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 9 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 February 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 4 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2011 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min | 19.3 C (66.7 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 37 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 2010 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | monthly rain | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 38 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 2010 | Orange Airport Comparison, AU | daily rain | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 23 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
41 complete years, 1969 to 2010| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 11.4 C | -0.58 C |
| 1970 | 10.8 C | -1.21 C |
| 1971 | 10.8 C | -1.20 C |
| 1972 | 11.3 C | -0.67 C |
| 1973 | 12.1 C | +0.14 C |
| 1974 | 11.1 C | -0.91 C |
| 1976 | 10.8 C | -1.18 C |
| 1977 | 11.8 C | -0.15 C |
| 1978 | 11.1 C | -0.90 C |
| 1979 | 12.2 C | +0.19 C |
| 1980 | 12.6 C | +0.66 C |
| 1981 | 12.3 C | +0.32 C |
| 1982 | 12.3 C | +0.35 C |
| 1983 | 12.1 C | +0.12 C |
| 1984 | 10.9 C | -1.05 C |
| 1985 | 11.5 C | -0.48 C |
| 1986 | 11.4 C | -0.62 C |
| 1987 | 11.6 C | -0.40 C |
| 1988 | 12.2 C | +0.24 C |
| 1989 | 11.5 C | -0.49 C |
| 1990 | 12.2 C | +0.23 C |
| 1991 | 12.5 C | +0.57 C |
| 1992 | 11.0 C | -0.99 C |
| 1993 | 12.0 C | +0.04 C |
| 1994 | 11.9 C | -0.11 C |
| 1995 | 11.6 C | -0.37 C |
| 1996 | 11.3 C | -0.70 C |
| 1997 | 12.5 C | +0.50 C |
| 1998 | 12.6 C | +0.61 C |
| 1999 | 12.2 C | +0.27 C |
| 2000 | 12.1 C | +0.15 C |
| 2001 | 12.5 C | +0.49 C |
| 2002 | 12.8 C | +0.79 C |
| 2003 | 12.5 C | +0.50 C |
| 2004 | 12.8 C | +0.79 C |
| 2005 | 12.9 C | +0.96 C |
| 2006 | 13.1 C | +1.11 C |
| 2007 | 13.2 C | +1.22 C |
| 2008 | 12.0 C | +0.02 C |
| 2009 | 13.3 C | +1.32 C |
| 2010 | 12.4 C | +0.45 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade over 1969 to 2010. In Fahrenheit: 0.7 F (0.5 to 1.0) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 41 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.5 to 1.0) per decade | 1969 to 2010 | 41 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.5 C (0.2 to 0.7) per decade | 0.8 F (0.4 to 1.2) per decade | 1969 to 2010 | 41 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 0.6 F (0.3 to 0.9) per decade | 1969 to 2010 | 41 | 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
1968 to 2011| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.5 C (99.5 F) | 2004 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) | 44 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -7.1 C (19.2 F) | 1971 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 44 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 116.2 mm (4.6 in) | 1978 | 53.5 mm (2.1 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 199.7 mm (7.9 in) | 1976 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 48 days | 1995 | 26 days | 44 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1969 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1970 | 31.8 C (89.2 F) |
| 1971 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1972 | 34.3 C (93.7 F) |
| 1973 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1974 | 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1975 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1976 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1977 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1978 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1979 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1980 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
| 1981 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
| 1982 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1983 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1984 | 31.4 C (88.5 F) |
| 1985 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1986 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1987 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1988 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) |
| 1989 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 1990 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1991 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1992 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 1993 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 1994 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1995 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1996 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1997 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1998 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
| 1999 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2000 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2001 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 2002 | 33.4 C (92.1 F) |
| 2003 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 2004 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 2005 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 2006 | 35.2 C (95.4 F) |
| 2007 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2008 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 2009 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2010 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 2011 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1968 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1969 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1970 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1971 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 1972 | -5.3 C (22.5 F) |
| 1973 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1974 | -5.8 C (21.6 F) |
| 1975 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1976 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1977 | -6.5 C (20.3 F) |
| 1978 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1979 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1980 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 1981 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1982 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 1983 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1984 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1985 | -5.7 C (21.7 F) |
| 1986 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1987 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1988 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1989 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1990 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1991 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1992 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1993 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1994 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1995 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1996 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1997 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1998 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1999 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 2000 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 2001 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 2002 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 2003 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 2004 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 2005 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2006 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2007 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2008 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2009 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 2010 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 2011 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1970 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1972 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1974 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1975 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1976 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 116.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1979 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1980 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1981 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1983 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1984 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1987 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1991 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 76.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1993 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1994 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1995 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1998 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2000 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2001 | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2002 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2003 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2004 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2005 | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2006 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2007 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2008 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2009 | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2010 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2011 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1969 | 123.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1970 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1971 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1973 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1974 | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1975 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1976 | 199.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1977 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1978 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1979 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1982 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1983 | 82.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1984 | 111.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1985 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1986 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1988 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1989 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1990 | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1991 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1992 | 190.1 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1993 | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1994 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 106.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1996 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1997 | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1998 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1999 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2000 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2001 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2002 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2003 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2004 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2005 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2006 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2007 | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2008 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2009 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2010 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2011 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 23 days |
| 1969 | 21 days |
| 1970 | 16 days |
| 1971 | 40 days |
| 1972 | 41 days |
| 1973 | 14 days |
| 1974 | 26 days |
| 1975 | 17 days |
| 1976 | 23 days |
| 1977 | 26 days |
| 1978 | 27 days |
| 1979 | 36 days |
| 1980 | 40 days |
| 1981 | 40 days |
| 1982 | 22 days |
| 1983 | 24 days |
| 1984 | 27 days |
| 1985 | 25 days |
| 1986 | 42 days |
| 1987 | 30 days |
| 1988 | 28 days |
| 1989 | 17 days |
| 1990 | 24 days |
| 1991 | 18 days |
| 1992 | 16 days |
| 1993 | 24 days |
| 1994 | 19 days |
| 1995 | 48 days |
| 1996 | 26 days |
| 1997 | 42 days |
| 1998 | 36 days |
| 1999 | 26 days |
| 2000 | 22 days |
| 2001 | 22 days |
| 2002 | 44 days |
| 2003 | 37 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 37 days |
| 2006 | 39 days |
| 2007 | 28 days |
| 2008 | 21 days |
| 2009 | 21 days |
| 2010 | 19 days |
| 2011 | 20 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
41 years with a frostAcross 41 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Orange Airport Comparison falls on 17 October and the median first autumn frost on 27 April, which leaves a median of 191 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +4.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1981 to 2010) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 17 October | n/a | 18 October | n/a | +0.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 27 April | n/a | 29 April | n/a | +4.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 191 days | n/a | 194 days | n/a | +4.1 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
42 years, 1969 to 2010A day with at least 56.4 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 113.0 mm (4.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 95.4 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 104.3 mm (4.1 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
| 100 years | 113.0 mm (4.4 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 1969 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: 116.2 mm (4.6 in) in 1978; 92.0 mm (3.6 in) in 1997; 83.0 mm (3.3 in) in 2010.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Orange Airport Comparison, at 1990. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1990 ran 0.1 C (0.2 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +0.1 | +0.2 | possible | 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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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