Athol 1 Weather Records (ASN00063258)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Athol 1 (ASN00063258), Australia, with 52 years of record.
Key Facts for Athol 1
- Athol 1 (ASN00063258) is a weather station in Australia at -33.50 latitude and 149.30 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1879 to 1930, 52 years of record.
- 0 records set at Athol 1 still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Athol 1 set a daily record precipitation of 21.1 mm (0.8 in) on 12 May 1930.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.50 latitude, 149.30 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1879 to 1930, 52 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
Dec: 89.4 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) | 22 January 1887 |
| Feb | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) | 18 February 1928 |
| Mar | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) | 25 March 1926 |
| Apr | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 11 April 1879 |
| May | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 31 May 1891 |
| Jun | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) | 21 June 1925 |
| Jul | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 25 July 1922 |
| Aug | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 27 August 1916 |
| Sep | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 24 September 1892 |
| Oct | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) | 1 October 1903 |
| Nov | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 4 November 1907 |
| Dec | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 22 December 1903 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 1930 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 1929 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 June 1929 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 2 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 1929 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 28 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 1929 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 14 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 1929 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 47 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 June 1928 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 28 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1928 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 1928 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 21 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 1928 | Athol 1, AU | monthly rain | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 20 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 February 1928 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) | 46 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 January 1928 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 7.3 mm (0.29 in) | 42 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 1928 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 1927 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 41 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 October 1927 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 35 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 1927 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 27 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 June 1927 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 42 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 1927 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 18 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 March 1927 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 42 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 January 1927 | Athol 1, AU | daily rain | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1879 to 1930| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 1903 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | 52 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 160.7 mm (6.3 in) | 1887 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 52 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 84 days | 1897 | 29 days | 52 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1879 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1880 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1881 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1882 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1883 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1884 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1885 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1886 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1887 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1888 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1889 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1890 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1891 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1892 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1893 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1894 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1895 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1896 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1897 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1898 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1899 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1900 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1901 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1902 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1903 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1904 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1905 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1906 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1907 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1908 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1909 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1910 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1911 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1912 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1913 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1914 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1915 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1916 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1917 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1918 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1919 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1920 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1921 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1922 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1923 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1924 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1925 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1926 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1927 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1928 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1929 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1930 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1879 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1880 | 113.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1881 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1882 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1883 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1884 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1885 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1886 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1887 | 160.7 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1888 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1889 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1890 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1891 | 99.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1892 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1893 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1894 | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1895 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1896 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1897 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1898 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1899 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1900 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1901 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1902 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1903 | 137.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1904 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1905 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1906 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1907 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1908 | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1909 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1910 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1911 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1912 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1913 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1914 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1915 | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1916 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1917 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1918 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1919 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1920 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1921 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1922 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1923 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1924 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1925 | 159.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1926 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1927 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1928 | 135.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1929 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1930 | 42.1 mm (1.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1879 | 18 days |
| 1880 | 22 days |
| 1881 | 36 days |
| 1882 | 51 days |
| 1883 | 26 days |
| 1884 | 37 days |
| 1885 | 23 days |
| 1886 | 42 days |
| 1887 | 24 days |
| 1888 | 39 days |
| 1889 | 54 days |
| 1890 | 21 days |
| 1891 | 27 days |
| 1892 | 35 days |
| 1893 | 33 days |
| 1894 | 32 days |
| 1895 | 27 days |
| 1896 | 24 days |
| 1897 | 84 days |
| 1898 | 42 days |
| 1899 | 27 days |
| 1900 | 40 days |
| 1901 | 45 days |
| 1902 | 41 days |
| 1903 | 35 days |
| 1904 | 23 days |
| 1905 | 27 days |
| 1906 | 29 days |
| 1907 | 24 days |
| 1908 | 47 days |
| 1909 | 20 days |
| 1910 | 36 days |
| 1911 | 23 days |
| 1912 | 54 days |
| 1913 | 34 days |
| 1914 | 26 days |
| 1915 | 34 days |
| 1916 | 26 days |
| 1917 | 15 days |
| 1918 | 18 days |
| 1919 | 40 days |
| 1920 | 28 days |
| 1921 | 25 days |
| 1922 | 37 days |
| 1923 | 52 days |
| 1924 | 33 days |
| 1925 | 20 days |
| 1926 | 20 days |
| 1927 | 35 days |
| 1928 | 25 days |
| 1929 | 27 days |
| 1930 | 23 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
50 years, 1880 to 1929A day with at least 48.0 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 99.4 mm (3.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) | Longer than the 50 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, 50 years of values from 1880 to 1929.
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: 89.4 mm (3.5 in) in 1903; 85.3 mm (3.4 in) in 1887; 83.3 mm (3.3 in) in 1928.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).