Granville Shell Refinery Weather Records (ASN00066134)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Granville Shell Refinery (ASN00066134), Australia, with 55 years of record.
Key Facts for Granville Shell Refinery
- Granville Shell Refinery (ASN00066134) is a weather station in Australia at -33.83 latitude and 151.03 longitude, 3 m (10 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2013, 55 years of record.
- 1,460 records set at Granville Shell Refinery still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Granville Shell Refinery set a daily record precipitation of 19.0 mm (0.7 in) on 17 September 2013.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -33.83 latitude, 151.03 longitude.
- Elevation: 3 m (10 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2013, 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 24.2 C (75.6 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,460 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 578 |
| 1966 | 527 |
| 1967 | 355 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 209.0 mm (8.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) | 3 January 1980 |
| Feb | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) | 9 February 1992 |
| Mar | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) | 7 March 1964 |
| Apr | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) | 11 April 1998 |
| May | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) | 19 May 1998 |
| Jun | 193.4 mm (7.6 in) | 11 June 1991 |
| Jul | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) | 4 July 1975 |
| Aug | 209.0 mm (8.2 in) | 6 August 1986 |
| Sep | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) | 2 September 1970 |
| Oct | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 17 October 1972 |
| Nov | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) | 19 November 1961 |
| Dec | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) | 13 December 1963 |
Period of Record Coverage
1965 to 1967| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 273 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2013 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 18 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 2007 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 13 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2007 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 10 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2007 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) | 84.9 mm (3.3 in) | 42 years | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 June 2007 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 12 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 2007 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 21 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 January 2007 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 23 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) | 12.3 mm (0.5 in) | 47 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) | 39 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 July 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 25 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 47 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 June 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 2006 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 39 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 December 2005 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 44 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 2005 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 3 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 2005 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 11 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2005 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 10 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2005 | Granville Shell Refinery, AU | daily rain | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 27 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1959 to 2013| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1965 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 3 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 1966 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 3 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 209.0 mm (8.2 in) | 1986 | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) | 47 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 468.1 mm (18.4 in) | 1986 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) | 47 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 72 days | 1995 | 30 days | 47 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1966 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1967 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2012 | n/a |
| 2013 | n/a |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1966 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1967 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2012 | n/a |
| 2013 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1960 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1962 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1963 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1964 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1965 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1966 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1968 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1970 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1971 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1973 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1976 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1978 | 116.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1979 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1981 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1985 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1986 | 209.0 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1988 | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1991 | 193.4 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1992 | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1993 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1995 | 106.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1996 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1997 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1998 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1999 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2000 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2001 | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2002 | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2003 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2004 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2007 | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2012 | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| 2013 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1960 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1961 | 288.9 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1962 | 149.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1963 | 208.4 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1964 | 290.9 mm (11.5 in) |
| 1965 | 143.6 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1966 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1967 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1968 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1970 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1971 | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1972 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1973 | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1974 | 174.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1975 | 155.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1976 | 215.2 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1977 | 145.7 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1978 | 250.6 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1979 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1980 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1981 | 129.4 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1982 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1983 | 132.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1984 | 170.4 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1985 | 150.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1986 | 468.1 mm (18.4 in) |
| 1988 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1991 | 308.8 mm (12.2 in) |
| 1992 | 240.3 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1993 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1994 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 145.4 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1996 | 114.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1997 | 134.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1998 | 160.6 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1999 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2000 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2001 | 171.8 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2002 | 178.2 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2003 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2004 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2005 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2006 | 147.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2007 | 177.2 mm (7.0 in) |
| 2012 | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) |
| 2013 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 20 days |
| 1960 | 18 days |
| 1961 | 25 days |
| 1962 | 36 days |
| 1963 | 21 days |
| 1964 | 25 days |
| 1965 | 30 days |
| 1966 | 27 days |
| 1967 | 38 days |
| 1968 | 36 days |
| 1970 | 41 days |
| 1971 | 41 days |
| 1972 | 33 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 47 days |
| 1975 | 41 days |
| 1976 | 30 days |
| 1977 | 38 days |
| 1978 | 46 days |
| 1979 | 25 days |
| 1980 | 44 days |
| 1981 | 27 days |
| 1982 | 42 days |
| 1983 | 28 days |
| 1984 | 29 days |
| 1985 | 19 days |
| 1986 | 35 days |
| 1988 | 19 days |
| 1991 | 31 days |
| 1992 | 20 days |
| 1993 | 22 days |
| 1994 | 27 days |
| 1995 | 72 days |
| 1996 | 30 days |
| 1997 | 32 days |
| 1998 | 14 days |
| 1999 | 22 days |
| 2000 | 18 days |
| 2001 | 24 days |
| 2002 | 34 days |
| 2003 | 30 days |
| 2004 | 50 days |
| 2005 | 35 days |
| 2006 | 33 days |
| 2007 | 21 days |
| 2012 | 23 days |
| 2013 | 26 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
37 years, 1960 to 2006A day with at least 79.4 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 189.2 mm (7.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 109.1 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 128.7 mm (5.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 171.3 mm (6.7 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
| 100 years | 189.2 mm (7.4 in) | Longer than the 37 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, 37 years of values from 1960 to 2006.
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: 193.4 mm (7.6 in) in 1991; 151.4 mm (6.0 in) in 1961; 132.1 mm (5.2 in) in 1964.
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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).