Wattamolla (Tamol) Weather Records (ASN00068190)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wattamolla (Tamol) (ASN00068190), Australia, with 49 years of record.
Key Facts for Wattamolla (Tamol)
- Wattamolla (Tamol) (ASN00068190) is a weather station in Australia at -34.74 latitude and 150.62 longitude, 130 m (427 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1970 to 2018, 49 years of record.
- 0 records set at Wattamolla (Tamol) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wattamolla (Tamol) set a daily record precipitation of 66.0 mm (2.6 in) on 26 February 2018.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -34.74 latitude, 150.62 longitude.
- Elevation: 130 m (427 ft).
- Period of record: 1970 to 2018, 49 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 | 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
Feb: 285.0 mm (11.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 134.0 mm (5.3 in) | 29 January 1978 |
| Feb | 285.0 mm (11.2 in) | 10 February 1992 |
| Mar | 261.3 mm (10.3 in) | 20 March 1978 |
| Apr | 155.2 mm (6.1 in) | 22 April 2015 |
| May | 200.0 mm (7.9 in) | 18 May 1995 |
| Jun | 267.1 mm (10.5 in) | 21 June 1975 |
| Jul | 168.0 mm (6.6 in) | 28 July 1984 |
| Aug | 255.4 mm (10.1 in) | 28 August 1974 |
| Sep | 229.8 mm (9.0 in) | 25 September 1995 |
| Oct | 192.8 mm (7.6 in) | 24 October 1999 |
| Nov | 194.2 mm (7.6 in) | 8 November 1984 |
| Dec | 227.3 mm (8.9 in) | 9 December 1970 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2018 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 14 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 2017 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 14 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 2017 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 19 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 October 2017 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 2 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 March 2017 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 4 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 2017 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 18 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 2017 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 22 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 February 2017 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 144.4 mm (5.7 in) | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) | 36 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 31 December 2016 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 32 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 2016 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 31 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 2016 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 29 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2016 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 189.4 mm (7.5 in) | 142.8 mm (5.6 in) | 4 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 June 2016 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 206.6 mm (8.1 in) | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) | 42 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 January 2016 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 40 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 January 2016 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) | 37 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 2015 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 44 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 October 2015 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 October 2015 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 6 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 2015 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 24 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 2015 | Wattamolla (Tamol), AU | daily rain | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) | 40 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1970 to 2018| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 285.0 mm (11.2 in) | 1992 | 149.4 mm (5.9 in) | 49 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 803.8 mm (31.6 in) | 1991 | 259.6 mm (10.2 in) | 49 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 41 days | 2017 | 21 days | 49 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 227.3 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1971 | 176.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1972 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1973 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1974 | 255.4 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1975 | 267.1 mm (10.5 in) |
| 1976 | 161.4 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1977 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1978 | 261.3 mm (10.3 in) |
| 1979 | 171.4 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1980 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1982 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 126.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1984 | 194.2 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1985 | 182.8 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1986 | 238.2 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1987 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1989 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 254.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1991 | 254.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1992 | 285.0 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1993 | 149.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1994 | 106.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1995 | 229.8 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1996 | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1997 | 163.2 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1998 | 203.4 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1999 | 192.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2000 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2001 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2002 | 131.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2003 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2004 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2005 | 163.2 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2006 | 97.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2007 | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2008 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2009 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2010 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2011 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2012 | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2013 | 183.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2014 | 251.8 mm (9.9 in) |
| 2015 | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2016 | 206.6 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2017 | 144.4 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2018 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 386.3 mm (15.2 in) |
| 1971 | 336.8 mm (13.3 in) |
| 1972 | 315.2 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1973 | 239.6 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1974 | 508.8 mm (20.0 in) |
| 1975 | 443.9 mm (17.5 in) |
| 1976 | 333.4 mm (13.1 in) |
| 1977 | 288.8 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1978 | 474.9 mm (18.7 in) |
| 1979 | 219.2 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1980 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1981 | 259.6 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1982 | 117.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1983 | 269.2 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1984 | 383.6 mm (15.1 in) |
| 1985 | 414.8 mm (16.3 in) |
| 1986 | 383.8 mm (15.1 in) |
| 1987 | 245.6 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1988 | 533.0 mm (21.0 in) |
| 1989 | 145.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1990 | 586.6 mm (23.1 in) |
| 1991 | 803.8 mm (31.6 in) |
| 1992 | 464.6 mm (18.3 in) |
| 1993 | 251.6 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1994 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1995 | 298.8 mm (11.8 in) |
| 1996 | 244.4 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1997 | 213.0 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1998 | 419.4 mm (16.5 in) |
| 1999 | 349.0 mm (13.7 in) |
| 2000 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 2001 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2002 | 239.2 mm (9.4 in) |
| 2003 | 210.2 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2004 | 151.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 2005 | 193.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2006 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2007 | 238.0 mm (9.4 in) |
| 2008 | 175.8 mm (6.9 in) |
| 2009 | 114.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2010 | 337.6 mm (13.3 in) |
| 2011 | 248.8 mm (9.8 in) |
| 2012 | 185.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2013 | 328.0 mm (12.9 in) |
| 2014 | 315.0 mm (12.4 in) |
| 2015 | 368.4 mm (14.5 in) |
| 2016 | 447.8 mm (17.6 in) |
| 2017 | 226.0 mm (8.9 in) |
| 2018 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 days |
| 1971 | 18 days |
| 1972 | 33 days |
| 1973 | 40 days |
| 1974 | 32 days |
| 1975 | 33 days |
| 1976 | 19 days |
| 1977 | 24 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 21 days |
| 1980 | 24 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 29 days |
| 1983 | 18 days |
| 1984 | 20 days |
| 1985 | 16 days |
| 1986 | 21 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 24 days |
| 1989 | 27 days |
| 1990 | 15 days |
| 1991 | 17 days |
| 1992 | 26 days |
| 1993 | 25 days |
| 1994 | 26 days |
| 1995 | 28 days |
| 1996 | 26 days |
| 1997 | 23 days |
| 1998 | 16 days |
| 1999 | 17 days |
| 2000 | 16 days |
| 2001 | 14 days |
| 2002 | 25 days |
| 2003 | 18 days |
| 2004 | 21 days |
| 2005 | 23 days |
| 2006 | 33 days |
| 2007 | 16 days |
| 2008 | 12 days |
| 2009 | 16 days |
| 2010 | 16 days |
| 2011 | 16 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 29 days |
| 2014 | 26 days |
| 2015 | 30 days |
| 2016 | 17 days |
| 2017 | 41 days |
| 2018 | 15 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
45 years, 1971 to 2017A day with at least 152.5 mm (6.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 330.9 mm (13.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 152.5 mm (6.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 210.3 mm (8.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 244.1 mm (9.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 282.3 mm (11.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 307.8 mm (12.1 in) | Longer than the 45 years of record |
| 100 years | 330.9 mm (13.0 in) | Longer than the 45 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, 45 years of values from 1971 to 2017.
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: 285.0 mm (11.2 in) in 1992; 267.1 mm (10.5 in) in 1975; 261.3 mm (10.3 in) in 1978.
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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).