Wamboota Weather Records (ASN00074182)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wamboota (ASN00074182), Australia, with 36 years of record.
Key Facts for Wamboota
- Wamboota (ASN00074182) is a weather station in Australia at -35.90 latitude and 144.60 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1902 to 1937, 36 years of record.
- 0 records set at Wamboota still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wamboota set a daily record precipitation of 17.8 mm (0.7 in) on 18 October 1937.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -35.90 latitude, 144.60 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1902 to 1937, 36 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: 62.2 mm (2.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 2 January 1904 |
| Feb | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 13 February 1928 |
| Mar | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 21 March 1926 |
| Apr | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | 5 April 1905 |
| May | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 16 May 1918 |
| Jun | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | 22 June 1910 |
| Jul | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 12 July 1935 |
| Aug | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 27 August 1924 |
| Sep | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 8 September 1921 |
| Oct | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 23 October 1920 |
| Nov | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 20 November 1912 |
| Dec | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 28 December 1903 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 October 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 8 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) | 27 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 22 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 August 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 19 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 June 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 14 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 January 1937 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 1936 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 21 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 1936 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 27 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 1936 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 4 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 June 1936 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 January 1936 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 1935 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 12 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 September 1935 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 1935 | Wamboota, AU | monthly rain | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 11 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 1935 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 10 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 1934 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 1934 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 12 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 1934 | Wamboota, AU | daily rain | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 17 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1902 to 1937| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 1928 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 36 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) | 1929 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 35 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 73 days | 1920 | 38 days | 36 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1903 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1904 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1905 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1906 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1907 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1908 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1909 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1910 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1911 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1912 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1913 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1914 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1915 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1916 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1917 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1918 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1919 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1920 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1921 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1922 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1923 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1924 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1925 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1926 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1927 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1928 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1929 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1930 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1931 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1932 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1933 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1934 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1935 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1936 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1903 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1904 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1905 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1906 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1907 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1908 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1909 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1910 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1911 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1912 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1913 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1914 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1915 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1916 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1917 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1918 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1919 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1920 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1921 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1922 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1923 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1924 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1925 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1926 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1927 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1928 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1929 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1930 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1931 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1932 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1933 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1934 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1935 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1936 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1937 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 26 days |
| 1903 | 27 days |
| 1904 | 40 days |
| 1905 | 38 days |
| 1906 | 31 days |
| 1907 | 38 days |
| 1908 | 37 days |
| 1909 | 30 days |
| 1910 | 61 days |
| 1911 | 30 days |
| 1912 | 61 days |
| 1913 | 28 days |
| 1914 | 72 days |
| 1915 | 38 days |
| 1916 | 33 days |
| 1917 | 30 days |
| 1918 | 48 days |
| 1919 | 41 days |
| 1920 | 73 days |
| 1921 | 43 days |
| 1922 | 62 days |
| 1923 | 48 days |
| 1924 | 34 days |
| 1925 | 42 days |
| 1926 | 42 days |
| 1927 | 44 days |
| 1928 | 57 days |
| 1929 | 30 days |
| 1930 | 52 days |
| 1931 | 41 days |
| 1932 | 38 days |
| 1933 | 38 days |
| 1934 | 52 days |
| 1935 | 32 days |
| 1936 | 2 days |
| 1937 | 1 day |
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
33 years, 1903 to 1935A day with at least 35.3 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 68.8 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | Longer than the 33 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, 33 years of values from 1903 to 1935.
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: 62.2 mm (2.4 in) in 1928; 55.4 mm (2.2 in) in 1921; 54.6 mm (2.1 in) in 1918.
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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).