Meatian Weather Records (ASN00077029)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Meatian (ASN00077029), Australia, with 43 years of record.
Key Facts for Meatian
- Meatian (ASN00077029) is a weather station in Australia at -35.70 latitude and 143.30 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1930 to 1972, 43 years of record.
- 0 records set at Meatian still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Meatian set a daily record precipitation of 33.0 mm (1.3 in) on 16 February 1972.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -35.70 latitude, 143.30 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1930 to 1972, 43 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
May: 74.7 mm (2.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) | 26 January 1959 |
| Feb | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 26 February 1939 |
| Mar | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) | 12 March 1969 |
| Apr | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 14 April 1931 |
| May | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 2 May 1956 |
| Jun | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 21 June 1957 |
| Jul | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) | 14 July 1955 |
| Aug | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 15 August 1958 |
| Sep | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) | 11 September 1964 |
| Oct | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 16 October 1937 |
| Nov | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 22 November 1942 |
| Dec | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) | 7 December 1930 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 February 1972 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 1972 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 January 1972 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 November 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 22 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 5 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 10 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 March 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 March 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 13 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 February 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 February 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 11 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 January 1971 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 33 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 November 1970 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 4 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 1970 | Meatian, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | tie | 29 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 1970 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) | 9 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 1970 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 5 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 1970 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 39 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1970 | Meatian, AU | daily rain | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1930 to 1972| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 1956 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 43 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) | 1930 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 43 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 84 days | 1940 | 43 days | 43 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1931 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1932 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1933 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1934 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1935 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1936 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1937 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1938 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1939 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1940 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1941 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1942 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1944 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1945 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1946 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1948 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1950 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1951 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1952 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1953 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1954 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1956 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1957 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1958 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1961 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1963 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1965 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1967 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1969 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1970 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1972 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1931 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1932 | 76.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1933 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1934 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1935 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1936 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1938 | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1939 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1940 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1941 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1942 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1944 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1945 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1946 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1947 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1948 | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1949 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1951 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1953 | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1954 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1956 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1957 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1961 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1962 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1964 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1966 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1969 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1970 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1971 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 18 days |
| 1931 | 64 days |
| 1932 | 38 days |
| 1933 | 40 days |
| 1934 | 38 days |
| 1935 | 33 days |
| 1936 | 47 days |
| 1937 | 81 days |
| 1938 | 50 days |
| 1939 | 43 days |
| 1940 | 84 days |
| 1941 | 48 days |
| 1942 | 35 days |
| 1943 | 36 days |
| 1944 | 77 days |
| 1945 | 36 days |
| 1946 | 41 days |
| 1947 | 35 days |
| 1948 | 56 days |
| 1949 | 51 days |
| 1950 | 35 days |
| 1951 | 45 days |
| 1952 | 54 days |
| 1953 | 56 days |
| 1954 | 50 days |
| 1955 | 41 days |
| 1956 | 44 days |
| 1957 | 38 days |
| 1958 | 53 days |
| 1959 | 32 days |
| 1960 | 23 days |
| 1961 | 38 days |
| 1962 | 49 days |
| 1963 | 32 days |
| 1964 | 60 days |
| 1965 | 52 days |
| 1966 | 28 days |
| 1967 | 43 days |
| 1968 | 51 days |
| 1969 | 23 days |
| 1970 | 67 days |
| 1971 | 29 days |
| 1972 | 38 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
41 years, 1931 to 1971A day with at least 33.5 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 84.5 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 84.5 mm (3.3 in) | Longer than the 41 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, 41 years of values from 1931 to 1971.
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: 74.7 mm (2.9 in) in 1956; 72.6 mm (2.9 in) in 1931; 59.2 mm (2.3 in) in 1969.
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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).