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Great Western (Seppelt) Weather Records (ASN00079019)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Great Western (Seppelt) (ASN00079019), Australia, with 136 years of record.

Key Facts for Great Western (Seppelt)

  • Great Western (Seppelt) (ASN00079019) is a weather station in Australia at -37.18 latitude and 142.86 longitude, 280 m (919 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1891 to 2026, 136 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Great Western (Seppelt) still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Great Western (Seppelt) set a daily record precipitation of 29.2 mm (1.1 in) on 2 October 2026 (provisional).

Provisional Records

Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -37.18 latitude, 142.86 longitude.
  • Elevation: 280 m (919 ft).
  • Period of record: 1891 to 2026, 136 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Great Western (Seppelt), with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Great Western (Seppelt). The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Great Western (Seppelt). The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Great Western (Seppelt), with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

0 standing records
Standing records at Great Western (Seppelt) by the year they were set 0 records at Great Western (Seppelt) still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Great Western (Seppelt) still stand.
Standing records at Great Western (Seppelt) by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When Great Western (Seppelt) set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Great Western (Seppelt) between 7 February 1957 and 7 February 1957. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation7 February 1957: Record daily precipitation 92.2 mm (3.6 in)
1 all-time records were set at Great Western (Seppelt) between 7 February 1957 and 7 February 1957. Each dot is a new record.
When Great Western (Seppelt) set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1957-02-07Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 92.2 mm (3.6 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Feb: 92.2 mm (3.6 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Great Western (Seppelt) The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Great Western (Seppelt). The most was 92.2 mm (3.6 in) on 7 February 1957. 0255075100 Jan: 91.0 mm (3.6 in), 12 January 2011 Jan Feb: 92.2 mm (3.6 in), 7 February 1957 Feb Mar: 92.2 mm (3.6 in), 31 March 1988 Mar Apr: 49.6 mm (2.0 in), 23 April 1980 Apr May: 63.0 mm (2.5 in), 14 May 1963 May Jun: 59.0 mm (2.3 in), 8 June 2023 Jun Jul: 55.5 mm (2.2 in), 18 July 1990 Jul Aug: 58.4 mm (2.3 in), 8 August 1955 Aug Sep: 56.4 mm (2.2 in), 20 September 1915 Sep Oct: 74.9 mm (2.9 in), 7 October 1894 Oct Nov: 71.6 mm (2.8 in), 12 November 1960 Nov Dec: 55.4 mm (2.2 in), 13 December 1954 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Great Western (Seppelt). The most was 92.2 mm (3.6 in) on 7 February 1957.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Great Western (Seppelt)
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan91.0 mm (3.6 in)12 January 2011
Feb92.2 mm (3.6 in)7 February 1957
Mar92.2 mm (3.6 in)31 March 1988
Apr49.6 mm (2.0 in)23 April 1980
May63.0 mm (2.5 in)14 May 1963
Jun59.0 mm (2.3 in)8 June 2023
Jul55.5 mm (2.2 in)18 July 1990
Aug58.4 mm (2.3 in)8 August 1955
Sep56.4 mm (2.2 in)20 September 1915
Oct74.9 mm (2.9 in)7 October 1894
Nov71.6 mm (2.8 in)12 November 1960
Dec55.4 mm (2.2 in)13 December 1954

Latest Records

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Latest records at Great Western (Seppelt)
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
2 October 2026Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain (Provisional)29.2 mm (1.1 in)0.5 mm (0.02 in)73 years32 of 100 (Routine)
10 August 2026Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain29.5 mm (1.2 in)11.2 mm (0.4 in)67 years48 of 100 (Notable)
30 June 2026Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain15.8 mm (0.6 in)0.1 mm (0.00 in)111 years20 of 100 (Routine)
16 June 2026Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain19.5 mm (0.8 in)0.5 mm (0.02 in)45 years20 of 100 (Routine)
2 March 2026Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain27.6 mm (1.1 in)16.8 mm (0.7 in)4 years27 of 100 (Routine)
1 December 2025Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain31.5 mm (1.2 in)0.5 mm (0.02 in)92 years37 of 100 (Notable)
10 June 2025Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain35.0 mm (1.4 in)0.5 mm (0.02 in)94 years38 of 100 (Notable)
11 March 2025Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain24.6 mm (1.0 in)15.6 mm (0.6 in)8 years20 of 100 (Routine)
7 January 2025Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain16.0 mm (0.6 in)5.5 mm (0.22 in)3 years14 of 100 (Routine)
3 December 2024Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain26.8 mm (1.1 in)5.2 mm (0.20 in)87 years42 of 100 (Notable)
27 November 2024Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain40.0 mm (1.6 in)17.4 mm (0.7 in)121 years62 of 100 (Major)
22 July 2024Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain30.5 mm (1.2 in)17.1 mm (0.7 in)11 years42 of 100 (Notable)
2 April 2024Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain44.0 mm (1.7 in)32.6 mm (1.3 in)92 years77 of 100 (Major)
27 December 2023Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain38.0 mm (1.5 in)4.7 mm (0.19 in)116 years45 of 100 (Notable)
18 August 2023Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain16.0 mm (0.6 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)64 years20 of 100 (Routine)
8 June 2023Great Western (Seppelt), AUmonthly rain59.0 mm (2.3 in)5.4 mm (0.21 in)124 years58 of 100 (Notable)
14 November 2022Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain22.0 mm (0.9 in)7.8 mm (0.31 in)33 years20 of 100 (Routine)
13 October 2022Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain26.0 mm (1.0 in)10.5 mm (0.4 in)119 years54 of 100 (Notable)
30 August 2022Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain27.8 mm (1.1 in)10.2 mm (0.4 in)31 years36 of 100 (Notable)
25 July 2022Great Western (Seppelt), AUdaily rain24.0 mm (0.9 in)10.0 mm (0.4 in)85 years20 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1891 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Great Western (Seppelt): the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)92.2 mm (3.6 in)195736.7 mm (1.4 in)136
Wettest five days (Rx5day)180.4 mm (7.1 in)201156.9 mm (2.2 in)136
Longest dry spell (CDD)93 days192332 days136

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Great Western (Seppelt) by year The wettest day of the year at Great Western (Seppelt), 1891 to 2026. The record is 92.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1957, marked on the chart; the median year is 36.7 mm (1.4 in). 0204060801001900192019401960198020002020Record: 92.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1957
The wettest day of the year at Great Western (Seppelt), 1891 to 2026. The record is 92.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1957, marked on the chart; the median year is 36.7 mm (1.4 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Great Western (Seppelt) by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
189132.0 mm (1.3 in)
189238.1 mm (1.5 in)
189343.7 mm (1.7 in)
189474.9 mm (2.9 in)
189526.2 mm (1.0 in)
189632.5 mm (1.3 in)
189772.9 mm (2.9 in)
189853.6 mm (2.1 in)
189946.7 mm (1.8 in)
190032.0 mm (1.3 in)
190128.4 mm (1.1 in)
190223.9 mm (0.9 in)
190333.5 mm (1.3 in)
190433.5 mm (1.3 in)
190536.8 mm (1.4 in)
190674.9 mm (2.9 in)
190734.3 mm (1.4 in)
190838.6 mm (1.5 in)
190953.3 mm (2.1 in)
191084.1 mm (3.3 in)
191178.7 mm (3.1 in)
191232.3 mm (1.3 in)
191348.0 mm (1.9 in)
191437.1 mm (1.5 in)
191556.4 mm (2.2 in)
191651.6 mm (2.0 in)
191730.0 mm (1.2 in)
191842.7 mm (1.7 in)
191928.7 mm (1.1 in)
192044.7 mm (1.8 in)
192160.2 mm (2.4 in)
192236.1 mm (1.4 in)
192352.8 mm (2.1 in)
192435.6 mm (1.4 in)
192539.4 mm (1.6 in)
192627.2 mm (1.1 in)
192719.3 mm (0.8 in)
192854.6 mm (2.1 in)
192952.8 mm (2.1 in)
193034.8 mm (1.4 in)
193147.8 mm (1.9 in)
193261.0 mm (2.4 in)
193341.7 mm (1.6 in)
193430.7 mm (1.2 in)
193519.1 mm (0.8 in)
193632.3 mm (1.3 in)
193724.6 mm (1.0 in)
193818.5 mm (0.7 in)
193937.3 mm (1.5 in)
194028.2 mm (1.1 in)
194151.8 mm (2.0 in)
194253.6 mm (2.1 in)
194320.3 mm (0.8 in)
194442.4 mm (1.7 in)
194526.2 mm (1.0 in)
194676.7 mm (3.0 in)
194734.8 mm (1.4 in)
194830.5 mm (1.2 in)
194929.5 mm (1.2 in)
195036.6 mm (1.4 in)
195154.9 mm (2.2 in)
195228.7 mm (1.1 in)
195353.3 mm (2.1 in)
195455.4 mm (2.2 in)
195558.4 mm (2.3 in)
195671.1 mm (2.8 in)
195792.2 mm (3.6 in)
195839.9 mm (1.6 in)
195942.2 mm (1.7 in)
196071.6 mm (2.8 in)
196132.0 mm (1.3 in)
196235.1 mm (1.4 in)
196366.3 mm (2.6 in)
196452.3 mm (2.1 in)
196522.6 mm (0.9 in)
196663.5 mm (2.5 in)
196718.5 mm (0.7 in)
196838.1 mm (1.5 in)
196957.4 mm (2.3 in)
197029.2 mm (1.1 in)
197135.8 mm (1.4 in)
197234.0 mm (1.3 in)
197391.9 mm (3.6 in)
197453.0 mm (2.1 in)
197527.2 mm (1.1 in)
197625.2 mm (1.0 in)
197728.8 mm (1.1 in)
197841.4 mm (1.6 in)
197963.0 mm (2.5 in)
198049.6 mm (2.0 in)
198128.8 mm (1.1 in)
198221.4 mm (0.8 in)
198335.8 mm (1.4 in)
198449.0 mm (1.9 in)
198534.4 mm (1.4 in)
198626.8 mm (1.1 in)
198746.2 mm (1.8 in)
198892.2 mm (3.6 in)
198937.8 mm (1.5 in)
199055.5 mm (2.2 in)
199151.0 mm (2.0 in)
199229.0 mm (1.1 in)
199348.0 mm (1.9 in)
199418.0 mm (0.7 in)
199523.2 mm (0.9 in)
199626.0 mm (1.0 in)
199737.0 mm (1.5 in)
199848.0 mm (1.9 in)
199933.6 mm (1.3 in)
200036.0 mm (1.4 in)
200133.6 mm (1.3 in)
200220.2 mm (0.8 in)
200330.0 mm (1.2 in)
200425.4 mm (1.0 in)
200547.0 mm (1.9 in)
200619.0 mm (0.7 in)
200736.0 mm (1.4 in)
200819.8 mm (0.8 in)
200936.0 mm (1.4 in)
201038.5 mm (1.5 in)
201191.0 mm (3.6 in)
201226.0 mm (1.0 in)
201335.0 mm (1.4 in)
201425.0 mm (1.0 in)
201549.0 mm (1.9 in)
201643.0 mm (1.7 in)
201729.0 mm (1.1 in)
201824.0 mm (0.9 in)
201953.5 mm (2.1 in)
202021.2 mm (0.8 in)
202167.4 mm (2.7 in)
202234.0 mm (1.3 in)
202359.0 mm (2.3 in)
202444.0 mm (1.7 in)
202535.0 mm (1.4 in)
202629.5 mm (1.2 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Great Western (Seppelt) by year The wettest five days of the year at Great Western (Seppelt), 1891 to 2026. The record is 180.4 mm (7.1 in) in 2011, marked on the chart; the median year is 56.9 mm (2.2 in). 0501001502001900192019401960198020002020Record: 180.4 mm (7.1 in) in 2011
The wettest five days of the year at Great Western (Seppelt), 1891 to 2026. The record is 180.4 mm (7.1 in) in 2011, marked on the chart; the median year is 56.9 mm (2.2 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Great Western (Seppelt) by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
189143.2 mm (1.7 in)
189267.8 mm (2.7 in)
1893113.8 mm (4.5 in)
1894157.5 mm (6.2 in)
189541.9 mm (1.6 in)
189637.2 mm (1.5 in)
189772.9 mm (2.9 in)
189883.8 mm (3.3 in)
189946.7 mm (1.8 in)
190053.0 mm (2.1 in)
190163.2 mm (2.5 in)
190246.7 mm (1.8 in)
190376.3 mm (3.0 in)
190443.2 mm (1.7 in)
190555.2 mm (2.2 in)
190683.5 mm (3.3 in)
190769.3 mm (2.7 in)
190862.2 mm (2.4 in)
190985.3 mm (3.4 in)
1910107.2 mm (4.2 in)
1911173.1 mm (6.8 in)
191280.0 mm (3.1 in)
191367.1 mm (2.6 in)
191446.5 mm (1.8 in)
191572.2 mm (2.8 in)
191682.1 mm (3.2 in)
191740.1 mm (1.6 in)
191856.4 mm (2.2 in)
191951.3 mm (2.0 in)
192045.2 mm (1.8 in)
192164.3 mm (2.5 in)
192246.5 mm (1.8 in)
192363.2 mm (2.5 in)
192490.7 mm (3.6 in)
192558.9 mm (2.3 in)
192639.7 mm (1.6 in)
192740.0 mm (1.6 in)
192863.7 mm (2.5 in)
192953.8 mm (2.1 in)
193053.3 mm (2.1 in)
193182.9 mm (3.3 in)
193265.6 mm (2.6 in)
193384.4 mm (3.3 in)
193453.9 mm (2.1 in)
193550.6 mm (2.0 in)
193659.0 mm (2.3 in)
193745.8 mm (1.8 in)
193833.0 mm (1.3 in)
193962.8 mm (2.5 in)
194052.3 mm (2.1 in)
1941103.1 mm (4.1 in)
194258.2 mm (2.3 in)
194329.0 mm (1.1 in)
194446.7 mm (1.8 in)
194555.1 mm (2.2 in)
1946158.4 mm (6.2 in)
194757.1 mm (2.2 in)
194844.0 mm (1.7 in)
194947.3 mm (1.9 in)
195062.4 mm (2.5 in)
1951139.4 mm (5.5 in)
195242.2 mm (1.7 in)
195371.6 mm (2.8 in)
195455.4 mm (2.2 in)
195592.1 mm (3.6 in)
195671.9 mm (2.8 in)
195797.8 mm (3.9 in)
195849.6 mm (2.0 in)
195968.1 mm (2.7 in)
196077.0 mm (3.0 in)
196157.7 mm (2.3 in)
196240.4 mm (1.6 in)
1963106.2 mm (4.2 in)
196464.0 mm (2.5 in)
196549.6 mm (2.0 in)
196670.9 mm (2.8 in)
196723.4 mm (0.9 in)
196859.6 mm (2.3 in)
196959.7 mm (2.4 in)
197059.5 mm (2.3 in)
197155.9 mm (2.2 in)
197250.8 mm (2.0 in)
1973151.9 mm (6.0 in)
197466.0 mm (2.6 in)
197562.6 mm (2.5 in)
197643.5 mm (1.7 in)
197738.2 mm (1.5 in)
197852.5 mm (2.1 in)
1979110.2 mm (4.3 in)
198080.2 mm (3.2 in)
198177.2 mm (3.0 in)
198228.6 mm (1.1 in)
198361.0 mm (2.4 in)
198470.4 mm (2.8 in)
198548.8 mm (1.9 in)
198663.0 mm (2.5 in)
198777.8 mm (3.1 in)
198893.4 mm (3.7 in)
198940.0 mm (1.6 in)
199038.6 mm (1.5 in)
199155.0 mm (2.2 in)
199245.0 mm (1.8 in)
199356.6 mm (2.2 in)
199422.2 mm (0.9 in)
199575.4 mm (3.0 in)
199627.4 mm (1.1 in)
199761.4 mm (2.4 in)
199851.6 mm (2.0 in)
199951.0 mm (2.0 in)
200036.0 mm (1.4 in)
200137.0 mm (1.5 in)
200220.4 mm (0.8 in)
200344.5 mm (1.8 in)
200441.1 mm (1.6 in)
200583.5 mm (3.3 in)
200624.6 mm (1.0 in)
200748.6 mm (1.9 in)
200853.2 mm (2.1 in)
200947.6 mm (1.9 in)
201068.7 mm (2.7 in)
2011180.4 mm (7.1 in)
201245.5 mm (1.8 in)
201341.8 mm (1.6 in)
201430.5 mm (1.2 in)
201577.5 mm (3.1 in)
201644.5 mm (1.8 in)
201744.5 mm (1.8 in)
201838.3 mm (1.5 in)
201956.0 mm (2.2 in)
202027.5 mm (1.1 in)
202179.9 mm (3.1 in)
202262.8 mm (2.5 in)
202383.4 mm (3.3 in)
202447.8 mm (1.9 in)
202563.0 mm (2.5 in)
202664.8 mm (2.6 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Great Western (Seppelt) by year The longest dry spell of the year at Great Western (Seppelt), 1891 to 2026. The record is 93 days in 1923, marked on the chart; the median year is 32 days. 0204060801001900192019401960198020002020Record: 93 days in 1923
The longest dry spell of the year at Great Western (Seppelt), 1891 to 2026. The record is 93 days in 1923, marked on the chart; the median year is 32 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Great Western (Seppelt) by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
189121 days
189226 days
189345 days
189436 days
189567 days
189650 days
189732 days
189842 days
189925 days
190017 days
190137 days
190236 days
190323 days
190433 days
190532 days
190625 days
190736 days
190834 days
190931 days
191048 days
191134 days
191264 days
191341 days
191436 days
191547 days
191665 days
191723 days
191832 days
191926 days
192025 days
192129 days
192243 days
192393 days
192430 days
192530 days
192647 days
192734 days
192830 days
192920 days
193038 days
193141 days
193235 days
193332 days
193437 days
193531 days
193661 days
193753 days
193857 days
193935 days
194021 days
194128 days
194235 days
194332 days
194442 days
194540 days
194618 days
194735 days
194855 days
194947 days
195034 days
195142 days
195230 days
195343 days
195447 days
195526 days
195622 days
195728 days
195835 days
195934 days
196023 days
196137 days
196231 days
196330 days
196422 days
196567 days
196621 days
196739 days
196825 days
196934 days
197051 days
197136 days
197237 days
197330 days
197432 days
197542 days
197640 days
197722 days
197816 days
197933 days
198038 days
198134 days
198220 days
198330 days
198425 days
198521 days
198633 days
198727 days
198827 days
198923 days
199020 days
199143 days
199236 days
199317 days
199431 days
199527 days
199622 days
199731 days
199828 days
199946 days
200025 days
200131 days
200236 days
200324 days
200420 days
200539 days
200642 days
200721 days
200829 days
200939 days
201020 days
201116 days
201225 days
201321 days
201426 days
201525 days
201621 days
201725 days
201822 days
201937 days
202022 days
202124 days
202232 days
202320 days
202466 days
202535 days
202622 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

109 years, 1892 to 2025

A day with at least 40.0 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 106.0 mm (4.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Great Western (Seppelt): the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years40.0 mm (1.6 in)
5 years56.0 mm (2.2 in)
10 years67.3 mm (2.6 in)
25 years82.2 mm (3.2 in)
50 years93.9 mm (3.7 in)
100 years106.0 mm (4.2 in)

The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 109 years of values from 1892 to 2025.

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: 92.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1957; 92.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1988; 91.9 mm (3.6 in) in 1973.

Download the Data

  • Data for Great Western (Seppelt) standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Great Western (Seppelt) threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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 (2026-10-13).