Kaarimba Weather Records (ASN00080072)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kaarimba (ASN00080072), Australia, with 49 years of record.
Key Facts for Kaarimba
- Kaarimba (ASN00080072) is a weather station in Australia at -36.10 latitude and 145.30 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1870 to 1918, 49 years of record.
- 0 records set at Kaarimba still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kaarimba set a daily record precipitation of 49.8 mm (2.0 in) on 15 May 1918.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -36.10 latitude, 145.30 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1870 to 1918, 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 |
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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 |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-11-17 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1916-09-24 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 85.9 mm (3.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 30 January 1918 |
| Feb | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 11 February 1898 |
| Mar | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 29 March 1881 |
| Apr | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 15 April 1891 |
| May | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 13 May 1918 |
| Jun | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 23 June 1894 |
| Jul | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 12 July 1891 |
| Aug | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) | 31 August 1906 |
| Sep | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) | 24 September 1916 |
| Oct | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 7 October 1894 |
| Nov | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 17 November 1912 |
| Dec | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) | 28 December 1903 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | monthly rain | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 8 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 18 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 21 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 15.3 mm (0.6 in) | 0 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 February 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 January 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | monthly rain | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 29 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 January 1918 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 25 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 November 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | tie | 18 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 November 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 32 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 October 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 36 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 19 October 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 12 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 23 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 27 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 27 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 2 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 6 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 July 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 1917 | Kaarimba, AU | daily rain | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 32 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1870 to 1918| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) | 1916 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 43 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) | 1916 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) | 43 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 75 days | 1882 | 36 days | 43 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1870 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1873 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1878 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1879 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1880 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1881 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1882 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1883 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1884 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1885 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1886 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1887 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1888 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1889 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1890 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1891 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1892 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1893 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1894 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1895 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1896 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1897 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1898 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1899 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1900 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1901 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1902 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1903 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1904 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1905 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1906 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1907 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1908 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1909 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1910 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1911 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1912 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1913 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1914 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1915 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1916 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1917 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1918 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1870 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1873 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1878 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1879 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1880 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1881 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1882 | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1883 | 37.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1884 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1885 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1886 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1887 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1888 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1889 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1890 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1891 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1892 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1893 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1894 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1895 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1896 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1897 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1898 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1899 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1900 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1901 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1902 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1903 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1904 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1905 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1906 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1907 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1908 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1909 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1910 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1911 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1912 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1913 | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1914 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1915 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1916 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1917 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1918 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1870 | 28 days |
| 1873 | 31 days |
| 1878 | 31 days |
| 1879 | 33 days |
| 1880 | 31 days |
| 1881 | 28 days |
| 1882 | 75 days |
| 1883 | 39 days |
| 1884 | 26 days |
| 1885 | 31 days |
| 1886 | 46 days |
| 1887 | 23 days |
| 1888 | 25 days |
| 1889 | 53 days |
| 1890 | 36 days |
| 1891 | 34 days |
| 1892 | 34 days |
| 1893 | 57 days |
| 1894 | 43 days |
| 1895 | 60 days |
| 1896 | 53 days |
| 1897 | 43 days |
| 1898 | 39 days |
| 1899 | 37 days |
| 1900 | 53 days |
| 1901 | 38 days |
| 1902 | 62 days |
| 1903 | 26 days |
| 1904 | 40 days |
| 1905 | 28 days |
| 1906 | 48 days |
| 1907 | 25 days |
| 1908 | 36 days |
| 1909 | 27 days |
| 1910 | 64 days |
| 1911 | 26 days |
| 1912 | 46 days |
| 1913 | 40 days |
| 1914 | 55 days |
| 1915 | 48 days |
| 1916 | 23 days |
| 1917 | 29 days |
| 1918 | 21 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
39 years, 1879 to 1917A day with at least 40.6 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 91.2 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) | Longer than the 39 years of record |
| 100 years | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 39 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, 39 years of values from 1879 to 1917.
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: 85.9 mm (3.4 in) in 1916; 76.7 mm (3.0 in) in 1912; 70.4 mm (2.8 in) in 1887.
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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).