Murchison (East Noorilim) Weather Records (ASN00081036)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Murchison (East Noorilim) (ASN00081036), Australia, with 35 years of record.
Key Facts for Murchison (East Noorilim)
- Murchison (East Noorilim) (ASN00081036) is a weather station in Australia at -36.65 latitude and 145.20 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1919 to 1953, 35 years of record.
- 0 records set at Murchison (East Noorilim) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Murchison (East Noorilim) set a daily record precipitation of 2.3 mm (0.09 in) on 29 January 1953.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -36.65 latitude, 145.20 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1919 to 1953, 35 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
Mar: 227.3 mm (8.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 4 January 1941 |
| Feb | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | 19 February 1928 |
| Mar | 227.3 mm (8.9 in) | 19 March 1950 |
| Apr | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 8 April 1939 |
| May | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 23 May 1951 |
| Jun | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 27 June 1931 |
| Jul | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 12 July 1933 |
| Aug | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | 25 August 1924 |
| Sep | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) | 7 September 1920 |
| Oct | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 24 October 1920 |
| Nov | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 21 November 1949 |
| Dec | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) | 14 December 1947 |
Latest Records
18| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 January 1953 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 34 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 1953 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 15 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 29 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 November 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 13 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 November 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 6 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 November 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 32 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 16 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 2 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 13 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain (Tie) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | tie | 7 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 June 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 17 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 4 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 29 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 14 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 1 year | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 14 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 14 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 1952 | Murchison (East Noorilim), AU | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1919 to 1953| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 227.3 mm (8.9 in) | 1950 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) | 34 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 287.2 mm (11.3 in) | 1950 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 71 days | 1926 | 39 days | 34 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1920 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1921 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1922 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1923 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1924 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1925 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1926 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1927 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1929 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1930 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1931 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1933 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1935 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1936 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1938 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1939 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1940 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1941 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1943 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1944 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1945 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1946 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1947 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1948 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1949 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 227.3 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1951 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1920 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1921 | 79.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1922 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1923 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1924 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1925 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1926 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1927 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1928 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1929 | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1930 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1931 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1933 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1934 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1935 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1936 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1937 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1938 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1939 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1940 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1943 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1945 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1946 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1947 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1948 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1949 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1950 | 287.2 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1951 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1952 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1953 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 31 days |
| 1920 | 48 days |
| 1921 | 45 days |
| 1922 | 52 days |
| 1923 | 54 days |
| 1924 | 38 days |
| 1925 | 38 days |
| 1926 | 71 days |
| 1927 | 30 days |
| 1928 | 35 days |
| 1929 | 30 days |
| 1930 | 43 days |
| 1931 | 58 days |
| 1933 | 40 days |
| 1934 | 29 days |
| 1935 | 31 days |
| 1936 | 46 days |
| 1937 | 51 days |
| 1938 | 47 days |
| 1939 | 26 days |
| 1940 | 46 days |
| 1941 | 27 days |
| 1942 | 26 days |
| 1943 | 47 days |
| 1944 | 40 days |
| 1945 | 38 days |
| 1946 | 36 days |
| 1947 | 28 days |
| 1948 | 53 days |
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 35 days |
| 1951 | 41 days |
| 1952 | 64 days |
| 1953 | 13 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
30 years, 1920 to 1952A day with at least 42.3 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 195.9 mm (7.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) | Longer than the 30 years of record |
| 100 years | 195.9 mm (7.7 in) | Longer than the 30 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, 30 years of values from 1920 to 1952.
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: 227.3 mm (8.9 in) in 1950; 83.8 mm (3.3 in) in 1939; 81.5 mm (3.2 in) in 1928.
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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).