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Falls Creek Weather Records (ASN00083084)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Falls Creek (ASN00083084), Australia, with 37 years of record.

Key Facts for Falls Creek

  • Falls Creek (ASN00083084) is a weather station in Australia at -36.87 latitude and 147.28 longitude, 1,765 m (5,791 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1990 to 2026, 37 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Falls Creek still stand.
  • Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Falls Creek set a daily record high minimum temperature of 9.2 C (48.6 F) on 26 September 2026 (provisional).

Provisional Records

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

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -36.87 latitude, 147.28 longitude.
  • Elevation: 1,765 m (5,791 ft).
  • Period of record: 1990 to 2026, 37 years.
  • Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

24 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Falls Creek, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Falls Creek. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 24 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -10010203040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Falls Creek. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 24 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Falls Creek, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan30.5 C (86.9 F)-3.9 C (25.0 F)30.5 C (86.9 F)0.4 C (32.7 F)
Feb28.6 C (83.5 F)-3.9 C (25.0 F)23.8 C (74.8 F)-3.0 C (26.6 F)
Mar25.3 C (77.5 F)-3.6 C (25.5 F)19.3 C (66.7 F)-2.4 C (27.7 F)
Apr19.7 C (67.5 F)-6.9 C (19.6 F)15.3 C (59.5 F)-2.5 C (27.5 F)
May16.1 C (61.0 F)-7.7 C (18.1 F)12.7 C (54.9 F)-5.6 C (21.9 F)
Jun13.2 C (55.8 F)-8.6 C (16.5 F)8.8 C (47.8 F)-3.4 C (25.9 F)
Jul16.3 C (61.3 F)-8.5 C (16.7 F)13.0 C (55.4 F)-5.4 C (22.3 F)
Aug11.9 C (53.4 F)-9.6 C (14.7 F)12.6 C (54.7 F)-4.8 C (23.4 F)
Sep16.2 C (61.2 F)-8.6 C (16.5 F)16.2 C (61.2 F)-6.2 C (20.8 F)
Oct21.7 C (71.1 F)-7.0 C (19.4 F)10.7 C (51.3 F)6.6 C (43.9 F)
Nov25.3 C (77.5 F)-6.3 C (20.7 F)n/an/a
Dec26.6 C (79.9 F)-4.8 C (23.4 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Falls Creek by the year they were set 1,464 records at Falls Creek still stand. 2009 holds the most, with 66. 0204060801990: 181991: 361992: 331993: 451994: 571995: 381996: 391997: 321998: 481999: 412000: 332001: 262002: 582003: 332004: 352005: 322006: 512007: 352008: 412009: 662010: 342011: 282012: 272013: 442014: 472015: 512016: 462017: 402018: 542019: 552020: 392021: 272022: 402023: 462024: 282025: 292026: 321990199419982002200620102014201820222026
1,464 records at Falls Creek still stand. 2009 holds the most, with 66.
Standing records at Falls Creek by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
199018
199136
199233
199345
199457
199538
199639
199732
199848
199941
200033
200126
200258
200333
200435
200532
200651
200735
200841
200966
201034
201128
201227
201344
201447
201551
201646
201740
201854
201955
202039
202127
202240
202346
202428
202529
202632

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When Falls Creek set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Falls Creek between 28 January 2026 and 28 January 2026. Each dot is a new record. Record high maximum temperature28 January 2026: Record high maximum temperature 30.5 C (86.9 F)
1 all-time records were set at Falls Creek between 28 January 2026 and 28 January 2026. Each dot is a new record.
When Falls Creek set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
2026-01-28Record high maximum temperatureRecord high maximum temperature 30.5 C (86.9 F)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Dec: 159.6 mm (6.3 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Falls Creek The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Falls Creek. The most was 159.6 mm (6.3 in) on 8 December 2017. 050100150200 Jan: 131.4 mm (5.2 in), 1 January 2010 Jan Feb: 106.0 mm (4.2 in), 6 February 2024 Feb Mar: 93.4 mm (3.7 in), 1 March 2012 Mar Apr: 97.4 mm (3.8 in), 18 April 2015 Apr May: 84.6 mm (3.3 in), 31 May 2024 May Jun: 86.4 mm (3.4 in), 28 June 2012 Jun Jul: 71.0 mm (2.8 in), 6 July 1998 Jul Aug: 80.0 mm (3.1 in), 15 August 2004 Aug Sep: 103.0 mm (4.1 in), 23 September 1998 Sep Oct: 149.4 mm (5.9 in), 4 October 2023 Oct Nov: 75.0 mm (3.0 in), 12 November 1998 Nov Dec: 159.6 mm (6.3 in), 8 December 2017 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Falls Creek. The most was 159.6 mm (6.3 in) on 8 December 2017.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Falls Creek
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan131.4 mm (5.2 in)1 January 2010
Feb106.0 mm (4.2 in)6 February 2024
Mar93.4 mm (3.7 in)1 March 2012
Apr97.4 mm (3.8 in)18 April 2015
May84.6 mm (3.3 in)31 May 2024
Jun86.4 mm (3.4 in)28 June 2012
Jul71.0 mm (2.8 in)6 July 1998
Aug80.0 mm (3.1 in)15 August 2004
Sep103.0 mm (4.1 in)23 September 1998
Oct149.4 mm (5.9 in)4 October 2023
Nov75.0 mm (3.0 in)12 November 1998
Dec159.6 mm (6.3 in)8 December 2017

Period of Record Coverage

1990 to 2026
Days with data per year at Falls Creek 37 years of record at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. 6 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1990, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2019, 2026. 1990: 112 of 365 days1991: 353 of 365 days1992: 344 of 366 days1993: 332 of 365 days1994: 344 of 365 days1995: 215 of 365 days1996: 333 of 366 days1997: 349 of 365 days1998: 330 of 365 days1999: 327 of 365 days2000: 352 of 366 days2001: 350 of 365 days2002: 336 of 365 days2003: 324 of 365 days2004: 361 of 366 days2005: 358 of 365 days2006: 348 of 365 days2007: 361 of 365 days2008: 358 of 366 days2009: 361 of 365 days2010: 365 of 365 days2011: 365 of 365 days2012: 346 of 366 days2013: 362 of 365 days2014: 365 of 365 days2015: 365 of 365 days2016: 366 of 366 days2017: 364 of 365 days2018: 357 of 365 days2019: 297 of 365 days2020: 365 of 366 days2021: 349 of 365 days2022: 336 of 365 days2023: 356 of 365 days2024: 347 of 366 days2025: 365 of 365 days2026: 268 of 365 days19901995200020052010201520202025
37 years of record at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. 6 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1990, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2019, 2026.
Days with data per year at Falls Creek
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
199011231%No
199135397%Yes
199234494%Yes
199333291%Yes
199434494%Yes
199521559%No
199633391%Yes
199734996%Yes
199833090%Yes
199932790%No
200035296%Yes
200135096%Yes
200233692%Yes
200332489%No
200436199%Yes
200535898%Yes
200634895%Yes
200736199%Yes
200835898%Yes
200936199%Yes
2010365100%Yes
2011365100%Yes
201234695%Yes
201336299%Yes
2014365100%Yes
2015365100%Yes
2016366100%Yes
2017364100%Yes
201835798%Yes
201929781%No
2020365100%Yes
202134996%Yes
202233692%Yes
202335698%Yes
202434795%Yes
2025365100%Yes
202626873%No

Latest Records

20
Latest records at Falls Creek
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
26 September 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high min (Provisional)9.2 C (48.6 F)3.6 C (6.5 F)3 years13 of 100 (Routine)
25 September 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high min (Provisional)8.5 C (47.3 F)2.7 C (4.9 F)36 years21 of 100 (Routine)
25 September 2026Falls Creek, AUmonthly high max (Tie, Provisional)16.2 C (61.2 F)tie3 years3 of 100 (Routine)
24 September 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max (Provisional)15.7 C (60.3 F)1.8 C (3.2 F)24 years14 of 100 (Routine)
12 September 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max (Provisional)12.0 C (53.6 F)1.8 C (3.2 F)11 years10 of 100 (Routine)
11 September 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max (Provisional)12.6 C (54.7 F)1.5 C (2.7 F)5 years7 of 100 (Routine)
8 September 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max (Provisional)10.4 C (50.7 F)0.8 C (1.4 F)20 years11 of 100 (Routine)
6 September 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily rain (Provisional)49.2 mm (1.9 in)32.0 mm (1.3 in)15 years31 of 100 (Routine)
31 August 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max (Provisional)12.3 C (54.1 F)3.1 C (5.6 F)20 years19 of 100 (Routine)
31 August 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high min (Provisional)4.5 C (40.1 F)0.8 C (1.4 F)19 years11 of 100 (Routine)
30 August 2026Falls Creek, AUmonthly high max (Provisional)12.6 C (54.7 F)0.7 C (1.3 F)20 years21 of 100 (Routine)
25 August 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily rain (Provisional)45.4 mm (1.8 in)15.6 mm (0.6 in)13 years21 of 100 (Routine)
21 August 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily rain (Provisional)25.8 mm (1.0 in)12.8 mm (0.5 in)31 years24 of 100 (Routine)
20 August 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily rain (Provisional)38.6 mm (1.5 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)8 years5 of 100 (Routine)
17 August 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max (Provisional)6.7 C (44.1 F)0.3 C (0.5 F)24 years10 of 100 (Routine)
10 August 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily rain64.0 mm (2.5 in)45.0 mm (1.8 in)20 years49 of 100 (Notable)
21 July 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high min2.9 C (37.2 F)0.7 C (1.3 F)9 years8 of 100 (Routine)
20 July 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max8.1 C (46.6 F)0.7 C (1.3 F)20 years11 of 100 (Routine)
20 July 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high min4.4 C (39.9 F)1.3 C (2.3 F)9 years10 of 100 (Routine)
19 July 2026Falls Creek, AUdaily high max13.0 C (55.4 F)4.4 C (7.9 F)24 years27 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

30 complete years, 1991 to 2025
Annual mean temperature at Falls Creek as warming stripes, 1991 to 2025 One stripe for each of 30 complete years at Falls Creek, 1991 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 6.1 C (43.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1994, at 4.8 C (40.6 F), and the warmest was 2014, at 7.0 C (44.5 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.4 C (2.5 F). 1991: 5.7 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1992: 4.8 C, -1.3 C from the station mean1993: 5.5 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1994: 4.8 C, -1.3 C from the station mean1997: 6.1 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1998: 5.8 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1999: 5.8 C, -0.3 C from the station mean2000: 6.0 C, -0.1 C from the station mean2001: 6.2 C, +0.1 C from the station mean2002: 6.9 C, +0.8 C from the station mean2003: 6.1 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2004: 5.9 C, -0.2 C from the station mean2005: 6.3 C, +0.2 C from the station mean2006: 6.6 C, +0.5 C from the station mean2007: 6.7 C, +0.6 C from the station mean2008: 5.7 C, -0.4 C from the station mean2009: 6.4 C, +0.3 C from the station mean2010: 5.9 C, -0.2 C from the station mean2011: 6.0 C, -0.1 C from the station mean2012: 5.5 C, -0.6 C from the station mean2013: 6.5 C, +0.4 C from the station mean2014: 7.0 C, +0.9 C from the station mean2015: 6.4 C, +0.3 C from the station mean2016: 6.3 C, +0.2 C from the station mean2017: 6.4 C, +0.3 C from the station mean2018: 6.3 C, +0.2 C from the station mean2020: 6.1 C, 0.0 C from the station mean2023: 6.2 C, +0.1 C from the station mean2024: 6.8 C, +0.7 C from the station mean2025: 6.3 C, +0.2 C from the station mean19911995200020052010201520202025
One stripe for each of 30 complete years at Falls Creek, 1991 to 2025. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 6.1 C (43.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1994, at 4.8 C (40.6 F), and the warmest was 2014, at 7.0 C (44.5 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.4 C (2.5 F).
Annual mean temperature at Falls Creek as warming stripes, 1991 to 2025
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
19915.7 C-0.44 C
19924.8 C-1.28 C
19935.5 C-0.63 C
19944.8 C-1.31 C
19976.1 C+0.01 C
19985.8 C-0.30 C
19995.8 C-0.28 C
20006.0 C-0.09 C
20016.2 C+0.12 C
20026.9 C+0.82 C
20036.1 C-0.02 C
20045.9 C-0.17 C
20056.3 C+0.23 C
20066.6 C+0.49 C
20076.7 C+0.56 C
20085.7 C-0.40 C
20096.4 C+0.34 C
20105.9 C-0.16 C
20116.0 C-0.10 C
20125.5 C-0.57 C
20136.5 C+0.39 C
20147.0 C+0.86 C
20156.4 C+0.28 C
20166.3 C+0.15 C
20176.4 C+0.27 C
20186.3 C+0.22 C
20206.1 C+0.04 C
20236.2 C+0.06 C
20246.8 C+0.73 C
20256.3 C+0.18 C

The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade over 1991 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.2 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 30 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.

Fitted temperature trends per decade at Falls Creek
MeasurePer decade (C)Per decade (F)PeriodComplete yearsReading
Annual mean temperature0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade0.5 F (0.2 to 0.8) per decade1991 to 202530Rise
Mean daily maximum0.3 C (0.1 to 0.6) per decade0.6 F (0.2 to 1.0) per decade1991 to 202530Rise
Mean daily minimum0.3 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade0.5 F (0.3 to 0.7) per decade1991 to 202530Rise

A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.

Extremes by Year

1990 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Falls Creek: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)30.5 C (86.9 F)202625.1 C (77.2 F)37
Coldest night (TNn)-9.6 C (14.7 F)2018-7.7 C (18.1 F)37
Wettest day (Rx1day)159.6 mm (6.3 in)201780.0 mm (3.1 in)35
Wettest five days (Rx5day)270.6 mm (10.7 in)2012135.0 mm (5.3 in)35
Longest dry spell (CDD)54 days201617 days35

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Falls Creek by year The hottest day of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 30.5 C (86.9 F) in 2026, marked on the chart; the median year is 25.1 C (77.2 F). 2022.52527.53032.51990200020102020Record: 30.5 C (86.9 F) in 2026
The hottest day of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 30.5 C (86.9 F) in 2026, marked on the chart; the median year is 25.1 C (77.2 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Falls Creek by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
199022.4 C (72.3 F)
199126.7 C (80.1 F)
199224.4 C (75.9 F)
199324.7 C (76.5 F)
199422.6 C (72.7 F)
199523.3 C (73.9 F)
199621.9 C (71.4 F)
199724.8 C (76.6 F)
199824.4 C (75.9 F)
199925.1 C (77.2 F)
200023.6 C (74.5 F)
200127.7 C (81.9 F)
200225.3 C (77.5 F)
200324.7 C (76.5 F)
200427.7 C (81.9 F)
200525.1 C (77.2 F)
200625.4 C (77.7 F)
200725.6 C (78.1 F)
200825.1 C (77.2 F)
200928.7 C (83.7 F)
201025.8 C (78.4 F)
201124.2 C (75.6 F)
201222.4 C (72.3 F)
201327.5 C (81.5 F)
201429.7 C (85.5 F)
201524.2 C (75.6 F)
201625.3 C (77.5 F)
201726.0 C (78.8 F)
201826.0 C (78.8 F)
201928.2 C (82.8 F)
202029.6 C (85.3 F)
202123.7 C (74.7 F)
202223.9 C (75.0 F)
202324.3 C (75.7 F)
202423.5 C (74.3 F)
202525.0 C (77.0 F)
202630.5 C (86.9 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Falls Creek by year The coldest night of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is -9.6 C (14.7 F) in 2018, marked on the chart; the median year is -7.7 C (18.1 F). -10-9-8-7-6-51990200020102020Record: -9.6 C (14.7 F) in 2018
The coldest night of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is -9.6 C (14.7 F) in 2018, marked on the chart; the median year is -7.7 C (18.1 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Falls Creek by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1990-5.9 C (21.4 F)
1991-8.5 C (16.7 F)
1992-8.4 C (16.9 F)
1993-7.2 C (19.0 F)
1994-8.5 C (16.7 F)
1995-8.6 C (16.5 F)
1996-7.7 C (18.1 F)
1997-8.6 C (16.5 F)
1998-8.5 C (16.7 F)
1999-7.7 C (18.1 F)
2000-7.8 C (18.0 F)
2001-7.1 C (19.2 F)
2002-7.6 C (18.3 F)
2003-8.0 C (17.6 F)
2004-8.2 C (17.2 F)
2005-9.3 C (15.3 F)
2006-8.2 C (17.2 F)
2007-8.6 C (16.5 F)
2008-9.0 C (15.8 F)
2009-7.0 C (19.4 F)
2010-7.3 C (18.9 F)
2011-7.0 C (19.4 F)
2012-6.8 C (19.8 F)
2013-6.9 C (19.6 F)
2014-8.6 C (16.5 F)
2015-8.6 C (16.5 F)
2016-7.5 C (18.5 F)
2017-9.2 C (15.4 F)
2018-9.6 C (14.7 F)
2019-8.1 C (17.4 F)
2020-7.6 C (18.3 F)
2021-6.6 C (20.1 F)
2022-7.1 C (19.2 F)
2023-7.2 C (19.0 F)
2024-6.9 C (19.6 F)
2025-7.6 C (18.3 F)
2026-6.2 C (20.8 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Falls Creek by year The wettest day of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 159.6 mm (6.3 in) in 2017, marked on the chart; the median year is 80.0 mm (3.1 in). 0501001502001990200020102020Record: 159.6 mm (6.3 in) in 2017
The wettest day of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 159.6 mm (6.3 in) in 2017, marked on the chart; the median year is 80.0 mm (3.1 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Falls Creek by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
199055.0 mm (2.2 in)
199196.2 mm (3.8 in)
1992n/a
1993n/a
199480.0 mm (3.1 in)
199571.0 mm (2.8 in)
199681.0 mm (3.2 in)
199764.0 mm (2.5 in)
1998112.0 mm (4.4 in)
199969.0 mm (2.7 in)
200051.0 mm (2.0 in)
200193.0 mm (3.7 in)
200244.0 mm (1.7 in)
200355.0 mm (2.2 in)
200480.0 mm (3.1 in)
200567.0 mm (2.6 in)
200641.0 mm (1.6 in)
200789.6 mm (3.5 in)
200867.8 mm (2.7 in)
200958.8 mm (2.3 in)
2010131.4 mm (5.2 in)
2011104.2 mm (4.1 in)
201293.4 mm (3.7 in)
201368.0 mm (2.7 in)
201468.6 mm (2.7 in)
201597.4 mm (3.8 in)
2016106.2 mm (4.2 in)
2017159.6 mm (6.3 in)
201883.4 mm (3.3 in)
201964.2 mm (2.5 in)
202096.6 mm (3.8 in)
2021108.6 mm (4.3 in)
202262.4 mm (2.5 in)
2023149.4 mm (5.9 in)
2024106.0 mm (4.2 in)
202574.2 mm (2.9 in)
202690.8 mm (3.6 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Falls Creek by year The wettest five days of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 270.6 mm (10.7 in) in 2012, marked on the chart; the median year is 135.0 mm (5.3 in). 01002003001990200020102020Record: 270.6 mm (10.7 in) in 2012
The wettest five days of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 270.6 mm (10.7 in) in 2012, marked on the chart; the median year is 135.0 mm (5.3 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Falls Creek by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
1990107.4 mm (4.2 in)
1991166.2 mm (6.5 in)
1992n/a
1993n/a
199433.8 mm (1.3 in)
1995206.0 mm (8.1 in)
1996108.0 mm (4.3 in)
199795.6 mm (3.8 in)
1998260.4 mm (10.3 in)
1999116.0 mm (4.6 in)
2000101.0 mm (4.0 in)
2001113.0 mm (4.4 in)
200294.0 mm (3.7 in)
2003140.0 mm (5.5 in)
2004126.0 mm (5.0 in)
200592.2 mm (3.6 in)
200644.2 mm (1.7 in)
2007152.2 mm (6.0 in)
2008101.2 mm (4.0 in)
200998.6 mm (3.9 in)
2010182.2 mm (7.2 in)
2011232.6 mm (9.2 in)
2012270.6 mm (10.7 in)
2013118.0 mm (4.6 in)
2014108.4 mm (4.3 in)
2015143.4 mm (5.6 in)
2016169.2 mm (6.7 in)
2017169.4 mm (6.7 in)
2018139.2 mm (5.5 in)
2019122.8 mm (4.8 in)
2020223.6 mm (8.8 in)
2021181.4 mm (7.1 in)
2022167.2 mm (6.6 in)
2023210.0 mm (8.3 in)
2024135.0 mm (5.3 in)
2025105.2 mm (4.1 in)
2026175.6 mm (6.9 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Falls Creek by year The longest dry spell of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 54 days in 2016, marked on the chart; the median year is 17 days. 02040601990200020102020Record: 54 days in 2016
The longest dry spell of the year at Falls Creek, 1990 to 2026. The record is 54 days in 2016, marked on the chart; the median year is 17 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Falls Creek by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
19909 days
199121 days
1992n/a
1993n/a
19943 days
19959 days
199619 days
199715 days
199819 days
199912 days
200012 days
200117 days
200232 days
200318 days
200419 days
200522 days
200622 days
200716 days
200822 days
200916 days
201021 days
201117 days
201214 days
201315 days
201413 days
201516 days
201654 days
201719 days
201826 days
201920 days
202015 days
202123 days
202212 days
202312 days
202419 days
202514 days
202615 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.

Frost Dates and Growing Season

30 years with a frost

Across 30 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Falls Creek falls on 24 December and the median first autumn frost on 17 January, which leaves a median of 35 days between them.

Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +10.2 days per decade at this station.

Frost dates and growing season at Falls Creek
MeasureMedian, all yearsEarliest periodRecent period (1991 to 2025)Recent against earliestFitted trend
Last spring frost24 Decembern/a24 Decembern/a-2.2 days per decade
First autumn frost17 Januaryn/a17 Januaryn/a+7.9 days per decade
Growing days35 daysn/a35 daysn/a+10.2 days per decade

A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.

Download the Data

  • Data for Falls Creek standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Falls Creek 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).