Croydon (Samuel Street) Weather Records (ASN00086027)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Croydon (Samuel Street) (ASN00086027), Australia, with 101 years of record.
Key Facts for Croydon (Samuel Street)
- Croydon (Samuel Street) (ASN00086027) is a weather station in Australia at -37.79 latitude and 145.28 longitude, 134 m (440 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1911 to 2011, 101 years of record.
- 0 records set at Croydon (Samuel Street) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Croydon (Samuel Street) set a daily record precipitation of 33.6 mm (1.3 in) on 11 December 2011.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -37.79 latitude, 145.28 longitude.
- Elevation: 134 m (440 ft).
- Period of record: 1911 to 2011, 101 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
Dec: 152.4 mm (6.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) | 29 January 1963 |
| Feb | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) | 3 February 2005 |
| Mar | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) | 22 March 1931 |
| Apr | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 23 April 1960 |
| May | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) | 4 May 1944 |
| Jun | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 11 June 1989 |
| Jul | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | 14 July 1952 |
| Aug | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) | 25 August 1924 |
| Sep | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) | 19 September 1984 |
| Oct | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | 18 October 1937 |
| Nov | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 30 November 1934 |
| Dec | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 1 December 1934 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 58 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 52 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 November 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) | 29 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 September 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 18 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 May 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 32 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 April 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 38 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 72 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 14 January 2011 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 92 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 December 2010 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 36 years | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 December 2010 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 23 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 November 2010 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 October 2010 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 35 years | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| 26 June 2010 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) | 76 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 2010 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 82 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 September 2009 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 20 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 2009 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 31 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 2009 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 38 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 December 2008 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 18.9 mm (0.7 in) | 41 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 18 May 2008 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 1 year | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 2007 | Croydon (Samuel Street), AU | daily rain | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 52 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1911 to 2011| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) | 1934 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 101 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 230.7 mm (9.1 in) | 1934 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) | 101 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 40 days | 1956 | 19 days | 101 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1912 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1913 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1914 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1915 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1916 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1917 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1918 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1919 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1920 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1922 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1923 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1924 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1925 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1926 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1927 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1928 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1929 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1930 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1931 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1932 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1933 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1934 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1935 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1936 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1938 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1939 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1940 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1941 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1942 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1943 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1944 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1945 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1946 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1947 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1948 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1949 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1950 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1951 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1953 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1954 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1955 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1956 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1958 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1959 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1960 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1961 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1962 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1963 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1964 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1965 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1973 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1974 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1975 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1976 | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1979 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1982 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1984 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1985 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1987 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1989 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 33.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1993 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1994 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1995 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1996 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1997 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2002 | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2004 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2005 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2006 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2007 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2011 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 108.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1912 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1913 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1914 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1915 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1916 | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1917 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1918 | 87.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1919 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1920 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1921 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1922 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1923 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1924 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1925 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1926 | 59.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1927 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1928 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1929 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1930 | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1931 | 190.0 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1932 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1933 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1934 | 230.7 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1935 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1936 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1937 | 162.5 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1938 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1939 | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1940 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1941 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1942 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1943 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1944 | 130.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1945 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1946 | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1947 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1948 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1949 | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1950 | 67.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1951 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1952 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1953 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1954 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1955 | 74.3 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1956 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1957 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1959 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 161.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1961 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1962 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1963 | 147.9 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1964 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1965 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1966 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1967 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1968 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1969 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1970 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1971 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1972 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1973 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1974 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1975 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1976 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1977 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1978 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1979 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1980 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1981 | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1982 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1983 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1984 | 129.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1985 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1986 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1988 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1989 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1990 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1991 | 132.4 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1992 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1993 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1994 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1995 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1996 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1998 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1999 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2000 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2001 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2002 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2003 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2004 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2005 | 126.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2006 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2008 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2009 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2010 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2011 | 114.4 mm (4.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 17 days |
| 1912 | 26 days |
| 1913 | 27 days |
| 1914 | 22 days |
| 1915 | 23 days |
| 1916 | 19 days |
| 1917 | 23 days |
| 1918 | 12 days |
| 1919 | 14 days |
| 1920 | 20 days |
| 1921 | 20 days |
| 1922 | 21 days |
| 1923 | 34 days |
| 1924 | 16 days |
| 1925 | 15 days |
| 1926 | 25 days |
| 1927 | 18 days |
| 1928 | 17 days |
| 1929 | 17 days |
| 1930 | 27 days |
| 1931 | 18 days |
| 1932 | 13 days |
| 1933 | 19 days |
| 1934 | 19 days |
| 1935 | 21 days |
| 1936 | 13 days |
| 1937 | 24 days |
| 1938 | 20 days |
| 1939 | 15 days |
| 1940 | 20 days |
| 1941 | 12 days |
| 1942 | 19 days |
| 1943 | 16 days |
| 1944 | 16 days |
| 1945 | 24 days |
| 1946 | 11 days |
| 1947 | 15 days |
| 1948 | 25 days |
| 1949 | 19 days |
| 1950 | 24 days |
| 1951 | 17 days |
| 1952 | 17 days |
| 1953 | 17 days |
| 1954 | 15 days |
| 1955 | 18 days |
| 1956 | 40 days |
| 1957 | 11 days |
| 1958 | 16 days |
| 1959 | 17 days |
| 1960 | 14 days |
| 1961 | 28 days |
| 1962 | 15 days |
| 1963 | 23 days |
| 1964 | 22 days |
| 1965 | 23 days |
| 1966 | 15 days |
| 1967 | 17 days |
| 1968 | 28 days |
| 1969 | 14 days |
| 1970 | 23 days |
| 1971 | 17 days |
| 1972 | 28 days |
| 1973 | 11 days |
| 1974 | 19 days |
| 1975 | 19 days |
| 1976 | 26 days |
| 1977 | 26 days |
| 1978 | 13 days |
| 1979 | 16 days |
| 1980 | 32 days |
| 1981 | 23 days |
| 1982 | 26 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 19 days |
| 1985 | 19 days |
| 1986 | 36 days |
| 1987 | 24 days |
| 1988 | 40 days |
| 1989 | 21 days |
| 1990 | 30 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 16 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 21 days |
| 1995 | 12 days |
| 1996 | 16 days |
| 1997 | 26 days |
| 1998 | 12 days |
| 1999 | 14 days |
| 2000 | 19 days |
| 2001 | 29 days |
| 2002 | 23 days |
| 2003 | 28 days |
| 2004 | 19 days |
| 2005 | 22 days |
| 2006 | 23 days |
| 2007 | 17 days |
| 2008 | 16 days |
| 2009 | 30 days |
| 2010 | 18 days |
| 2011 | 10 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
99 years, 1911 to 2011A day with at least 47.2 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 132.5 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 114.1 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 99 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, 99 years of values from 1911 to 2011.
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: 152.4 mm (6.0 in) in 1934; 117.6 mm (4.6 in) in 1963; 107.0 mm (4.2 in) in 2005.
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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).