Essendon Airport Weather Records (ASN00086038)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Essendon Airport (ASN00086038), Australia, with 98 years of record.
Key Facts for Essendon Airport
- Essendon Airport (ASN00086038) is a weather station in Australia at -37.73 latitude and 144.91 longitude, 78 m (257 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1929 to 2026, 98 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Essendon Airport still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Essendon Airport set a daily record precipitation of 43.0 mm (1.7 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, -37.73 latitude, 144.91 longitude.
- Elevation: 78 m (257 ft).
- Period of record: 1929 to 2026, 98 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
12 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.8 C (114.4 F) | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | 44.1 C (111.4 F) | 9.9 C (49.8 F) |
| Feb | 47.3 C (117.1 F) | 5.3 C (41.5 F) | 35.1 C (95.2 F) | 9.9 C (49.8 F) |
| Mar | 40.7 C (105.3 F) | 3.7 C (38.7 F) | 32.5 C (90.5 F) | 9.5 C (49.1 F) |
| Apr | 35.2 C (95.4 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 27.9 C (82.2 F) | 2.7 C (36.9 F) |
| May | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | 0.1 C (32.2 F) | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | 5.3 C (41.5 F) |
| Jun | 22.6 C (72.7 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 2.5 C (36.5 F) |
| Jul | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | -2.6 C (27.3 F) | 19.1 C (66.4 F) | 0.9 C (33.6 F) |
| Aug | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -2.4 C (27.7 F) | 19.0 C (66.2 F) | 1.3 C (34.3 F) |
| Sep | 30.3 C (86.5 F) | -1.6 C (29.1 F) | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| Oct | 36.4 C (97.5 F) | -0.3 C (31.5 F) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 11.4 C (52.5 F) |
| Nov | 41.5 C (106.7 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 45 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 35 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 46 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 41 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 33 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 17 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1969-06-16 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1969-06-17 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2005-02-03 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2009-02-07 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 47.3 C (117.1 F) |
| 2014-01-15 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 118.0 mm (4.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) | 29 January 1963 |
| Feb | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | 3 February 2005 |
| Mar | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | 20 March 1970 |
| Apr | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) | 8 April 1977 |
| May | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 15 May 1974 |
| Jun | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 1 June 2013 |
| Jul | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 11 July 1933 |
| Aug | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 17 August 1983 |
| Sep | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 13 September 1977 |
| Oct | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 16 October 1983 |
| Nov | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 19 November 1978 |
| Dec | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) | 15 December 1933 |
Period of Record Coverage
1939 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1940 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1941 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1945 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1946 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 1972 | 160 | 44% | No |
| 2003 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 2004 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 2005 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 273 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily rain (Provisional) | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 81 years | 70 of 100 (Major) |
| 1 October 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 3 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 17.1 C (62.8 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 60 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | 3.1 C (5.6 F) | 7 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 19 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 22.7 C (72.9 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 67 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 11 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily rain | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 60 years | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 August 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 19 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | monthly high min | 16.0 C (60.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 0 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high max (Tie) | 17.4 C (63.3 F) | tie | 85 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high max | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 80 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 June 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | monthly high min | 15.5 C (59.9 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 0 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 June 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | monthly high min | 14.5 C (58.1 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 3 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high max | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 June 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min | 12.5 C (54.5 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 59 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 May 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high max (Tie) | 22.9 C (73.2 F) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 May 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | monthly high min | 17.6 C (63.7 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 84 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 May 2026 | Essendon Airport, AU | daily high min | 16.3 C (61.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
53 complete years, 1940 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 14.6 C | -0.10 C |
| 1941 | 14.2 C | -0.52 C |
| 1942 | 14.9 C | +0.20 C |
| 1943 | 13.7 C | -0.96 C |
| 1944 | 14.1 C | -0.63 C |
| 1945 | 14.0 C | -0.73 C |
| 1946 | 13.6 C | -1.13 C |
| 1947 | 14.5 C | -0.19 C |
| 1948 | 13.7 C | -0.96 C |
| 1949 | 13.3 C | -1.44 C |
| 1950 | 14.1 C | -0.59 C |
| 1951 | 14.3 C | -0.45 C |
| 1952 | 13.6 C | -1.06 C |
| 1953 | 14.0 C | -0.69 C |
| 1954 | 14.0 C | -0.68 C |
| 1955 | 13.9 C | -0.78 C |
| 1956 | 13.8 C | -0.94 C |
| 1957 | 14.0 C | -0.73 C |
| 1958 | 13.6 C | -1.07 C |
| 1959 | 14.4 C | -0.29 C |
| 1960 | 13.9 C | -0.81 C |
| 1961 | 15.1 C | +0.35 C |
| 1962 | 14.3 C | -0.39 C |
| 1963 | 14.2 C | -0.53 C |
| 1964 | 13.8 C | -0.86 C |
| 1965 | 14.4 C | -0.33 C |
| 1966 | 14.2 C | -0.49 C |
| 1967 | 14.3 C | -0.40 C |
| 1968 | 14.6 C | -0.15 C |
| 1969 | 14.2 C | -0.53 C |
| 1970 | 14.0 C | -0.69 C |
| 2004 | 14.7 C | +0.03 C |
| 2005 | 15.5 C | +0.81 C |
| 2006 | 14.9 C | +0.18 C |
| 2007 | 16.1 C | +1.35 C |
| 2008 | 15.2 C | +0.53 C |
| 2009 | 15.7 C | +0.98 C |
| 2010 | 15.2 C | +0.53 C |
| 2011 | 15.1 C | +0.41 C |
| 2012 | 15.2 C | +0.54 C |
| 2013 | 15.8 C | +1.05 C |
| 2014 | 16.0 C | +1.33 C |
| 2015 | 15.6 C | +0.87 C |
| 2016 | 15.8 C | +1.09 C |
| 2017 | 15.9 C | +1.17 C |
| 2018 | 15.9 C | +1.18 C |
| 2019 | 16.0 C | +1.27 C |
| 2020 | 15.1 C | +0.44 C |
| 2021 | 15.0 C | +0.31 C |
| 2022 | 15.3 C | +0.62 C |
| 2023 | 15.7 C | +1.00 C |
| 2024 | 16.1 C | +1.39 C |
| 2025 | 16.0 C | +1.32 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade over 1940 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.4 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 53 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.4 to 0.5) per decade | 1940 to 2025 | 53 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1940 to 2025 | 53 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.2 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.4 to 0.5) per decade | 1940 to 2025 | 53 | Rise |
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
1929 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 47.3 C (117.1 F) | 2009 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) | 58 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 1969 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) | 58 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | 2005 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 75 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 162.2 mm (6.4 in) | 2005 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) | 75 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 48 days | 1965 | 21 days | 75 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1940 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 1941 | 41.6 C (106.9 F) |
| 1942 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 1943 | 41.6 C (106.9 F) |
| 1944 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1945 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 1946 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1947 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 1948 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1949 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1950 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1951 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 1952 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1953 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1954 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1955 | 40.1 C (104.2 F) |
| 1956 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1957 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1958 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1959 | 41.6 C (106.9 F) |
| 1960 | 40.3 C (104.5 F) |
| 1961 | 41.9 C (107.4 F) |
| 1962 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1963 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1964 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 1965 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1966 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 1967 | 40.4 C (104.7 F) |
| 1968 | 45.8 C (114.4 F) |
| 1969 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 1970 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 1971 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1972 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 2003 | 41.0 C (105.8 F) |
| 2004 | 41.6 C (106.9 F) |
| 2005 | 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
| 2006 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 2007 | 41.2 C (106.2 F) |
| 2008 | 41.2 C (106.2 F) |
| 2009 | 47.3 C (117.1 F) |
| 2010 | 43.4 C (110.1 F) |
| 2011 | 40.3 C (104.5 F) |
| 2012 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 2013 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2014 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2015 | 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
| 2016 | 43.8 C (110.8 F) |
| 2017 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2018 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 2019 | 45.2 C (113.4 F) |
| 2020 | 43.4 C (110.1 F) |
| 2021 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 2022 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 2023 | 41.3 C (106.3 F) |
| 2024 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 2025 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2026 | 44.1 C (111.4 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | -2.3 C (27.9 F) |
| 1940 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 1941 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1942 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 1943 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1944 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1945 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 1946 | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| 1947 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1948 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 1949 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1950 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 1951 | 0.3 C (32.5 F) |
| 1952 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1953 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1954 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1955 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1956 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 1957 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1958 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 1959 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 1960 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 1961 | 0.7 C (33.3 F) |
| 1962 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 1963 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1964 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1965 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 1966 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1967 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1968 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1969 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1970 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 1971 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 1972 | 0.2 C (32.4 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 2003 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2004 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2005 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 2006 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 2007 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 2008 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 2009 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| 2010 | 0.2 C (32.4 F) |
| 2011 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2012 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2013 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 2014 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2015 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 2016 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 2017 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 2018 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 2019 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 2020 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 2021 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 2022 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 2023 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 2024 | -0.7 C (30.7 F) |
| 2025 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 2026 | 0.9 C (33.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1930 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1931 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1932 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1933 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1934 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1935 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1936 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1937 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1938 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1939 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1940 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1941 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1942 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1943 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1944 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1945 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1946 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1947 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1948 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1951 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1964 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1965 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1968 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1970 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1973 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1974 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1975 | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1976 | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1977 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1978 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1980 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1983 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1984 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1986 | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2003 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2004 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2006 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2007 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2008 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2009 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2010 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2011 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2012 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2013 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2014 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2015 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2016 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2017 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2018 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2019 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2020 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2021 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2022 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2023 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2024 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2025 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2026 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1931 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1932 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1933 | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1934 | 110.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1935 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1936 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1937 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1938 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1939 | 154.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1940 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1941 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1942 | 48.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1945 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1946 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1947 | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1948 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1950 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1951 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1952 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1961 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1962 | 59.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1963 | 144.2 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1964 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1965 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1966 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1968 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1971 | 119.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1972 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1973 | 128.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1974 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1975 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1978 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1979 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1981 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1982 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1983 | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1984 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1985 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1986 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2003 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2004 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2005 | 162.2 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2006 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2007 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2009 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2010 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2011 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2012 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2013 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2014 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2015 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2016 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2017 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2018 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2019 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2020 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2021 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2022 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2023 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2024 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2025 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2026 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 11 days |
| 1930 | 38 days |
| 1931 | 16 days |
| 1932 | 36 days |
| 1933 | 18 days |
| 1934 | 39 days |
| 1935 | 18 days |
| 1936 | 28 days |
| 1937 | 25 days |
| 1938 | 31 days |
| 1939 | 21 days |
| 1940 | 20 days |
| 1941 | 18 days |
| 1942 | 19 days |
| 1943 | 32 days |
| 1944 | 17 days |
| 1945 | 35 days |
| 1946 | 15 days |
| 1947 | 24 days |
| 1948 | 29 days |
| 1949 | 19 days |
| 1950 | 22 days |
| 1951 | 25 days |
| 1952 | 8 days |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | 19 days |
| 1961 | 21 days |
| 1962 | 24 days |
| 1963 | 24 days |
| 1964 | 20 days |
| 1965 | 48 days |
| 1966 | 15 days |
| 1967 | 31 days |
| 1968 | 26 days |
| 1969 | 14 days |
| 1970 | 23 days |
| 1971 | 21 days |
| 1972 | 35 days |
| 1973 | 15 days |
| 1974 | 26 days |
| 1975 | 15 days |
| 1976 | 18 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 16 days |
| 1980 | 20 days |
| 1981 | 26 days |
| 1982 | 24 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 19 days |
| 1985 | 27 days |
| 1986 | 26 days |
| 2003 | 15 days |
| 2004 | 23 days |
| 2005 | 22 days |
| 2006 | 28 days |
| 2007 | 20 days |
| 2008 | 26 days |
| 2009 | 41 days |
| 2010 | 19 days |
| 2011 | 20 days |
| 2012 | 18 days |
| 2013 | 18 days |
| 2014 | 21 days |
| 2015 | 18 days |
| 2016 | 35 days |
| 2017 | 23 days |
| 2018 | 41 days |
| 2019 | 28 days |
| 2020 | 15 days |
| 2021 | 20 days |
| 2022 | 31 days |
| 2023 | 21 days |
| 2024 | 19 days |
| 2025 | 24 days |
| 2026 | 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
26 years with a frostAcross 26 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Essendon Airport falls on 4 August and the median first autumn frost on 3 July, which leaves a median of 335 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1942 to 2023) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 4 August | n/a | 4 August | n/a | -3.2 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 3 July | n/a | 3 July | n/a | 0.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 335 days | n/a | 335 days | n/a | +3.2 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.
Rainfall Return Levels
68 years, 1930 to 2025A day with at least 42.5 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 138.7 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 117.7 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) | Longer than the 68 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, 68 years of values from 1930 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: 118.0 mm (4.6 in) in 2005; 112.8 mm (4.4 in) in 1963; 100.0 mm (3.9 in) in 1977.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Essendon Airport, at 2005. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2005 ran 0.3 C (0.6 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +0.3 | +0.6 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
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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 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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