Kew Weather Records (ASN00086060)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kew (ASN00086060), Australia, with 102 years of record.
Key Facts for Kew
- Kew (ASN00086060) is a weather station in Australia at -37.82 latitude and 145.03 longitude, 60 m (196 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1872 to 1973, 102 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kew still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kew set a daily record precipitation of 19.6 mm (0.8 in) on 18 August 1973.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -37.82 latitude, 145.03 longitude.
- Elevation: 60 m (196 ft).
- Period of record: 1872 to 1973, 102 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 | 43.8 C (110.8 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 38.4 C (101.1 F) | 5.9 C (42.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 32.5 C (90.5 F) | 3.0 C (37.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 26.4 C (79.5 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 20.4 C (68.7 F) | -1.5 C (29.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 19.0 C (66.2 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 0.7 C (33.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 36.4 C (97.5 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 39.9 C (103.8 F) | 6.6 C (43.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 200 |
| 1966 | 121 |
| 1967 | 208 |
| 1968 | 181 |
| 1969 | 199 |
| 1970 | 155 |
| 1971 | 158 |
| 1972 | 163 |
| 1973 | 79 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-03-27 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 154.2 mm (6.1 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 154.2 mm (6.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) | 29 January 1963 |
| Feb | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 26 February 1939 |
| Mar | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) | 27 March 1902 |
| Apr | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) | 23 April 1960 |
| May | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) | 4 May 1955 |
| Jun | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 14 June 1951 |
| Jul | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 13 July 1963 |
| Aug | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | 26 August 1924 |
| Sep | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 23 September 1916 |
| Oct | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 25 October 1874 |
| Nov | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 21 November 1954 |
| Dec | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 1 December 1934 |
Period of Record Coverage
1965 to 1973| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 1966 | 218 | 60% | No |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1969 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1970 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 1971 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1972 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 1973 | 131 | 36% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 August 1973 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 88 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 June 1973 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 81 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 1973 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 1973 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 100 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 February 1972 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 32 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 February 1972 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 1971 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 85 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 November 1971 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 98 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 November 1971 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 17 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 November 1971 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 1971 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1971 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 16 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 1970 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 1970 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 1970 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 94 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 March 1970 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1970 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 45 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 1970 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 29 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 January 1970 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 48 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 May 1969 | Kew, AU | daily rain | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 48 years | 63 of 100 (Major) |
Extremes by Year
1872 to 1973| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 43.8 C (110.8 F) | 1968 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) | 9 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -1.5 C (29.3 F) | 1969 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 9 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) | 1902 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 101 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 175.5 mm (6.9 in) | 1960 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) | 101 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 44 days | 1895 | 20 days | 101 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | n/a |
| 1873 | n/a |
| 1874 | n/a |
| 1875 | n/a |
| 1876 | n/a |
| 1877 | n/a |
| 1878 | n/a |
| 1879 | n/a |
| 1880 | n/a |
| 1881 | n/a |
| 1882 | n/a |
| 1883 | n/a |
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| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1966 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1967 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1968 | 43.8 C (110.8 F) |
| 1969 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1970 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1971 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1972 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1973 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | n/a |
| 1873 | n/a |
| 1874 | n/a |
| 1875 | n/a |
| 1876 | n/a |
| 1877 | n/a |
| 1878 | n/a |
| 1879 | n/a |
| 1880 | n/a |
| 1881 | n/a |
| 1882 | n/a |
| 1883 | n/a |
| 1884 | n/a |
| 1885 | n/a |
| 1886 | n/a |
| 1887 | n/a |
| 1888 | n/a |
| 1889 | n/a |
| 1890 | n/a |
| 1891 | n/a |
| 1892 | n/a |
| 1893 | n/a |
| 1894 | n/a |
| 1895 | n/a |
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| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1966 | 2.8 C (37.0 F) |
| 1967 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1968 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1969 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1970 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1971 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 1972 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1973 | 3.2 C (37.8 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1873 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1874 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1875 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1876 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1877 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1878 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1879 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1880 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1881 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1882 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1883 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1884 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1885 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1886 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1887 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1888 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1889 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1890 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1891 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1892 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1893 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1894 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1895 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1896 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1897 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1898 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1899 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1900 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1901 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1902 | 154.2 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1903 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1904 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1905 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1906 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1907 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1908 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1909 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1911 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1912 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1913 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1914 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1915 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1916 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1917 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1918 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1919 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1920 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1921 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1922 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1923 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1924 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1925 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1926 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1928 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1929 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1930 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1931 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1932 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1933 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1934 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1935 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1939 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1940 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1941 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1944 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1945 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1947 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1948 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1950 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1954 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1955 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1957 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1958 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1960 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1961 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1962 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1963 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1964 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1965 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1968 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1969 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1971 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1973 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1873 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1874 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1875 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1876 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1877 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1878 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1879 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1880 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1881 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1882 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1883 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1884 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1885 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1886 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1887 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1888 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1889 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1890 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1891 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1892 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1893 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1894 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1895 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1896 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1897 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1898 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1899 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1900 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1901 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1902 | 170.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1903 | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1904 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1905 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1906 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1907 | 116.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1908 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1909 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1911 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1912 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1913 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1914 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1915 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1916 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1917 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1918 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1919 | 127.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1920 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1921 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1922 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1923 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1924 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1925 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1926 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1927 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1928 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1929 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1930 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1931 | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1932 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1933 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1934 | 151.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1935 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1936 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1937 | 132.7 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1938 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1939 | 166.9 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1940 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1942 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1943 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1945 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1947 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1948 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1949 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1950 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1951 | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1952 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1953 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1955 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1957 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1958 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1959 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1960 | 175.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1961 | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1962 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1963 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1964 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1966 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1969 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1970 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1971 | 127.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1972 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1973 | 109.4 mm (4.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1872 | 12 days |
| 1873 | 21 days |
| 1874 | 23 days |
| 1875 | 19 days |
| 1876 | 15 days |
| 1877 | 31 days |
| 1878 | 31 days |
| 1879 | 22 days |
| 1880 | 19 days |
| 1881 | 16 days |
| 1882 | 26 days |
| 1883 | 13 days |
| 1884 | 18 days |
| 1885 | 14 days |
| 1886 | 13 days |
| 1887 | 15 days |
| 1888 | 27 days |
| 1889 | 27 days |
| 1890 | 17 days |
| 1891 | 25 days |
| 1892 | 21 days |
| 1893 | 22 days |
| 1894 | 17 days |
| 1895 | 44 days |
| 1896 | 19 days |
| 1897 | 20 days |
| 1898 | 19 days |
| 1899 | 29 days |
| 1900 | 13 days |
| 1901 | 15 days |
| 1902 | 28 days |
| 1903 | 14 days |
| 1904 | 28 days |
| 1905 | 35 days |
| 1906 | 27 days |
| 1907 | 25 days |
| 1908 | 24 days |
| 1909 | 25 days |
| 1911 | 12 days |
| 1912 | 26 days |
| 1913 | 26 days |
| 1914 | 33 days |
| 1915 | 20 days |
| 1916 | 19 days |
| 1917 | 23 days |
| 1918 | 15 days |
| 1919 | 30 days |
| 1920 | 19 days |
| 1921 | 29 days |
| 1922 | 20 days |
| 1923 | 35 days |
| 1924 | 16 days |
| 1925 | 16 days |
| 1926 | 24 days |
| 1927 | 18 days |
| 1928 | 19 days |
| 1929 | 17 days |
| 1930 | 38 days |
| 1931 | 22 days |
| 1932 | 36 days |
| 1933 | 22 days |
| 1934 | 37 days |
| 1935 | 21 days |
| 1936 | 19 days |
| 1937 | 23 days |
| 1938 | 27 days |
| 1939 | 20 days |
| 1940 | 18 days |
| 1941 | 14 days |
| 1942 | 19 days |
| 1943 | 16 days |
| 1944 | 23 days |
| 1945 | 34 days |
| 1946 | 11 days |
| 1947 | 14 days |
| 1948 | 19 days |
| 1949 | 19 days |
| 1950 | 27 days |
| 1951 | 15 days |
| 1952 | 16 days |
| 1953 | 18 days |
| 1954 | 18 days |
| 1955 | 10 days |
| 1956 | 34 days |
| 1957 | 14 days |
| 1958 | 15 days |
| 1959 | 25 days |
| 1960 | 18 days |
| 1961 | 14 days |
| 1962 | 23 days |
| 1963 | 13 days |
| 1964 | 30 days |
| 1965 | 20 days |
| 1966 | 12 days |
| 1967 | 17 days |
| 1968 | 23 days |
| 1969 | 11 days |
| 1970 | 23 days |
| 1971 | 17 days |
| 1972 | 20 days |
| 1973 | 15 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
67 years, 1872 to 1972A day with at least 45.3 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 105.1 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 45.3 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 71.8 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 105.1 mm (4.1 in) | Longer than the 67 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, 67 years of values from 1872 to 1972.
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: 118.4 mm (4.7 in) in 1963; 93.2 mm (3.7 in) in 1960; 84.6 mm (3.3 in) in 1954.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-12).