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Yan Yean Weather Records (ASN00086131)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Yan Yean (ASN00086131), Australia, with 170 years of record.

Key Facts for Yan Yean

  • Yan Yean (ASN00086131) is a weather station in Australia at -37.56 latitude and 145.13 longitude, 198 m (650 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1856 to 2025, 170 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Yan Yean still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Yan Yean set a daily record precipitation of 28.2 mm (1.1 in) on 27 October 2025.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -37.56 latitude, 145.13 longitude.
  • Elevation: 198 m (650 ft).
  • Period of record: 1856 to 2025, 170 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Yan Yean, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Yan Yean. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Yan Yean. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Yan Yean, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

0 standing records
Standing records at Yan Yean by the year they were set 0 records at Yan Yean still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Yan Yean still stand.
Standing records at Yan Yean by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

All-Time Record Progression

2 new records
When Yan Yean set new all-time records 2 all-time records were set at Yan Yean between 11 February 1911 and 8 April 1977. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation11 February 1911: Record daily precipitation 109.2 mm (4.3 in)8 April 1977: Record daily precipitation 143.0 mm (5.6 in)192019301940195019601970
2 all-time records were set at Yan Yean between 11 February 1911 and 8 April 1977. Each dot is a new record.
When Yan Yean set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1911-02-11Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 109.2 mm (4.3 in)
1977-04-08Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 143.0 mm (5.6 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Apr: 143.0 mm (5.6 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Yan Yean The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Yan Yean. The most was 143.0 mm (5.6 in) on 8 April 1977. 050100150 Jan: 82.6 mm (3.3 in), 9 January 1922 Jan Feb: 109.2 mm (4.3 in), 11 February 1911 Feb Mar: 86.2 mm (3.4 in), 8 March 2010 Mar Apr: 143.0 mm (5.6 in), 8 April 1977 Apr May: 50.4 mm (2.0 in), 16 May 1974 May Jun: 46.0 mm (1.8 in), 11 June 1999 Jun Jul: 58.4 mm (2.3 in), 11 July 1957 Jul Aug: 50.5 mm (2.0 in), 26 August 1924 Aug Sep: 79.2 mm (3.1 in), 23 September 1916 Sep Oct: 53.3 mm (2.1 in), 18 October 1956 Oct Nov: 65.6 mm (2.6 in), 19 November 1978 Nov Dec: 81.3 mm (3.2 in), 5 December 1941 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Yan Yean. The most was 143.0 mm (5.6 in) on 8 April 1977.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Yan Yean
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan82.6 mm (3.3 in)9 January 1922
Feb109.2 mm (4.3 in)11 February 1911
Mar86.2 mm (3.4 in)8 March 2010
Apr143.0 mm (5.6 in)8 April 1977
May50.4 mm (2.0 in)16 May 1974
Jun46.0 mm (1.8 in)11 June 1999
Jul58.4 mm (2.3 in)11 July 1957
Aug50.5 mm (2.0 in)26 August 1924
Sep79.2 mm (3.1 in)23 September 1916
Oct53.3 mm (2.1 in)18 October 1956
Nov65.6 mm (2.6 in)19 November 1978
Dec81.3 mm (3.2 in)5 December 1941

Latest Records

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Latest records at Yan Yean
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
27 October 2025Yan Yean, AUdaily rain28.2 mm (1.1 in)12.4 mm (0.5 in)20 years34 of 100 (Routine)
27 July 2025Yan Yean, AUdaily rain17.6 mm (0.7 in)7.4 mm (0.29 in)48 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 July 2025Yan Yean, AUdaily rain16.8 mm (0.7 in)1.1 mm (0.04 in)79 years20 of 100 (Routine)
16 July 2024Yan Yean, AUdaily rain20.2 mm (0.8 in)0.8 mm (0.03 in)18 years16 of 100 (Routine)
2 April 2024Yan Yean, AUdaily rain55.4 mm (2.2 in)20.3 mm (0.8 in)100 years64 of 100 (Major)
8 January 2024Yan Yean, AUdaily rain57.2 mm (2.3 in)23.7 mm (0.9 in)126 years67 of 100 (Major)
3 January 2024Yan Yean, AUdaily rain60.2 mm (2.4 in)22.1 mm (0.9 in)120 years65 of 100 (Major)
4 October 2023Yan Yean, AUdaily rain49.8 mm (2.0 in)29.5 mm (1.2 in)92 years77 of 100 (Major)
16 April 2023Yan Yean, AUdaily rain45.6 mm (1.8 in)0.9 mm (0.04 in)88 years37 of 100 (Notable)
28 October 2022Yan Yean, AUdaily rain20.8 mm (0.8 in)2.6 mm (0.10 in)17 years18 of 100 (Routine)
14 October 2022Yan Yean, AUdaily rain41.2 mm (1.6 in)20.4 mm (0.8 in)128 years71 of 100 (Major)
14 August 2022Yan Yean, AUdaily rain18.6 mm (0.7 in)2.3 mm (0.09 in)111 years20 of 100 (Routine)
30 April 2022Yan Yean, AUdaily rain39.2 mm (1.5 in)7.0 mm (0.28 in)48 years32 of 100 (Routine)
5 March 2022Yan Yean, AUdaily rain42.0 mm (1.7 in)11.8 mm (0.5 in)75 years45 of 100 (Notable)
28 January 2022Yan Yean, AUdaily rain34.2 mm (1.3 in)6.3 mm (0.25 in)106 years47 of 100 (Notable)
27 January 2022Yan Yean, AUdaily rain44.6 mm (1.8 in)27.6 mm (1.1 in)22 years48 of 100 (Notable)
5 September 2021Yan Yean, AUdaily rain27.4 mm (1.1 in)14.7 mm (0.6 in)126 years65 of 100 (Major)
10 June 2021Yan Yean, AUdaily rain30.6 mm (1.2 in)12.6 mm (0.5 in)100 years67 of 100 (Major)
30 January 2021Yan Yean, AUdaily rain38.6 mm (1.5 in)12.0 mm (0.5 in)43 years36 of 100 (Notable)
16 January 2020Yan Yean, AUdaily rain30.2 mm (1.2 in)5.2 mm (0.20 in)33 years26 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1856 to 2025
Yearly extremes at Yan Yean: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)143.0 mm (5.6 in)197739.9 mm (1.6 in)148
Wettest five days (Rx5day)185.2 mm (7.3 in)190168.4 mm (2.7 in)148
Longest dry spell (CDD)44 days189121 days148

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Yan Yean by year The wettest day of the year at Yan Yean, 1856 to 2025. The record is 143.0 mm (5.6 in) in 1977, marked on the chart; the median year is 39.9 mm (1.6 in). 050100150186018801900192019401960198020002020Record: 143.0 mm (5.6 in) in 1977
The wettest day of the year at Yan Yean, 1856 to 2025. The record is 143.0 mm (5.6 in) in 1977, marked on the chart; the median year is 39.9 mm (1.6 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Yan Yean by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
18560.0 mm (0.00 in)
187722.6 mm (0.9 in)
187883.8 mm (3.3 in)
187924.4 mm (1.0 in)
188032.0 mm (1.3 in)
188130.0 mm (1.2 in)
188240.6 mm (1.6 in)
188344.5 mm (1.8 in)
188427.9 mm (1.1 in)
188538.1 mm (1.5 in)
188622.9 mm (0.9 in)
188745.7 mm (1.8 in)
188835.6 mm (1.4 in)
188946.2 mm (1.8 in)
189041.9 mm (1.6 in)
189147.0 mm (1.9 in)
189227.9 mm (1.1 in)
189332.3 mm (1.3 in)
189419.1 mm (0.8 in)
189536.6 mm (1.4 in)
189627.4 mm (1.1 in)
189736.8 mm (1.4 in)
189825.9 mm (1.0 in)
189936.8 mm (1.4 in)
190034.3 mm (1.4 in)
190170.1 mm (2.8 in)
190271.9 mm (2.8 in)
190335.1 mm (1.4 in)
190452.8 mm (2.1 in)
190548.5 mm (1.9 in)
190640.1 mm (1.6 in)
190774.9 mm (2.9 in)
190827.4 mm (1.1 in)
190934.3 mm (1.4 in)
191026.2 mm (1.0 in)
1911109.2 mm (4.3 in)
191259.2 mm (2.3 in)
191345.0 mm (1.8 in)
191438.9 mm (1.5 in)
191528.7 mm (1.1 in)
191679.2 mm (3.1 in)
191736.8 mm (1.4 in)
191855.9 mm (2.2 in)
191942.9 mm (1.7 in)
192051.1 mm (2.0 in)
192136.3 mm (1.4 in)
192282.6 mm (3.3 in)
192330.5 mm (1.2 in)
192450.5 mm (2.0 in)
192532.0 mm (1.3 in)
192622.9 mm (0.9 in)
192730.7 mm (1.2 in)
192851.6 mm (2.0 in)
192935.1 mm (1.4 in)
193069.3 mm (2.7 in)
193148.8 mm (1.9 in)
193244.2 mm (1.7 in)
193361.7 mm (2.4 in)
193463.5 mm (2.5 in)
193544.7 mm (1.8 in)
193633.5 mm (1.3 in)
193740.6 mm (1.6 in)
193835.8 mm (1.4 in)
193970.1 mm (2.8 in)
194022.1 mm (0.9 in)
194181.3 mm (3.2 in)
194238.9 mm (1.5 in)
194332.3 mm (1.3 in)
194424.9 mm (1.0 in)
194523.6 mm (0.9 in)
194654.9 mm (2.2 in)
194743.4 mm (1.7 in)
194827.4 mm (1.1 in)
194950.5 mm (2.0 in)
195051.3 mm (2.0 in)
195176.7 mm (3.0 in)
195239.6 mm (1.6 in)
195353.8 mm (2.1 in)
195463.8 mm (2.5 in)
195548.8 mm (1.9 in)
195653.3 mm (2.1 in)
195758.4 mm (2.3 in)
195835.8 mm (1.4 in)
195941.7 mm (1.6 in)
196041.1 mm (1.6 in)
196134.8 mm (1.4 in)
196233.8 mm (1.3 in)
196373.4 mm (2.9 in)
196427.9 mm (1.1 in)
196531.0 mm (1.2 in)
196629.0 mm (1.1 in)
196718.5 mm (0.7 in)
196821.1 mm (0.8 in)
196949.8 mm (2.0 in)
197083.8 mm (3.3 in)
197160.2 mm (2.4 in)
197237.8 mm (1.5 in)
197392.5 mm (3.6 in)
197450.4 mm (2.0 in)
197532.2 mm (1.3 in)
197626.6 mm (1.0 in)
1977143.0 mm (5.6 in)
197865.6 mm (2.6 in)
198140.6 mm (1.6 in)
198247.4 mm (1.9 in)
198338.8 mm (1.5 in)
198435.0 mm (1.4 in)
198535.4 mm (1.4 in)
198625.0 mm (1.0 in)
198744.2 mm (1.7 in)
198858.0 mm (2.3 in)
198966.4 mm (2.6 in)
199044.0 mm (1.7 in)
199134.8 mm (1.4 in)
199234.6 mm (1.4 in)
199341.4 mm (1.6 in)
199446.6 mm (1.8 in)
199538.0 mm (1.5 in)
199651.4 mm (2.0 in)
199729.6 mm (1.2 in)
199842.0 mm (1.7 in)
199946.6 mm (1.8 in)
200027.6 mm (1.1 in)
200186.4 mm (3.4 in)
200223.4 mm (0.9 in)
200333.0 mm (1.3 in)
200447.2 mm (1.9 in)
2005104.8 mm (4.1 in)
200626.6 mm (1.0 in)
200736.0 mm (1.4 in)
200832.0 mm (1.3 in)
200921.8 mm (0.9 in)
201086.2 mm (3.4 in)
201148.2 mm (1.9 in)
201284.2 mm (3.3 in)
201355.0 mm (2.2 in)
201415.8 mm (0.6 in)
201529.0 mm (1.1 in)
201621.0 mm (0.8 in)
201736.8 mm (1.4 in)
201826.8 mm (1.1 in)
201921.4 mm (0.8 in)
202045.8 mm (1.8 in)
202138.6 mm (1.5 in)
202244.6 mm (1.8 in)
202349.8 mm (2.0 in)
202460.2 mm (2.4 in)
202528.2 mm (1.1 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Yan Yean by year The wettest five days of the year at Yan Yean, 1856 to 2025. The record is 185.2 mm (7.3 in) in 1901, marked on the chart; the median year is 68.4 mm (2.7 in). 050100150200186018801900192019401960198020002020Record: 185.2 mm (7.3 in) in 1901
The wettest five days of the year at Yan Yean, 1856 to 2025. The record is 185.2 mm (7.3 in) in 1901, marked on the chart; the median year is 68.4 mm (2.7 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Yan Yean by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
18560.0 mm (0.00 in)
187744.0 mm (1.7 in)
1878124.5 mm (4.9 in)
187941.6 mm (1.6 in)
188068.9 mm (2.7 in)
188149.1 mm (1.9 in)
188248.5 mm (1.9 in)
188369.1 mm (2.7 in)
188470.3 mm (2.8 in)
188566.5 mm (2.6 in)
188657.4 mm (2.3 in)
188791.0 mm (3.6 in)
188853.1 mm (2.1 in)
188995.9 mm (3.8 in)
189055.8 mm (2.2 in)
1891110.3 mm (4.3 in)
189264.3 mm (2.5 in)
189369.6 mm (2.7 in)
189440.1 mm (1.6 in)
189538.4 mm (1.5 in)
189680.8 mm (3.2 in)
189791.9 mm (3.6 in)
189833.8 mm (1.3 in)
189971.3 mm (2.8 in)
190043.2 mm (1.7 in)
1901185.2 mm (7.3 in)
1902125.0 mm (4.9 in)
190372.9 mm (2.9 in)
190485.9 mm (3.4 in)
190585.8 mm (3.4 in)
190654.9 mm (2.2 in)
1907113.2 mm (4.5 in)
190878.9 mm (3.1 in)
190951.6 mm (2.0 in)
191054.7 mm (2.2 in)
1911128.2 mm (5.0 in)
191259.2 mm (2.3 in)
191375.2 mm (3.0 in)
191471.6 mm (2.8 in)
191552.4 mm (2.1 in)
1916174.2 mm (6.9 in)
191761.1 mm (2.4 in)
191882.8 mm (3.3 in)
191948.5 mm (1.9 in)
192079.7 mm (3.1 in)
192161.4 mm (2.4 in)
1922102.5 mm (4.0 in)
192363.1 mm (2.5 in)
1924103.1 mm (4.1 in)
192538.1 mm (1.5 in)
192649.6 mm (2.0 in)
192762.0 mm (2.4 in)
1928106.0 mm (4.2 in)
192992.2 mm (3.6 in)
1930135.5 mm (5.3 in)
1931125.5 mm (4.9 in)
193269.8 mm (2.7 in)
193379.7 mm (3.1 in)
1934119.9 mm (4.7 in)
193589.4 mm (3.5 in)
193667.7 mm (2.7 in)
1937110.2 mm (4.3 in)
193842.2 mm (1.7 in)
1939135.6 mm (5.3 in)
194035.9 mm (1.4 in)
1941114.9 mm (4.5 in)
194250.1 mm (2.0 in)
194334.4 mm (1.4 in)
194454.5 mm (2.1 in)
194543.2 mm (1.7 in)
194678.7 mm (3.1 in)
194797.0 mm (3.8 in)
194860.9 mm (2.4 in)
1949100.0 mm (3.9 in)
195073.1 mm (2.9 in)
1951156.9 mm (6.2 in)
195273.9 mm (2.9 in)
195353.8 mm (2.1 in)
1954120.6 mm (4.7 in)
195564.8 mm (2.6 in)
1956112.3 mm (4.4 in)
195789.7 mm (3.5 in)
195883.9 mm (3.3 in)
195995.1 mm (3.7 in)
196086.9 mm (3.4 in)
196152.9 mm (2.1 in)
196268.3 mm (2.7 in)
196392.3 mm (3.6 in)
196446.2 mm (1.8 in)
196556.1 mm (2.2 in)
196658.4 mm (2.3 in)
196733.7 mm (1.3 in)
196839.2 mm (1.5 in)
196974.4 mm (2.9 in)
1970150.3 mm (5.9 in)
1971138.3 mm (5.4 in)
197273.4 mm (2.9 in)
1973138.8 mm (5.5 in)
197488.8 mm (3.5 in)
197558.8 mm (2.3 in)
197644.4 mm (1.7 in)
1977146.4 mm (5.8 in)
197880.2 mm (3.2 in)
198168.2 mm (2.7 in)
198259.0 mm (2.3 in)
198371.2 mm (2.8 in)
198467.4 mm (2.7 in)
198569.0 mm (2.7 in)
198636.4 mm (1.4 in)
198770.2 mm (2.8 in)
1988125.2 mm (4.9 in)
198968.6 mm (2.7 in)
199062.2 mm (2.4 in)
199173.8 mm (2.9 in)
199246.6 mm (1.8 in)
199370.0 mm (2.8 in)
199455.8 mm (2.2 in)
199556.6 mm (2.2 in)
199667.6 mm (2.7 in)
199755.4 mm (2.2 in)
199866.2 mm (2.6 in)
199971.6 mm (2.8 in)
200070.6 mm (2.8 in)
2001131.2 mm (5.2 in)
200233.0 mm (1.3 in)
200350.0 mm (2.0 in)
200462.0 mm (2.4 in)
2005118.6 mm (4.7 in)
200634.6 mm (1.4 in)
200763.2 mm (2.5 in)
200848.2 mm (1.9 in)
200943.0 mm (1.7 in)
2010111.8 mm (4.4 in)
201173.6 mm (2.9 in)
2012114.6 mm (4.5 in)
201337.2 mm (1.5 in)
201418.6 mm (0.7 in)
201528.6 mm (1.1 in)
201638.6 mm (1.5 in)
201749.2 mm (1.9 in)
201850.8 mm (2.0 in)
201936.6 mm (1.4 in)
202046.6 mm (1.8 in)
202162.8 mm (2.5 in)
202294.6 mm (3.7 in)
202366.4 mm (2.6 in)
202478.2 mm (3.1 in)
202547.8 mm (1.9 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Yan Yean by year The longest dry spell of the year at Yan Yean, 1856 to 2025. The record is 44 days in 1891, marked on the chart; the median year is 21 days. 0204060186018801900192019401960198020002020Record: 44 days in 1891
The longest dry spell of the year at Yan Yean, 1856 to 2025. The record is 44 days in 1891, marked on the chart; the median year is 21 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Yan Yean by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
185631 days
187731 days
187831 days
187917 days
188032 days
188118 days
188222 days
188318 days
188420 days
188516 days
188613 days
188716 days
188822 days
188926 days
189034 days
189144 days
189227 days
189322 days
189421 days
189534 days
189625 days
189719 days
189821 days
189935 days
190018 days
190115 days
190222 days
190318 days
190426 days
190518 days
190637 days
190725 days
190825 days
190925 days
191017 days
191117 days
191227 days
191332 days
191429 days
191522 days
191619 days
191723 days
191812 days
191931 days
192018 days
192120 days
192223 days
192335 days
192416 days
192516 days
192631 days
192718 days
192823 days
192920 days
193027 days
193119 days
193214 days
193319 days
193437 days
193517 days
193633 days
193717 days
193831 days
193925 days
194018 days
194116 days
194219 days
194317 days
194428 days
194535 days
194616 days
194726 days
194841 days
194915 days
195026 days
195118 days
195222 days
195328 days
195430 days
195515 days
195620 days
195720 days
195826 days
195925 days
196019 days
196119 days
196215 days
196315 days
196431 days
196525 days
196616 days
196719 days
196831 days
196923 days
197023 days
197129 days
197230 days
197312 days
197431 days
197517 days
197615 days
197727 days
197816 days
198127 days
198221 days
198326 days
198421 days
198516 days
198630 days
198724 days
198824 days
198922 days
199017 days
199131 days
199223 days
199317 days
199421 days
199513 days
199616 days
199731 days
199815 days
199919 days
200020 days
200128 days
200228 days
200324 days
200425 days
200528 days
200628 days
200723 days
200818 days
200933 days
201012 days
20119 days
20125 days
20134 days
20142 days
201514 days
20165 days
20175 days
201814 days
201912 days
202010 days
202120 days
202217 days
202321 days
202428 days
202523 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

132 years, 1877 to 2024

A day with at least 40.5 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 121.1 mm (4.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Yan Yean: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years40.5 mm (1.6 in)
5 years57.2 mm (2.3 in)
10 years69.9 mm (2.8 in)
25 years88.4 mm (3.5 in)
50 years103.9 mm (4.1 in)
100 years121.1 mm (4.8 in)

The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 132 years of values from 1877 to 2024.

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: 143.0 mm (5.6 in) in 1977; 109.2 mm (4.3 in) in 1911; 104.8 mm (4.1 in) in 2005.

Download the Data

  • Data for Yan Yean standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Yan Yean 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 (2025-12-31).