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Ararat Post Office Weather Records (ASN00089000)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ararat Post Office (ASN00089000), Australia, with 107 years of record.

Key Facts for Ararat Post Office

  • Ararat Post Office (ASN00089000) is a weather station in Australia at -37.28 latitude and 142.95 longitude, 332 m (1,090 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1863 to 1969, 107 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Ararat Post Office still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Ararat Post Office set a daily record precipitation of 29.0 mm (1.1 in) on 24 March 1969.

About the Station

  • Location: Australia, -37.28 latitude, 142.95 longitude.
  • Elevation: 332 m (1,090 ft).
  • Period of record: 1863 to 1969, 107 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Ararat Post Office, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Ararat Post Office. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -1001020304050 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Ararat Post Office. 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 Ararat Post Office, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan43.7 C (110.7 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)n/an/a
Feb41.3 C (106.3 F)3.9 C (39.0 F)n/an/a
Mar37.2 C (99.0 F)3.8 C (38.8 F)n/an/a
Apr31.6 C (88.9 F)-1.1 C (30.0 F)n/an/a
May23.8 C (74.8 F)1.1 C (34.0 F)n/an/a
Jun18.1 C (64.6 F)-2.3 C (27.9 F)n/an/a
Jul16.1 C (61.0 F)-2.2 C (28.0 F)n/an/a
Aug21.1 C (70.0 F)-1.7 C (28.9 F)n/an/a
Sep28.3 C (82.9 F)-0.6 C (30.9 F)n/an/a
Oct33.3 C (91.9 F)0.6 C (33.1 F)n/an/a
Nov37.6 C (99.7 F)1.7 C (35.1 F)n/an/a
Dec39.4 C (102.9 F)3.9 C (39.0 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Ararat Post Office by the year they were set 1,464 records at Ararat Post Office still stand. 1962 holds the most, with 225. 01002003001962: 2251963: 2171964: 2171965: 2041966: 1821967: 1891968: 1771969: 5319621963196419651966196719681969
1,464 records at Ararat Post Office still stand. 1962 holds the most, with 225.
Standing records at Ararat Post Office by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
1962225
1963217
1964217
1965204
1966182
1967189
1968177
196953

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When Ararat Post Office set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Ararat Post Office between 10 March 1906 and 10 March 1906. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation10 March 1906: Record daily precipitation 114.3 mm (4.5 in)
1 all-time records were set at Ararat Post Office between 10 March 1906 and 10 March 1906. Each dot is a new record.
When Ararat Post Office set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1906-03-10Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 114.3 mm (4.5 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Mar: 114.3 mm (4.5 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Ararat Post Office The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Ararat Post Office. The most was 114.3 mm (4.5 in) on 10 March 1906. 050100150 Jan: 77.5 mm (3.1 in), 29 January 1963 Jan Feb: 74.9 mm (2.9 in), 7 February 1957 Feb Mar: 114.3 mm (4.5 in), 10 March 1906 Mar Apr: 56.4 mm (2.2 in), 1 April 1864 Apr May: 45.2 mm (1.8 in), 2 May 1956 May Jun: 70.6 mm (2.8 in), 5 June 1863 Jun Jul: 41.7 mm (1.6 in), 30 July 1923 Jul Aug: 71.4 mm (2.8 in), 20 August 1909 Aug Sep: 51.6 mm (2.0 in), 8 September 1870 Sep Oct: 51.1 mm (2.0 in), 25 October 1934 Oct Nov: 59.9 mm (2.4 in), 16 November 1876 Nov Dec: 63.0 mm (2.5 in), 18 December 1936 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Ararat Post Office. The most was 114.3 mm (4.5 in) on 10 March 1906.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Ararat Post Office
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan77.5 mm (3.1 in)29 January 1963
Feb74.9 mm (2.9 in)7 February 1957
Mar114.3 mm (4.5 in)10 March 1906
Apr56.4 mm (2.2 in)1 April 1864
May45.2 mm (1.8 in)2 May 1956
Jun70.6 mm (2.8 in)5 June 1863
Jul41.7 mm (1.6 in)30 July 1923
Aug71.4 mm (2.8 in)20 August 1909
Sep51.6 mm (2.0 in)8 September 1870
Oct51.1 mm (2.0 in)25 October 1934
Nov59.9 mm (2.4 in)16 November 1876
Dec63.0 mm (2.5 in)18 December 1936

Period of Record Coverage

1962 to 1969
Days with data per year at Ararat Post Office 8 years of record at Ararat Post Office, 1962 to 1969. 1 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1969. 1962: 364 of 365 days1963: 363 of 365 days1964: 366 of 366 days1965: 351 of 365 days1966: 359 of 365 days1967: 360 of 365 days1968: 343 of 366 days1969: 119 of 365 days1965
8 years of record at Ararat Post Office, 1962 to 1969. 1 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1969.
Days with data per year at Ararat Post Office
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
1962364100%Yes
196336399%Yes
1964366100%Yes
196535196%Yes
196635998%Yes
196736099%Yes
196834394%Yes
196911933%No

Latest Records

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Latest records at Ararat Post Office
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
24 March 1969Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain29.0 mm (1.1 in)14.3 mm (0.6 in)88 years50 of 100 (Notable)
8 August 1968Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain26.2 mm (1.0 in)10.7 mm (0.4 in)9 years31 of 100 (Routine)
29 April 1968Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain34.3 mm (1.4 in)8.9 mm (0.35 in)88 years49 of 100 (Notable)
30 December 1967Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain20.3 mm (0.8 in)13.4 mm (0.5 in)44 years20 of 100 (Routine)
4 December 1966Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain22.9 mm (0.9 in)6.9 mm (0.27 in)47 years20 of 100 (Routine)
14 February 1966Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain46.2 mm (1.8 in)9.4 mm (0.37 in)7 years21 of 100 (Routine)
24 November 1965Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain17.5 mm (0.7 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)95 years20 of 100 (Routine)
17 July 1965Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain22.4 mm (0.9 in)5.1 mm (0.20 in)30 years20 of 100 (Routine)
18 November 1964Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain47.5 mm (1.9 in)26.2 mm (1.0 in)74 years68 of 100 (Major)
11 September 1964Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain31.0 mm (1.2 in)17.3 mm (0.7 in)25 years46 of 100 (Notable)
4 September 1964Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain46.2 mm (1.8 in)9.6 mm (0.38 in)54 years42 of 100 (Notable)
24 July 1964Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain18.3 mm (0.7 in)4.3 mm (0.17 in)21 years20 of 100 (Routine)
12 July 1964Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain19.8 mm (0.8 in)7.1 mm (0.28 in)81 years20 of 100 (Routine)
21 April 1964Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain39.9 mm (1.6 in)8.1 mm (0.32 in)4 years23 of 100 (Routine)
20 April 1964Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain19.8 mm (0.8 in)5.6 mm (0.22 in)7 years20 of 100 (Routine)
16 June 1963Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain17.8 mm (0.7 in)2.1 mm (0.08 in)70 years20 of 100 (Routine)
15 May 1963Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain26.9 mm (1.1 in)5.1 mm (0.20 in)44 years31 of 100 (Routine)
29 January 1963Ararat Post Office, AUmonthly rain77.5 mm (3.1 in)4.1 mm (0.16 in)42 years36 of 100 (Notable)
28 January 1963Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain39.1 mm (1.5 in)16.5 mm (0.6 in)8 years29 of 100 (Routine)
14 January 1963Ararat Post Office, AUdaily rain34.5 mm (1.4 in)20.8 mm (0.8 in)99 years61 of 100 (Major)

Extremes by Year

1863 to 1969
Yearly extremes at Ararat Post Office: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)43.7 C (110.7 F)196839.2 C (102.5 F)8
Coldest night (TNn)-2.3 C (27.9 F)1966-1.2 C (29.8 F)8
Wettest day (Rx1day)114.3 mm (4.5 in)190636.3 mm (1.4 in)101
Wettest five days (Rx5day)160.1 mm (6.3 in)191158.2 mm (2.3 in)101
Longest dry spell (CDD)70 days187026 days101

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Ararat Post Office by year The hottest day of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 43.7 C (110.7 F) in 1968, marked on the chart; the median year is 39.2 C (102.5 F). 363840424418801900192019401960Record: 43.7 C (110.7 F) in 1968
The hottest day of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 43.7 C (110.7 F) in 1968, marked on the chart; the median year is 39.2 C (102.5 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Ararat Post Office by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
1863n/a
1864n/a
1865n/a
1866n/a
1867n/a
1868n/a
1869n/a
1870n/a
1871n/a
1872n/a
1873n/a
1874n/a
1875n/a
1876n/a
1877n/a
1878n/a
1879n/a
1880n/a
1881n/a
1882n/a
1883n/a
1884n/a
1885n/a
1886n/a
1887n/a
1888n/a
1889n/a
1890n/a
1891n/a
1892n/a
1893n/a
1900n/a
1901n/a
1902n/a
1903n/a
1904n/a
1905n/a
1906n/a
1907n/a
1908n/a
1909n/a
1910n/a
1911n/a
1912n/a
1913n/a
1914n/a
1915n/a
1916n/a
1917n/a
1918n/a
1919n/a
1920n/a
1921n/a
1922n/a
1923n/a
1924n/a
1925n/a
1926n/a
1927n/a
1928n/a
1929n/a
1930n/a
1931n/a
1932n/a
1933n/a
1934n/a
1935n/a
1936n/a
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1938n/a
1939n/a
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1951n/a
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1958n/a
1959n/a
1960n/a
1961n/a
196239.4 C (102.9 F)
196336.1 C (97.0 F)
196438.9 C (102.0 F)
196540.0 C (104.0 F)
196637.6 C (99.7 F)
196739.4 C (102.9 F)
196843.7 C (110.7 F)
196938.9 C (102.0 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Ararat Post Office by year The coldest night of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is -2.3 C (27.9 F) in 1966, marked on the chart; the median year is -1.2 C (29.8 F). -3-2-101218801900192019401960Record: -2.3 C (27.9 F) in 1966
The coldest night of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is -2.3 C (27.9 F) in 1966, marked on the chart; the median year is -1.2 C (29.8 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Ararat Post Office by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1863n/a
1864n/a
1865n/a
1866n/a
1867n/a
1868n/a
1869n/a
1870n/a
1871n/a
1872n/a
1873n/a
1874n/a
1875n/a
1876n/a
1877n/a
1878n/a
1879n/a
1880n/a
1881n/a
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1884n/a
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1886n/a
1887n/a
1888n/a
1889n/a
1890n/a
1891n/a
1892n/a
1893n/a
1900n/a
1901n/a
1902n/a
1903n/a
1904n/a
1905n/a
1906n/a
1907n/a
1908n/a
1909n/a
1910n/a
1911n/a
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1914n/a
1915n/a
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1927n/a
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1961n/a
1962-0.6 C (30.9 F)
1963-1.7 C (28.9 F)
19640.0 C (32.0 F)
1965-2.2 C (28.0 F)
1966-2.3 C (27.9 F)
1967-1.4 C (29.5 F)
1968-1.1 C (30.0 F)
19691.7 C (35.1 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Ararat Post Office by year The wettest day of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 114.3 mm (4.5 in) in 1906, marked on the chart; the median year is 36.3 mm (1.4 in). 05010015018801900192019401960Record: 114.3 mm (4.5 in) in 1906
The wettest day of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 114.3 mm (4.5 in) in 1906, marked on the chart; the median year is 36.3 mm (1.4 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Ararat Post Office by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
186370.6 mm (2.8 in)
186456.4 mm (2.2 in)
186531.0 mm (1.2 in)
186630.5 mm (1.2 in)
186734.8 mm (1.4 in)
186833.0 mm (1.3 in)
186980.0 mm (3.1 in)
187051.6 mm (2.0 in)
187129.0 mm (1.1 in)
187244.5 mm (1.8 in)
187327.2 mm (1.1 in)
187453.3 mm (2.1 in)
187531.8 mm (1.3 in)
187659.9 mm (2.4 in)
187744.7 mm (1.8 in)
187837.6 mm (1.5 in)
187925.4 mm (1.0 in)
188038.4 mm (1.5 in)
188122.9 mm (0.9 in)
188224.9 mm (1.0 in)
188343.7 mm (1.7 in)
188436.6 mm (1.4 in)
188523.1 mm (0.9 in)
188645.5 mm (1.8 in)
188748.0 mm (1.9 in)
188828.4 mm (1.1 in)
188942.4 mm (1.7 in)
189026.2 mm (1.0 in)
189141.4 mm (1.6 in)
189222.9 mm (0.9 in)
18930.0 mm (0.00 in)
190015.2 mm (0.6 in)
190135.6 mm (1.4 in)
190231.2 mm (1.2 in)
190336.1 mm (1.4 in)
190436.3 mm (1.4 in)
190541.9 mm (1.6 in)
1906114.3 mm (4.5 in)
190747.0 mm (1.9 in)
190842.2 mm (1.7 in)
190971.4 mm (2.8 in)
191044.5 mm (1.8 in)
191164.8 mm (2.6 in)
191228.2 mm (1.1 in)
191338.6 mm (1.5 in)
191430.5 mm (1.2 in)
191518.0 mm (0.7 in)
191634.8 mm (1.4 in)
191735.1 mm (1.4 in)
191834.5 mm (1.4 in)
191950.0 mm (2.0 in)
192046.5 mm (1.8 in)
192173.4 mm (2.9 in)
192229.2 mm (1.1 in)
192341.7 mm (1.6 in)
192435.6 mm (1.4 in)
192529.0 mm (1.1 in)
192632.0 mm (1.3 in)
192722.1 mm (0.9 in)
192853.8 mm (2.1 in)
192950.8 mm (2.0 in)
193040.6 mm (1.6 in)
193134.5 mm (1.4 in)
193238.6 mm (1.5 in)
193341.9 mm (1.6 in)
193451.1 mm (2.0 in)
193520.8 mm (0.8 in)
193663.0 mm (2.5 in)
193731.0 mm (1.2 in)
193846.2 mm (1.8 in)
193931.8 mm (1.3 in)
194027.7 mm (1.1 in)
194170.6 mm (2.8 in)
194242.7 mm (1.7 in)
194326.2 mm (1.0 in)
194429.2 mm (1.1 in)
194523.9 mm (0.9 in)
194653.1 mm (2.1 in)
194749.0 mm (1.9 in)
194822.4 mm (0.9 in)
194925.4 mm (1.0 in)
195030.5 mm (1.2 in)
195147.2 mm (1.9 in)
195230.5 mm (1.2 in)
195347.8 mm (1.9 in)
195429.0 mm (1.1 in)
195531.5 mm (1.2 in)
195661.0 mm (2.4 in)
195774.9 mm (2.9 in)
195833.0 mm (1.3 in)
195939.1 mm (1.5 in)
196043.7 mm (1.7 in)
196140.4 mm (1.6 in)
196231.2 mm (1.2 in)
196377.5 mm (3.1 in)
196447.5 mm (1.9 in)
196527.7 mm (1.1 in)
196646.2 mm (1.8 in)
196722.9 mm (0.9 in)
196834.3 mm (1.4 in)
196929.0 mm (1.1 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Ararat Post Office by year The wettest five days of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 160.1 mm (6.3 in) in 1911, marked on the chart; the median year is 58.2 mm (2.3 in). 05010015020018801900192019401960Record: 160.1 mm (6.3 in) in 1911
The wettest five days of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 160.1 mm (6.3 in) in 1911, marked on the chart; the median year is 58.2 mm (2.3 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Ararat Post Office by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
1863100.3 mm (3.9 in)
186456.4 mm (2.2 in)
186540.1 mm (1.6 in)
186635.6 mm (1.4 in)
186749.0 mm (1.9 in)
186849.1 mm (1.9 in)
1869123.4 mm (4.9 in)
187064.8 mm (2.6 in)
187159.1 mm (2.3 in)
187265.1 mm (2.6 in)
187346.5 mm (1.8 in)
1874110.2 mm (4.3 in)
187565.3 mm (2.6 in)
187681.5 mm (3.2 in)
187756.7 mm (2.2 in)
187871.4 mm (2.8 in)
187937.6 mm (1.5 in)
188070.4 mm (2.8 in)
188148.8 mm (1.9 in)
188243.1 mm (1.7 in)
188350.0 mm (2.0 in)
188464.0 mm (2.5 in)
188537.6 mm (1.5 in)
188682.8 mm (3.3 in)
188781.7 mm (3.2 in)
188833.2 mm (1.3 in)
188967.1 mm (2.6 in)
189054.4 mm (2.1 in)
189146.5 mm (1.8 in)
189253.9 mm (2.1 in)
18930.0 mm (0.00 in)
190036.4 mm (1.4 in)
190165.8 mm (2.6 in)
190256.1 mm (2.2 in)
190391.2 mm (3.6 in)
190448.4 mm (1.9 in)
190562.5 mm (2.5 in)
1906137.1 mm (5.4 in)
190781.4 mm (3.2 in)
190873.0 mm (2.9 in)
190997.2 mm (3.8 in)
1910103.2 mm (4.1 in)
1911160.1 mm (6.3 in)
191265.1 mm (2.6 in)
191354.1 mm (2.1 in)
191454.6 mm (2.1 in)
191543.4 mm (1.7 in)
191697.5 mm (3.8 in)
191758.2 mm (2.3 in)
191864.3 mm (2.5 in)
191980.2 mm (3.2 in)
192057.9 mm (2.3 in)
192173.4 mm (2.9 in)
192244.2 mm (1.7 in)
192358.2 mm (2.3 in)
192479.8 mm (3.1 in)
192560.7 mm (2.4 in)
192650.6 mm (2.0 in)
192741.9 mm (1.6 in)
192865.7 mm (2.6 in)
192954.6 mm (2.1 in)
193055.1 mm (2.2 in)
193163.5 mm (2.5 in)
193249.2 mm (1.9 in)
193380.8 mm (3.2 in)
193467.8 mm (2.7 in)
193555.2 mm (2.2 in)
193683.1 mm (3.3 in)
193758.5 mm (2.3 in)
193850.5 mm (2.0 in)
193952.8 mm (2.1 in)
194037.4 mm (1.5 in)
1941129.8 mm (5.1 in)
194256.8 mm (2.2 in)
194333.3 mm (1.3 in)
194442.7 mm (1.7 in)
194537.4 mm (1.5 in)
1946100.4 mm (4.0 in)
194752.8 mm (2.1 in)
194838.1 mm (1.5 in)
194942.5 mm (1.7 in)
195038.4 mm (1.5 in)
195172.6 mm (2.9 in)
195237.8 mm (1.5 in)
195370.5 mm (2.8 in)
195444.8 mm (1.8 in)
195551.4 mm (2.0 in)
195667.4 mm (2.7 in)
1957103.2 mm (4.1 in)
195846.3 mm (1.8 in)
195997.8 mm (3.9 in)
196063.0 mm (2.5 in)
196143.4 mm (1.7 in)
196252.3 mm (2.1 in)
1963119.6 mm (4.7 in)
196469.5 mm (2.7 in)
196561.9 mm (2.4 in)
196672.9 mm (2.9 in)
196728.6 mm (1.1 in)
196859.2 mm (2.3 in)
196940.2 mm (1.6 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Ararat Post Office by year The longest dry spell of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 70 days in 1870, marked on the chart; the median year is 26 days. 02040608018801900192019401960Record: 70 days in 1870
The longest dry spell of the year at Ararat Post Office, 1863 to 1969. The record is 70 days in 1870, marked on the chart; the median year is 26 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Ararat Post Office by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
186319 days
186427 days
186539 days
186625 days
186730 days
186838 days
186928 days
187070 days
187111 days
187220 days
187321 days
187430 days
187522 days
187633 days
187732 days
187831 days
187922 days
188033 days
188123 days
188225 days
188332 days
188424 days
188518 days
188618 days
188714 days
188828 days
188926 days
189047 days
189133 days
189228 days
189328 days
190017 days
190132 days
190228 days
190314 days
190432 days
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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

93 years, 1863 to 1968

A day with at least 37.4 mm (1.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 97.7 mm (3.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Ararat Post Office: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years37.4 mm (1.5 in)
5 years50.5 mm (2.0 in)
10 years60.3 mm (2.4 in)
25 years74.1 mm (2.9 in)
50 years85.4 mm (3.4 in)
100 years97.7 mm (3.8 in)Longer than the 93 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, 93 years of values from 1863 to 1968.

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: 114.3 mm (4.5 in) in 1906; 80.0 mm (3.1 in) in 1869; 77.5 mm (3.1 in) in 1963.

Download the Data

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