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| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.7 C (110.7 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 41.3 C (106.3 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 3.8 C (38.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 31.6 C (88.9 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 23.8 C (74.8 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 18.1 C (64.6 F) | -2.3 C (27.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 37.6 C (99.7 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 225 |
| 1963 | 217 |
| 1964 | 217 |
| 1965 | 204 |
| 1966 | 182 |
| 1967 | 189 |
| 1968 | 177 |
| 1969 | 53 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-03-10 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 114.3 mm (4.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | 29 January 1963 |
| Feb | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 7 February 1957 |
| Mar | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) | 10 March 1906 |
| Apr | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 1 April 1864 |
| May | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 2 May 1956 |
| Jun | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 5 June 1863 |
| Jul | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 30 July 1923 |
| Aug | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) | 20 August 1909 |
| Sep | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) | 8 September 1870 |
| Oct | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 25 October 1934 |
| Nov | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 16 November 1876 |
| Dec | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) | 18 December 1936 |
Period of Record Coverage
1962 to 1969| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1966 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1967 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1968 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1969 | 119 | 33% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 March 1969 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 88 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 August 1968 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 9 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 1968 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 88 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 December 1967 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 1966 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 1966 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 7 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 1965 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 95 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 1965 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 1964 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 74 years | 68 of 100 (Major) |
| 11 September 1964 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 25 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 September 1964 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 54 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 July 1964 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 1964 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 81 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 April 1964 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 4 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 1964 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 7 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 1963 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 70 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 1963 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 44 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 January 1963 | Ararat Post Office, AU | monthly rain | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 42 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 January 1963 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 8 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 1963 | Ararat Post Office, AU | daily rain | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 99 years | 61 of 100 (Major) |
Extremes by Year
1863 to 1969| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 43.7 C (110.7 F) | 1968 | 39.2 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) | 1906 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) | 101 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 160.1 mm (6.3 in) | 1911 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 101 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 70 days | 1870 | 26 days | 101 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1863 | n/a |
| 1864 | n/a |
| 1865 | n/a |
| 1866 | n/a |
| 1867 | n/a |
| 1868 | n/a |
| 1869 | n/a |
| 1870 | n/a |
| 1871 | n/a |
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| 1873 | n/a |
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| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1963 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1964 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1965 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1966 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 1967 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1968 | 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
| 1969 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1863 | n/a |
| 1864 | n/a |
| 1865 | n/a |
| 1866 | n/a |
| 1867 | n/a |
| 1868 | n/a |
| 1869 | n/a |
| 1870 | n/a |
| 1871 | n/a |
| 1872 | n/a |
| 1873 | n/a |
| 1874 | n/a |
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| 1876 | n/a |
| 1877 | n/a |
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| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1963 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1964 | 0.0 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) |
| 1969 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1863 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1864 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1865 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1866 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1867 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1868 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1869 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1870 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1871 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1872 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1873 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1874 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1875 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1876 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1877 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1878 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1879 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1880 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1881 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1882 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1883 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1884 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1885 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1886 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1887 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1888 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1889 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1890 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1891 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1892 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1893 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1900 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1901 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1902 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1903 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1904 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1905 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1906 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1907 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1908 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1909 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1910 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1911 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1912 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1913 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1914 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1915 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1916 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1917 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1918 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1919 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1920 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1922 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1923 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1924 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1925 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1926 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1927 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1928 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1929 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1930 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1931 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1932 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1933 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1935 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1936 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1937 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1938 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1939 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1940 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1941 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1942 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1943 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1944 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1945 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1946 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1949 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1950 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1951 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1953 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1954 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1956 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1958 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1959 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1960 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1963 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1964 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1965 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1966 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1968 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1863 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1864 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1865 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1866 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1867 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1868 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1869 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1870 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1871 | 59.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1872 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1873 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1874 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1875 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1876 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1877 | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1878 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1879 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1880 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1881 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1882 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1883 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1884 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1885 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1886 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1887 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1888 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1889 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1890 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1891 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1892 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1893 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1900 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1901 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1902 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1903 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1904 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1905 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1906 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1907 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1908 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1909 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1910 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1911 | 160.1 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1912 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1913 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1914 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1915 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1916 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1917 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1918 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1919 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1920 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1921 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1922 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1923 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1925 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1926 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1927 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1929 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1930 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1931 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1932 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1933 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1934 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1935 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1936 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1937 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1938 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1939 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1940 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1942 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1943 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1945 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1946 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1947 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1948 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1949 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1950 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1951 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1952 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1954 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1956 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1957 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1958 | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1959 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1960 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1962 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1964 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1965 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1967 | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1968 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1863 | 19 days |
| 1864 | 27 days |
| 1865 | 39 days |
| 1866 | 25 days |
| 1867 | 30 days |
| 1868 | 38 days |
| 1869 | 28 days |
| 1870 | 70 days |
| 1871 | 11 days |
| 1872 | 20 days |
| 1873 | 21 days |
| 1874 | 30 days |
| 1875 | 22 days |
| 1876 | 33 days |
| 1877 | 32 days |
| 1878 | 31 days |
| 1879 | 22 days |
| 1880 | 33 days |
| 1881 | 23 days |
| 1882 | 25 days |
| 1883 | 32 days |
| 1884 | 24 days |
| 1885 | 18 days |
| 1886 | 18 days |
| 1887 | 14 days |
| 1888 | 28 days |
| 1889 | 26 days |
| 1890 | 47 days |
| 1891 | 33 days |
| 1892 | 28 days |
| 1893 | 28 days |
| 1900 | 17 days |
| 1901 | 32 days |
| 1902 | 28 days |
| 1903 | 14 days |
| 1904 | 32 days |
| 1905 | 27 days |
| 1906 | 48 days |
| 1907 | 24 days |
| 1908 | 21 days |
| 1909 | 31 days |
| 1910 | 38 days |
| 1911 | 34 days |
| 1912 | 38 days |
| 1913 | 28 days |
| 1914 | 30 days |
| 1915 | 22 days |
| 1916 | 45 days |
| 1917 | 23 days |
| 1918 | 31 days |
| 1919 | 29 days |
| 1920 | 15 days |
| 1921 | 29 days |
| 1922 | 20 days |
| 1923 | 47 days |
| 1924 | 15 days |
| 1925 | 18 days |
| 1926 | 20 days |
| 1927 | 27 days |
| 1928 | 23 days |
| 1929 | 20 days |
| 1930 | 38 days |
| 1931 | 20 days |
| 1932 | 35 days |
| 1933 | 27 days |
| 1934 | 41 days |
| 1935 | 26 days |
| 1936 | 51 days |
| 1937 | 22 days |
| 1938 | 23 days |
| 1939 | 22 days |
| 1940 | 18 days |
| 1941 | 20 days |
| 1942 | 25 days |
| 1943 | 18 days |
| 1944 | 18 days |
| 1945 | 32 days |
| 1946 | 17 days |
| 1947 | 16 days |
| 1948 | 25 days |
| 1949 | 19 days |
| 1950 | 25 days |
| 1951 | 40 days |
| 1952 | 21 days |
| 1953 | 28 days |
| 1954 | 19 days |
| 1955 | 27 days |
| 1956 | 43 days |
| 1957 | 18 days |
| 1958 | 29 days |
| 1959 | 26 days |
| 1960 | 18 days |
| 1961 | 27 days |
| 1962 | 20 days |
| 1963 | 19 days |
| 1964 | 22 days |
| 1965 | 28 days |
| 1966 | 17 days |
| 1967 | 31 days |
| 1968 | 29 days |
| 1969 | 16 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
93 years, 1863 to 1968A 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.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 60.3 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 97.7 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.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-13).