Ararat Prison Weather Records (ASN00089085)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ararat Prison (ASN00089085), Australia, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for Ararat Prison
- Ararat Prison (ASN00089085) is a weather station in Australia at -37.28 latitude and 142.98 longitude, 295 m (968 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1969 to 2026, 58 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ararat Prison still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ararat Prison set a daily record precipitation of 30.2 mm (1.2 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, -37.28 latitude, 142.98 longitude.
- Elevation: 295 m (968 ft).
- Period of record: 1969 to 2026, 58 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
11 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44.0 C (111.2 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 44.0 C (111.2 F) | 5.8 C (42.4 F) |
| Feb | 44.7 C (112.5 F) | 0.3 C (32.5 F) | 34.1 C (93.4 F) | 2.0 C (35.6 F) |
| Mar | 39.0 C (102.2 F) | -0.9 C (30.4 F) | 31.8 C (89.2 F) | 6.0 C (42.8 F) |
| Apr | 33.5 C (92.3 F) | -5.7 C (21.7 F) | 26.4 C (79.5 F) | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| May | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -5.2 C (22.6 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| Jun | 20.4 C (68.7 F) | -6.4 C (20.5 F) | 18.0 C (64.4 F) | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| Jul | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | -7.5 C (18.5 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| Aug | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | -6.2 C (20.8 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Sep | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | 26.5 C (79.7 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Oct | 34.7 C (94.5 F) | -4.5 C (23.9 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 10.9 C (51.6 F) |
| Nov | 39.8 C (103.6 F) | -4.5 C (23.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 31 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 54 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 17 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-25 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 42.9 C (109.2 F) |
| 2009-02-07 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 44.7 C (112.5 F) |
| 2014-01-15 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 27.4 C (81.3 F) |
| 2022-07-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -7.5 C (18.5 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 98.6 mm (3.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | 21 January 1979 |
| Feb | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | 6 February 1973 |
| Mar | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | 25 March 1984 |
| Apr | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 23 April 1980 |
| May | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 9 May 2016 |
| Jun | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 8 June 2023 |
| Jul | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 4 July 1984 |
| Aug | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 28 August 1969 |
| Sep | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 14 September 2016 |
| Oct | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 6 October 1979 |
| Nov | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 28 November 1973 |
| Dec | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | 2 December 1987 |
Period of Record Coverage
1969 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 191 | 52% | No |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 320 | 87% | No |
| 2021 | 270 | 74% | No |
| 2022 | 274 | 75% | No |
| 2023 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2024 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2025 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2026 | 270 | 74% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily rain (Provisional) | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 23 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 26.5 C (79.7 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 7 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily rain (Provisional) | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 16 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 29 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 3.1 C (5.6 F) | 36 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high max | 18.0 C (64.4 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 8 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 37 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min | 13.0 C (55.4 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 12 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high max | 16.4 C (61.5 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 35 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high max | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 39 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 May 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 13.2 C (55.8 F) | tie | 19 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high max | 26.5 C (79.7 F) | 4.9 C (8.8 F) | 0 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | monthly high max | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 35 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high min | 14.1 C (57.4 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 28 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 April 2026 | Ararat Prison, AU | daily high max | 25.5 C (77.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 9 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
52 complete years, 1970 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11.9 C | -1.29 C |
| 1971 | 12.6 C | -0.58 C |
| 1972 | 12.6 C | -0.65 C |
| 1973 | 12.8 C | -0.46 C |
| 1974 | 12.8 C | -0.45 C |
| 1975 | 12.9 C | -0.32 C |
| 1976 | 12.6 C | -0.65 C |
| 1977 | 12.5 C | -0.68 C |
| 1978 | 12.7 C | -0.48 C |
| 1979 | 13.0 C | -0.25 C |
| 1980 | 13.2 C | -0.03 C |
| 1981 | 13.5 C | +0.24 C |
| 1982 | 13.2 C | -0.05 C |
| 1983 | 13.1 C | -0.17 C |
| 1984 | 12.5 C | -0.76 C |
| 1985 | 12.9 C | -0.29 C |
| 1986 | 12.4 C | -0.86 C |
| 1987 | 12.7 C | -0.50 C |
| 1988 | 14.0 C | +0.77 C |
| 1990 | 13.4 C | +0.22 C |
| 1991 | 13.1 C | -0.16 C |
| 1992 | 12.7 C | -0.52 C |
| 1993 | 12.8 C | -0.39 C |
| 1994 | 12.5 C | -0.77 C |
| 1995 | 12.3 C | -0.92 C |
| 1996 | 12.3 C | -0.95 C |
| 1997 | 13.1 C | -0.14 C |
| 1998 | 12.8 C | -0.45 C |
| 1999 | 13.4 C | +0.20 C |
| 2000 | 13.5 C | +0.31 C |
| 2001 | 13.3 C | +0.08 C |
| 2002 | 13.0 C | -0.19 C |
| 2003 | 13.2 C | +0.02 C |
| 2004 | 12.8 C | -0.38 C |
| 2005 | 13.4 C | +0.18 C |
| 2006 | 13.0 C | -0.18 C |
| 2007 | 14.2 C | +1.00 C |
| 2008 | 13.2 C | -0.05 C |
| 2009 | 14.0 C | +0.77 C |
| 2010 | 13.5 C | +0.25 C |
| 2011 | 14.0 C | +0.74 C |
| 2012 | 13.9 C | +0.65 C |
| 2013 | 14.0 C | +0.78 C |
| 2014 | 14.3 C | +1.10 C |
| 2015 | 14.0 C | +0.73 C |
| 2016 | 14.2 C | +0.97 C |
| 2017 | 14.1 C | +0.86 C |
| 2018 | 13.6 C | +0.42 C |
| 2019 | 13.9 C | +0.69 C |
| 2023 | 13.9 C | +0.63 C |
| 2024 | 14.4 C | +1.14 C |
| 2025 | 14.2 C | +0.98 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade over 1970 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.4 to 0.7) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 52 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.4 to 0.7) per decade | 1970 to 2025 | 52 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.4 C (0.4 to 0.5) per decade | 0.8 F (0.6 to 1.0) per decade | 1970 to 2025 | 52 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 1970 to 2025 | 52 | 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
1969 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.7 C (112.5 F) | 2009 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) | 58 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -7.5 C (18.5 F) | 2022 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | 58 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | 1973 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) | 58 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) | 2011 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) | 58 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 47 days | 2024 | 27 days | 58 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1970 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1971 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1972 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1973 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1974 | 33.5 C (92.3 F) |
| 1975 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1976 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1977 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1978 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1979 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1980 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 1981 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1982 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1983 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1984 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
| 1985 | 40.4 C (104.7 F) |
| 1986 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 1987 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1988 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1989 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1990 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1991 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1992 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1993 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1994 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1995 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 1996 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1997 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 1998 | 40.9 C (105.6 F) |
| 1999 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 2000 | 40.1 C (104.2 F) |
| 2001 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 2002 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 2003 | 42.9 C (109.2 F) |
| 2004 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 2005 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 2006 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2007 | 41.0 C (105.8 F) |
| 2008 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 2009 | 44.7 C (112.5 F) |
| 2010 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 2011 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 2012 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 2013 | 41.0 C (105.8 F) |
| 2014 | 43.1 C (109.6 F) |
| 2015 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 2016 | 39.8 C (103.6 F) |
| 2017 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 2018 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2019 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2020 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 2021 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 2022 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 2023 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 2024 | 40.7 C (105.3 F) |
| 2025 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 2026 | 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | -6.4 C (20.5 F) |
| 1970 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1971 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1972 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1973 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1974 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1975 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 1976 | -7.3 C (18.9 F) |
| 1977 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1978 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1979 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1980 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 1981 | -5.7 C (21.7 F) |
| 1982 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1983 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1984 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1985 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1986 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1987 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1988 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 1989 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1990 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1991 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1992 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1993 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 1994 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1995 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1996 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1997 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1998 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1999 | -4.7 C (23.5 F) |
| 2000 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 2001 | -3.1 C (26.4 F) |
| 2002 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 2003 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 2004 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 2005 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2006 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 2007 | -3.1 C (26.4 F) |
| 2008 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 2009 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 2010 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 2011 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 2012 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2013 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2014 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2015 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2016 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2017 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2018 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2019 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 2020 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2021 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 2022 | -7.5 C (18.5 F) |
| 2023 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 2024 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2025 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2026 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1971 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1974 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1975 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1976 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1977 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1978 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1979 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1984 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1985 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1987 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1988 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1991 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1992 | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1994 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1996 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1997 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1998 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1999 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2000 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2002 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2004 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2005 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2006 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2007 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2009 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2011 | 78.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2012 | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2015 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2016 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2017 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2018 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2019 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2020 | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2021 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2022 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2023 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2024 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2025 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2026 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1970 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1973 | 155.5 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1974 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1975 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1976 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 136.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1980 | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1981 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1983 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1987 | 93.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1989 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1991 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1993 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1994 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1996 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1997 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1999 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2002 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2006 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2007 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2008 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2009 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2010 | 75.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2011 | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2012 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2013 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2014 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2016 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2017 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2018 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2019 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2020 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2021 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2022 | 62.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2023 | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2024 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2025 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2026 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 23 days |
| 1970 | 29 days |
| 1971 | 21 days |
| 1972 | 37 days |
| 1973 | 16 days |
| 1974 | 32 days |
| 1975 | 42 days |
| 1976 | 40 days |
| 1977 | 21 days |
| 1978 | 22 days |
| 1979 | 23 days |
| 1980 | 38 days |
| 1981 | 27 days |
| 1982 | 23 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 27 days |
| 1985 | 37 days |
| 1986 | 33 days |
| 1987 | 25 days |
| 1988 | 28 days |
| 1989 | 27 days |
| 1990 | 23 days |
| 1991 | 38 days |
| 1992 | 27 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 27 days |
| 1995 | 26 days |
| 1996 | 23 days |
| 1997 | 31 days |
| 1998 | 28 days |
| 1999 | 20 days |
| 2000 | 20 days |
| 2001 | 31 days |
| 2002 | 23 days |
| 2003 | 29 days |
| 2004 | 23 days |
| 2005 | 24 days |
| 2006 | 36 days |
| 2007 | 21 days |
| 2008 | 29 days |
| 2009 | 34 days |
| 2010 | 19 days |
| 2011 | 16 days |
| 2012 | 20 days |
| 2013 | 31 days |
| 2014 | 27 days |
| 2015 | 32 days |
| 2016 | 20 days |
| 2017 | 23 days |
| 2018 | 21 days |
| 2019 | 37 days |
| 2020 | 23 days |
| 2021 | 33 days |
| 2022 | 33 days |
| 2023 | 29 days |
| 2024 | 47 days |
| 2025 | 34 days |
| 2026 | 22 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
52 years with a frostAcross 52 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Ararat Prison falls on 20 October and the median first autumn frost on 29 April, which leaves a median of 193 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.7 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1993 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 20 October | n/a | 21 October | n/a | -1.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 29 April | n/a | 1 May | n/a | +2.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 193 days | n/a | 191 days | n/a | +3.7 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
55 years, 1970 to 2025A day with at least 35.8 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 100.1 mm (3.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) | Longer than the 55 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, 55 years of values from 1970 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: 98.6 mm (3.9 in) in 1973; 91.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1979; 78.6 mm (3.1 in) in 2011.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Ararat Prison, at 2010. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2010 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +0.3 | +0.5 | 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.
Climate Twins
2008 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2008 to 2025, Ararat Prison had a mean temperature of 13.9 C (57.1 F) and 541.0 mm (21.3 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Kybybolite Research Centre (Australia, 187 km away), Castlemaine Prison (Australia, 114 km away) and East Sale Airport (Australia, 377 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kybybolite Research Centre | Australia | 187 km (116 mi) | 14.1 C (57.3 F) | 554.0 mm (21.8 in) | 0.62 |
| Castlemaine Prison | Australia | 114 km (71 mi) | 13.7 C (56.6 F) | 610.8 mm (24.0 in) | 0.63 |
| East Sale Airport | Australia | 377 km (234 mi) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 611.4 mm (24.1 in) | 0.68 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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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.
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