Tahara Weather Records (ASN00090075)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Tahara (ASN00090075), Australia, with 59 years of record.
Key Facts for Tahara
- Tahara (ASN00090075) is a weather station in Australia at -37.72 latitude and 141.70 longitude, 120 m (394 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1937 to 1995, 59 years of record.
- 0 records set at Tahara still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Tahara set a daily record precipitation of 25.2 mm (1.0 in) on 4 December 1995.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -37.72 latitude, 141.70 longitude.
- Elevation: 120 m (394 ft).
- Period of record: 1937 to 1995, 59 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 |
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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 140.2 mm (5.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 24 January 1941 |
| Feb | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 18 February 1946 |
| Mar | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) | 17 March 1946 |
| Apr | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 6 April 1992 |
| May | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | 26 May 1987 |
| Jun | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 30 June 1946 |
| Jul | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 1 July 1995 |
| Aug | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 31 August 1942 |
| Sep | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) | 18 September 1978 |
| Oct | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | 16 October 1976 |
| Nov | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) | 29 November 1977 |
| Dec | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | 2 December 1987 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 December 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 28 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 November 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 12 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 57 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 July 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 41 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 21 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 1995 | Tahara, AU | monthly rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 19 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 20 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 32 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 February 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 3 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 February 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 1995 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 0 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 1994 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 49 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 October 1994 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 8 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 1994 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 29 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 July 1994 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 37 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 31 May 1994 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 41 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 May 1994 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 1994 | Tahara, AU | daily rain | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 1 year | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1937 to 1995| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) | 1946 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 59 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 224.0 mm (8.8 in) | 1946 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 59 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 61 days | 1982 | 28 days | 59 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1938 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1939 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1940 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1941 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1942 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1943 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1944 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1945 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 140.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1947 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1948 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1949 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1951 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1952 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1954 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1955 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1956 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1957 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1958 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1959 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1960 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1963 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1964 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1965 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1966 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1967 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1969 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1973 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1976 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1977 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1979 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1980 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1981 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1982 | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1985 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1986 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1987 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1989 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1991 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1992 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1995 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1938 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1939 | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1940 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1941 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1942 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1943 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1944 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1945 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1946 | 224.0 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1947 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1948 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1949 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1950 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1951 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1952 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1953 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1954 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1959 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1962 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1963 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1968 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1969 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1971 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1973 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1977 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1978 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1979 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1981 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1983 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1984 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1986 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1988 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1991 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1993 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1994 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1995 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 21 days |
| 1938 | 16 days |
| 1939 | 23 days |
| 1940 | 16 days |
| 1941 | 28 days |
| 1942 | 20 days |
| 1943 | 32 days |
| 1944 | 32 days |
| 1945 | 24 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 20 days |
| 1948 | 27 days |
| 1949 | 28 days |
| 1950 | 24 days |
| 1951 | 36 days |
| 1952 | 22 days |
| 1953 | 18 days |
| 1954 | 27 days |
| 1955 | 25 days |
| 1956 | 25 days |
| 1957 | 24 days |
| 1958 | 29 days |
| 1959 | 27 days |
| 1960 | 25 days |
| 1961 | 49 days |
| 1962 | 23 days |
| 1963 | 34 days |
| 1964 | 21 days |
| 1965 | 46 days |
| 1966 | 16 days |
| 1967 | 37 days |
| 1968 | 31 days |
| 1969 | 30 days |
| 1970 | 39 days |
| 1971 | 33 days |
| 1972 | 37 days |
| 1973 | 16 days |
| 1974 | 39 days |
| 1975 | 30 days |
| 1976 | 17 days |
| 1977 | 29 days |
| 1978 | 19 days |
| 1979 | 29 days |
| 1980 | 39 days |
| 1981 | 39 days |
| 1982 | 61 days |
| 1983 | 33 days |
| 1984 | 46 days |
| 1985 | 46 days |
| 1986 | 36 days |
| 1987 | 45 days |
| 1988 | 33 days |
| 1989 | 25 days |
| 1990 | 26 days |
| 1991 | 32 days |
| 1992 | 23 days |
| 1993 | 30 days |
| 1994 | 34 days |
| 1995 | 19 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
59 years, 1937 to 1995A day with at least 32.5 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 112.5 mm (4.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 92.6 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) | Longer than the 59 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, 59 years of values from 1937 to 1995.
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: 140.2 mm (5.5 in) in 1946; 79.2 mm (3.1 in) in 1987; 66.0 mm (2.6 in) in 1992.
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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 (2025-12-31).