Launceston Airport Comparison Weather Records (ASN00091104)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Launceston Airport Comparison (ASN00091104), Australia, with 79 years of record.
Key Facts for Launceston Airport Comparison
- Launceston Airport Comparison (ASN00091104) is a weather station in Australia at -41.54 latitude and 147.20 longitude, 166 m (545 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1931 to 2009, 79 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Launceston Airport Comparison still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Launceston Airport Comparison tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 9.0 C (48.2 F) on 4 June 2009.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -41.54 latitude, 147.20 longitude.
- Elevation: 166 m (545 ft).
- Period of record: 1931 to 2009, 79 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, 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 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) | 0.8 C (33.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | 0.5 C (32.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 34.9 C (94.8 F) | -1.2 C (29.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 26.9 C (80.4 F) | -4.5 C (23.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 21.8 C (71.2 F) | -4.8 C (23.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 17.3 C (63.1 F) | -7.1 C (19.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | -4.8 C (23.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 18.7 C (65.7 F) | -5.3 C (22.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -3.6 C (25.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 29.6 C (85.3 F) | -3.7 C (25.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -3.0 C (26.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 34.7 C (94.5 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 36 |
| 1941 | 32 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 40 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 13 |
All-Time Record Progression
4 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1972-06-24 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 2005-08-31 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2009-01-30 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 2009-01-30 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.7 C (69.3 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 80.4 mm (3.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) | 29 January 1995 |
| Feb | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 19 February 1946 |
| Mar | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | 24 March 1964 |
| Apr | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 22 April 1960 |
| May | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) | 17 May 1986 |
| Jun | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 1 June 1938 |
| Jul | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) | 21 July 2000 |
| Aug | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) | 31 August 2005 |
| Sep | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) | 23 September 1998 |
| Oct | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 20 October 1947 |
| Nov | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 28 November 1998 |
| Dec | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 28 December 1970 |
Period of Record Coverage
1939 to 2009| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1940 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1943 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1944 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1945 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1946 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1947 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1960 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1961 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1985 | 257 | 70% | No |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2004 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2005 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2006 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 167 | 46% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min (Tie) | 9.0 C (48.2 F) | tie | 31 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high max | 17.7 C (63.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 70 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 May 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high max | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 24 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 23 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 April 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 11.6 C (52.9 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 68 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 10.5 C (50.9 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min | 4.2 C (39.6 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 23 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high max | 37.5 C (99.5 F) | 5.5 C (9.9 F) | 35 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high min | 17.7 C (63.9 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 19 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 January 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | all-time high max | 39.9 C (103.8 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 66 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 January 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | all-time high min | 20.7 C (69.3 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 59 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 January 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high max | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 2.5 C (4.5 F) | 21 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 2009 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high max | 33.8 C (92.8 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 55 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 2008 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 2008 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min (Tie) | 1.6 C (34.9 F) | tie | 21 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 November 2008 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low max | 13.1 C (55.6 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 15 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 November 2008 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily high max | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 26 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 November 2008 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 74 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 November 2008 | Launceston Airport Comparison, AU | daily low min | 0.3 C (32.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
67 complete years, 1940 to 2008| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 11.3 C | -0.28 C |
| 1941 | 11.6 C | +0.01 C |
| 1942 | 11.9 C | +0.29 C |
| 1943 | 11.3 C | -0.31 C |
| 1944 | 11.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1945 | 11.2 C | -0.43 C |
| 1946 | 11.0 C | -0.55 C |
| 1947 | 11.7 C | +0.14 C |
| 1948 | 11.1 C | -0.49 C |
| 1949 | 10.8 C | -0.81 C |
| 1950 | 11.6 C | -0.03 C |
| 1951 | 11.5 C | -0.09 C |
| 1952 | 11.1 C | -0.46 C |
| 1953 | 11.4 C | -0.22 C |
| 1954 | 11.6 C | -0.02 C |
| 1955 | 11.4 C | -0.15 C |
| 1956 | 11.5 C | -0.05 C |
| 1957 | 11.0 C | -0.61 C |
| 1958 | 11.2 C | -0.43 C |
| 1959 | 11.8 C | +0.22 C |
| 1960 | 11.5 C | -0.13 C |
| 1961 | 12.4 C | +0.85 C |
| 1962 | 11.7 C | +0.10 C |
| 1963 | 11.5 C | -0.05 C |
| 1964 | 11.1 C | -0.47 C |
| 1965 | 11.5 C | -0.04 C |
| 1966 | 11.8 C | +0.18 C |
| 1967 | 11.8 C | +0.20 C |
| 1968 | 11.5 C | -0.06 C |
| 1969 | 11.7 C | +0.11 C |
| 1970 | 11.2 C | -0.34 C |
| 1971 | 11.5 C | -0.11 C |
| 1972 | 11.7 C | +0.14 C |
| 1973 | 11.7 C | +0.14 C |
| 1974 | 11.8 C | +0.17 C |
| 1975 | 11.2 C | -0.35 C |
| 1976 | 11.2 C | -0.36 C |
| 1977 | 11.2 C | -0.36 C |
| 1978 | 11.5 C | -0.10 C |
| 1979 | 11.7 C | +0.07 C |
| 1980 | 12.0 C | +0.38 C |
| 1981 | 12.2 C | +0.62 C |
| 1982 | 11.8 C | +0.19 C |
| 1983 | 11.5 C | -0.04 C |
| 1986 | 11.1 C | -0.44 C |
| 1987 | 11.5 C | -0.13 C |
| 1988 | 12.8 C | +1.20 C |
| 1989 | 12.1 C | +0.49 C |
| 1990 | 11.9 C | +0.31 C |
| 1991 | 11.6 C | -0.01 C |
| 1992 | 11.5 C | -0.11 C |
| 1993 | 11.8 C | +0.26 C |
| 1994 | 11.5 C | -0.05 C |
| 1995 | 11.2 C | -0.38 C |
| 1996 | 11.1 C | -0.53 C |
| 1997 | 11.7 C | +0.14 C |
| 1998 | 11.8 C | +0.17 C |
| 1999 | 12.0 C | +0.42 C |
| 2000 | 12.0 C | +0.39 C |
| 2001 | 11.9 C | +0.30 C |
| 2002 | 11.8 C | +0.23 C |
| 2003 | 11.8 C | +0.25 C |
| 2004 | 11.4 C | -0.23 C |
| 2005 | 12.0 C | +0.41 C |
| 2006 | 11.3 C | -0.33 C |
| 2007 | 12.5 C | +0.95 C |
| 2008 | 11.8 C | +0.19 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.07 C (0.03 to 0.11) per decade over 1940 to 2008. In Fahrenheit: 0.1 F (0.1 to 0.2) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 67 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.07 C (0.03 to 0.11) per decade | 0.1 F (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 1940 to 2008 | 67 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1940 to 2008 | 67 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.03 C (-0.02 to 0.08) per decade | 0.05 F (-0.04 to 0.14) per decade | 1940 to 2008 | 67 | Not clearly different from zero |
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
1931 to 2009| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 39.9 C (103.8 F) | 2009 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) | 71 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -7.1 C (19.2 F) | 1972 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) | 71 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) | 2005 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 79 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) | 1969 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 79 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 49 days | 1972 | 22 days | 79 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1940 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1941 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1942 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1943 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 1944 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1945 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1946 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1947 | 30.7 C (87.3 F) |
| 1948 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1949 | 32.1 C (89.8 F) |
| 1950 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) |
| 1951 | 30.7 C (87.3 F) |
| 1952 | 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 1953 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1954 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
| 1955 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1956 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1957 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1958 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1959 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1960 | 34.3 C (93.7 F) |
| 1961 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1962 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1963 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1964 | 32.3 C (90.1 F) |
| 1965 | 33.2 C (91.8 F) |
| 1966 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1967 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1968 | 33.7 C (92.7 F) |
| 1969 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1970 | 30.2 C (86.4 F) |
| 1971 | 30.9 C (87.6 F) |
| 1972 | 30.8 C (87.4 F) |
| 1973 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1974 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 1975 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1976 | 32.6 C (90.7 F) |
| 1977 | 33.4 C (92.1 F) |
| 1978 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1979 | 34.7 C (94.5 F) |
| 1980 | 32.3 C (90.1 F) |
| 1981 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1982 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1983 | 34.2 C (93.6 F) |
| 1984 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1985 | 30.3 C (86.5 F) |
| 1986 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 1987 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1988 | 34.7 C (94.5 F) |
| 1989 | 31.9 C (89.4 F) |
| 1990 | 30.9 C (87.6 F) |
| 1991 | 33.8 C (92.8 F) |
| 1992 | 29.9 C (85.8 F) |
| 1993 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 1994 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1995 | 31.6 C (88.9 F) |
| 1996 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1997 | 33.2 C (91.8 F) |
| 1998 | 32.7 C (90.9 F) |
| 1999 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 2000 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) |
| 2001 | 32.6 C (90.7 F) |
| 2002 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 2003 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 2004 | 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 2005 | 30.8 C (87.4 F) |
| 2006 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 2007 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 2008 | 33.2 C (91.8 F) |
| 2009 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1940 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1941 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1942 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1943 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 1944 | -5.3 C (22.5 F) |
| 1945 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1946 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1947 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 1948 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1949 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1950 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1951 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1952 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1953 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 1954 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 1955 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1956 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 1957 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1958 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1959 | -4.7 C (23.5 F) |
| 1960 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 1961 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 1962 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1963 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1964 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1965 | -3.1 C (26.4 F) |
| 1966 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1967 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1968 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1969 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1970 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 1971 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1972 | -7.1 C (19.2 F) |
| 1973 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 1974 | -5.3 C (22.5 F) |
| 1975 | -5.3 C (22.5 F) |
| 1976 | -4.7 C (23.5 F) |
| 1977 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1978 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1979 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1980 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1981 | -4.7 C (23.5 F) |
| 1982 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1983 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 1984 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1985 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1986 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1987 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1988 | -1.8 C (28.8 F) |
| 1989 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1990 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1991 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1992 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1993 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 1994 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 1995 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1996 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1997 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1998 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1999 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 2000 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 2001 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 2002 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 2003 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2004 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2005 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 2006 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 2007 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 2008 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 2009 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1932 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1933 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1934 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1935 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1936 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1937 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1938 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1939 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1940 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1941 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1942 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1943 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1944 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1945 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1946 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1947 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1948 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1949 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1952 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1954 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1955 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1957 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1958 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1959 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1960 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1962 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1963 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1964 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1968 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1974 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1976 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1979 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1980 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1985 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1987 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1992 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1997 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1999 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2000 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2001 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2004 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2005 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2006 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2008 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2009 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1932 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1933 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1934 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1935 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1936 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1937 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1938 | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1939 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1940 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1941 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1943 | 45.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1944 | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1945 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1946 | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1947 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1948 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1950 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1953 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1957 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1958 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1959 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1961 | 51.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1962 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1965 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1966 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1967 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1970 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1972 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1973 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1975 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1977 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1978 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1980 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1983 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1985 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1990 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1991 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1992 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1997 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1998 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1999 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2002 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 94.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2004 | 120.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2005 | 105.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2006 | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 40.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2008 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 41 days |
| 1932 | 26 days |
| 1933 | 19 days |
| 1934 | 27 days |
| 1935 | 22 days |
| 1936 | 20 days |
| 1937 | 23 days |
| 1938 | 11 days |
| 1939 | 29 days |
| 1940 | 26 days |
| 1941 | 28 days |
| 1942 | 26 days |
| 1943 | 20 days |
| 1944 | 20 days |
| 1945 | 20 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 23 days |
| 1948 | 14 days |
| 1949 | 18 days |
| 1950 | 15 days |
| 1951 | 20 days |
| 1952 | 20 days |
| 1953 | 44 days |
| 1954 | 16 days |
| 1955 | 16 days |
| 1956 | 16 days |
| 1957 | 23 days |
| 1958 | 16 days |
| 1959 | 23 days |
| 1960 | 22 days |
| 1961 | 28 days |
| 1962 | 24 days |
| 1963 | 21 days |
| 1964 | 19 days |
| 1965 | 21 days |
| 1966 | 16 days |
| 1967 | 33 days |
| 1968 | 23 days |
| 1969 | 14 days |
| 1970 | 27 days |
| 1971 | 22 days |
| 1972 | 49 days |
| 1973 | 13 days |
| 1974 | 26 days |
| 1975 | 22 days |
| 1976 | 16 days |
| 1977 | 16 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 17 days |
| 1980 | 21 days |
| 1981 | 20 days |
| 1982 | 25 days |
| 1983 | 32 days |
| 1984 | 19 days |
| 1985 | 28 days |
| 1986 | 28 days |
| 1987 | 25 days |
| 1988 | 40 days |
| 1989 | 19 days |
| 1990 | 23 days |
| 1991 | 42 days |
| 1992 | 24 days |
| 1993 | 19 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 21 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 29 days |
| 1998 | 34 days |
| 1999 | 19 days |
| 2000 | 21 days |
| 2001 | 25 days |
| 2002 | 31 days |
| 2003 | 35 days |
| 2004 | 22 days |
| 2005 | 27 days |
| 2006 | 25 days |
| 2007 | 18 days |
| 2008 | 29 days |
| 2009 | 24 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
67 years with a frostAcross 67 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Launceston Airport Comparison falls on 10 October and the median first autumn frost on 4 May, which leaves a median of 205 days between them.
In 1977 to 2008 the median growing season was 186 days. That is 39 days fewer than in 1940 to 1969.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -8.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1940 to 1969) | Recent period (1977 to 2008) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 10 October | 22 September | 19 October | 27 days later | +5.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 4 May | 8 May | 28 April | 10 days earlier | -2.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 205 days | 225 days | 186 days | 39 days fewer | -8.1 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
74 years, 1932 to 2008A day with at least 35.3 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 74.9 mm (2.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | Longer than the 74 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, 74 years of values from 1932 to 2008.
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: 73.7 mm (2.9 in) in 1960; 71.6 mm (2.8 in) in 1946; 61.6 mm (2.4 in) in 1995.
Station Changes
1 suspectedOne change was suspected in the annual mean temperature of Launceston Airport Comparison, at 1971. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1971 ran 0.4 C (0.6 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -0.3 | -0.6 | 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.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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