Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road) Weather Records (ASN00091119)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road) (ASN00091119), Australia, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road)
- Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road) (ASN00091119) is a weather station in Australia at -41.45 latitude and 146.11 longitude, 590 m (1,936 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1957 to 2000, 44 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road) still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road) set a daily record precipitation of 33.8 mm (1.3 in) on 27 May 2000.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -41.45 latitude, 146.11 longitude.
- Elevation: 590 m (1,936 ft).
- Period of record: 1957 to 2000, 44 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 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 31.6 C (88.9 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | -5.5 C (22.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -3.5 C (25.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | -2.5 C (27.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 43 |
| 1963 | 52 |
| 1964 | 36 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1967 | 51 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 56 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 44 |
| 2000 | 9 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-12 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 118.0 mm (4.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) | 21 January 1995 |
| Feb | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | 24 February 1969 |
| Mar | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) | 13 March 1989 |
| Apr | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | 28 April 1974 |
| May | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) | 9 May 1965 |
| Jun | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) | 10 June 1981 |
| Jul | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 28 July 1980 |
| Aug | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) | 14 August 1962 |
| Sep | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) | 5 September 1997 |
| Oct | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) | 9 October 1992 |
| Nov | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) | 2 November 1993 |
| Dec | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 13 December 1969 |
Period of Record Coverage
1962 to 2000| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 1973 | 361 | 99% | 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 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 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 | 147 | 40% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily rain | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 6 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily low min (Tie) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | tie | 1 year | 0 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high max | 29.6 C (85.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 26 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high min | 14.9 C (58.8 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 19 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 February 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high min | 15.4 C (59.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 4 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 February 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily rain | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) | 30 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 February 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high max | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 34 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high max | 28.2 C (82.8 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 22 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high max | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high min | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 0 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 January 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily low min | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily low min | 1.9 C (35.4 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 34 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 2000 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily low max (Tie) | 11.6 C (52.9 F) | tie | 12 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 1999 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high min | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 17 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 1999 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high min | 12.5 C (54.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 12 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1999 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high max | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 29 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 1999 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high max | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 25 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 December 1999 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high min | 15.3 C (59.5 F) | 4.8 C (8.6 F) | 24 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 December 1999 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high max | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | 5.4 C (9.7 F) | 28 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 1999 | Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road), AU | daily high min | 10.7 C (51.3 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 33 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
34 complete years, 1963 to 1999| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 8.7 C | -0.22 C |
| 1964 | 8.0 C | -0.93 C |
| 1965 | 8.2 C | -0.67 C |
| 1966 | 8.6 C | -0.27 C |
| 1967 | 8.4 C | -0.46 C |
| 1968 | 8.1 C | -0.76 C |
| 1969 | 8.6 C | -0.31 C |
| 1971 | 9.1 C | +0.18 C |
| 1973 | 9.3 C | +0.39 C |
| 1974 | 9.2 C | +0.27 C |
| 1975 | 9.0 C | +0.08 C |
| 1976 | 8.7 C | -0.14 C |
| 1977 | 8.8 C | -0.04 C |
| 1978 | 9.0 C | +0.08 C |
| 1979 | 9.0 C | +0.13 C |
| 1981 | 9.4 C | +0.48 C |
| 1982 | 9.2 C | +0.28 C |
| 1983 | 9.1 C | +0.22 C |
| 1984 | 8.8 C | -0.11 C |
| 1985 | 9.2 C | +0.32 C |
| 1986 | 8.6 C | -0.26 C |
| 1987 | 8.9 C | 0.00 C |
| 1988 | 10.1 C | +1.18 C |
| 1989 | 9.4 C | +0.56 C |
| 1990 | 9.3 C | +0.39 C |
| 1991 | 9.0 C | +0.10 C |
| 1992 | 8.7 C | -0.16 C |
| 1993 | 9.2 C | +0.29 C |
| 1994 | 8.5 C | -0.34 C |
| 1995 | 8.3 C | -0.55 C |
| 1996 | 8.2 C | -0.66 C |
| 1997 | 8.9 C | -0.01 C |
| 1998 | 9.1 C | +0.17 C |
| 1999 | 9.7 C | +0.78 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.15 C (0.02 to 0.29) per decade over 1963 to 1999. In Fahrenheit: 0.28 F (0.03 to 0.52) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 34 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.15 C (0.02 to 0.29) per decade | 0.28 F (0.03 to 0.52) per decade | 1963 to 1999 | 34 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.1 C (-0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.1 F (-0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 1963 to 1999 | 34 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.7) per decade | 1963 to 1999 | 34 | 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
1957 to 2000| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 1968 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 39 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 1963 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) | 39 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | 1974 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 281.1 mm (11.1 in) | 1970 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 26 days | 1983 | 14 days | 44 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1963 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1964 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1965 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1966 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1967 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1968 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1969 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1970 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1971 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1972 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1973 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 1974 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1975 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1976 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1977 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1978 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1979 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1980 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1981 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1982 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1983 | 31.5 C (88.7 F) |
| 1984 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1985 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1986 | 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 1987 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1988 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1989 | 28.5 C (83.3 F) |
| 1990 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 1991 | 29.5 C (85.1 F) |
| 1992 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 1993 | 31.6 C (88.9 F) |
| 1994 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1995 | 30.4 C (86.7 F) |
| 1996 | 22.4 C (72.3 F) |
| 1997 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
| 1998 | 28.0 C (82.4 F) |
| 1999 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2000 | 29.6 C (85.3 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1963 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1964 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1965 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1966 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1967 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1968 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1969 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1970 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1971 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1972 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1973 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 1974 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1975 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1976 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1977 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1978 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1979 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 1980 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 1981 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1982 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1983 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1984 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1985 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1986 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 1987 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1988 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1989 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1990 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1991 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1992 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1993 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1994 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 1995 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 1996 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1997 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1998 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 1999 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2000 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1958 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1959 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1963 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1966 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1968 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1970 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1971 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1972 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1973 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1975 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1976 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1979 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1980 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1981 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1982 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1984 | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1985 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1986 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1989 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1990 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1992 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1993 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1994 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1995 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1998 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1999 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2000 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1959 | 113.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1960 | 130.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1961 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1962 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1963 | 118.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1964 | 157.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1965 | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1966 | 134.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1967 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1968 | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1969 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1970 | 281.1 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1971 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1972 | 108.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1973 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1974 | 175.6 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1975 | 142.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1976 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1978 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1979 | 150.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1980 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1981 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1982 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1983 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1984 | 127.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1985 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1986 | 129.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1987 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1988 | 138.6 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1989 | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1990 | 139.6 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1991 | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1992 | 170.8 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1993 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1994 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1995 | 132.4 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1996 | 168.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1997 | 162.4 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1998 | 125.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1999 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2000 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 11 days |
| 1958 | 18 days |
| 1959 | 20 days |
| 1960 | 15 days |
| 1961 | 20 days |
| 1962 | 14 days |
| 1963 | 16 days |
| 1964 | 11 days |
| 1965 | 12 days |
| 1966 | 15 days |
| 1967 | 12 days |
| 1968 | 15 days |
| 1969 | 10 days |
| 1970 | 15 days |
| 1971 | 19 days |
| 1972 | 14 days |
| 1973 | 12 days |
| 1974 | 16 days |
| 1975 | 15 days |
| 1976 | 15 days |
| 1977 | 11 days |
| 1978 | 11 days |
| 1979 | 14 days |
| 1980 | 12 days |
| 1981 | 13 days |
| 1982 | 19 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 13 days |
| 1985 | 12 days |
| 1986 | 15 days |
| 1987 | 10 days |
| 1988 | 14 days |
| 1989 | 21 days |
| 1990 | 14 days |
| 1991 | 18 days |
| 1992 | 11 days |
| 1993 | 11 days |
| 1994 | 20 days |
| 1995 | 13 days |
| 1996 | 10 days |
| 1997 | 12 days |
| 1998 | 16 days |
| 1999 | 11 days |
| 2000 | 12 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
34 years with a frostAcross 34 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Erriba (Cradle Mountain Road) falls on 6 November and the median first autumn frost on 19 April, which leaves a median of 174 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +11.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1967 to 1999) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 6 November | n/a | 4 November | n/a | -4.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 19 April | n/a | 23 April | n/a | +7.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 174 days | n/a | 181 days | n/a | +11.6 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
42 years, 1958 to 1999A day with at least 71.3 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 118.0 mm (4.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 71.3 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
| 100 years | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | Longer than the 42 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, 42 years of values from 1958 to 1999.
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: 118.0 mm (4.6 in) in 1974; 102.9 mm (4.1 in) in 1962; 101.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1970.
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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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