Launceston Airport Weather Records (ASN00091311)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Launceston Airport (ASN00091311), Australia, with 79 years of record.
Key Facts for Launceston Airport
- Launceston Airport (ASN00091311) is a weather station in Australia at -41.55 latitude and 147.21 longitude, 167 m (548 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1948 to 2026, 79 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Launceston Airport still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Launceston Airport set a daily record low minimum temperature of -0.8 C (30.6 F) on 28 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -41.55 latitude, 147.21 longitude.
- Elevation: 167 m (548 ft).
- Period of record: 1948 to 2026, 79 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
30 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.4 C (104.7 F) | 1.2 C (34.2 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 5.4 C (41.7 F) |
| Feb | 34.7 C (94.5 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 3.0 C (37.4 F) |
| Mar | 34.6 C (94.3 F) | -0.1 C (31.8 F) | 27.4 C (81.3 F) | 3.4 C (38.1 F) |
| Apr | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| May | 23.5 C (74.3 F) | -4.8 C (23.4 F) | 23.5 C (74.3 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| Jun | 17.9 C (64.2 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 16.5 C (61.7 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| Jul | 16.8 C (62.2 F) | -5.4 C (22.3 F) | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| Aug | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| Sep | 23.5 C (74.3 F) | -3.4 C (25.9 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| Oct | 27.4 C (81.3 F) | -2.7 C (27.1 F) | 19.0 C (66.2 F) | 12.0 C (53.6 F) |
| Nov | 31.9 C (89.4 F) | -1.8 C (28.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 35.2 C (95.4 F) | 0.8 C (33.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 54 |
| 1949 | 54 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2026 | 28 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 78.0 mm (3.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) | 29 January 2016 |
| Feb | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 28 February 1949 |
| Mar | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 24 March 2011 |
| Apr | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) | 20 April 2006 |
| May | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) | 26 May 2012 |
| Jun | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 17 June 2010 |
| Jul | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 20 July 2000 |
| Aug | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 31 August 2005 |
| Sep | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | 22 September 1998 |
| Oct | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 10 October 1952 |
| Nov | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 28 November 2024 |
| Dec | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) | 3 December 2017 |
Period of Record Coverage
1948 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1950 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1951 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1952 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 1953 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1956 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1957 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1958 | 232 | 64% | No |
| 1982 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% | No |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% | No |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% | No |
| 1995 | 13 | 4% | No |
| 1996 | 125 | 34% | No |
| 1997 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1998 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 1999 | 175 | 48% | No |
| 2000 | 299 | 82% | No |
| 2001 | 350 | 96% | Yes |
| 2002 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2003 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2004 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2007 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2019 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2022 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 274 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily low min (Provisional) | -0.8 C (30.6 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 73 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 9.6 C (49.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 16 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 20.2 C (68.4 F) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 20 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 10.9 C (51.6 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 11 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 28 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 19.5 C (67.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 11 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high min (Provisional) | 9.6 C (49.3 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 17.9 C (64.2 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 76 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 August 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 18.2 C (64.8 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily rain (Provisional) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 9 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max (Provisional) | 16.8 C (62.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 16 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max | 16.9 C (62.4 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 8 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 1 year | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high min | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 11 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 5 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily rain | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 33 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily rain | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 17 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 2026 | Launceston Airport, AU | daily high max | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 13 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
21 complete years, 2005 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.4 C | +0.08 C |
| 2006 | 11.6 C | -0.70 C |
| 2007 | 12.8 C | +0.54 C |
| 2008 | 12.0 C | -0.30 C |
| 2009 | 12.4 C | +0.16 C |
| 2010 | 12.3 C | +0.06 C |
| 2011 | 12.0 C | -0.23 C |
| 2012 | 12.2 C | -0.05 C |
| 2013 | 12.4 C | +0.17 C |
| 2014 | 12.5 C | +0.23 C |
| 2015 | 12.0 C | -0.32 C |
| 2016 | 12.6 C | +0.29 C |
| 2017 | 12.1 C | -0.15 C |
| 2018 | 12.3 C | -0.02 C |
| 2019 | 12.1 C | -0.21 C |
| 2020 | 12.0 C | -0.31 C |
| 2021 | 12.1 C | -0.16 C |
| 2022 | 12.4 C | +0.09 C |
| 2023 | 12.7 C | +0.40 C |
| 2024 | 12.6 C | +0.37 C |
| 2025 | 12.3 C | +0.00 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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
1948 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.4 C (104.7 F) | 2009 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) | 47 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 2012 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) | 47 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 2005 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 55 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 107.6 mm (4.2 in) | 2011 | 55.3 mm (2.2 in) | 50 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 37 days | 2015 | 17 days | 55 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1949 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1950 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1951 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1952 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1953 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1954 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1955 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1956 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1957 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1958 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | 16.6 C (61.9 F) |
| 1993 | 19.6 C (67.3 F) |
| 1994 | 18.4 C (65.1 F) |
| 1995 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1996 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1997 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1998 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) |
| 1999 | 29.8 C (85.6 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 | 31.9 C (89.4 F) |
| 2006 | 33.4 C (92.1 F) |
| 2007 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 2008 | 34.6 C (94.3 F) |
| 2009 | 40.4 C (104.7 F) |
| 2010 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 2011 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 2012 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
| 2013 | 34.3 C (93.7 F) |
| 2014 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2015 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 2016 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) |
| 2017 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 2018 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 2019 | 35.2 C (95.4 F) |
| 2020 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 2021 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2022 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2023 | 32.6 C (90.7 F) |
| 2024 | 32.5 C (90.5 F) |
| 2025 | 33.5 C (92.3 F) |
| 2026 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1949 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1950 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1951 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1952 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1953 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1954 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1955 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1956 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1957 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1958 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | 11.0 C (51.8 F) |
| 1981 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 1982 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.5 C (36.5 F) |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.8 C (38.8 F) |
| 1993 | 12.4 C (54.3 F) |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | 4.1 C (39.4 F) |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1999 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2000 | -3.2 C (26.2 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 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 2006 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 2007 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2008 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 2009 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 2010 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 2011 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 2012 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2013 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 2014 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2015 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 2016 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2017 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2018 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 2019 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 2020 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 2021 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2022 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2023 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 2024 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 2025 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 2026 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1949 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1952 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1954 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1955 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1957 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1958 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1974 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1978 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1979 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1981 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1988 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1992 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1994 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1997 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1999 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2001 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2002 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2005 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2006 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2008 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2009 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2010 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2011 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2012 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2013 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2014 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2016 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2017 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2018 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2019 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2020 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2021 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2022 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2023 | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2024 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2025 | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2026 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1949 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1950 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1952 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1953 | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1954 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 62.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1957 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1958 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1988 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1989 | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1990 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1991 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1992 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1994 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1997 | 75.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1998 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1999 | 26.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2002 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2003 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2004 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2005 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2006 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2007 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2008 | 40.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2009 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2010 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2011 | 107.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2012 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2013 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2014 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2015 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2016 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2017 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2018 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2019 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2020 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2021 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2022 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2023 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2024 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2025 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2026 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 days |
| 1949 | 6 days |
| 1950 | 7 days |
| 1951 | 6 days |
| 1952 | 9 days |
| 1953 | 6 days |
| 1954 | 8 days |
| 1955 | 7 days |
| 1956 | 5 days |
| 1957 | 6 days |
| 1958 | 5 days |
| 1973 | 1 day |
| 1974 | 1 day |
| 1978 | 1 day |
| 1979 | 2 days |
| 1981 | 1 day |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1988 | 12 days |
| 1989 | 12 days |
| 1990 | 15 days |
| 1991 | 30 days |
| 1992 | 21 days |
| 1993 | 14 days |
| 1994 | 20 days |
| 1995 | 16 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 19 days |
| 1998 | 34 days |
| 1999 | 12 days |
| 2000 | 12 days |
| 2001 | 8 days |
| 2002 | 12 days |
| 2003 | 21 days |
| 2004 | 18 days |
| 2005 | 27 days |
| 2006 | 33 days |
| 2007 | 19 days |
| 2008 | 21 days |
| 2009 | 24 days |
| 2010 | 17 days |
| 2011 | 27 days |
| 2012 | 15 days |
| 2013 | 18 days |
| 2014 | 26 days |
| 2015 | 37 days |
| 2016 | 26 days |
| 2017 | 21 days |
| 2018 | 19 days |
| 2019 | 36 days |
| 2020 | 18 days |
| 2021 | 13 days |
| 2022 | 19 days |
| 2023 | 24 days |
| 2024 | 19 days |
| 2025 | 28 days |
| 2026 | 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
21 years with a frostAcross 21 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Launceston Airport falls on 10 October and the median first autumn frost on 4 May, which leaves a median of 205 days between them.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (2005 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 10 October | n/a | 10 October | n/a | n/a |
| First autumn frost | 4 May | n/a | 4 May | n/a | n/a |
| Growing days | 205 days | n/a | 205 days | n/a | n/a |
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
32 years, 1989 to 2025A day with at least 36.4 mm (1.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 105.4 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
| 100 years | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) | Longer than the 32 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, 32 years of values from 1989 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: 78.0 mm (3.1 in) in 2005; 74.2 mm (2.9 in) in 2011; 71.0 mm (2.8 in) in 2016.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-14).