Blessington Upper Weather Records (ASN00092004)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Blessington Upper (ASN00092004), Australia, with 50 years of record.
Key Facts for Blessington Upper
- Blessington Upper (ASN00092004) is a weather station in Australia at -41.45 latitude and 147.60 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1916 to 1965, 50 years of record.
- 0 records set at Blessington Upper still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Blessington Upper set a daily record precipitation of 44.2 mm (1.7 in) on 21 April 1965.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -41.45 latitude, 147.60 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1916 to 1965, 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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
Apr: 169.7 mm (6.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 19 January 1940 |
| Feb | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | 19 February 1946 |
| Mar | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) | 3 March 1931 |
| Apr | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) | 5 April 1929 |
| May | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 9 May 1931 |
| Jun | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) | 19 June 1931 |
| Jul | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 5 July 1944 |
| Aug | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | 16 August 1958 |
| Sep | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 25 September 1960 |
| Oct | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 13 October 1926 |
| Nov | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) | 7 November 1924 |
| Dec | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) | 12 December 1937 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 April 1965 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 8 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 1965 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) | 14 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 1965 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 15 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 1965 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 43 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 January 1965 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) | 3 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 32 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 30 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 2 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 17 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | tie | 19 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) | 25 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 July 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 24 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) | 3 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 March 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 29 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 February 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) | 21 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 February 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 28 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 February 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 17 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 February 1964 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 14 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 1963 | Blessington Upper, AU | daily rain | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 45 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1916 to 1965| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) | 1929 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 49 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 296.4 mm (11.7 in) | 1929 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) | 49 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 36 days | 1923 | 19 days | 49 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1917 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1918 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1919 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1920 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1922 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1923 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1924 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1925 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1926 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1927 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1928 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1929 | 169.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1930 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1931 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1932 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1933 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1934 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1935 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1936 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1937 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1939 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1940 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1941 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1942 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1943 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1944 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1945 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1947 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1949 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1951 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1954 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1958 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1959 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1960 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1961 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1962 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1963 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1964 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1965 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 79.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1917 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1918 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1919 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1920 | 90.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1921 | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1922 | 199.9 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1923 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1924 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1925 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1926 | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1927 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1928 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1929 | 296.4 mm (11.7 in) |
| 1930 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1931 | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1932 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1933 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1934 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1935 | 160.6 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1936 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1937 | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1938 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1939 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1940 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1941 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1942 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1943 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1944 | 258.3 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1945 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1946 | 129.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1947 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1948 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1949 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1950 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1951 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1953 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1955 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1956 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1957 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1958 | 103.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1959 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1960 | 156.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1961 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1962 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1963 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1965 | 140.1 mm (5.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 days |
| 1917 | 22 days |
| 1918 | 19 days |
| 1919 | 32 days |
| 1920 | 29 days |
| 1921 | 20 days |
| 1922 | 15 days |
| 1923 | 36 days |
| 1924 | 17 days |
| 1925 | 20 days |
| 1926 | 22 days |
| 1927 | 36 days |
| 1928 | 13 days |
| 1929 | 14 days |
| 1930 | 31 days |
| 1931 | 23 days |
| 1932 | 13 days |
| 1933 | 18 days |
| 1934 | 18 days |
| 1935 | 22 days |
| 1936 | 18 days |
| 1937 | 21 days |
| 1938 | 16 days |
| 1939 | 19 days |
| 1940 | 17 days |
| 1941 | 22 days |
| 1942 | 19 days |
| 1943 | 13 days |
| 1944 | 16 days |
| 1945 | 20 days |
| 1946 | 10 days |
| 1947 | 14 days |
| 1948 | 13 days |
| 1949 | 18 days |
| 1950 | 14 days |
| 1951 | 27 days |
| 1953 | 10 days |
| 1954 | 36 days |
| 1955 | 19 days |
| 1956 | 24 days |
| 1957 | 18 days |
| 1958 | 18 days |
| 1959 | 23 days |
| 1960 | 22 days |
| 1961 | 28 days |
| 1962 | 24 days |
| 1963 | 21 days |
| 1964 | 19 days |
| 1965 | 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
44 years, 1917 to 1964A day with at least 55.4 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 173.5 mm (6.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 144.2 mm (5.7 in) | Longer than the 44 years of record |
| 100 years | 173.5 mm (6.8 in) | Longer than the 44 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, 44 years of values from 1917 to 1964.
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: 169.7 mm (6.7 in) in 1929; 121.4 mm (4.8 in) in 1960; 113.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1931.
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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 (2025-12-31).