Swansea (Belmont) Weather Records (ASN00092040)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Swansea (Belmont) (ASN00092040), Australia, with 61 years of record.
Key Facts for Swansea (Belmont)
- Swansea (Belmont) (ASN00092040) is a weather station in Australia at -42.07 latitude and 148.07 longitude, 8 m (26 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1962 to 2022, 61 years of record.
- 0 records set at Swansea (Belmont) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Swansea (Belmont) set a daily record precipitation of 19.4 mm (0.8 in) on 24 September 2022.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -42.07 latitude, 148.07 longitude.
- Elevation: 8 m (26 ft).
- Period of record: 1962 to 2022, 61 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
Jan: 111.4 mm (4.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) | 30 January 2016 |
| Feb | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | 22 February 1969 |
| Mar | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) | 25 March 2021 |
| Apr | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) | 3 April 2020 |
| May | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 4 May 1978 |
| Jun | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) | 2 June 1981 |
| Jul | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) | 7 July 1974 |
| Aug | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | 8 August 1978 |
| Sep | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) | 7 September 2019 |
| Oct | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) | 9 October 2005 |
| Nov | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | 13 November 2013 |
| Dec | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 9 December 1982 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) | 8 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 September 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 5 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 September 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 24 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | 17 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 August 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) | 48 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 41 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 33.6 mm (1.3 in) | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) | 48 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 February 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 2022 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) | 20 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 October 2021 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 2021 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 2021 | Swansea (Belmont), AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 23 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1962 to 2022| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) | 2016 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 40 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 208.5 mm (8.2 in) | 1981 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) | 40 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 46 days | 1980 | 23 days | 40 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1967 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1969 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1971 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1973 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1974 | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1975 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1976 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1979 | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1982 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1984 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1997 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1998 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1999 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2000 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2001 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2002 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2003 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2005 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2007 | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) |
| 2012 | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) |
| 2013 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2014 | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2015 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2016 | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2017 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2018 | 40.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2019 | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2020 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2021 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2022 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1967 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1970 | 135.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1971 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 159.5 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1975 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1976 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1977 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1978 | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1979 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1981 | 208.5 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1982 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1983 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1984 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1997 | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1998 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1999 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2000 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2001 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2002 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2004 | 132.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2005 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2007 | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| 2012 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2013 | 129.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2014 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2015 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2016 | 184.7 mm (7.3 in) |
| 2017 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2018 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2019 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2020 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2021 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2022 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 17 days |
| 1967 | 15 days |
| 1968 | 25 days |
| 1969 | 20 days |
| 1970 | 20 days |
| 1971 | 30 days |
| 1972 | 31 days |
| 1973 | 19 days |
| 1974 | 11 days |
| 1975 | 30 days |
| 1976 | 44 days |
| 1977 | 26 days |
| 1978 | 26 days |
| 1979 | 44 days |
| 1980 | 46 days |
| 1981 | 20 days |
| 1982 | 29 days |
| 1983 | 25 days |
| 1984 | 20 days |
| 1997 | 17 days |
| 1998 | 37 days |
| 1999 | 20 days |
| 2000 | 21 days |
| 2001 | 15 days |
| 2002 | 21 days |
| 2003 | 22 days |
| 2004 | 17 days |
| 2005 | 33 days |
| 2007 | 17 days |
| 2012 | 11 days |
| 2013 | 22 days |
| 2014 | 21 days |
| 2015 | 25 days |
| 2016 | 24 days |
| 2017 | 34 days |
| 2018 | 25 days |
| 2019 | 24 days |
| 2020 | 27 days |
| 2021 | 25 days |
| 2022 | 18 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
30 years, 1968 to 2021A day with at least 63.6 mm (2.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 132.8 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 115.9 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) | Longer than the 30 years of record |
| 100 years | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 30 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, 30 years of values from 1968 to 2021.
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: 111.4 mm (4.4 in) in 2016; 110.0 mm (4.3 in) in 2021; 108.0 mm (4.3 in) in 1978.
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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).