Mount Pleasant Weather Records (ASN00093011)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Mount Pleasant (ASN00093011), Australia, with 37 years of record.
Key Facts for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant (ASN00093011) is a weather station in Australia at -42.30 latitude and 147.60 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1921 to 1957, 37 years of record.
- 0 records set at Mount Pleasant still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Mount Pleasant set a daily record precipitation of 44.5 mm (1.8 in) on 26 November 1957.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -42.30 latitude, 147.60 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1921 to 1957, 37 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 |
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| 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
Feb: 72.6 mm (2.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 5 January 1944 |
| Feb | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 19 February 1946 |
| Mar | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 16 March 1938 |
| Apr | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) | 5 April 1929 |
| May | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 24 May 1956 |
| Jun | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 5 June 1923 |
| Jul | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 7 July 1922 |
| Aug | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 13 August 1932 |
| Sep | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) | 15 September 1957 |
| Oct | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 12 October 1957 |
| Nov | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | 2 November 1953 |
| Dec | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) | 29 December 1940 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 November 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 24 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 November 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 12 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 October 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 23 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 October 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | monthly rain | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 27 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 September 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | tie | 15 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | monthly rain | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 13 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 September 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 18 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 11 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 24 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 February 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 February 1957 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 22 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 November 1956 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 8 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 1956 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 12 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 1956 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 12 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 1956 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 1956 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 21 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 1956 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) | 25 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 1956 | Mount Pleasant, AU | daily rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1921 to 1957| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 1946 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 37 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 136.6 mm (5.4 in) | 1935 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) | 37 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 33 days | 1939 | 18 days | 37 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1922 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1923 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1924 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1925 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1926 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1927 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1928 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1929 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1930 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1931 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1932 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1933 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1934 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1935 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1936 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1937 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1938 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1939 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1940 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1943 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1945 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1946 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1947 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1948 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1950 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1951 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1952 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1956 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1957 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1922 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1923 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1924 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1925 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1926 | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1927 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1928 | 62.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1929 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1930 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1931 | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1932 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1933 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1934 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1935 | 136.6 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1936 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1937 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1939 | 123.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1940 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1941 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1942 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1943 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1944 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1945 | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1946 | 75.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1947 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1948 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1949 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1952 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1953 | 102.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1954 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1955 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 116.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1957 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 23 days |
| 1922 | 18 days |
| 1923 | 27 days |
| 1924 | 13 days |
| 1925 | 12 days |
| 1926 | 13 days |
| 1927 | 16 days |
| 1928 | 20 days |
| 1929 | 12 days |
| 1930 | 26 days |
| 1931 | 17 days |
| 1932 | 20 days |
| 1933 | 16 days |
| 1934 | 18 days |
| 1935 | 22 days |
| 1936 | 17 days |
| 1937 | 21 days |
| 1938 | 14 days |
| 1939 | 33 days |
| 1940 | 16 days |
| 1941 | 14 days |
| 1942 | 16 days |
| 1943 | 19 days |
| 1944 | 23 days |
| 1945 | 20 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 14 days |
| 1948 | 20 days |
| 1949 | 13 days |
| 1950 | 24 days |
| 1951 | 25 days |
| 1952 | 17 days |
| 1953 | 23 days |
| 1954 | 16 days |
| 1955 | 18 days |
| 1956 | 18 days |
| 1957 | 30 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
37 years, 1921 to 1957A day with at least 42.6 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 81.1 mm (3.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 76.1 mm (3.0 in) | Longer than the 37 years of record |
| 100 years | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) | Longer than the 37 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, 37 years of values from 1921 to 1957.
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: 72.6 mm (2.9 in) in 1946; 71.9 mm (2.8 in) in 1957; 69.9 mm (2.8 in) in 1938.
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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).