Dunalley Weather Records (ASN00094021)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Dunalley (ASN00094021), Australia, with 44 years of record.
Key Facts for Dunalley
- Dunalley (ASN00094021) is a weather station in Australia at -42.90 latitude and 147.80 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1930 to 1973, 44 years of record.
- 0 records set at Dunalley still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Dunalley set a daily record precipitation of 27.9 mm (1.1 in) on 15 December 1973.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -42.90 latitude, 147.80 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1930 to 1973, 44 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
May: 100.3 mm (3.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 16 January 1938 |
| Feb | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 4 February 1938 |
| Mar | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | 26 March 1946 |
| Apr | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) | 23 April 1960 |
| May | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) | 27 May 1947 |
| Jun | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 7 June 1954 |
| Jul | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 11 July 1967 |
| Aug | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 17 August 1970 |
| Sep | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 27 September 1971 |
| Oct | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 22 October 1973 |
| Nov | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 21 November 1954 |
| Dec | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) | 4 December 1943 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 8 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 November 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 23 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 November 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 30 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 15 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 1973 | Dunalley, AU | monthly rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 15 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 15 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 June 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 15 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 February 1973 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 1972 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) | 11 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 April 1972 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 1972 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1972 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 28 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 December 1971 | Dunalley, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1930 to 1973| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) | 1947 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 176.3 mm (6.9 in) | 1960 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 29 days | 1940 | 17 days | 44 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1931 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1932 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1933 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1935 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1936 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1937 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1938 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1939 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1940 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1942 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1943 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1944 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1945 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1947 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1948 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1949 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1950 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1951 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1952 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1955 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1957 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1961 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1964 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1966 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1969 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1971 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1973 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1931 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1932 | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1933 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1934 | 104.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1935 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1936 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1938 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1939 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1940 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1941 | 127.9 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1942 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1944 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1945 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1947 | 151.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1948 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1949 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1950 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1951 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1953 | 103.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1954 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1955 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1956 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1957 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1958 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1959 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 176.3 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1961 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1963 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1965 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1966 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1967 | 112.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1968 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1969 | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1970 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1972 | 57.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1973 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 11 days |
| 1931 | 22 days |
| 1932 | 22 days |
| 1933 | 17 days |
| 1934 | 21 days |
| 1935 | 21 days |
| 1936 | 17 days |
| 1937 | 22 days |
| 1938 | 18 days |
| 1939 | 18 days |
| 1940 | 29 days |
| 1941 | 24 days |
| 1942 | 18 days |
| 1943 | 13 days |
| 1944 | 15 days |
| 1945 | 17 days |
| 1946 | 11 days |
| 1947 | 19 days |
| 1948 | 18 days |
| 1949 | 13 days |
| 1950 | 16 days |
| 1951 | 15 days |
| 1952 | 16 days |
| 1953 | 21 days |
| 1954 | 25 days |
| 1955 | 17 days |
| 1956 | 22 days |
| 1957 | 16 days |
| 1958 | 13 days |
| 1959 | 17 days |
| 1960 | 15 days |
| 1961 | 13 days |
| 1962 | 19 days |
| 1963 | 13 days |
| 1964 | 13 days |
| 1965 | 19 days |
| 1966 | 17 days |
| 1967 | 26 days |
| 1968 | 19 days |
| 1969 | 13 days |
| 1970 | 19 days |
| 1971 | 17 days |
| 1972 | 25 days |
| 1973 | 17 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
41 years, 1931 to 1972A day with at least 46.9 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 96.0 mm (3.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) | Longer than the 41 years of record |
| 100 years | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) | Longer than the 41 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, 41 years of values from 1931 to 1972.
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: 100.3 mm (3.9 in) in 1947; 91.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1960; 78.5 mm (3.1 in) in 1946.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).