Goose Island Weather Records (ASN00099012)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Goose Island (ASN00099012), Australia, with 51 years of record.
Key Facts for Goose Island
- Goose Island (ASN00099012) is a weather station in Australia at -40.25 latitude and 147.80 longitude, 16 m (51 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1881 to 1931, 51 years of record.
- 0 records set at Goose Island still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Goose Island set a daily record precipitation of 14.0 mm (0.6 in) on 21 November 1931.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -40.25 latitude, 147.80 longitude.
- Elevation: 16 m (51 ft).
- Period of record: 1881 to 1931, 51 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
Dec: 88.9 mm (3.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 31 January 1916 |
| Feb | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 14 February 1897 |
| Mar | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) | 28 March 1914 |
| Apr | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) | 21 April 1891 |
| May | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | 17 May 1899 |
| Jun | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) | 30 June 1910 |
| Jul | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 16 July 1921 |
| Aug | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 26 August 1896 |
| Sep | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 22 September 1916 |
| Oct | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 1 October 1923 |
| Nov | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 11 November 1929 |
| Dec | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 5 December 1923 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 November 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 November 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 49 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 October 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 5 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 4 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 June 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 12 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 18 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 2 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 March 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 10 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 1931 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 December 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 10.7 mm (0.4 in) | 19 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 13 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 December 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 29 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 December 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 9 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 41 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 October 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 38 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 1930 | Goose Island, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | tie | 0 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1881 to 1931| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 1923 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 39 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) | 1916 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) | 39 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 43 days | 1910 | 23 days | 39 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1882 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1888 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1890 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1891 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1893 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1894 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1895 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1896 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1897 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1898 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1899 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1900 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1904 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1907 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1908 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1909 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1910 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1911 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1912 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1913 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1914 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1915 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1916 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1917 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1918 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1919 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1920 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1921 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1922 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1923 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1924 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1925 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1926 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1927 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1928 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1929 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1930 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1931 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1882 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1888 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1890 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1891 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1893 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1894 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1895 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1896 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1897 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1898 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1899 | 93.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1900 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1904 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1907 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1908 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1909 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1910 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1911 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1912 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1913 | 36.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1914 | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1915 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1916 | 138.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1917 | 73.3 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1918 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1919 | 47.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1920 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1921 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1922 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1923 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1924 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1925 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1926 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1928 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1929 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1930 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1931 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 22 days |
| 1882 | 26 days |
| 1888 | 28 days |
| 1890 | 22 days |
| 1891 | 34 days |
| 1893 | 23 days |
| 1894 | 28 days |
| 1895 | 30 days |
| 1896 | 22 days |
| 1897 | 21 days |
| 1898 | 38 days |
| 1899 | 26 days |
| 1900 | 16 days |
| 1904 | 27 days |
| 1907 | 21 days |
| 1908 | 20 days |
| 1909 | 23 days |
| 1910 | 43 days |
| 1911 | 26 days |
| 1912 | 18 days |
| 1913 | 29 days |
| 1914 | 33 days |
| 1915 | 30 days |
| 1916 | 18 days |
| 1917 | 18 days |
| 1918 | 21 days |
| 1919 | 21 days |
| 1920 | 31 days |
| 1921 | 40 days |
| 1922 | 16 days |
| 1923 | 29 days |
| 1924 | 16 days |
| 1925 | 31 days |
| 1926 | 19 days |
| 1927 | 17 days |
| 1928 | 20 days |
| 1929 | 17 days |
| 1930 | 38 days |
| 1931 | 20 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
36 years, 1881 to 1931A day with at least 33.8 mm (1.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 110.4 mm (4.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) | Longer than the 36 years of record |
| 100 years | 110.4 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 36 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, 36 years of values from 1881 to 1931.
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: 88.9 mm (3.5 in) in 1923; 88.4 mm (3.5 in) in 1914; 71.1 mm (2.8 in) in 1929.
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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).