Heat wave in Australia, 17 to 25 December 2025
Heat wave in Australia, 17 to 25 December 2025: 140 records at 99 stations, peak on 18 December 2025. Closed.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).
Key Facts
- Heat wave in Australia, 17 to 25 December 2025 set or tied 140 station records at 99 stations.
- It ran from 17 December 2025 to 25 December 2025 (9 days) and its peak day was 18 December 2025.
- Status: closed.
- Archerfield Airport set a daily record high minimum temperature of 25.1 C (77.2 F) on 23 December 2025.
- The busiest day was 18 December 2025 with 37 records.
- The oldest broken record in the ranked list had stood for 78 years.
Footprint
17 to 25 December 2025| Station | Type | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson (Tocal AWS) | Record high minimum temperature | 28.8 C (83.8 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Archerfield Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Williamtown Raaf | Record high maximum temperature | 42.6 C (108.7 F) | 2025-12-21 |
| Gympie | Record high minimum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Amberley AMO | Record high minimum temperature | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Taroom Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Gabo Island Lighthouse | Record high maximum temperature | 30.8 C (87.4 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Cessnock Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Cape Moreton Lighthouse | Record high minimum temperature | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Orange Agricultural Institute | Record high minimum temperature | 21.8 C (71.2 F) | 2025-12-19 |
| Yamba Pilot Station | Record high maximum temperature | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Wagga Wagga AMO | Record high maximum temperature | 41.3 C (106.3 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Mangrove Mountain AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Woolbrook (Danglemah Road) | Record high minimum temperature | 19.5 C (67.1 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Narooma Rvcp | Record high minimum temperature | 21.5 C (70.7 F) | 2025-12-20 |
| Norah Head AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 2025-12-21 |
| Seventeen Seventy | Record high minimum temperature | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Gladstone Radar | Record high maximum temperature | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Gunnedah Resource Centre | Record high minimum temperature | 26.9 C (80.4 F) | 2025-12-21 |
| Oakey Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Maroochydore Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 33.4 C (92.1 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Peak Hill Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Moruya Heads Pilot Station | Record high minimum temperature | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 2025-12-20 |
| Walgett Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | 2025-12-21 |
| Gladstone Airport | Record high maximum temperature | 34.3 C (93.7 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Mackay Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| University of Queensland Gatto | Record high minimum temperature | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Pindari Dam | Record high minimum temperature | 22.4 C (72.3 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Camden Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 38.6 C (101.5 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Richmond Raaf | Record high minimum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Laverton Raaf | Record high minimum temperature | 20.7 C (69.3 F) | 2025-12-19 |
| Yarras (Mount Seaview) | Record high minimum temperature | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Cunnamulla Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 29.7 C (85.5 F) | 2025-12-21 |
| Armidale Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 18.2 C (64.8 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Stanthorpe Leslie Parade | Record high minimum temperature | 20.1 C (68.2 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Emerald Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 25.4 C (77.7 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Newcastle Nobbys Signal Statio | Record high maximum temperature | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 2025-12-21 |
| Wellington (Agrowplow) | Record high minimum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2025-12-21 |
| Springsure Comet St | Record high minimum temperature | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Injune Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Hume Reservoir | Record high maximum temperature | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Bairnsdale Airport | Record high maximum temperature | 39.2 C (102.6 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Essendon Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 21.4 C (70.5 F) | 2025-12-19 |
| Surat | Record high minimum temperature | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Dalby Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 2025-12-23 |
| Dartmouth Reservoir | Record high maximum temperature | 38.5 C (101.3 F) | 2025-12-17 |
| Bega AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 38.7 C (101.7 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Mudgee Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Casino Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Ballina Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 2025-12-24 |
| East Sale Airport | Record high maximum temperature | 37.6 C (99.7 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Thredbo AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 12.6 C (54.7 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Wangaratta Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 41.0 C (105.8 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Melbourne Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 20.5 C (68.9 F) | 2025-12-19 |
| Gold Coast Seaway | Record high minimum temperature | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | 2025-12-22 |
| Albury Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 40.7 C (105.3 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Mount Hotham | Record high maximum temperature | 23.8 C (74.8 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Mallacoota | Record high maximum temperature | 33.6 C (92.5 F) | 2025-12-18 |
| Sheoaks | Record high minimum temperature | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | 2025-12-19 |
| Warwick | Record high minimum temperature | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 2025-12-23 |
Records per Day
Peak day 37| Date | Records |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 1 |
| 2025-12-18 | 37 |
| 2025-12-19 | 21 |
| 2025-12-20 | 7 |
| 2025-12-21 | 13 |
| 2025-12-22 | 23 |
| 2025-12-23 | 29 |
| 2025-12-24 | 8 |
| 2025-12-25 | 1 |
Top Records by Margin
Margin over the record replacedMargin is how far the new value is beyond the record it replaced. Ties are not shown.
Margin Against Age of the Broken Record
| Margin (C) | Years the old record stood |
|---|---|
| 1.6 | 78 |
| 0.2 | 42 |
| 1.0 | 72 |
| 1.3 | 56 |
| 1.7 | 56 |
| 1.6 | 56 |
| 4.4 | 10 |
| 0.9 | 44 |
| 0.8 | 24 |
| 1.1 | 8 |
| 3.2 | 35 |
| 2.0 | 20 |
| 1.6 | 36 |
| 3.7 | 18 |
| 1.2 | 35 |
| 0.9 | 35 |
| 1.8 | 24 |
| 5.1 | 6 |
| 1.0 | 31 |
| 0.4 | 39 |
| 1.7 | 28 |
| 0.5 | 40 |
| 0.9 | 31 |
| 1.1 | 18 |
| 1.6 | 24 |
| 0.5 | 35 |
| 0.3 | 38 |
| 3.3 | 22 |
| 0.6 | 36 |
| 0.3 | 1 |
| 2.1 | 20 |
| 0.9 | 30 |
| 0.1 | 35 |
| 0.3 | 35 |
| 1.8 | 28 |
| 0.7 | 31 |
| 1.4 | 31 |
| 0.2 | 38 |
| 1.1 | 18 |
| 1.0 | 22 |
| 0.3 | 35 |
| 0.2 | 31 |
| 0.3 | 31 |
| 0.9 | 24 |
| 0.5 | 20 |
| 0.1 | 28 |
| 0.2 | 28 |
| 0.9 | 28 |
| 0.8 | 22 |
| 1.0 | 23 |
| 2.7 | 4 |
| 1.4 | 8 |
| 0.2 | 28 |
| 0.3 | 27 |
| 0.3 | 31 |
| 1.3 | 22 |
| 1.5 | 22 |
| 3.3 | 10 |
| 1.1 | 23 |
| 1.3 | 6 |
| 0.8 | 23 |
| 0.9 | 10 |
| 1.2 | 4 |
| 1.1 | 6 |
| 0.1 | 28 |
| 0.2 | 22 |
| 0.5 | 18 |
| 1.8 | 4 |
| 1.4 | 23 |
| 0.5 | 18 |
| 0.7 | 18 |
| 0.3 | 24 |
| 0.6 | 4 |
| 1.9 | 8 |
| 1.8 | 8 |
| 0.9 | 23 |
| 0.9 | 23 |
| 2.0 | 10 |
| 2.0 | 8 |
| 0.6 | 4 |
| 0.1 | 22 |
| 0.6 | 12 |
| 0.8 | 7 |
| 0.8 | 12 |
| 0.5 | 7 |
| 0.4 | 8 |
| 0.6 | 4 |
| 0.3 | 22 |
| 0.2 | 20 |
| 1.7 | 6 |
| 0.4 | 12 |
| 1.3 | 8 |
| 0.8 | 8 |
| 0.2 | 6 |
| 0.3 | 10 |
| 2.8 | 6 |
| 1.3 | 6 |
| 1.5 | 6 |
| 1.2 | 6 |
| 0.6 | 10 |
| 1.9 | 6 |
| 0.8 | 6 |
| 1.5 | 8 |
| 0.8 | 4 |
| 1.2 | 6 |
| 1.1 | 6 |
| 0.9 | 4 |
| 1.7 | 6 |
| 0.6 | 8 |
| 0.1 | 4 |
| 0.4 | 8 |
| 0.2 | 6 |
| 0.6 | 12 |
| 0.6 | 6 |
| 0.4 | 8 |
| 1.1 | 6 |
| 0.2 | 6 |
| 0.8 | 6 |
| 0.5 | 6 |
| 0.7 | 8 |
| 0.8 | 4 |
| 0.2 | 7 |
| 0.2 | 6 |
| 0.5 | 7 |
| 0.9 | 6 |
| 1.4 | 4 |
| 1.1 | 6 |
| 0.6 | 6 |
| 0.4 | 4 |
| 0.5 | 6 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 0.3 | 6 |
| 0.7 | 6 |
| 0.7 | 6 |
| 0.4 | 2 |
| 0.1 | 6 |
| 0.1 | 6 |
| 0.3 | 4 |
| 0.6 | 6 |
| 0.2 | 6 |
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| Heat wave in Australia, 17 to 25 December 2025 (this event) |
Every Record Set
139 of 140| Date | Station | Record | Value | Margin | Years stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Dartmouth Reservoir | Record high maximum temperature | 38.5 C (101.3 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 23 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Gabo Island Lighthouse | Record high maximum temperature | 30.8 C (87.4 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 10 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Wagga Wagga AMO | Record high maximum temperature | 41.3 C (106.3 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 35 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Peak Hill Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 38 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Camden Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 38.6 C (101.5 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 38 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Hume Reservoir | Record high maximum temperature | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 23 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Bairnsdale Airport | Record high maximum temperature | 39.2 C (102.6 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 4 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Bega AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 38.7 C (101.7 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 10 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Dartmouth Reservoir | Record high maximum temperature | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 23 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | East Sale Airport | Record high maximum temperature | 37.6 C (99.7 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 10 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Thredbo AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 12.6 C (54.7 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 4 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Wangaratta Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 41.0 C (105.8 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 23 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Albury Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 40.7 C (105.3 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 23 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Mount Hotham | Record high maximum temperature | 23.8 C (74.8 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 23 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Mallacoota | Record high maximum temperature | 33.6 C (92.5 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 10 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Richmond Raaf | Record high maximum temperature | 39.3 C (102.7 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 6 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Tumbarumba Post Office | Record high maximum temperature | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 6 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Kyabram Dpi | Record high maximum temperature | 42.3 C (108.1 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 6 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag | Record high maximum temperature | 40.8 C (105.4 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 6 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Lake Eildon | Record high maximum temperature | 38.8 C (101.8 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 10 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Port Fairy AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 30.3 C (86.5 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 6 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Balranald (Rsl) | Record high maximum temperature | 43.0 C (109.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 6 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Condobolin Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 41.6 C (106.9 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 8 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Thredbo Village | Record high maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 6 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Rutherglen Research | Record high maximum temperature | 41.0 C (105.8 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 4 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Mount Buller | Record high maximum temperature | 25.3 C (77.5 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 6 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Echuca Aerodrome | Record high maximum temperature | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 6 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Strathbogie | Record high maximum temperature | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 6 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Mangalore Airport | Record high maximum temperature | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 6 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Mangrove Mountain AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 4 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Braidwood Racecourse AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 6 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Griffith Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 41.9 C (107.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 4 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Bombala AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 6 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Goulburn Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 36.0 C (96.8 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 6 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Yarrawonga | Record high maximum temperature | 41.5 C (106.7 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 4 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Combienbar AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 6 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-18 | Redesdale | Record high maximum temperature | 40.7 C (105.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 6 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Orange Agricultural Institute | Record high minimum temperature | 21.8 C (71.2 F) | 3.2 C (5.8 F) | 35 | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Laverton Raaf | Record high minimum temperature | 20.7 C (69.3 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 18 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Essendon Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 21.4 C (70.5 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 8 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Melbourne Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 20.5 C (68.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 18 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Sheoaks | Record high minimum temperature | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 8 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Nyngan Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 28.0 C (82.4 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 8 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Yarras (Mount Seaview) | Record high maximum temperature | 38.8 C (101.8 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 6 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Cessnock Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 41.3 C (106.3 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 8 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Sydney Airport AMO | Record high maximum temperature | 42.6 C (108.7 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 6 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Bankstown Airport AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 42.0 C (107.6 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 6 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Moorabbin Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 8 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Paterson (Tocal AWS) | Record high maximum temperature | 42.6 C (108.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 8 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Mount Boyce AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 6 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Aireys Inlet | Record high minimum temperature | 19.2 C (66.6 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 8 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Inverell (Raglan St) | Record high maximum temperature | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 6 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Nullo Mountain AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 6 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Mount Buller | Record high minimum temperature | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 6 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Mortlake Racecourse | Record high minimum temperature | 18.6 C (65.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 8 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Braidwood Racecourse AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 37.6 C (99.7 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 6 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Hunters Hill | Record high minimum temperature | 22.7 C (72.9 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 6 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Scoresby Research Institute | Record high minimum temperature (tie) | 19.9 C (67.8 F) | tie | 8 | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-19 | Condobolin Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature (tie) | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | tie | 8 | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Narooma Rvcp | Record high minimum temperature | 21.5 C (70.7 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 31 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Moruya Heads Pilot Station | Record high minimum temperature | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 1 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Bega AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 8 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Inverell Research Centre | Record high minimum temperature | 20.9 C (69.6 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 4 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Yarras (Mount Seaview) | Record high minimum temperature | 21.3 C (70.3 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 12 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Norah Head AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 22.6 C (72.7 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 8 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Applethorpe | Record high maximum temperature | 34.3 C (93.7 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 6 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-20 | Yeppoon the Esplanade | Record high minimum temperature (tie) | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | tie | 4 | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Williamtown Raaf | Record high maximum temperature | 42.6 C (108.7 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 72 | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Norah Head AWS | Record high maximum temperature | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 5.1 C (9.2 F) | 6 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Gunnedah Resource Centre | Record high minimum temperature | 26.9 C (80.4 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 31 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Walgett Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 22 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Cunnamulla Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 29.7 C (85.5 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 35 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Newcastle Nobbys Signal Statio | Record high maximum temperature | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 31 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Wellington (Agrowplow) | Record high minimum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 31 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Camden Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 24 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Seventeen Seventy | Record high maximum temperature | 32.5 C (90.5 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 28 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Seventeen Seventy | Record high minimum temperature | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 27 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Armidale Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 24 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Mudgee Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 8 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Bankstown Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 23.1 C (73.6 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 10 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Woolbrook (Danglemah Road) | Record high minimum temperature (tie) | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | tie | 5 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-21 | Thredbo Village | Record high minimum temperature (tie) | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | tie | 31 | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Paterson (Tocal AWS) | Record high minimum temperature | 28.8 C (83.8 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 42 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2025-12-22 | Cessnock Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 24 | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Williamtown Raaf | Record high minimum temperature | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 8 | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Yamba Pilot Station | Record high maximum temperature | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 20 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Mangrove Mountain AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 24.0 C (75.2 F) | 3.7 C (6.7 F) | 18 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Gympie | Record high minimum temperature | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 39 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Oakey Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 40 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Richmond Raaf | Record high minimum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 31 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Cape Moreton Lighthouse | Record high minimum temperature | 24.6 C (76.3 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 28 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Stanthorpe Leslie Parade | Record high minimum temperature | 21.2 C (70.2 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 28 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Surat | Record high minimum temperature | 25.8 C (78.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 22 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Casino Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 22 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Mudgee Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 22 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Seventeen Seventy | Record high maximum temperature | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 6 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Gold Coast Seaway | Record high minimum temperature | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 28 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Camden Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 18 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Newcastle Nobbys Signal Statio | Record high minimum temperature | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 4 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Gladstone Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 7 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Applethorpe | Record high minimum temperature | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 7 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Norah Head AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 4 | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Mackay Aero | Record high maximum temperature (tie) | 34.0 C (93.2 F) | tie | 72 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Woolbrook (Danglemah Road) | Record high minimum temperature | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 6 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Seventeen Seventy | Record high minimum temperature | 25.9 C (78.6 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 7 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-22 | Warwick | Record high minimum temperature | 20.8 C (69.4 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 7 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Archerfield Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 78 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2025-12-23 | Amberley AMO | Record high minimum temperature | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 56 | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Gympie | Record high minimum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 56 | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Taroom Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 56 | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Cape Moreton Lighthouse | Record high minimum temperature | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 44 | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Woolbrook (Danglemah Road) | Record high minimum temperature | 19.5 C (67.1 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 36 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Gladstone Radar | Record high maximum temperature | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 35 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Seventeen Seventy | Record high minimum temperature | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 24 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Maroochydore Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 33.4 C (92.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 28 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Mackay Aero | Record high maximum temperature | 34.8 C (94.6 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 18 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Gladstone Airport | Record high maximum temperature | 34.3 C (93.7 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 24 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | University of Queensland Gatto | Record high minimum temperature | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 35 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Pindari Dam | Record high minimum temperature | 22.4 C (72.3 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 36 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Emerald Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 25.4 C (77.7 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 30 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Stanthorpe Leslie Parade | Record high minimum temperature | 20.1 C (68.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 35 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Armidale Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 18.2 C (64.8 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 28 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Yarras (Mount Seaview) | Record high minimum temperature | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 31 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Springsure Comet St | Record high minimum temperature | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 22 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Injune Post Office | Record high minimum temperature | 24.9 C (76.8 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 35 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Dalby Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 28 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Seventeen Seventy | Record high maximum temperature | 33.1 C (91.6 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 6 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Warwick | Record high minimum temperature | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 18 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Gladstone Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 26.3 C (79.3 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 12 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Maroochydore Aero | Record high minimum temperature | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 12 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Inverell (Raglan St) | Record high minimum temperature | 19.9 C (67.8 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 22 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Lady Elliot Island | Record high maximum temperature | 31.4 C (88.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 4 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-23 | Oakey Aero | Record high minimum temperature | 21.8 C (71.2 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 6 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-24 | Ballina Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 31 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-24 | Oakey Aero | Record high minimum temperature | 21.5 C (70.7 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 22 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-24 | Emerald Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 22 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-24 | Casino Airport AWS | Record high minimum temperature | 23.0 C (73.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 20 | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-24 | Coolangatta | Record high maximum temperature | 30.1 C (86.2 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 8 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2025-12-24 | Thangool Airport | Record high minimum temperature | 23.4 C (74.1 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 4 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
The daily ledgers keep a limited number of records per day, so this list has 139 of the 140 records the event counts. The counts above use the full total.
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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 2026-10-17. Events are found by this site from station records and are not official designations. Records are provisional until reprocessed.