Weather Records on 28 January 2013
1,291 weather records were set or tied worldwide on 28 January 2013. Highest significance: Drake (Village Resource Centre, AU.
Key Facts for 28 January 2013
- On 28 January 2013, 1,291 weather records were set or tied at long-record stations worldwide.
- 532 were record highs and 43 were record lows, counting maximum and minimum temperature.
- By timescale, 24 were all-time records, 81 monthly and 1,186 daily.
- Drake (Village Resource Centre set an all-time record daily precipitation of 264.0 mm (10.4 in) on 28 January 2013.
- Across 160 earlier years (1796 to 2026) the same calendar date averaged 487 records.
Record Map
1,291 stations| Station | Country | Type | Value | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake (Village Resource Centre | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 264.0 mm (10.4 in) | 90 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Queen Mary Falls | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 320.0 mm (12.6 in) | 81 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Tulloona (Coolanga) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Maryland | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Woodenbong (Unumgar St) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 215.2 mm (8.5 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Numinbah | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 653.0 mm (25.7 in) | 78 of 100 (Major) |
| Moorang | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 321.0 mm (12.6 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Carawatha | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Old Koreelah (White Swamp (Ede | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 237.0 mm (9.3 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Englesberg Village | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| Sunnybank Bowls Club | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 158.6 mm (6.2 in) | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| Grandchester Symes St | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) | 72 of 100 (Major) |
| Doon Doon (McCabes Road) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 330.0 mm (13.0 in) | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| Curlewis Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) | 70 of 100 (Major) |
| Canungra Finch Road | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 407.0 mm (16.0 in) | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| Maleny Tamarind St | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 259.0 mm (10.2 in) | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| Chillingham | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 380.0 mm (15.0 in) | 66 of 100 (Major) |
| Numinbah State Farm | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 363.0 mm (14.3 in) | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| Carneys Creek the Ranch | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 257.6 mm (10.1 in) | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| Mandala | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 315.0 mm (12.4 in) | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| Rhonda | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 343.6 mm (13.5 in) | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| Byron Bay (Jacaranda Drive) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 172.2 mm (6.8 in) | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| Tarome | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 297.6 mm (11.7 in) | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| Oakington | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 240.0 mm (9.4 in) | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| Old Koreelah (McPherson) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 205.0 mm (8.1 in) | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| Rosebank (Repentance Creek) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 312.0 mm (12.3 in) | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| Alderley | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 221.0 mm (8.7 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Mullumbimby (Fairview Farm) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 224.0 mm (8.8 in) | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| Mt Alford | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Green Mountains | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 317.0 mm (12.5 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Mt Tamborine Fern St | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 407.0 mm (16.0 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Chillingham (Limpinwood) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 444.0 mm (17.5 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Stephan 2 NW | United States | Record daily snowfall | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Dutch Harbor | United States | Record daily snowfall | 27.9 cm (11.0 in) | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| Nerang Gilston Rd | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 232.0 mm (9.1 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Rathdowney Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 126.4 mm (5.0 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Samsonvale | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 202.2 mm (8.0 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Archerfield Airport | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 156.6 mm (6.2 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Ebor (Wongwibinda) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 115.4 mm (4.5 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Richmond Raaf | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| Harrisville Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Rosevale | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 215.4 mm (8.5 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Maleny Denning Rd | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 236.0 mm (9.3 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Dunmore State Forest | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 163.0 mm (6.4 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Jeogla Station | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| Amberley AMO | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 146.6 mm (5.8 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Moogerah Dam | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 293.0 mm (11.5 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Toogoolawah Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| West Haldon | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 150.0 mm (5.9 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Homeleigh | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 172.5 mm (6.8 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Tenterfield (Aberfeldie) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Bowraville Recreation Club | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 190.0 mm (7.5 in) | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| Mt Nebo Post Office | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 406.0 mm (16.0 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Peachester | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 208.0 mm (8.2 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| McKenzie Creek | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 210.0 mm (8.3 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Highvale | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 317.2 mm (12.5 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Lower Bucca | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 216.0 mm (8.5 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Darkes Forest (Kintyre) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Ashton 1N | United States | Record daily precipitation | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| Eumundi - Crescent Rd | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
Counts by Type and Timescale
1,291 records| Record type | Records |
|---|---|
| Highest daily maximum | 193 |
| Lowest daily maximum | 20 |
| Highest daily minimum | 339 |
| Lowest daily minimum | 23 |
| Heaviest daily rainfall | 624 |
| Heaviest daily snowfall | 78 |
| Deepest snow cover | 14 |
| Timescale | Records |
|---|---|
| all-time | 24 |
| monthly | 81 |
| daily | 1,186 |
How Much Records Were Beaten By
1,085 broken records| Margin | Records |
|---|---|
| 0 to 100 | 1,033 |
| 100 to 200 | 44 |
| 200 to 300 | 7 |
| 300 to 400 | 0 |
| 400 to 500 | 1 |
Top 20 by Significance
28 January 2013| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 January 2013 | Drake (Village Resource Centre, AU | all-time rain | 264.0 mm (10.4 in) | 53.7 mm (2.1 in) | 119 years | 90 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 28 January 2013 | Queen Mary Falls, AU | all-time rain | 320.0 mm (12.6 in) | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) | 53 years | 81 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 28 January 2013 | Tulloona (Coolanga), AU | daily rain | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) | 130 years | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 28 January 2013 | Maryland, AU | daily rain | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) | 63.1 mm (2.5 in) | 127 years | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 28 January 2013 | Woodenbong (Unumgar St), AU | monthly rain | 215.2 mm (8.5 in) | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) | 75 years | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 28 January 2013 | Numinbah, AU | all-time rain | 653.0 mm (25.7 in) | 127.7 mm (5.0 in) | 66 years | 78 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Moorang, AU | all-time rain | 321.0 mm (12.6 in) | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 39 years | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Carawatha, AU | daily rain | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 86 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Old Koreelah (White Swamp (Ede, AU | daily rain | 237.0 mm (9.3 in) | 185.2 mm (7.3 in) | 86 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Englesberg Village, AU | daily rain | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) | 80 years | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Sunnybank Bowls Club, AU | daily rain | 158.6 mm (6.2 in) | 84.9 mm (3.3 in) | 85 years | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Grandchester Symes St, AU | daily rain | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) | 74 years | 72 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Doon Doon (McCabes Road), AU | monthly rain | 330.0 mm (13.0 in) | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) | 51 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Curlewis Post Office, AU | daily rain | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) | 68 years | 70 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Canungra Finch Road, AU | all-time rain | 407.0 mm (16.0 in) | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) | 2 years | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Maleny Tamarind St, AU | daily rain | 259.0 mm (10.2 in) | 212.8 mm (8.4 in) | 62 years | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Chillingham, AU | monthly rain | 380.0 mm (15.0 in) | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) | 39 years | 66 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Numinbah State Farm, AU | daily rain | 363.0 mm (14.3 in) | 272.8 mm (10.7 in) | 63 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Carneys Creek the Ranch, AU | monthly rain | 257.6 mm (10.1 in) | 150.4 mm (5.9 in) | 39 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 28 January 2013 | Mandala, AU | all-time rain | 315.0 mm (12.4 in) | 152.0 mm (6.0 in) | 0 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
Significance is a score from 0 to 100 combining margin, the age of the old record and the length of the station's record. How it is computed.
The Same Date in Other Years
1796 to 2013| Year | Records |
|---|---|
| 1796 | 2 |
| 1809 | 1 |
| 1830 | 2 |
| 1834 | 2 |
| 1840 | 1 |
| 1843 | 1 |
| 1846 | 3 |
| 1848 | 2 |
| 1850 | 1 |
| 1854 | 1 |
| 1855 | 1 |
| 1857 | 2 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1867 | 2 |
| 1869 | 2 |
| 1872 | 1 |
| 1873 | 1 |
| 1876 | 1 |
| 1880 | 2 |
| 1883 | 1 |
| 1884 | 1 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1888 | 1 |
| 1890 | 2 |
| 1891 | 1 |
| 1892 | 1 |
| 1893 | 2 |
| 1894 | 1 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 4 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 2 |
| 1899 | 1 |
| 1900 | 4 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 3 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 19 |
| 1907 | 31 |
| 1908 | 22 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 48 |
| 1911 | 29 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 26 |
| 1914 | 87 |
| 1915 | 55 |
| 1916 | 247 |
| 1917 | 60 |
| 1918 | 104 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 94 |
| 1921 | 61 |
| 1922 | 45 |
| 1923 | 51 |
| 1924 | 126 |
| 1925 | 256 |
| 1926 | 82 |
| 1927 | 143 |
| 1928 | 177 |
| 1929 | 184 |
| 1930 | 133 |
| 1931 | 407 |
| 1932 | 187 |
| 1933 | 142 |
| 1934 | 262 |
| 1935 | 360 |
| 1936 | 603 |
| 1937 | 194 |
| 1938 | 272 |
| 1939 | 247 |
| 1940 | 522 |
| 1941 | 322 |
| 1942 | 558 |
| 1943 | 405 |
| 1944 | 873 |
| 1945 | 251 |
| 1946 | 104 |
| 1947 | 598 |
| 1948 | 1,024 |
| 1949 | 1,301 |
| 1950 | 485 |
| 1951 | 626 |
| 1952 | 287 |
| 1953 | 414 |
| 1954 | 781 |
| 1955 | 402 |
| 1956 | 665 |
| 1957 | 834 |
| 1958 | 647 |
| 1959 | 381 |
| 1960 | 320 |
| 1961 | 585 |
| 1962 | 521 |
| 1963 | 1,099 |
| 1964 | 148 |
| 1965 | 511 |
| 1966 | 1,096 |
| 1967 | 817 |
| 1968 | 1,016 |
| 1969 | 998 |
| 1970 | 948 |
| 1971 | 972 |
| 1972 | 806 |
| 1973 | 827 |
| 1974 | 1,408 |
| 1975 | 744 |
| 1976 | 972 |
| 1977 | 778 |
| 1978 | 646 |
| 1979 | 1,628 |
| 1980 | 763 |
| 1981 | 827 |
| 1982 | 459 |
| 1983 | 1,546 |
| 1984 | 771 |
| 1985 | 657 |
| 1986 | 1,295 |
| 1987 | 1,094 |
| 1988 | 728 |
| 1989 | 1,649 |
| 1990 | 1,180 |
| 1991 | 636 |
| 1992 | 1,382 |
| 1993 | 1,182 |
| 1994 | 1,586 |
| 1995 | 1,080 |
| 1996 | 830 |
| 1997 | 1,159 |
| 1998 | 847 |
| 1999 | 1,399 |
| 2000 | 1,550 |
| 2001 | 1,198 |
| 2002 | 2,473 |
| 2003 | 952 |
| 2004 | 931 |
| 2005 | 1,009 |
| 2006 | 1,222 |
| 2007 | 629 |
| 2008 | 1,011 |
| 2009 | 1,394 |
| 2010 | 717 |
| 2011 | 514 |
| 2012 | 431 |
| 2013 | 1,291 |
| 2014 | 871 |
| 2015 | 1,141 |
| 2016 | 754 |
| 2017 | 410 |
| 2018 | 648 |
| 2019 | 624 |
| 2020 | 548 |
| 2021 | 814 |
| 2022 | 375 |
| 2023 | 499 |
| 2024 | 1,799 |
| 2025 | 579 |
| 2026 | 541 |
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Sources: 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)) Made with Natural Earth. Public domain map data. Borders are Natural Earth's de facto depiction. Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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