Burrandowan Weather Records (ASN00040036)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Burrandowan (ASN00040036), Australia, with 42 years of record.
Key Facts for Burrandowan
- Burrandowan (ASN00040036) is a weather station in Australia at -26.42 latitude and 151.33 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1931 to 1972, 42 years of record.
- 0 records set at Burrandowan still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Burrandowan set a daily record precipitation of 36.6 mm (1.4 in) on 12 May 1972.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -26.42 latitude, 151.33 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1931 to 1972, 42 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
Feb: 131.3 mm (5.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) | 12 January 1937 |
| Feb | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) | 9 February 1942 |
| Mar | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) | 19 March 1932 |
| Apr | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 15 April 1947 |
| May | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 20 May 1963 |
| Jun | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) | 23 June 1950 |
| Jul | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) | 20 July 1965 |
| Aug | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 31 August 1945 |
| Sep | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 6 September 1947 |
| Oct | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) | 17 October 1964 |
| Nov | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | 8 November 1938 |
| Dec | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) | 13 December 1965 |
Latest Records
13| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 1972 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 40 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 January 1972 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 29 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 January 1972 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 24 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 December 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 0 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | 40 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 October 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) | 37 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 September 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 37 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 40 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 37 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 8 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 38 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 February 1971 | Burrandowan, AU | daily rain | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) | 27 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1931 to 1972| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) | 1942 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) | 34 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 265.0 mm (10.4 in) | 1942 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 76 days | 1971 | 39 days | 34 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1932 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1933 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1934 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1935 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1936 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1937 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1938 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1939 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1941 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1942 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1943 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1944 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1945 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1946 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1947 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1948 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1950 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1959 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1960 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1961 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1962 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1964 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1965 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1966 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1969 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1970 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1971 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 90.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1932 | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1933 | 97.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1934 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1935 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1936 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1937 | 181.2 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1938 | 125.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1939 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1940 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1941 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1942 | 265.0 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1943 | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1944 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1945 | 112.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1946 | 101.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1947 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1948 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1949 | 163.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1950 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1959 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1960 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1961 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1964 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1965 | 134.3 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1966 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1967 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1970 | 204.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1971 | 123.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1972 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 23 days |
| 1932 | 41 days |
| 1933 | 31 days |
| 1934 | 37 days |
| 1935 | 43 days |
| 1936 | 40 days |
| 1937 | 51 days |
| 1938 | 47 days |
| 1939 | 75 days |
| 1940 | 68 days |
| 1941 | 44 days |
| 1942 | 46 days |
| 1943 | 67 days |
| 1944 | 39 days |
| 1945 | 31 days |
| 1946 | 75 days |
| 1947 | 45 days |
| 1948 | 36 days |
| 1949 | 15 days |
| 1950 | 36 days |
| 1959 | 39 days |
| 1960 | 33 days |
| 1961 | 43 days |
| 1962 | 44 days |
| 1963 | 58 days |
| 1964 | 35 days |
| 1965 | 27 days |
| 1966 | 34 days |
| 1967 | 38 days |
| 1968 | 35 days |
| 1969 | 37 days |
| 1970 | 37 days |
| 1971 | 76 days |
| 1972 | 37 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.
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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 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).