WEATHER RECORDS AUSTRALIA & WORLDWIDE

OUR WORLD - YOUR LIVE SWITCH

WA Karri Valley (43 mm)
(South Coast) Shannon (42 mm)
(South Coast) Theda (41 mm)
NT Port Keats (63 mm)
(Darwin-Daly) Camfield (59 mm)
(Victoria) Cape Don (56 mm)
SA Laura (28 mm)
(Lower North) Hawker (25 mm)
(Upper North) Oodla Wirra (25 mm)
Qld Herberton (116 mm)
(Barron) Forsayth (102 mm)
(Upper Carpentaria) Nambour (100 mm)
NSW/ACT Thredbo (69 mm)
(Snowy Mountains) Ballina (56 mm)
(Upper North Coast) Tenterfield (55 mm)
Vic Falls Creek (70 mm)
(Upper Northeast) Koetong (58 mm)
(Lower Northeast) Whitfield (55 mm)
Tas Mount Read (132 mm)
(West Coast) Frankford (98 mm)
(Northern) Cradle Valley (87 mm)

Brisbane Weather Records
Brisbane November Weather Records
Highest Max: 38.7°C in 2004
Lowest Max: 20.7°C in 2005
Average Max: 27.3°C

Highest Min: 23.2°C in 2004
Lowest Min: 10.7°C in 2003
Average Min: 16.5°C

Highest Rainfall: 129.8mm in 2005
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 64.0mm in 2001
Average Rainfall: 63.6mm

Queensland Weather Records
Highest Max: 36.8°C in 2004
Lowest Max: 6.0°C in 2005

Highest Min: 27.7°C in 1969
Lowest Min: -10.6°C in 1961

Highest Rainfall: 1657.4mm in 1974
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 877.0mm in 1974

Perth Weather Records
Perth November Weather Records
Highest Max: 40.3°C in 2003
Lowest Max: 16.0°C in 1995
Average Max: 26.3°C

Highest Min: 24.4°C in 2004
Lowest Min: 5.0°C in 2004
Average Min: 14.2°C

Highest Rainfall: 50.6mm in 1996
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 22.8mm in 2002
Average Rainfall: 20.7mm

Western Australian Weather Records
Maximum temperature (°C) 18.2 18 20.3 1902 16.3 1932 107
Minimum temperature (°C) 7.4 8 11.5 1977,83 6.9 1956 107
Sunshine (hour/day)
6.8 7.2 8.4 1902 4.2 1945 106
August rainfall averages and extremes
Rainfall (mm) 145.0 135 318.3 1945 11.8 1902 128
Rain days 15 17 29 1955 4 1902,78 128

MELBOURNE

Melbourne Weather Records
Melbourne November Weather Records
Highest Max: 40.9°C in 1894
Lowest Max: 11.0°C in 1913
Average Max: 21.9°C

Highest Min: 26.2°C in 1901
Lowest Min: 2.5°C in 1896
Average Min: 11.1°C

Highest Rainfall: 206.1mm in 1954
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 72.6mm in 1954
Average Rainfall: 59.5mm

Victorian Weather Records
Highest Total Rainfall for 20 or more years for November
for 2005 (mm) Most recent higher for November
Lake Eildon 177.0 183.4 in 1958
Record Lowest Daily Maximum Temperature for November
Wonthaggi 7.8 on 10th 8.3 on 16th in 1970 36
Morwell 7.8 on 10th 8.6 on 31st in 1987 22
Record Highest Daily Minimum Temperature for November
in August 2005 (°C) Previous highest
for August Years of
record
Benalla 13.8 on 30th 12.8 on 7th in 1973 102
Ouyen 16.8 on 30th 14.7 on 31st in 1993 69
Mildura Airport 18.8 on 30th 15.6 on 21st in 1954 60
Wonthaggi 14.5 on 30th 14.0 on 15th in 2001 37
Portland 13.8 on 29th 12.6 on 23rd in 1986 24
Noojee 13.0 on 30th 12.7 on 16th in 2001 22

TASMANIA WEATHER RECORDS

Hobart Weather Records
Hobart November Weather Records
Highest Max: 36.8°C in 1937
Lowest Max: 8.3°C in 1913
Average Max: 18.6°C

Highest Min: 19.9°C in 1937
Lowest Min: 0.3°C in 1913
Average Min: 9.2°C

Highest Rainfall: 187.7mm in 1885
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 63.2mm in 1957
Average Rainfall: 54.1mm

SOUTH AUSTRALIA RECORDS

Adelaide Weather Records
Adelaide November Weather Records
Highest Max: 42.0°C in 1993
Lowest Max: 13.0°C in 1994
Average Max: 24.8°C

Highest Min: 29.0°C in 1987
Lowest Min: 5.7°C in 1999
Average Min: 13.8°C

Highest Rainfall: 107.0mm in 1992
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 44.8mm in 2005
Average Rainfall: 32.1mm

NORTHERN TERRITORY RECORDS

Darwin Weather Records
Darwin October
Highest Max: 38.9°C in 1982
Lowest Max: 24.7°C in 2000
Average Max: 33.2°C

Highest Min: 28.8°C in 2005
Lowest Min: 19.0°C in 1982
Average Min: 25.0°C

Highest Rainfall: 338.7mm in 1954
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 95.5mm in 1969
Average Rainfall: 69.3mm

Northern Territory Weather Records
Highest Max: 37.5°C in 1987
Lowest Max: 7.2°C in 1935

Highest Min: 28.5°C in 1973
Lowest Min: -6.0°C in 2002

Highest Rainfall: 1772.3mm in 1961
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 114.0mm in 1973

Sydney Weather Records
Sydney November Weather Records
Highest Max: 41.8°C in 1982
Lowest Max: 12.6°C in 1988
Average Max: 23.6°C

Highest Min: 24.8°C in 1967
Lowest Min: 7.7°C in 1903
Average Min: 15.6°C

Highest Rainfall: 517.2mm in 1961
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 234.6mm in 1984
Average Rainfall: 83.0mm

Canberra November Weather Records
Highest Max: 38.9°C in 1997
Lowest Max: 9.1°C in 1965
Average Max: 22.6°C

Highest Min: 26.0°C in 1946
Lowest Min: -1.8°C in 1967
Average Min: 8.7°C

Highest Rainfall: 138.2mm in 1995
Highest 24hr Rainfall: 69.8mm in 1989
Average Rainfall: 63.8mm

Temperature Location Date
On Earth† 58 °C (136 °F) Al 'Aziziyah, Libya 1922-09-13
United States (North America) 56.7 °C (134 °F) Death Valley, California 1913-07-10
Canada 45 °C (113 °F) Midale and Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan 1937-07-05
Asia 54 °C (129 °F) Tirat Tsvi, Israel 1942-06-21
India 50.6 °C (123.08 °F) Alwar 1956-05-10
Japan 40.9 °C (105.62 °F) Kumagaya ,Saitama 2007-08-16[5]
Australia/Oceania‡ 50.7 °C (123 °F) Oodnadatta, South Australia 1960-01-02
New Zealand 42.4 °C (108.3 °F) Rangiora, New Zealand 1973-02-07
Europe 50 °C (122 °F) Seville, Spain 1881-08-04
Croatia 42.8 °C (109.0 °F) Ploce 1998-08-05
Czech Republic 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) Praha-Uhríneves 1983-07-27
Estonia 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) Võru 1992-08-11
Finland 35.9 °C (96.6 °F) Turku 1914-07-09
France 44.1 °C Saint-Christol-lès-Alès 2003-08-12
Germany 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe & Freiburg 1983-07-27 / 2003-08-13
Ireland 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny 1887-06-26
Lithuania 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) Zarasai, Utena County 1994-07-30
Norway 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) Nesbyen, Buskerud 1970-06-20
Romania 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) Ion Sion, Braila County 1951-08-10
Poland 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) Prószków 1921-07-29
Slovakia 40.3 °C (104.54 °F) Hurbanovo 2007-07-20
Slovenia 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) Crnomelj 1950-07-05
Sweden 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) Ultuna / Målilla 1933-07-09 / 19-06-29
United Kingdom 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) Brogdale, Kent 2003-08-10
South America 49.1 °C (120.4 °F) Villa de María, Argentina 1920-01-02
Antarctica 15 °C (59 °F) Vanda Station, Scott Coast 1974-01-05
South Pole -14.0 °C (7.5 °F) 1978-12-27

†There are a few reports of temperatures higher than this during phenomena known as heat bursts, including a report of an incredible 87 °C (188 °F) in Abadan, Iran in June of 1967. These temperatures have never been confirmed, and are not recognized as world records.
‡On 1889-01-16, a temperature of 53 °C (128 °F) was recorded at Cloncurry, Queensland. It was measured with a non-standard thermometer, so it is unknown if this reading was valid or not
Other warm records
Fastest temperature rise: 27 °C (49 °F) in just 2 minutes; Spearfish, South Dakota, 1943-01-22.
Warmest temperature ever recorded during a snowfall: 8.3 °C (47 °F); LaGuardia Airport, New York.

Coldest temperatures ever recorded Weather Records

Temperature Location Date
On earth -89.6 °C (-128.6 °F) Vostok Station, Antarctica 1983-07-21
Asia -68 °C (-90 °F) Verkhoyansk and
Oymyakon, both Russia 1892-02-07
1933-02-06
North America -66 °C (-87 °F) Northice, Greenland 1954-01-09
Canada -63 °C (-81 °F) Snag, Yukon Territory, Canada 1947-02-03
United States -62 °C (-80 °F) Prospect Creek, Alaska 1971-01-23
Contiguous United States -56.5 °C (-70 °F) Rogers Pass, Montana 1954-01-20
Europe -55 °C (-67 °F) Ust 'Shchugor, Russia date unknown
Croatia -35.5 °C (-31.5 °F) Cakovec 1929-02-03
Czech Republic -42.2 °C (-44.0 °F) Litvínovice 1929-02-11
Estonia -43.5 °C (-46.0 °F) Jõgeva 1940-01-17
Finland -51.5 °C (-60.7 °F) Kittilä 1999-01-28
France -41.0 °C Mouthe 1985
Ireland -19.1 °C (-2.4 °F) Markree Castle, County Sligo 1881-01-16
Lithuania -42.9 °C(-45.2 °F) Utena, Utena County 1956-02-01
Norway -51.4 °C (-60.5 °F) Karasjok, Finnmark 1886-01-01
Romania -38.5 °C (-37.3 °F) Bod, Brasov County 1942-01-25
Poland -41.0 °C (-41.8 °F) Siedlce 1940-01-11
Slovakia -41.0 °C (-41.8 °F) Viglaš-Pstruša 1929-02-11
Slovenia -34.5 °C (-30.1 °F) Babno Polje 1956-02-15 / 1956-02-16 / 1968-01-13
Sweden -53 °C (-63.4 °F) Malgovik, Lappland 1941-12-13
United Kingdom -27.2 °C (-17.0 °F) Braemar, Grampian
Altnaharra 1895-02-11 and 1982-01-10
1995-12-30
South America -39 °C (-38.2 °F) Valle de los Patos Superior, Argentina 1972-07-17
Africa -24 °C (-11 °F) Ifrane, Morocco 1935-02-11
Australia/Oceania -23 °C (-9.4 °F) Charlotte Pass, Australia 1994-06-29
Hawaii -11.1 °C (12 °F) Mauna Kea Observatory, Hawai?i 1979-05-17
New Zealand -21.6°C (-6.9 °F) Ophir, New Zealand 1995-07-03

Other cold records
Fastest temperature drop: 26 C° (47 F°) in just 15 minutes; Rapid City, South Dakota, 1911-01-10.
Precipitation
Least per year (locale): 0.00 mm (0.00 in/year), none in recorded history; Antofagasta Region, Atacama Desert, Chile.
Rain
Most in one minute: 3.8 cm (1.5 in); Barst, Guadeloupe, 1970-11-26.
Highest average annual total: 13.3 meters (523.6 in); Lloro, Colombia.
Snow
Most in one-year period: 31.1 meters (1224 in); Mount Rainier, United States, 1971-02-19 to 1972-02-18.
Most in one season (July 1 through June 30): 29.0 meters, (1140 in); Mount Baker, United States, 1998 through 1999.
Largest snowflake ever observed: 38 centimeters (15 in) in diameter; Fort Keough, Montana, 1887-01-28.
Snowiest Large City in the US 95" average snowfall over 30 years, Rochester, NY
Tornadoes
Further information: Tornado records
Deadliest in history
On Earth: Approximately 1300 deaths; Manikganj District, Bangladesh on 1989-04-26.
In North America: 695 deaths (Tri-State Tornado); Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, 1925-03-18.
In Europe: 600 or more (Grand Harbour Tornado); Valetta, Malta, 23 September 1551 or 1556 (sources conflict)
Earliest known
On earth: 1054-04-30; Rosdalla (near Kilbeggan), Ireland.
Outbreaks
Deadliest: 747 were killed by the Tri-State Tornado and associated outbreak on 1925-03-18.
Largest and most severe: 148 tornadoes occurred in 16 hours on 03 April to 04 April 1974. They affected 13 US states and Ontario, Canada, and included 24 F4's and 6 F5's, more F5's than have been reported in any other year. There were also more significant tornadoes during that 24 hours than any other entire week on record.
Tropical cyclones
Further information: List of notable tropical cyclones
Most intense (by minimum air pressure)
Most intense ever recorded: 870 mb (25.63 inHg); eye of Super Typhoon Tip over the Pacific Ocean, 1979-10-12.
Most intense in the Western Hemisphere: 882 mb (26.05 inHg); eye of Hurricane Wilma, 2005-10-19.
Most intense ever recorded on land: 892 mb (26.35 inHg); Craig Key, Florida, eye of the Labor Day Hurricane, 1935-09-02. While other landfalling tropical cyclones have almost certainly had lower pressures, data is spotty from areas other than the Atlantic Basin, especially before the invention of weather satellites.
Other severe weather

A picture of the largest hailstone ever officially measured, almost 0.5 meters (19 inches) in circumference. Hail
Heaviest: 1.0 kg (2.25 lb); Gopalganj District, Bangladesh, 1986-04-14.
Largest ever officially measured: 17.8 cm (7.0 in) diameter, 47.6 cm (18.75 in) circumference; Aurora, Nebraska, 2003-06-22.
Lightning
Longest lightning bolt: 190 km (118 miles) 2001-10-13.
Most strikes per year: More than 70 per km² in parts of Central Africa, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Other categories
Worst airline disaster due to fog: 583 were killed in the Tenerife disaster; Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, 1977-03-27.
Highest air pressure ever recorded: 1085.6 mb (32.06 inHg); Tosontsengel, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia, 2001-12-19.
Lowest (surface) air pressure ever recorded: 850 mbar; recorded in tornado at surface by probe near Manchester, South Dakota on 2003-06-24 (The place is located 1,540 ft (470 m) above sea level, normal air pressure is 960 mbar).

AFRICA

HIGHEST RECORDED TEMPERATURE:

Al'Aziziyah, Libya 57.7 C (135.9 F) on the 13th September, 1922

LOWEST RECORDED TEMPERATURE:

Ifrane, Morocco -23.9 C (-11.0 F) on the 11th February, 1935