Monday, 4 March 2013 - Seasonal Climate Summary for Queensland - Product code IDCKGC14R0
Queensland in summer 2012-13 - Warm and extreme rainfall in parts
- 4th highest maximum temperature on record, warmest since 2005/2006
- 4th highest mean temperature on record, warmest since 2005/2006
- Wetter than average in south east corner of the state, extending north up to the Central Coast and west into Maranoa and Warrego districts
- 100 daily rainfall records broken
- Below average rainfall across remainder of state, well below average in far north, parts of the interior and western districts
- Area averaged rainfall was 255.17 mm, lowest since 2005/2006
Extremes Maps Records Summaries Important notes the top
Monthly Summary
December 2012: Dry and warm
- Around half of the state recorded below average rainfall, with the area averaged rainfall being the lowest since 2005.
- No where in the state was below average for maximum temperatures, with the maximum temperature anomaly being the 5th highest on record.
- Around 59% of the state recorded above average minimum temperatures (see decile map) with around 36% below average (mainly near the coast).
- There were 16 record low rainfall stations (47 lowest for at least 20 years) and 10 temperature records broken.
- Refer to
Special Climate Statements 43 and 44.
- The national heatwave continued, including parts of western QLD (see SCS-43)
- Except for localised heavy falls on the Darling Downs and tropical regions north of Townsville, most of the region affected by the extreme rainfall in the last week of January (see SCS-44), had less than 50 mm in the first three weeks of January, with some locations in the north of the state approaching record low rainfall up until the 22nd
- Despite the wet finish to the month for coastal areas, QLD ended up having its hottest January on record and lowest area averaged rainfall since 2003
- A new QLD January temperature record of 49.0 °C, the state’s highest temperature since December 1972, was set at Birdsville
- Birdsville had a run of 31 consecutive days of 40 °C or above, a site record and the equal-longest such run on record for Queensland
- There were a total of 16 temperature records broken
- The mean rainfall for QLD was slightly above normal (2.6%), making it 10 years in a row
- Ex-TC Oswald moved south and produced the most extreme rainfall in the region between Rockhampton and Bundaberg, and in the ranges along the NSW/QLD border
- Gladstone had 819.8 mm in 4 days, which exceeds its previous record for a whole month, and is also more than they had in the calendar years of 2011 or 2012
- Area-averaged rainfall for the Burnett catchment on 27 January was 204.1 mm, exceeding the previous record by more than 80 mm
- One-day catchment rainfall records were also set for the Mary, Logan-Albert, Kolan and Burrum catchments
- Area-averaged rainfall for the Brisbane River catchment was very similar to that in the 2011 event (slightly higher than 2011 for periods of 1 and 2 days, slightly lower for periods of 3 and 4 days)
- In the Bremer catchment rainfall totals ranked second behind 1974, and ahead of 2011
- There were a total of 53 daily rainfall and 28 monthly rainfall records for January
- Wetter than normal across the south east of the state, and parts of the western interior
- Drier than usual across the north and much of the central interior
- Average conditions for the remainder of the state
- There were 13 temperature records broken
- There were 2 rainfall records broken (where observations have been taken for greater than 20 years)
- Cooler than normal maximum temperatures over southern half of the state, warmer than average in the north west
- Cooler than normal minimum temperatures across most of the state, apart from the far northern districts
Rainfall
The Queensland area averaged rainfall was 255.17 mm.
The wettest overall was Bellenden Ker Top Stn with 1973.0 mm and then Springbrook Road with 1698.5 mm.
Some sites had their highest total summer rainfall on record. Some sites had their highest total summer rainfall for at least 20 years. Some sites had their lowest total summer rainfall on record. Some sites had their lowest total summer rainfall for at least 20 years.The wettest single day was Numinbah with 653.0 mm on 28 Jan 2013, followed by Pacific Heights with 556.6 mm on 25 Jan 2013.
Some sites had their highest summer daily rainfall on record.Temperature
The Queensland area averaged mean temperature (see notes section) was 1.09 °C
above the long-term average of 28.48 °C (1961-1990). The 4th highest on record.
The warmest on average was Birdsville Airport with 33.2 °C, followed by Urandangi Aerodrome with 33.1 °C, followed by Cloncurry Airport with 32.5 °C.
The coolest on average was Applethorpe with 20.9 °C, followed by Stanthorpe Leslie Parade with 21.3 °C, followed by Toowoomba Airport with 22.3 °C.
Maximum temperature
The Queensland area averaged maximum temperature (see notes section) was 1.58
°C above the long-term average of 34.64 °C (1961-1990). The 4th highest on record.
The hottest day was at Birdsville Airport with 49.0 °C on 13 Jan 2013, followed by Thargomindah Airport with 48.8 °C on 13 Jan 2013, followed by Birdsville Airport with 48.6 °C on 12 Jan 2013.
The warmest days on average were at Urandangi Aerodrome with 41.4 °C, followed by Birdsville Airport with 40.9 °C, followed by Boulia Airport with 40.8 °C.
The coolest days on average were at Applethorpe with 26.4 °C, followed by Maleny Tamarind St with 26.7 °C, followed by Stanthorpe Leslie Parade with 26.9 °C.
The coldest day was at Toowoomba Airport with 19.7 °C on 25 Feb 2013, followed by Jimna Forestry with 19.9 °C on 18 Feb 2013, followed by Applethorpe with 20.0 °C on 18 Feb 2013.
Some sites had their highest summer temperature on record. Some sites had their highest summer mean daily maximum temperature on record. Some sites had their highest summer mean daily maximum temperature for at least 20 years.Minimum temperature
The Queensland area averaged minimum temperature (see notes section) was 0.61
°C above the long-term average of 22.31 °C (1961-1990). The highest since 2005/2006.
The coldest night was at Stanthorpe Leslie Parade with 5.5 °C on 6 Dec 2012, followed by Applethorpe with 6.2 °C on 6 Dec 2012, followed by Oakey Aero with 7.3 °C on 6 Dec 2012.
The coolest nights on average were at Applethorpe with 15.3 °C, followed by Stanthorpe Leslie Parade with 15.8 °C, followed by Warwick with 17.1 °C.
The warmest nights on average were at Sweers Island with 27.3 °C, followed by Mornington Island with 26.6 °C, followed by Coconut Island with 26.1 °C.
The warmest night was at Bedourie Police Station with 34.1 °C on 14 Jan 2013, followed by Thargomindah Airport with 33.1 °C on 9 Jan 2013, followed by Ballera Gas Field with 32.6 °C on 19 Jan 2013.
Some sites had their lowest summer temperature on record.Wind
The strongest wind gust was at Cape Moreton Lighthouse with 128 km/h on 27 Jan 2013 and again on 28 Jan 2013, followed by Double Island Point Lighthouse with 122 km/h on 27 Jan 2013, followed by Blackall Airport with 120 km/h on 14 Jan 2013.
Further information
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| Extremes in summer 2012-13 | |
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| Hottest day |
49.0 °C at Birdsville Airport on 13 Jan 2013 |
| Warmest days on average |
41.4 °C at Urandangi Aerodrome |
| Coolest days on average |
26.4 °C at Applethorpe |
| Coldest day |
19.7 °C at Toowoomba Airport on 25 Feb 2013 |
| Coldest night |
5.5 °C at Stanthorpe Leslie Parade on 6 Dec 2012 |
| Coolest nights on average |
15.3 °C at Applethorpe |
| Warmest nights on average |
27.3 °C at Sweers Island |
| Warmest night |
34.1 °C at Bedourie Police Station on 14 Jan 2013 |
| Warmest on average overall |
33.2 °C at Birdsville Airport |
| Coolest on average overall |
20.9 °C at Applethorpe |
| Wettest overall | 1973.0 mm at Bellenden Ker Top Stn |
| Wettest day | 653.0 mm at Numinbah on 28 Jan 2013 |
| Highest wind gust |
128 km/h at Cape Moreton Lighthouse on 27 Jan 2013 128 km/h at Cape Moreton Lighthouse on 28 Jan 2013 |
Extremes Maps Records Summaries Important notes the top
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| Record highest summer daily rainfall | ||||||
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Highest daily rainfall in summer 2012-13 (mm) |
Previous wettest for summer |
Years of record |
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| Duaringa Post Office | 256.8 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 219.2 | on 20 Dec 1973 | 126 | |
| Helidon Post Office | 156.4 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 141.0 | on 9 Feb 1999 | 124 | |
| Mt Perry The Pines | 345.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 339.1 | on 23 Jan 1890 | 124 | |
| Pacific Heights | 556.6 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 509.3 | on 31 Jan 1893 | 122 | |
| Biggenden Post Office | 295.8 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 180.6 | on 22 Dec 1956 | 116 | |
| Moonmera | 538.2 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 381.0 | on 21 Feb 1929 | 113 | |
| Gracemere - Lucas St | 384.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 362.5 | on 21 Feb 1929 | 112 | |
| Theebine | 360.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 283.2 | on 8 Jan 2011 | 107 | |
| Wondalli | 160.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 153.4 | on 21 Jan 1956 | 104 | |
| Mundubbera | 314.9 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 178.6 | on 20 Jan 1929 | 103 | |
| Tarome | 297.6 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 247.0 | on 27 Jan 1974 | 103 | |
| Blackbutt Post Office | 194.8 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 181.0 | on 9 Feb 1999 | 102 | |
| Mount Larcom Post Office | 422.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 401.8 | on 12 Feb 1947 | 102 | |
| Canungra Finch Road | 407.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 305.0 | on 7 Feb 2010 | 99 | |
| Beau Maison | 154.2 | on 20 Jan 2013 | 124.5 | on 21 Jan 1956 | 96 | |
| Tarong | 177.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 139.7 | on 20 Jan 1929 | 94 | |
| Moogerah Dam | 293.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 243.4 | on 8 Feb 1991 | 90 | |
| Boona-Choppa | 315.8 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 253.5 | on 5 Feb 1931 | 89 | |
| Numinbah | 653.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 525.3 | on 24 Jan 1947 | 86 | |
| Wateranga | 243.6 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 172.7 | on 28 Feb 1950 | 85 | |
| Brigalow Post Office | 142.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 117.6 | on 20 Feb 1939 | 81 | |
| Callemondah Station | 346.0 | on 26 Jan 2013 | 330.2 | on 12 Feb 1947 | 81 | |
| Glenmorgan Post Office | 125.4 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 121.2 | on 18 Feb 1959 | 80 | |
| Rockhampton Aero | 348.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 271.5 | on 20 Dec 1973 | 75 | |
| Dunmore State Forest | 163.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 133.4 | on 21 Jan 1956 | 74 | |
| Palen Creek Correctional | 226.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 219.2 | on 11 Feb 1976 | 73 | |
| Mount Joseph | 290.6 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 174.5 | on 13 Feb 1947 | 72 | |
| Riverslea TM | 221.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 193.0 | on 11 Jan 1951 | 70 | |
| Duckinwilla Creek | 300.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 265.2 | on 21 Feb 1992 | 67 | |
| Mounefontein | 234.4 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 118.4 | on 7 Dec 1970 | 67 | |
| Charnwood | 270.6 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 258.6 | on 21 Dec 1956 | 66 | |
| Booroondarra | 229.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 208.3 | on 17 Feb 1959 | 65 | |
| Abercorn | 175.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 141.0 | on 22 Jan 1956 | 64 | |
| Dunollie | 230.2 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 130.0 | on 22 Jan 1956 | 64 | |
| Malakoff | 235.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 172.7 | on 9 Feb 1942 | 64 | |
| Maroon | 208.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 196.8 | on 11 Feb 1976 | 64 | |
| Top Plains | 482.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 242.6 | on 18 Feb 1959 | 62 | |
| Fordsdale | 188.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 167.0 | on 14 Feb 1997 | 61 | |
| Mt Whitestone | 148.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 139.8 | on 27 Jan 1974 | 61 | |
| Rhonda | 343.6 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 254.6 | on 27 Jan 1974 | 61 | |
| Minmore | 209.8 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 164.6 | on 5 Feb 1966 | 60 | |
| Bancroft | 172.0 | on 26 Jan 2013 | 148.6 | on 22 Jan 1956 | 59 | |
| Brian Pastures | 268.6 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 136.4 | on 21 Feb 1958 | 59 | |
| Broadmeadows | 478.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 323.6 | on 24 Dec 1975 | 58 | |
| Warwick Park | 311.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 241.3 | on 8 Feb 1954 | 58 | |
| Bawnduggie | 205.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 201.9 | on 4 Feb 1971 | 57 | |
| Gladstone Radar | 254.4 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 248.0 | on 5 Feb 2003 | 57 | |
| Killara | 195.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 173.2 | on 25 Feb 1977 | 57 | |
| Yagaburne | 112.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 94.5 | on 18 Feb 1984 | 57 | |
| The Head | 425.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 241.8 | on 18 Feb 1959 | 56 | |
| Wilsons Peak | 244.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 243.8 | on 10 Feb 1976 | 56 | |
| Auburn | 150.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 116.8 | on 19 Dec 1971 | 55 | |
| Burilda | 211.8 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 193.4 | on 14 Feb 1997 | 55 | |
| Queen Mary Falls | 320.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 229.1 | on 18 Feb 1959 | 55 | |
| Glenwood | 198.2 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 111.3 | on 4 Feb 1971 | 54 | |
| Goondicum | 300.8 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 175.0 | on 31 Jan 1978 | 54 | |
| Katoota | 120.0 | on 10 Dec 2012 | 108.2 | on 8 Jan 1974 | 54 | |
| Monduran | 245.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 215.0 | on 2 Jan 1981 | 54 | |
| Springs | 314.8 | on 26 Jan 2013 | 309.6 | on 21 Dec 1973 | 53 | |
| Carfax | 202.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 177.0 | on 30 Dec 1990 | 52 | |
| Hillview | 261.2 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 182.6 | on 31 Jan 1978 | 50 | |
| Kolonga | 302.6 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 152.4 | on 1 Feb 1971 | 50 | |
| Marodian Homestead | 332.4 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 225.0 | on 8 Jan 2011 | 50 | |
| Maywin Park | 160.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 155.0 | on 11 Feb 2009 | 49 | |
| Essex | 309.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 169.2 | on 20 Dec 1973 | 47 | |
| Wuruma Dam | 150.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 92.0 | on 24 Dec 1997 | 47 | |
| Mandala | 315.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 150.9 | on 18 Feb 1959 | 46 | |
| Mundagai | 210.0 | on 19 Jan 2013 | 143.5 | on 7 Dec 1970 | 45 | |
| Toogoom | 250.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 184.2 | on 23 Jan 1973 | 45 | |
| Urangan Hibiscus St | 214.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 188.0 | on 22 Feb 1976 | 45 | |
| Placid Hills | 141.5 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 125.0 | on 13 Feb 1988 | 44 | |
| Perseverance Dam | 186.4 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 156.0 | on 9 Feb 1999 | 43 | |
| Barmount | 375.5 | on 24 Jan 2013 | 172.8 | on 5 Jan 1991 | 42 | |
| Moyola | 131.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 123.0 | on 9 Feb 1999 | 42 | |
| Seloh Nolem | 126.0 | on 24 Jan 2013 | 123.0 | on 2 Jan 1983 | 41 | |
| Heathlands National Park | 228.6 | on 23 Jan 2013 | 169.2 | on 1 Feb 2012 | 40 | |
| Heathwood (Wadeville St) | 174.8 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 146.5 | on 13 Dec 1991 | 40 | |
| Hinze Dam | 318.6 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 307.0 | on 11 Feb 1976 | 39 | |
| Cunninghams Gap National Park | 223.4 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 138.0 | on 3 Feb 2001 | 38 | |
| Embreys Bridge | 202.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 147.2 | on 11 Jan 2011 | 38 | |
| Lovandee | 316.8 | on 26 Jan 2013 | 196.2 | on 6 Feb 2003 | 38 | |
| Builyan Gum Street | 248.6 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 157.0 | on 6 Feb 2003 | 37 | |
| Cerberus | 195.0 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 150.0 | on 30 Dec 1990 | 36 | |
| Oakington | 240.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 142.4 | on 11 Jan 2011 | 36 | |
| Wonga | 202.0 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 87.0 | on 23 Dec 1981 | 33 | |
| Maclean Bridge | 172.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 161.6 | on 16 Jan 2004 | 31 | |
| Monogorilby - Home | 248.8 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 92.2 | on 11 Jan 2011 | 31 | |
| Seventeen Seventy | 290.4 | on 26 Jan 2013 | 221.0 | on 18 Dec 1988 | 28 | |
| Jimboomba Millstream Road | 166.4 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 140.4 | on 25 Jan 2012 | 26 | |
| Svendsen Beach | 390.5 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 191.8 | on 7 Dec 2011 | 26 | |
| Cressbrook Dam | 319.2 | on 27 Jan 2013 | 171.4 | on 9 Feb 1999 | 24 | |
| Goondiwindi Airport | 175.4 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 133.0 | on 15 Feb 1997 | 23 | |
| Logan City Water Treatment Plant | 192.5 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 145.2 | on 25 Jan 2012 | 22 | |
| Maryvale | 213.4 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 120.4 | on 19 Feb 1961 | 22 | |
| Weipa Aero | 327.8 | on 23 Jan 2013 | 201.2 | on 11 Feb 2004 | 22 | |
| Gladstone Airport | 271.8 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 256.0 | on 5 Feb 2003 | 20 | |
| Guanaba Birds Rd | 277.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 255.0 | on 7 Feb 2010 | 20 | |
| Hazeldean | 262.4 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 162.0 | on 2 Feb 2010 | 20 | |
| Southwood | 110.0 | on 28 Jan 2013 | 92.0 | on 14 Jan 2004 | 20 | |
| Sweers Island | 213.0 | on 19 Jan 2013 | 181.4 | on 31 Dec 1897 | 20 | |
| Yeppoon The Esplanade | 350.4 | on 25 Jan 2013 | 162.2 | on 1 Feb 2010 | 20 | |
| Record highest total summer rainfall | |||||
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Total rainfall for summer 2012-13 (mm) |
Previous wettest for summer |
Years of record |
Average for summer |
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| Mount Larcom Post Office | 1169.1 | 1163.4 | in 1921 | 100 | 448.1 |
| The Head | 992.4 | 962.6 | in 1975 | 55 | 451.7 |
| Builyan Gum Street | 970.0 | 818.0 | in 2010 | 33 | 402.7 |
| Seventeen Seventy | 886.0 | 849.1 | in 1991 | 24 | 503.8 |
| Highest total summer rainfall for at least 20 years | |||||
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Total rainfall for summer 2012-13 (mm) |
Most recent summer at least this wet |
Years since wetter |
Average for summer |
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| Mt Perry The Pines | 847.0 | 857.0 | in 1970* | 41 | 430.2 |
| Brian Pastures | 624.2 | 813.4 | in 1970* | 40 | 302.0 |
| Canungra Finch Road | 1002.6 | 1264.6 | in 1973 | 39 | 462.0 |
| Double Island Point Lighthouse | 884.0 | 926.4 | in 1971* | 38 | 462.3 |
| Gladstone Radar | 999.4 | 1116.6 | in 1973* | 38 | 430.7 |
| Mt Tamborine Fern St | 1229.4 | 1282.5 | in 1975 | 37 | 614.8 |
| Queen Mary Falls | 995.0 | 1084.9 | in 1975* | 36 | 468.4 |
| Monduran | 827.6 | 928.7 | in 1973* | 35 | 395.2 |
| Lovandee | 1138.4 | 1727.0 | in 1970* | 27 | 511.9 |
| Broadmeadows | 1070.0 | 1313.6 | in 1990 | 22 | 455.9 |
| Pacific Heights | 1139.4 | 1254.0 | in 1990* | 21 | 610.2 |
* note: there are gaps in the historical record at this site, so it is possible a higher value has gone unreported.
| Record lowest total summer rainfall | |||||
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Total rainfall for summer 2012-13 (mm) |
Previous driest for summer |
Years of record |
Average for summer |
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| Boulia Airport | 0.9 | 11.0 | in 1964 | 122 | 129.4 |
| Lands End Station | 30.6 | 41.9 | in 1951 | 93 | 302.5 |
| Jochmus | 54.8 | 56.2 | in 1968 | 42 | 280.8 |
| Albro Station | 55.5 | 137.2 | in 2005 | 29 | 302.4 |
| Glencoe | 106.0 | 112.4 | in 1993 | 20 | 276.0 |
| Lowest total summer rainfall for at least 20 years | |||||
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Total rainfall for summer 2012-13 (mm) |
Most recent summer at least this dry |
Years since drier |
Average for summer |
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| Injune Post Office | 127.0 | 114.9 | in 1964 | 48 | 268.9 |
| Havelock | 94.8 | 79.4 | in 1968* | 43 | 239.8 |
| Bedourie Police Station | 8.6 | 3.8 | in 1972* | 32 | 84.8 |
| Lockhart River Airport | 461.4 | 354.3 | in 1982* | 28 | 997.4 |
| Rosehill | 69.8 | 39.0 | in 1984* | 27 | 191.8 |
| Hungerford | 12.5 | 8.4 | in 1984* | 26 | 104.1 |
| Mount Isa Mine | 130.0 | 125.6 | in 1987 | 25 | 252.4 |
| Tambo Post Office | 114.1 | 92.4 | in 1987 | 25 | 228.2 |
| Fort Constantine Station | 91.4 | 73.8 | in 1985* | 24 | 300.6 |
| Gereta Station | 141.2 | 110.6 | in 1908* | 24 | 488.9 |
| Woodlands | 60.2 | 44.4 | in 1988 | 24 | 189.2 |
| Burketown Post Office | 289.8 | 173.7 | in 1989 | 23 | 537.5 |
| Kamilaroi Station | 120.8 | 118.1 | in 1988* | 22 | 364.2 |
| Richmond Post Office | 127.5 | 111.4 | in 1989* | 22 | 297.4 |
| Ulcanbah | 81.8 | 33.2 | in 1989* | 22 | 295.7 |
| Woodbine Station | 94.2 | 56.2 | in 1989* | 22 | 274.6 |
| Coen Post Office | 482.6 | 227.0 | in 1989* | 21 | 731.6 |
| Forsayth | 253.2 | 208.0 | in 1989* | 21 | 558.4 |
| Nardoo Station | 237.9 | 96.0 | in 1989* | 21 | 413.9 |
| Westmoreland Station | 306.8 | 218.0 | in 1989* | 20 | 597.9 |
* note: there are gaps in the historical record at this site, so it is possible a lower value has gone unreported.
| Record highest summer temperature | ||||||
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Highest temperature in summer 2012-13 (°C) |
Previous warmest for summer |
Years of record |
Average for summer |
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| Cunnamulla Post Office | 47.0 | on 13 Jan 2013 | 46.9 | on 4 Jan 1973 | 57 | 35.3 |
| Quilpie Airport | 46.5 | on 12 Jan 2013 | = 46.5 | on 4 Jan 1973 | 57 | 36.3 |
| Windorah Post Office | 47.6 | on 12 Jan 2013 | 47.1 | on 22 Dec 1990 | 48 | 37.4 |
| Mornington Island | 39.8 | on 6 Dec 2012 | 39.6 | on 15 Dec 2004 | 41 | 32.4 |
| Roma Airport | 44.6 | on 10 Jan 2013 | 44.0 | on 6 Jan 1994 | 21 | 33.1 |
| Record highest summer mean daily maximum temperature | |||||
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Mean daily maximum temperature for summer 2012-13 (°C) |
Previous warmest for summer |
Years of record |
Average for summer |
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| Cairns Aero | 32.7 | 32.6 | in 2001 | 70 | 31.3 |
| Lockhart River Airport | 33.0 | 32.9 | in 2001 | 46 | 31.7 |
| Mornington Island | 34.4 | 34.3 | in 2001 | 36 | 32.4 |
| Weipa Aero | 34.0 | 33.8 | in 2006 | 20 | 32.3 |
| Highest summer mean daily maximum temperature for at least 20 years | |||||
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Mean daily maximum temperature for summer 2012-13 (°C) |
Most recent summer at least this warm |
Years since warmer |
Average for summer |
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| Mount Isa Aero | 38.9 | =38.9 | in 1985 | 27 | 36.2 |
| Richmond Post Office | 38.8 | 39.1 | in 1987 | 25 | 36.8 |
| Record lowest summer temperature | ||||||
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Lowest temperature in summer 2012-13 (°C) |
Previous coolest for summer |
Years of record |
Average for summer |
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| Maryborough | 11.6 | on 6 Dec 2012 | 12.2 | on 8 Dec 1962 | 57 | 20.3 |
| Dalby Airport | 7.9 | on 6 Dec 2012 | 8.4 | on 29 Dec 1993 | 22 | 18.3 |
| Roma Airport | 7.8 | on 6 Dec 2012 | 8.5 | on 29 Dec 2004 | 21 | 20.1 |
Extremes Maps Records Summaries Important notes the top
| Summary statistics for summer 2012-13 | ||||||||||||
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| Maximum temperatures for summer (°C) |
Minimum temperatures for summer (°C) |
Rainfall for summer (millimetres) |
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| Mean for summer 2012-13 |
Diff from average |
Highest for summer 2012-13 |
Mean for summer 2012-13 |
Diff from average |
Lowest for summer 2012-13 |
Total for summer 2012-13 |
Average for summer |
Rank of summer 2012-13 |
Fraction of summer average |
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| North Peninsula (district 27) | ||||||||||||
| Coconut Island | 32.9 | +0.8 | 36.8 | 8 Dec 2012 | 26.1 | +0.1 | 24.4 | 17 Dec 2012 | 286.2 | 718.8 | v low | 40% |
| Coen Airport | 34.9 | +2.0 | 40.6 | 5 Dec 2012 | 23.5 | -0.4 | 18.8 | 16 Dec 2012 | 460.0 | 690.7 | low | 67% |
| Horn Island | 31.9 | +0.9 | 34.1 | 5 Jan 2013 | 25.7 | +0.4 | 21.0 | 16 Dec 2012 | 848.4 | 1067.2 | low | 79% |
| Scherger RAAF | 35.0 | 40.0 | 4 Dec 2012 | 24.0 | 21.1 | 10 Dec 2012 | 1264.8 | |||||
| Weipa Aero | 34.0 | +1.7 | 37.9 | 8 Dec 2012 | 24.3 | +0.1 | 22.4 | 10 Dec 2012 | 1052.6 | 1313.9 | low | 80% |
| South Peninsula (district 28) | ||||||||||||
| Lockhart River Airport | 33.0 | +1.3 | 37.0 | 30 Jan 2013 | 24.2 | +0.6 | 19.1 | 16 Dec 2012 | 461.4 | 997.4 | v low | 46% |
| Palmerville | 35.3 | +1.6 | 40.2 | 3 Dec 2012 | 22.8 | +0.1 | 17.2 | 9 Dec 2012 | 550.2 | 688.9 | average | 80% |
| Lower Carpentaria (district 29) | ||||||||||||
| Burketown Airport | 36.5 | +1.9 | 43.2 | 6 Dec 2012 | 25.3 | +0.1 | 19.9 | 4 Feb 2013 | 328.0 | 536.3 | low | 61% |
| Century Mine | 39.3 | +2.7 | 44.1 | 27 Jan 2013 | 24.5 | -0.1 | 16.8 | 5 Feb 2013 | 214.4 | 440.0 | v low | 49% |
| Cloncurry Airport | 39.8 | +3.0 | 45.5 | 14 Jan 2013 | 25.2 | +0.8 | 20.1 | 3 Feb 2013 | 130.6 | 370.8 | low | 35% |
| Croydon Township | 36.6 | +0.8 | 42.7 | 5 Dec 2012 | 25.4 | +1.1 | 17.2 | 4 Feb 2013 | 286.8 | 517.5 | low | 55% |
| Julia Creek Airport | 40.2 | +2.8 | 45.9 | 14 Jan 2013 | 22.8 | -0.5 | 14.3 | 4 Feb 2013 | 191.2 | 313.3 | low | 61% |
| Kowanyama Airport | 34.6 | +1.2 | 38.6 | 2 Dec 2012 | 24.9 | +0.6 | 21.6 | 17 Jan 2013 | 725.8 | 871.2 | average | 83% |
| Mornington Island | 34.4 | +2.0 | 39.8 | 6 Dec 2012 | 26.6 | +0.9 | 22.9 | 3 Jan 2013 | 488.8 | 787.7 | low | 62% |
| Mount Isa Aero | 38.9 | +2.7 | 43.3 | 14 Jan 2013 | 23.2 | -0.1 | 15.6 | 5 Feb 2013 | 165.8 | 285.5 | low | 58% |
| Normanton Airport | 36.0 | +1.6 | 42.8 | 5 Dec 2012 | 25.6 | +0.3 | 20.3 | 25 Feb 2013 | 399.4 | 566.9 | v low | 70% |
| Sweers Island | 33.5 | +0.7 | 39.5 | 6 Dec 2012 | 27.3 | +0.9 | 21.9 | 24 Feb 2013 | 539.0 | 888.2 | v low | 61% |
| Upper Carpentaria (district 30) | ||||||||||||
| Georgetown Airport | 36.1 | 42.8 | 5 Dec 2012 | 23.2 | 15.2 | 4 Feb 2013 | 279.7 | 620.1 | low | 45% | ||
| Hughenden Airport | 37.9 | +2.4 | 43.3 | 14 Jan 2013 | 22.8 | -0.2 | 12.8 | 3 Feb 2013 | 89.4 | 316.6 | v low | 28% |
| Richmond Airport | 39.1 | +2.5 | 43.4 | 31 Jan 2013 | 22.9 | -0.1 | 14.9 | 4 Feb 2013 | 147.0 | 278.3 | v low | 53% |
| Richmond Post Office | 38.8 | +2.0 | 43.2 | 31 Jan 2013 | 23.4 | +0.8 | 16.1 | 3 Feb 2013 | 127.5 | 297.4 | v low | 43% |
| Barron North Coast (district 31) | ||||||||||||
| Cairns Aero | 32.7 | +1.4 | 38.6 | 29 Jan 2013 | 23.8 | +0.2 | 18.3 | 15 Dec 2012 | 487.8 | 1024.7 | low | 48% |
| Cape Flattery | 32.8 | +0.7 | 38.7 | 30 Jan 2013 | 24.9 | +0.1 | 19.2 | 16 Dec 2012 | 431.4 | 669.6 | low | 64% |
| Cooktown Airport | 32.7 | +0.9 | 38.6 | 30 Jan 2013 | 24.2 | -0.2 | 18.7 | 16 Dec 2012 | 534.8 | 741.2 | low | 72% |
| Low Isles Lighthouse | 33.0 | +0.9 | 37.1 | 29 Jan 2013 | 25.2 | -0.3 | 21.3 | 21 Jan 2013 | 665.4 | 1031.9 | low | 64% |
| Mareeba Airport | 32.4 | +1.3 | 38.2 | 4 Dec 2012 | 20.8 | -0.5 | 16.4 | 15 Dec 2012 | 363.0 | 584.3 | v low | 62% |
| Herbert North Coast (district 32) | ||||||||||||
| Cardwell Marine Pde | 31.2 | -0.2 | 39.7 | 25 Jan 2013 | 23.6 | +0.9 | 18.7 | 3 Dec 2012 | 955.2 | 1099.4 | average | 87% |
| Ingham Composite | 32.6 | +0.5 | 39.4 | 27 Jan 2013 | 23.3 | +0.5 | 18.2 | 16 Dec 2012 | 1344.4 | 1108.6 | high | 121% |
| Innisfail | 31.5 | +0.8 | 38.1 | 27 Jan 2013 | 23.4 | +0.8 | 19.4 | 15 Dec 2012 | 936.8 | 1372.0 | low | 68% |
| South Johnstone Exp Stn | 31.8 | +0.8 | 38.7 | 29 Jan 2013 | 22.7 | +0.3 | 17.6 | 16 Dec 2012 | 1264.8 | 1377.5 | average | 92% |
| Townsville Aero | 32.6 | +1.3 | 38.3 | 27 Jan 2013 | 24.6 | +0.5 | 20.0 | 15 Dec 2012 | 382.0 | 711.3 | low | 54% |
| East Central Coast (district 33) | ||||||||||||
| Alva Beach | 31.1 | 0.0 | 37.2 | 2 Feb 2013 | 24.6 | -0.1 | 20.7 | 14 Dec 2012 | 566.6 | 650.9 | average | 87% |
| Ayr DPI Research Stn | 32.0 | +0.2 | 36.8 | 27 Jan 2013 | 22.7 | +0.2 | 18.8 | 15 Dec 2012 | 389.8 | 562.7 | average | 69% |
| Bowen Airport | 31.5 | +0.2 | 37.3 | 2 Feb 2013 | 23.3 | -0.4 | 18.0 | 15 Dec 2012 | 452.4 | 569.8 | average | 79% |
| Collinsville Post Office | 34.4 | +1.1 | 40.6 | 5 Dec 2012 | 21.5 | -0.2 | 15.7 | 14 Dec 2012 | 422.0 | 394.9 | average | 107% |
| Hamilton Island Airport | 29.8 | +0.1 | 33.2 | 29 Jan 2013 | 24.5 | -0.2 | 21.4 | 7 Feb 2013 | 779.6 | 758.6 | average | 103% |
| Mackay Aero | 31.0 | +0.8 | 36.9 | 28 Jan 2013 | 22.8 | 0.0 | 17.5 | 15 Dec 2012 | 838.8 | 821.9 | average | 102% |
| Mackay M.O | 30.4 | +0.5 | 35.5 | 28 Jan 2013 | 23.5 | +0.2 | 19.4 | 15 Dec 2012 | 1049.0 | 796.9 | high | 132% |
| Proserpine Airport | 32.3 | +0.8 | 38.5 | 18 Dec 2012 | 22.0 | -0.5 | 16.4 | 15 Dec 2012 | 795.2 | 851.3 | average | 93% |
| Rosslyn Bay NTC AWS | 28.1 | 33.3 | 2 Feb 2013 | 24.0 | 19.8 | 14 Dec 2012 | ||||||
| Samuel Hill Aero | 30.5 | -0.1 | 36.4 | 17 Dec 2012 | 20.5 | -0.7 | 12.0 | 6 Dec 2012 | 1052.4 | 716.8 | high | 147% |
| St Lawrence | 32.0 | 37.7 | 28 Jan 2013 | 22.0 | 15.3 | 6 Dec 2012 | 617.6 | 613.8 | average | 101% | ||
| Williamson | 31.4 | 35.7 | 28 Jan 2013 | 21.8 | 14.2 | 6 Dec 2012 | 720.0 | |||||
| Woolshed | 29.4 | +1.1 | 34.1 | 2 Feb 2013 | 20.5 | -0.2 | 15.4 | 3 Feb 2013 | 542.0 | 653.7 | average | 83% |
| Yeppoon The Esplanade | 29.1 | 0.0 | 34.6 | 28 Jan 2013 | 23.3 | -0.1 | 17.0 | 6 Dec 2012 | 914.6 | 450.2 | v high | 203% |
| West Central Coast (district 34) | ||||||||||||
| Charters Towers Airport | 35.2 | +1.7 | 41.4 | 4 Dec 2012 | 21.6 | -0.7 | 17.1 | 3 Feb 2013 | 219.6 | 395.0 | low | 56% |
| Moranbah Airport | 34.5 | 41.7 | 14 Jan 2013 | 20.6 | 15.3 | 6 Dec 2012 | 290.6 | |||||
| Central Highlands (district 35) | ||||||||||||
| Clermont Airport | 34.1 | 41.2 | 14 Jan 2013 | 20.6 | 12.9 | 3 Feb 2013 | 157.6 | |||||
| Emerald Airport | 34.4 | +0.5 | 40.9 | 14 Jan 2013 | 21.1 | -0.8 | 16.1 | 3 Feb 2013 | 178.0 | 265.8 | low | 67% |
| Lochington | 34.8 | 42.5 | 14 Jan 2013 | 20.7 | 11.4 | 3 Feb 2013 | 111.0 | |||||
| Rolleston Airport | 34.2 | 41.2 | 10 Jan 2013 | 19.9 | 11.9 | 3 Feb 2013 | 163.6 | |||||
| Springsure Comet St | 33.2 | -0.2 | 39.6 | 14 Jan 2013 | 19.9 | -0.5 | 14.4 | 3 Feb 2013 | 273.6 | 312.0 | average | 88% |
| Tambo Post Office | 35.4 | +1.0 | 42.0 | 10 Jan 2013 | 19.8 | 0.0 | 9.5 | 3 Feb 2013 | 114.1 | 228.2 | low | 50% |
| Taroom Post Office | 33.8 | +0.5 | 41.3 | 17 Dec 2012 | 20.0 | -0.2 | 11.6 | 3 Feb 2013 | 289.7 | 278.9 | average | 104% |
| Central Lowlands (district 36) | ||||||||||||
| Barcaldine Post Office | 36.5 | +1.2 | 44.1 | 10 Jan 2013 | 23.4 | +0.7 | 16.2 | 3 Feb 2013 | 146.8 | 227.8 | average | 64% |
| Blackall Airport | 36.8 | +1.6 | 44.3 | 10 Jan 2013 | 21.6 | -0.6 | 12.7 | 3 Feb 2013 | 148.0 | 306.3 | low | 48% |
| Isisford Post Office | 37.8 | +1.3 | 46.5 | 10 Jan 2013 | 23.0 | +0.6 | 13.6 | 3 Feb 2013 | 237.2 | 196.9 | average | 120% |
| Longreach Aero | 38.1 | +1.4 | 46.2 | 10 Jan 2013 | 22.5 | 0.0 | 15.3 | 3 Feb 2013 | 239.0 | 219.6 | average | 109% |
| Upper Western (district 37) | ||||||||||||
| Camooweal Township | 39.3 | +2.1 | 43.9 | 25 Jan 2013 | 24.7 | +0.8 | 16.7 | 4 Feb 2013 | 165.2 | 253.3 | average | 65% |
| The Monument Airport | 39.8 | +2.8 | 45.0 | 14 Jan 2013 | 24.2 | +0.6 | 15.8 | 4 Feb 2013 | 130.6 | 193.2 | average | 68% |
| Trepell Airport | 40.2 | +3.0 | 46.8 | 14 Jan 2013 | 24.1 | +0.4 | 16.1 | 3 Feb 2013 | 88.2 | 220.2 | low | 40% |
| Urandangi Aerodrome | 41.4 | 46.6 | 14 Jan 2013 | 24.8 | 14.7 | 6 Dec 2012 | 122.4 | |||||
| Winton Airport | 39.7 | +2.5 | 46.9 | 10 Jan 2013 | 24.1 | +0.9 | 15.8 | 3 Feb 2013 | 116.0 | 197.8 | low | 59% |
| Lower Western (district 38) | ||||||||||||
| Birdsville Airport | 40.9 | +2.0 | 49.0 | 13 Jan 2013 | 25.5 | +0.6 | 16.3 | 2 Feb 2013 | 17.6 | 57.9 | v low | 30% |
| Boulia Airport | 40.8 | +2.6 | 46.5 | 13 Jan 2013 | 18.5 | 4 Feb 2013 | 0.9 | 129.4 | lowest | 1% | ||
| Windorah Post Office | 39.7 | +2.3 | 47.6 | 12 Jan 2013 | 24.6 | +1.2 | 15.5 | 3 Feb 2013 | 35.9 | 120.8 | low | 30% |
| Port Curtis South Coast (district 39) | ||||||||||||
| Bundaberg Aero | 31.1 | +1.3 | 37.1 | 5 Dec 2012 | 20.8 | -0.3 | 16.1 | 14 Dec 2012 | 779.8 | 465.2 | high | 168% |
| Gayndah Airport | 33.1 | +0.6 | 40.9 | 17 Dec 2012 | 19.8 | -0.5 | 11.5 | 6 Dec 2012 | 609.4 | 309.7 | v high | 197% |
| Gladstone Airport | 30.9 | +0.6 | 35.8 | 17 Dec 2012 | 22.5 | -0.2 | 17.7 | 6 Dec 2012 | 927.8 | 443.6 | v high | 209% |
| Gladstone Radar | 32.1 | +1.0 | 36.1 | 5 Dec 2012 | 22.5 | +0.2 | 19.7 | 15 Dec 2012 | 999.4 | 430.7 | v high | 232% |
| Lady Elliot Island | 29.2 | +0.2 | 31.3 | 29 Jan 2013 | 24.0 | +0.3 | 20.0 | 6 Dec 2012 | 521.6 | 385.3 | high | 135% |
| Monto Township | 32.5 | +0.8 | 39.9 | 18 Dec 2012 | 18.8 | -0.1 | 9.5 | 6 Dec 2012 | 660.3 | 321.1 | v high | 206% |
| Rockhampton Aero | 32.9 | +1.2 | 39.8 | 17 Dec 2012 | 22.2 | +0.4 | 17.0 | 6 Dec 2012 | 677.4 | 383.3 | v high | 177% |
| Rundle Island | 28.0 | 0.0 | 31.5 | 20 Jan 2013 | 24.1 | -0.1 | 19.9 | 13 Dec 2012 | ||||
| Seventeen Seventy | 29.7 | +0.7 | 33.1 | 5 Dec 2012 | 22.1 | -0.6 | 18.5 | 14 Dec 2012 | 886.0 | 503.8 | highest | 176% |
| Thangool Airport | 33.5 | +0.5 | 39.9 | 12 Jan 2013 | 18.7 | -0.7 | 11.4 | 7 Dec 2012 | 450.4 | 290.1 | v high | 155% |
| Moreton South Coast (district 40) | ||||||||||||
| Amberley AMO | 31.0 | +0.2 | 40.2 | 19 Jan 2013 | 19.2 | 0.0 | 11.6 | 6 Dec 2012 | 486.8 | 364.3 | high | 134% |
| Archerfield Airport | 30.3 | +0.5 | 37.8 | 4 Dec 2012 | 20.4 | +0.6 | 13.7 | 6 Dec 2012 | 572.0 | 419.4 | high | 136% |
| Beaudesert Drumley Street | 30.8 | 40.1 | 17 Dec 2012 | 18.8 | 11.2 | 14 Dec 2012 | 526.6 | |||||
| Beerburrum Forest Station | 30.6 | +0.9 | 40.8 | 4 Dec 2012 | 19.5 | +0.1 | 14.1 | 15 Dec 2012 | 890.4 | 577.5 | high | 154% |
| Brisbane | 29.9 | +0.1 | 37.9 | 4 Dec 2012 | 21.3 | +0.3 | 17.3 | 15 Dec 2012 | 572.4 | 444.4 | high | 129% |
| Brisbane Aero | 28.9 | +0.2 | 34.8 | 4 Dec 2012 | 21.2 | +0.4 | 15.7 | 14 Dec 2012 | 498.5 | 419.1 | high | 119% |
| Cape Moreton Lighthouse | 27.7 | +1.1 | 31.0 | 17 Dec 2012 | 22.1 | +0.5 | 19.0 | 6 Feb 2013 | 276.2 | 432.9 | low | 64% |
| Coolangatta | 28.2 | +0.4 | 35.1 | 4 Dec 2012 | 20.7 | +0.2 | 14.8 | 15 Dec 2012 | 868.4 | 499.8 | v high | 174% |
| Double Island Point Lighthouse | 29.1 | +1.5 | 34.4 | 14 Jan 2013 | 22.6 | +0.5 | 18.8 | 13 Dec 2012 | 884.0 | 462.3 | v high | 191% |
| Gold Coast Seaway | 28.7 | +0.3 | 36.0 | 4 Dec 2012 | 21.7 | +0.4 | 16.9 | 15 Dec 2012 | 609.0 | 450.6 | high | 135% |
| Gympie | 30.8 | -0.1 | 38.8 | 17 Dec 2012 | 19.4 | +0.1 | 11.1 | 6 Dec 2012 | 912.0 | 472.0 | v high | 193% |
| Hervey Bay Airport | 30.0 | +0.3 | 36.8 | 5 Dec 2012 | 21.6 | -0.1 | 13.4 | 6 Dec 2012 | 732.8 | 467.1 | high | 157% |
| Jimna Forestry | 28.0 | +0.5 | 37.7 | 13 Jan 2013 | 17.2 | +0.2 | 11.0 | 15 Dec 2012 | 645.2 | 363.0 | v high | 178% |
| Kingaroy Airport | 29.8 | -0.3 | 38.0 | 19 Jan 2013 | 17.3 | -0.3 | 9.5 | 6 Dec 2012 | 552.8 | 297.4 | v high | 186% |
| Logan City Water Treatment Plant | 29.7 | +0.4 | 40.1 | 4 Dec 2012 | 20.7 | +0.7 | 15.7 | 15 Dec 2012 | ||||
| Maleny Tamarind St | 26.7 | +0.2 | 35.8 | 17 Dec 2012 | 18.6 | +0.2 | 14.4 | 14 Dec 2012 | 1483.4 | 807.6 | v high | 184% |
| Maryborough | 31.4 | +0.9 | 37.7 | 5 Dec 2012 | 20.1 | -0.2 | 11.6 | 6 Dec 2012 | 801.2 | 469.2 | v high | 171% |
| Nambour DPI - Hillside | 29.4 | 39.2 | 4 Dec 2012 | 20.2 | 15.7 | 15 Dec 2012 | 869.1 | |||||
| Point Lookout | 29.4 | +0.7 | 33.0 | 20 Jan 2013 | 22.4 | +0.3 | 17.9 | 13 Dec 2012 | 497.6 | 444.5 | high | 112% |
| Rainbow Beach | 28.8 | +0.3 | 34.3 | 4 Dec 2012 | 1055.1 | 541.3 | v high | 195% | ||||
| Redcliffe | 28.6 | 35.5 | 4 Dec 2012 | 21.8 | 17.0 | 14 Dec 2012 | 439.0 | |||||
| Sunshine Coast Airport | 29.4 | +0.9 | 38.1 | 4 Dec 2012 | 20.7 | -0.1 | 11.9 | 6 Dec 2012 | 661.2 | 507.4 | high | 130% |
| Tewantin RSL Park | 28.6 | +0.4 | 39.7 | 4 Dec 2012 | 21.6 | +0.1 | 15.0 | 6 Dec 2012 | 950.8 | 542.8 | high | 175% |
| Toolara (Kelly) | 31.0 | +0.1 | 39.2 | 17 Dec 2012 | 20.2 | -0.2 | 16.4 | 15 Dec 2012 | 863.8 | 548.7 | high | 157% |
| University of Queensland Gatton | 31.3 | +0.1 | 40.2 | 19 Jan 2013 | 19.0 | +0.3 | 11.9 | 15 Dec 2012 | 499.8 | 312.8 | v high | 160% |
| East Darling Downs (district 41) | ||||||||||||
| Applethorpe | 26.4 | +0.6 | 34.8 | 13 Jan 2013 | 15.3 | +0.6 | 6.2 | 6 Dec 2012 | 371.8 | 283.7 | high | 131% |
| Dalby Airport | 31.3 | -0.4 | 40.9 | 17 Dec 2012 | 18.2 | -0.1 | 7.9 | 6 Dec 2012 | 355.6 | 264.8 | high | 134% |
| Goondiwindi Airport | 33.3 | +0.4 | 41.6 | 19 Jan 2013 | 20.0 | +0.4 | 12.5 | 6 Dec 2012 | 337.4 | 256.4 | high | 132% |
| Oakey Aero | 30.5 | +0.2 | 39.8 | 17 Dec 2012 | 17.5 | +0.2 | 7.3 | 6 Dec 2012 | 282.1 | 260.5 | average | 108% |
| Stanthorpe Leslie Parade | 26.9 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 13 Jan 2013 | 15.8 | +0.7 | 5.5 | 6 Dec 2012 | 331.1 | 278.3 | high | 119% |
| Texas Post Office | 32.6 | -0.4 | 40.9 | 19 Jan 2013 | 18.8 | +0.8 | 10.8 | 6 Dec 2012 | 373.7 | 246.5 | v high | 152% |
| Toowoomba Airport | 27.5 | 0.0 | 37.4 | 17 Dec 2012 | 17.3 | +0.1 | 13.2 | 3 Feb 2013 | 657.4 | 336.2 | high | 196% |
| Warwick | 29.7 | +0.3 | 40.2 | 17 Dec 2012 | 17.1 | +0.5 | 9.5 | 5 Dec 2012 | 232.8 | 258.8 | average | 90% |
| West Darling Downs (district 42) | ||||||||||||
| Miles Constance Street | 33.0 | +0.1 | 42.6 | 17 Dec 2012 | 19.6 | -0.2 | 8.5 | 6 Dec 2012 | 302.2 | 249.0 | high | 121% |
| Maranoa (district 43) | ||||||||||||
| Injune Post Office | 33.9 | +1.0 | 42.4 | 10 Jan 2013 | 19.1 | +0.2 | 9.3 | 6 Dec 2012 | 127.0 | 268.9 | v low | 47% |
| Mitchell Post Office | 35.0 | +1.5 | 43.1 | 10 Jan 2013 | 20.1 | +0.7 | 7.7 | 7 Dec 2012 | 124.7 | 224.4 | low | 56% |
| Roma Airport | 34.8 | +1.7 | 44.6 | 10 Jan 2013 | 7.8 | 6 Dec 2012 | 143.6 | 243.3 | low | 59% | ||
| St George Airport | 35.2 | +1.4 | 45.4 | 13 Jan 2013 | 21.2 | +0.2 | 13.5 | 7 Dec 2012 | 94.4 | 203.9 | v low | 46% |
| Surat | 34.3 | +0.5 | 43.6 | 10 Jan 2013 | 20.6 | +0.5 | 9.9 | 6 Dec 2012 | 127.0 | 219.2 | low | 58% |
| Warrego (district 44) | ||||||||||||
| Bollon Mary St | 46.6 | 13 Jan 2013 | 21.6 | +0.8 | 13.5 | 3 Feb 2013 | 173.8 | 171.2 | average | 102% | ||
| Charleville Aero | 36.2 | +1.8 | 43.6 | 12 Jan 2013 | 21.4 | +0.3 | 11.2 | 3 Feb 2013 | 126.8 | 200.6 | average | 63% |
| Cunnamulla Post Office | 37.4 | +2.1 | 47.0 | 13 Jan 2013 | 22.9 | +1.4 | 14.5 | 2 Feb 2013 | 50.0 | 138.7 | low | 36% |
| Far Southwest (district 45) | ||||||||||||
| Ballera Gas Field | 39.5 | +1.7 | 47.8 | 12 Jan 2013 | 16.9 | 3 Feb 2013 | 16.2 | 66.7 | v low | 24% | ||
| Quilpie Airport | 38.5 | +2.2 | 46.5 | 12 Jan 2013 | 23.7 | +0.6 | 14.9 | 6 Dec 2012 | 72.6 | 136.7 | low | 53% |
| Thargomindah Airport | 38.8 | +2.0 | 48.8 | 13 Jan 2013 | 24.8 | +0.7 | 15.3 | 3 Feb 2013 | 40.2 | 117.3 | v low | 34% |
| Offshore Islands (district 200) | ||||||||||||
| Middle Percy Island | 28.8 | +0.6 | 32.6 | 29 Jan 2013 | 22.9 | -0.2 | 20.6 | 1 Jan 2013 | 722.6 | 545.1 | average | 133% |
| Willis Island | 30.8 | +0.2 | 32.8 | 2 Feb 2013 | 25.9 | +0.3 | 23.6 | 6 Feb 2013 | 554.6 | 520.9 | average | 106% |
Extremes Maps Records Summaries Important notes the top
Notes
A Seasonal Climate Summary is prepared to list the main features of the weather in Queensland using the most timely and accurate information available on the date of publication; it will generally not be updated. Later information, including data that has had greater opportunity for quality control, will be presented in the Monthly Weather Review, usually published in the fourth week of the month.
This statement has been prepared based on information available at 4 pm on Monday 4 March 2013. Some checks have been made on the data, but it is possible that results will change as new information becomes available.
Averages are long-term means based on observations from
all available years of record, which vary widely from site to site.
They are not shown for sites with less than 9 years of record, as they cannot then be calculated reliably.
The median
is sometimes more representative than the
mean
of long-term average rain.
The Rank indicates how rainfall this time compares with the climate record for the site,
based on the
decile ranking
(very low rainfall is in decile 1, low in decile 2 or 3,
average in decile 4 to 7, high in decile 8 or 9
and very high is in decile 10).
The Fraction of average shows how much rain has fallen this time as a
percentage of the long-term mean.
The ACORN-SAT dataset is being used for temperature area averages from December 2012 onwards. The major change from earlier datasets is that the ACORN-SAT dataset commences in 1910, rather than 1950, and hence rankings are calculated using a larger set of years.
No instruments from the QLD flood warning network (recognised as TM or Alert), have been used in producing daily rainfall information in this report.
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