Monday, 2 March 2009 - Seasonal Climate Summary for Victoria - Product code IDCKGC26R0
Victoria in Summer 2008−09
Very warm and dry after a cool wet start
Summary
After a period of cool and wet weather during the first half of December, very dry and warm weather prevailed across Victoria for the remainder of summer. Over the season as a whole, daytime temperatures have averaged about half a degree above normal, but there was an extraordinary heatwave in the last week of January, which stretched into early February, and which was also accompanied by numerous all-time record maximum temperatures on 7 February. Very little rain fell after mid-December.
Included among the many places that registered their all-time record maximum temperatures on 7 February are Melbourne (46.4 deg C), Hopetoun (48.8 deg C), Horsham (47.6 deg C), Grovedale (47.4 deg C) and Eildon (45.4 deg C).
An archive of previous seasonal summaries for Victoria is also available, as are summaries for other states and many other climate summaries and diagnostics.
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Details
Some sites had their lowest total 1 December to 28 February rainfall on record. Some sites had their lowest total 1 December to 28 February rainfall for at least 20 years. Numerous sites had their highest 1 December to 28 February temperature on record. Some sites had their coldest 1 December to 28 February day (lowest maximum temperature) on record. Some sites had their lowest 1 December to 28 February temperature on record. Some sites had their warmest 1 December to 28 February night (highest daily minimum temperature) on record.
The Heatwave
After a month of almost rainless weather, an exceptional heatwave affected Victoria during late January and early February. These most extreme conditions were widespread across the State, with many records set both for high daytime and night time temperatures as well as for duration of extreme heat.
There were two major episodes of exceptional temperatures, from 28−31 January and 6−8 February, with slightly lower but still very high temperatures persisting in inland areas during the period between.
Widespread very hot conditions began to develop from 27 January onwards. The presence of a slow moving high pressure system in the Tasman Sea, combined with an intense tropical low off the northwest coast of Western Australia and an active monsoon trough, provided the ideal conditions for hot air of tropical orign to be directed over Victoria.
The initial acute phase of the heatwave extended from 28 to 30 January, with many individual records set on those days. For example, the highest temperatures recorded in much of Victoria since 1939 with Melbourne only missing recording its highest maximum temperature by a small margin; and, the long duration of the event – with records reached for consecutive days over 43 at Melbourne (3) and other localities.
A weak change brought some relief to southern coastal areas from 31 January onwards, but inland areas remained very hot until 5 February. Extreme heat then returned throughout most of Victoria, peaking on 7 February when strengthening northerly winds sent temperatures up to record highs at numerous places, before the Tasman Sea high finally moved away on 8 February.
More details about the heatwave may be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/statements/scs17d.pdf
A preliminary summary for February may be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/month/vic/summary.shtml
A table presenting preliminary data for the year so far may be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/current/annual/vic/summary.shtml
Seasonal Climate Outlook
The outlook for autumn rainfall may be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/rain.seaus.shtml
The outlook for autumn temperatures may be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/temp.seaus.shtml
Long-Term Climate Averages
Long term climate averages may be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/
Further information
Dr Harvey SternClimate Meteorologist
Victoria Climate Services Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
Phone (03) 9669 4956
Email climate.vic@bom.gov.au
Records
| Record lowest total 1 December to 28 February rainfall | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total rainfall for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 (mm) |
Previous lowest for 1 December to 28 February |
Years of record |
Average for 1 December to 28 February |
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| Clydebank | 42.2 | 44.4 | in 1913 | 120 | 148.5 |
| Maroondah Weir (Melbourne Water) | 19.2 | 86.2 | in 1925 | 115 | 224.2 |
| Tongio (Brooklands) | 37.2 | 41.9 | in 1956 | 85 | 163.1 |
| Black Spur | 105.6 | 115.7 | in 1913 | 83 | 277.4 |
| Tubbut | 48.4 | 73.5 | in 1967 | 61 | 183.2 |
| Scoresby Research Institute | 92.4 | 94.3 | in 1979 | 48 | 181.8 |
| Meerlieu (Springvale West) | 50.3 | 56.4 | in 2002 | 39 | 159.4 |
| Stratford | 63.2 | 75.6 | in 2002 | 38 | 160.0 |
| Reefton (Upper Yarra Dam) | 95.2 | 110.8 | in 1994 | 35 | 198.4 |
| Merrimu Reservoir | 1.4 | 34.7 | in 1984 | 34 | 119.6 |
| Glen Waverley (Golf Course) | 93.8 | 96.6 | in 1979 | 33 | 189.0 |
| Vermont Transport Research | 82.7 | 99.5 | in 1980 | 25 | 176.0 |
| Monbulk (Bulb Farm) | 3.0 | 109.2 | in 1984 | 23 | 247.4 |
| Lowest total 1 December to 28 February rainfall for at least 20 years | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total rainfall for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 (mm) |
Most recent lower for 1 December to 28 February |
Years since lower |
Average for 1 December to 28 February |
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| Lilydale | 78.2 | 33.9 | in 1925 | 77 | 184.8 |
| Glenmaggie Weir | 65.6 | 61.3 | in 1943 | 63 | 168.5 |
| Marysville (Post Office) | 98.2 | 78.2 | in 1979 | 29 | 211.7 |
| Warburton (O'Shannassy Reservoir) | 118.6 | 117.4 | in 1979 | 29 | 228.3 |
| Yea | 54.2 | 43.6 | in 1982 | 25 | 123.3 |
| Mangalore Airport | 48.2 | 40.8 | in 1984 | 24 | 115.0 |
| Lake Buffalo | 79.4 | 54.4 | in 1984 | 23 | 176.4 |
| Cape Otway Lighthouse | 97.0 | 88.6 | in 1984 | 22 | 137.7 |
| Record highest 1 December to 28 February temperature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Highest temperature in 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 (°C) |
Previous highest for 1 December to 28 February |
Years of record |
Average for 1 December to 28 February |
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| Melbourne Regional Office | 46.4 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 45.6 | on 13 Jan 1939 | 154 | 25.3 |
| Laverton RAAF | 47.5 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 45.0 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 66 | 24.9 |
| Ouyen (Post Office) | 46.8 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 46.7 | on 14 Feb 2004 | 52 | 31.5 |
| Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse | 42.0 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 41.1 | on 18 Jan 1959 | 52 | 19.9 |
| Echuca Aerodrome | 46.8 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 45.3 | on 3 Jan 1990 | 51 | 30.1 |
| Horsham Polkemmet Rd | 47.6 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 45.7 | on 31 Jan 1968 | 51 | 28.9 |
| Omeo Comparison | 40.2 | on 30 Jan 2009 | 40.0 | on 1 Feb 1968 | 50 | 24.7 |
| Ballarat Aerodrome | 44.1 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 42.0 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 49 | 24.3 |
| Kerang | 46.9 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 45.6 | on 31 Jan 1968 | 46 | 30.6 |
| Longerenong | 47.6 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 46.4 | on 31 Jan 1968 | 44 | 29.1 |
| Mangalore Airport | 46.1 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 44.4 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 44 | 28.8 |
| Maryborough | 45.4 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 43.7 | on 31 Dec 2005 | 44 | 27.8 |
| Castlemaine Prison | 43.9 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 43.7 | on 31 Jan 1968 | 43 | 27.1 |
| Kyabram DPI | 46.6 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 44.7 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 43 | 29.1 |
| Walpeup Research | 48.1 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 46.6 | on 31 Jan 1968 | 43 | 31.1 |
| Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag | 44.8 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 43.3 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 42 | 28.7 |
| Scoresby Research Institute | 46.1 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 42.8 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 40 | 25.5 |
| Warracknabeal Museum | 46.8 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 46.0 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 40 | 29.9 |
| Wonthaggi | 45.0 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 43.0 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 40 | 23.3 |
| Essendon Airport | 47.3 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 45.8 | on 31 Jan 1968 | 39 | 25.4 |
| Lake Eildon | 45.4 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 42.3 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 39 | 27.9 |
| Melbourne Airport | 46.8 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 44.6 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 39 | 25.7 |
| Ararat Prison | 44.7 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 42.9 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 38 | 26.1 |
| Moorabbin Airport | 46.7 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 44.3 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 38 | 25.2 |
| Strathbogie | 42.0 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 41.5 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 34 | 26.3 |
| Bundoora (Latrobe University) | 46.5 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 43.8 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 30 | 25.8 |
| Bairnsdale Airport | 46.2 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 44.0 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 28 | 24.8 |
| Noojee (Slivar) | 43.2 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 41.8 | on 24 Jan 1982 | 28 | 24.2 |
| Hamilton Airport | 44.5 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 43.3 | on 31 Dec 2005 | 25 | 25.3 |
| Beechworth Woolshed | 44.3 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 42.3 | on 3 Jan 1990 | 23 | 29.4 |
| Morwell (Latrobe Valley Airport) | 46.3 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 43.2 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 23 | 25.4 |
| Wangaratta Aero | 45.8 | on 7 Feb 2009 | = 45.8 | on 3 Jan 1990 | 22 | 30.7 |
| Grovedale (Geelong Airport) | 47.4 | on 7 Feb 2009 | 44.8 | on 25 Jan 2003 | 21 | 24.1 |
| Record lowest 1 December to 28 February daily maximum temperature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lowest daily maximum temperature in 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 (°C) |
Previous lowest for 1 December to 28 February |
Years of record |
Average for 1 December to 28 February |
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| Portland (Cashmore Airport) | 12.4 | on 13 Dec 2008 | 12.5 | on 7 Dec 1982 | 27 | 21.3 |
| Record highest 1 December to 28 February daily minimum temperature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Highest daily minimum temperature in 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 (°C) |
Previous highest for 1 December to 28 February |
Years of record |
Average for 1 December to 28 February |
|||
| Castlemaine Prison | 28.5 | on 29 Jan 2009 | 27.2 | on 21 Jan 1997 | 43 | 12.2 |
| Longerenong | 28.8 | on 29 Jan 2009 | 27.8 | on 3 Jan 1991 | 42 | 12.6 |
| Scoresby Research Institute | 29.2 | on 29 Jan 2009 | 27.2 | on 25 Feb 1968 | 40 | 13.2 |
| Melbourne Airport | 30.5 | on 29 Jan 2009 | 27.3 | on 1 Jan 2008 | 39 | 13.2 |
| Wonthaggi | 25.0 | on 29 Jan 2009 | 23.5 | on 12 Dec 1998 | 39 | 12.5 |
| Weeaproinah | 26.8 | on 29 Jan 2009 | 25.1 | on 19 Feb 1997 | 28 | 10.4 |
| Beechworth Woolshed | 27.1 | on 8 Feb 2009 | 26.1 | on 10 Jan 1990 | 23 | 12.1 |
| Record lowest 1 December to 28 February temperature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lowest temperature in 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 (°C) |
Previous lowest for 1 December to 28 February |
Years of record |
Average for 1 December to 28 February |
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| Portland (Cashmore Airport) | 1.6 | on 3 Jan 2009 | 3.0 | on 5 Dec 1996 | 26 | 11.8 |
| Grovedale (Geelong Airport) | 3.3 | on 4 Dec 2008 | 3.8 | on 1 Dec 1994 | 20 | 12.5 |
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Summaries
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| Summary statistics for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 | ||||||||||||
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| Maximum temperatures for 1 December to 28 February (°C) |
Minimum temperatures for 1 December to 28 February (°C) |
Rainfall for 1 December to 28 February (millimetres) |
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| Mean for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 |
Diff from average |
Highest for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 |
Mean for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 |
Diff from average |
Lowest for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 |
Total for 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 |
Average for 1 December to 28 February |
Rank of 1 December to 28 February 2008−09 |
Fraction of 1 December to 28 February average |
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| North Mallee (district 76) | ||||||||||||
| Mildura Airport | 32.6 | +1.3 | 46.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 16.2 | +0.3 | 8.9 | 2 Jan 2009 | 35.6 | 63.8 | average | 56% |
| Ouyen | 32.3 | +0.8 | 46.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 15.0 | 0.0 | 7.6 | 2 Jan 2009 | 77.0 | 68.6 | average | 112% |
| Walpeup Research | 31.9 | +0.8 | 48.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 14.6 | −0.1 | 6.4 | 2 Jan 2009 | 51.0 | 67.0 | average | 76% |
| South Mallee (district 77) | ||||||||||||
| Hopetoun Airport | 32.1 | 48.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.4 | 5.9 | 2 Dec 2008 | 36.0 | |||||
| Swan Hill Aerodrome | 32.2 | +0.4 | 46.9 | 7 Feb 2009 | 14.9 | 0.0 | 8.3 | 2 Jan 2009 | 47.2 | |||
| North Wimmera (district 78) | ||||||||||||
| Nhill Aerodrome | 30.3 | 47.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.7 | 4.2 | 7 Dec 2008 | 39.0 | |||||
| Warracknabeal Museum | 30.8 | +0.8 | 46.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.4 | +0.1 | 6.0 | 7 Dec 2008 | 56.2 | 71.0 | average | 79% |
| South Wimmera (district 79) | ||||||||||||
| Edenhope Airport | 27.9 | 44.9 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.0 | 3.2 | 8 Dec 2008 | 92.8 | |||||
| Grampians | 19.5 | 36.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 8.7 | 0.9 | 2 Jan 2009 | 152.6 | |||||
| Horsham Aerodrome | 29.9 | +0.1 | 47.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.4 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 25 Feb 2009 | 68.4 | |||
| Horsham Polkemmet Rd | 29.9 | +0.9 | 47.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.1 | −0.4 | 4.1 | 25 Feb 2009 | 68.6 | 74.3 | average | 92% |
| Kanagulk | 28.2 | 45.5 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.6 | 2.8 | 8 Dec 2008 | 70.6 | |||||
| Longerenong | 29.9 | +0.8 | 47.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.3 | −0.4 | 2.9 | 7 Dec 2008 | 74.2 | 75.0 | average | 99% |
| Pyrenees | 23.4 | 40.5 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.1 | 2.4 | 2 Jan 2009 | 102.6 | |||||
| Stawell Aerodrome | 28.5 | +0.4 | 45.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 3 Jan 2009 | 69.6 | |||
| Lower North (district 80) | ||||||||||||
| Charlton | 31.1 | 46.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.9 | 6.9 | 8 Dec 2008 | 59.0 | |||||
| Echuca Aerodrome | 31.4 | +1.3 | 46.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 14.1 | −0.2 | 6.4 | 3 Jan 2009 | 68.4 | 81.9 | average | 84% |
| Kerang | 32.0 | +1.4 | 46.9 | 7 Feb 2009 | 14.7 | 0.0 | 8.3 | 15 Dec 2008 | 62.6 | 73.3 | average | 85% |
| Kyabram DPI | 30.5 | +1.4 | 46.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.6 | −0.1 | 5.1 | 3 Jan 2009 | 65.4 | 90.7 | average | 72% |
| Upper North (district 81) | ||||||||||||
| Bendigo Airport | 29.7 | +1.0 | 45.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.9 | −0.3 | 5.4 | 3 Jan 2009 | 57.0 | 98.5 | low | 58% |
| Shepparton Airport | 30.8 | +0.3 | 46.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.4 | −0.5 | 5.5 | 20 Dec 2008 | 61.0 | |||
| Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag | 29.9 | +1.2 | 44.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.8 | −0.6 | 4.8 | 3 Jan 2009 | 58.4 | 97.9 | low | 60% |
| Yarrawonga | 31.9 | +0.7 | 46.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 15.2 | +0.3 | 7.3 | 3 Jan 2009 | 53.2 | 99.5 | low | 53% |
| Lower Northeast (district 82) | ||||||||||||
| Beechworth Woolshed | 30.6 | +1.2 | 44.3 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.1 | −0.1 | 2.2 | 8 Dec 2008 | 73.8 | 142.0 | low | 52% |
| Benalla Airport | 30.9 | 45.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.7 | 4.9 | 2 Dec 2008 | 56.2 | |||||
| Corryong Airport | 31.3 | 43.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.0 | 3.4 | 9 Dec 2008 | 83.8 | |||||
| Dartmouth Reservoir | 29.6 | +1.3 | 41.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.0 | +0.1 | 4.6 | 2 Jan 2009 | 119.8 | 182.0 | average | 66% |
| Hunters Hill | 25.2 | +1.1 | 37.4 | 30 Jan 2009 | 13.6 | 3.9 | 2 Jan 2009 | 129.4 | ||||
| Rutherglen Research | 31.3 | +1.0 | 44.9 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.5 | +0.6 | 4.6 | 20 Dec 2008 | 87.6 | 117.0 | average | 75% |
| Strathbogie | 26.7 | +0.4 | 42.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.2 | −0.4 | 2.0 | 2 Dec 2008 | 99.0 | 144.7 | average | 68% |
| Wangaratta Aero | 31.6 | +0.9 | 45.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.7 | −0.4 | 4.0 | 3 Jan 2009 | 77.0 | 121.4 | average | 63% |
| Upper Northeast (district 83) | ||||||||||||
| Dinner Plain | 21.2 | 34.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 7.3 | −3.7 | 2 Jan 2009 | 112.2 | |||||
| Falls Creek | 16.7 | −0.1 | 28.7 | 31 Jan 2009 | 7.3 | −2.2 | 2 Jan 2009 | 232.4 | ||||
| Mount Buller | 16.8 | +0.8 | 30.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 7.9 | −2.4 | 2 Jan 2009 | 166.6 | 257.4 | very low | 65% | |
| Mount Hotham | 15.2 | −0.7 | 28.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 6.6 | −0.8 | −3.7 | 2 Jan 2009 | 169.2 | |||
| Omeo | 25.8 | 40.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 9.9 | 1.1 | 9 Jan 2009 | 66.4 | |||||
| Omeo Comparison | 25.3 | +0.6 | 40.2 | 30 Jan 2009 | 9.7 | +0.3 | 2.1 | 20 Dec 2008 | 61.8 | 163.4 | very low | 38% |
| East Gippsland (district 84) | ||||||||||||
| Combienbar AWS | 23.9 | −0.6 | 41.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.2 | −0.4 | 5.5 | 2 Jan 2009 | 147.8 | |||
| Gabo Island Lighthouse | 21.6 | +0.6 | 29.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 15.8 | +0.1 | 11.1 | 2 Dec 2008 | 117.0 | 203.7 | low | 57% |
| Gelantipy | 22.4 | −0.3 | 39.2 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.6 | −0.1 | 3.2 | 3 Jan 2009 | 140.2 | |||
| Lakes Entrance | 23.3 | 46.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.4 | 6.8 | 18 Jan 2009 | 153.7 | |||||
| Mallacoota | 23.3 | +0.2 | 39.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 14.3 | −0.6 | 7.8 | 18 Jan 2009 | 139.6 | 189.6 | low | 74% |
| Mount Nowa Nowa | 23.3 | −0.5 | 43.3 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.0 | −0.4 | 6.9 | 20 Dec 2008 | 208.6 | |||
| Orbost | 24.6 | 45.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.2 | 6.5 | 3 Jan 2009 | 156.2 | |||||
| Orbost | 24.8 | −0.2 | 44.6 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.6 | −0.5 | 5.4 | 3 Jan 2009 | 155.2 | 203.3 | average | 76% |
| Point Hicks | 23.6 | +0.4 | 40.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.4 | 19 Dec 2008 | 133.6 | 190.3 | low | 70% | ||
| West Gippsland (district 85) | ||||||||||||
| Bairnsdale Airport | 24.8 | 0.0 | 46.2 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.1 | −0.1 | 4.2 | 3 Jan 2009 | 114.0 | 161.1 | low | 71% |
| East Sale Airport | 25.1 | +0.4 | 44.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.9 | −0.5 | 4.2 | 3 Jan 2009 | 81.4 | 141.0 | low | 58% |
| Morwell | 26.7 | +1.3 | 46.3 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.8 | −0.3 | 1.8 | 3 Jan 2009 | 94.2 | 164.0 | low | 57% |
| Mount Baw Baw | 15.8 | 31.3 | 7 Feb 2009 | 6.9 | −1.6 | 2 Jan 2009 | 128.2 | |||||
| Mount Moornapa | 24.2 | 0.0 | 43.2 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.0 | 5.7 | 20 Dec 2008 | 79.0 | ||||
| Noojee | 25.2 | +1.0 | 43.2 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.1 | −0.5 | 2.9 | 20 Dec 2008 | 136.6 | 218.0 | very low | 63% |
| Pound Creek | 24.0 | 46.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.0 | 1.3 | 11 Dec 2008 | 106.0 | |||||
| Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse | 20.2 | +0.3 | 42.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 14.3 | +0.2 | 9.0 | 2 Jan 2009 | 111.2 | 161.2 | low | 69% |
| Yarram Airport | 24.3 | 46.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.4 | 2.7 | 3 Jan 2009 | 126.4 | |||||
| East Central (district 86) | ||||||||||||
| Bundoora | 26.6 | +0.8 | 46.5 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.3 | −0.1 | 5.5 | 3 Jan 2009 | 95.8 | 151.3 | low | 63% |
| Cerberus | 24.0 | +0.1 | 45.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.5 | −0.7 | 3.3 | 4 Dec 2008 | 104.4 | 147.1 | low | 71% |
| Coldstream | 27.3 | +0.5 | 44.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.0 | −0.9 | 0.9 | 3 Jan 2009 | 74.0 | |||
| Cranbourne Botanic Gardens | 25.2 | +0.3 | 46.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.3 | −0.9 | 6.4 | 21 Dec 2008 | 136.2 | 173.3 | low | 79% |
| Essendon Airport | 26.5 | +1.2 | 47.3 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.2 | +0.4 | 6.5 | 3 Jan 2009 | 79.0 | 140.0 | low | 56% |
| Ferny Creek | 22.2 | +0.7 | 41.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.2 | −0.5 | 5.1 | 2 Jan 2009 | 133.0 | |||
| Frankston AWS | 23.8 | 0.0 | 42.0 | 28 Jan 2009 | 14.7 | −0.4 | 9.3 | 20 Dec 2008 | ||||
| Melbourne Airport | 26.5 | +0.8 | 46.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.9 | −0.3 | 6.3 | 3 Jan 2009 | 101.4 | 132.4 | average | 77% |
| Melbourne Regional Office | 26.6 | +1.3 | 46.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 15.2 | +1.3 | 9.2 | 3 Jan 2009 | 80.6 | 153.8 | low | 52% |
| Moorabbin Airport | 25.7 | +0.6 | 46.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.7 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 3 Jan 2009 | 72.4 | 151.7 | very low | 48% |
| Rhyll | 23.2 | +0.2 | 42.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 14.8 | −0.3 | 9.4 | 2 Jan 2009 | 86.8 | |||
| Scoresby Research Institute | 26.5 | +0.9 | 46.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.6 | −0.5 | 3.6 | 3 Jan 2009 | 92.4 | 181.8 | lowest | 51% |
| Viewbank | 27.1 | +0.3 | 46.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.2 | −0.4 | 5.2 | 3 Jan 2009 | 93.8 | |||
| Wallan | 24.6 | +0.7 | 42.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.2 | −0.4 | 4.5 | 3 Jan 2009 | 90.2 | |||
| Wonthaggi | 23.7 | +0.4 | 45.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 4 Dec 2008 | 112.9 | 156.5 | low | 72% |
| West Central (district 87) | ||||||||||||
| Avalon Airport | 26.0 | +0.5 | 47.9 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.9 | −0.2 | 4.5 | 3 Jan 2009 | 65.8 | 97.1 | low | 68% |
| Grovedale | 24.8 | +0.7 | 47.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.0 | −0.5 | 3.3 | 4 Dec 2008 | 77.8 | 109.2 | low | 71% |
| Laverton RAAF | 25.7 | +0.8 | 47.5 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.1 | −0.1 | 5.6 | 8 Dec 2008 | 95.4 | 134.0 | low | 71% |
| Sheoaks | 25.9 | +0.9 | 45.2 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.3 | −0.4 | 2.6 | 3 Jan 2009 | 93.6 | |||
| North Central (district 88) | ||||||||||||
| Castlemaine Prison | 27.8 | +0.7 | 43.9 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.0 | −0.2 | 2.4 | 3 Jan 2009 | 57.0 | 112.2 | low | 51% |
| Eildon Fire Tower | 26.2 | +0.5 | 41.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.6 | +0.1 | 4.6 | 2 Jan 2009 | 76.0 | |||
| Lake Eildon | 29.1 | +1.2 | 45.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.2 | +0.2 | 3.5 | 3 Jan 2009 | 89.0 | 145.1 | low | 61% |
| Mangalore Airport | 29.9 | +1.1 | 46.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.4 | −0.3 | 4.6 | 2 Dec 2008 | 48.2 | 115.0 | very low | 42% |
| Maryborough | 29.0 | +1.2 | 45.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 12.4 | −0.3 | 5.1 | 8 Dec 2008 | 73.6 | 100.4 | average | 73% |
| Redesdale | 28.9 | +0.6 | 45.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.9 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 2 Jan 2009 | 56.6 | 108.0 | low | 52% |
| Western Plains (district 89) | ||||||||||||
| Ararat Prison | 27.1 | +1.0 | 44.7 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.6 | +0.1 | 2.3 | 3 Jan 2009 | 69.2 | 106.9 | average | 65% |
| Ballarat Aerodrome | 25.7 | +1.4 | 44.1 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.3 | −0.3 | 0.7 | 3 Jan 2009 | 86.4 | 132.8 | low | 65% |
| Westmere | 26.6 | 45.5 | 7 Feb 2009 | 9.9 | 0.4 | 3 Jan 2009 | 92.8 | |||||
| West Coast (district 90) | ||||||||||||
| Aireys Inlet | 22.4 | +0.4 | 45.3 | 7 Feb 2009 | 13.0 | −0.2 | 6.4 | 4 Dec 2008 | 135.0 | |||
| Cape Nelson Lighthouse | 20.3 | −0.3 | 38.1 | 13 Jan 2009 | 13.6 | −0.5 | 6.6 | 3 Jan 2009 | 95.4 | |||
| Cape Otway Lighthouse | 19.9 | −0.4 | 41.7 | 29 Jan 2009 | 13.2 | +0.2 | 6.4 | 4 Dec 2008 | 97.0 | 137.7 | low | 70% |
| Casterton | 26.1 | 44.5 | 29 Jan 2009 | 10.9 | 3.0 | 3 Jan 2009 | 121.8 | |||||
| Casterton Showgrounds | 26.6 | +0.5 | 44.0 | 28 Jan 2009 | 11.2 | −0.2 | 3.2 | 3 Jan 2009 | 140.8 | 93.9 | very high | 150% |
| Colac | 24.5 | 45.4 | 7 Feb 2009 | 11.6 | 5.4 | 2 Jan 2009 | 90.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Airport | 26.0 | +0.7 | 44.5 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.4 | +0.1 | 2.5 | 3 Jan 2009 | 114.0 | 104.3 | average | 109% |
| Mortlake Racecourse | 25.0 | +0.2 | 46.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.1 | −0.1 | 1.1 | 3 Jan 2009 | 115.4 | |||
| Port Fairy AWS | 22.0 | −0.1 | 42.8 | 29 Jan 2009 | 13.1 | −0.4 | 4.6 | 3 Jan 2009 | 134.2 | |||
| Portland | 21.2 | −0.2 | 39.3 | 29 Jan 2009 | 11.2 | −0.6 | 1.6 | 3 Jan 2009 | 127.8 | 108.6 | average | 118% |
| Warrnambool Airport NDB | 23.6 | −0.2 | 44.8 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.8 | −0.4 | 2.3 | 3 Jan 2009 | 129.8 | |||
| Weeaproinah | 19.4 | +0.2 | 39.0 | 7 Feb 2009 | 10.4 | −0.1 | 3.4 | 4 Dec 2008 | 254.8 | 284.9 | average | 89% |
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Notes
This statement has been prepared based on information available at 10 am on Monday 2 March 2009. 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 10 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.
Further information
Dr Harvey SternClimate Meteorologist
Victoria Climate Services Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
Phone (03) 9669 4956
Email climate.vic@bom.gov.au