Melbourne, Australia All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Melbourne, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
Station: ESSENDON AIRPORT
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 117.1°F (47°C) | February 7, 2009 |
| Record Low | 26°F (-3°C) | June 17, 1969 |
| Lowest High | 42.9°F (6°C) | July 2, 1968 |
| Highest Low | 83.8°F (29°C) | January 15, 2014 |
| Highest Mean | 96.8°F (36°C) | January 15, 2014 |
| Lowest Mean | 36.9°F (3°C) | June 20, 1950 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.65" (118.0 mm) | February 3, 2005 |
| Max in One Month | 8.82" (224.1 mm) | January 1963 |
| Least in One Month | 0.02" (0.4 mm) | January 2009 |
| Max in One Year | 32.04" (813.7 mm) | 1974 |
| Least in One Year | 13.80" (350.4 mm) | 1938 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | April 1, 1939 – July 24, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | November 1, 1929 – July 24, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at ESSENDON AIRPORT (6 mi from Melbourne, Australia). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Melbourne, Australia?
The all-time record high in Melbourne, Australia is 117.1°F (47°C), set on February 7, 2009.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Melbourne, Australia?
The all-time record low in Melbourne, Australia is 26°F (-3°C), set on June 17, 1969.
What is the most rain Melbourne, Australia has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Melbourne, Australia is 4.65 inches, on February 3, 2005.
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