Mahasamund Weather Records (IN011290501)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Mahasamund (IN011290501), India, with 63 years of record.
Key Facts for Mahasamund
- Mahasamund (IN011290501) is a weather station in India at 21.10 latitude and 82.10 longitude, 295 m (968 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1906 to 1968, 63 years of record.
- 0 records set at Mahasamund still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Mahasamund set a daily record precipitation of 197.0 mm (7.8 in) on 28 July 1968.
About the Station
- Location: India, 21.10 latitude, 82.10 longitude.
- Elevation: 295 m (968 ft).
- Period of record: 1906 to 1968, 63 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 |
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| 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
Aug: 287.0 mm (11.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) | 31 January 1936 |
| Feb | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 3 February 1917 |
| Mar | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) | 26 March 1951 |
| Apr | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) | 20 April 1909 |
| May | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) | 3 May 1914 |
| Jun | 225.8 mm (8.9 in) | 16 June 1918 |
| Jul | 263.4 mm (10.4 in) | 15 July 1958 |
| Aug | 287.0 mm (11.3 in) | 28 August 1915 |
| Sep | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) | 21 September 1934 |
| Oct | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) | 1 October 1955 |
| Nov | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 4 November 1931 |
| Dec | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 26 December 1909 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 1968 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 197.0 mm (7.8 in) | 90.3 mm (3.6 in) | 33 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 April 1968 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 61 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 1968 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) | 59 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 1968 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 54 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 April 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 15.3 mm (0.6 in) | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) | 41 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 4 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 9 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 16 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 49 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 1967 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 48 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 December 1966 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 60 years | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 December 1966 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 1966 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 53 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 September 1965 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 27 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 1965 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 28 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1964 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) | 24 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 October 1964 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 23 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 1963 | Mahasamund, IN | daily rain | 140.8 mm (5.5 in) | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) | 53 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1906 to 1968| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 287.0 mm (11.3 in) | 1915 | 140.8 mm (5.5 in) | 63 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 696.7 mm (27.4 in) | 1958 | 259.0 mm (10.2 in) | 63 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 148 days | 1959 | 72 days | 63 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1907 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1908 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1909 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1910 | 191.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1911 | 183.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1912 | 134.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1913 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1914 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1915 | 287.0 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1916 | 182.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1917 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1918 | 251.5 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1919 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1920 | 189.7 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1921 | 183.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1922 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1923 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1924 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1925 | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1926 | 204.5 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1927 | 208.0 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1928 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1929 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1930 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1931 | 131.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1932 | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1933 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1934 | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1935 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1936 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1937 | 213.4 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1938 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1939 | 209.8 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1940 | 191.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1941 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1942 | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1943 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1944 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1945 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1946 | 258.3 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1947 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1948 | 164.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1949 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1950 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1951 | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1952 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1953 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1954 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1955 | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1956 | 246.9 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1957 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1958 | 263.4 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1959 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1960 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1961 | 141.8 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1962 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1963 | 140.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1964 | 197.0 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1965 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1967 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1968 | 197.0 mm (7.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 213.4 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1907 | 296.1 mm (11.7 in) |
| 1908 | 191.4 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1909 | 253.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1910 | 285.3 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1911 | 314.9 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1912 | 228.0 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1913 | 218.7 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1914 | 179.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1915 | 506.3 mm (19.9 in) |
| 1916 | 272.1 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1917 | 212.6 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1918 | 613.0 mm (24.1 in) |
| 1919 | 462.5 mm (18.2 in) |
| 1920 | 341.0 mm (13.4 in) |
| 1921 | 363.7 mm (14.3 in) |
| 1922 | 183.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1923 | 160.6 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1924 | 218.2 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1925 | 365.0 mm (14.4 in) |
| 1926 | 260.4 mm (10.3 in) |
| 1927 | 268.9 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1928 | 192.5 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1929 | 216.2 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1930 | 249.1 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1931 | 258.0 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1932 | 246.1 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1933 | 264.8 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1934 | 263.1 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1935 | 218.9 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1936 | 225.5 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1937 | 499.9 mm (19.7 in) |
| 1938 | 159.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1939 | 453.9 mm (17.9 in) |
| 1940 | 306.0 mm (12.0 in) |
| 1941 | 197.4 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1942 | 310.7 mm (12.2 in) |
| 1943 | 391.5 mm (15.4 in) |
| 1944 | 170.7 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1945 | 259.0 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1946 | 369.8 mm (14.6 in) |
| 1947 | 449.0 mm (17.7 in) |
| 1948 | 350.0 mm (13.8 in) |
| 1949 | 246.6 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1950 | 234.5 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1951 | 188.4 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1952 | 281.2 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1953 | 208.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1954 | 293.8 mm (11.6 in) |
| 1955 | 207.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1956 | 459.3 mm (18.1 in) |
| 1957 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1958 | 696.7 mm (27.4 in) |
| 1959 | 264.8 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1960 | 176.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1961 | 309.6 mm (12.2 in) |
| 1962 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1963 | 307.3 mm (12.1 in) |
| 1964 | 325.8 mm (12.8 in) |
| 1965 | 114.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1966 | 226.9 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1967 | 248.1 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1968 | 338.7 mm (13.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 59 days |
| 1907 | 68 days |
| 1908 | 90 days |
| 1909 | 50 days |
| 1910 | 68 days |
| 1911 | 69 days |
| 1912 | 50 days |
| 1913 | 72 days |
| 1914 | 96 days |
| 1915 | 60 days |
| 1916 | 63 days |
| 1917 | 62 days |
| 1918 | 106 days |
| 1919 | 66 days |
| 1920 | 103 days |
| 1921 | 87 days |
| 1922 | 77 days |
| 1923 | 72 days |
| 1924 | 84 days |
| 1925 | 77 days |
| 1926 | 81 days |
| 1927 | 46 days |
| 1928 | 61 days |
| 1929 | 68 days |
| 1930 | 51 days |
| 1931 | 62 days |
| 1932 | 92 days |
| 1933 | 72 days |
| 1934 | 104 days |
| 1935 | 95 days |
| 1936 | 49 days |
| 1937 | 66 days |
| 1938 | 52 days |
| 1939 | 74 days |
| 1940 | 40 days |
| 1941 | 50 days |
| 1942 | 80 days |
| 1943 | 74 days |
| 1944 | 57 days |
| 1945 | 84 days |
| 1946 | 61 days |
| 1947 | 75 days |
| 1948 | 43 days |
| 1949 | 97 days |
| 1950 | 78 days |
| 1951 | 62 days |
| 1952 | 76 days |
| 1953 | 132 days |
| 1954 | 95 days |
| 1955 | 98 days |
| 1956 | 144 days |
| 1957 | 66 days |
| 1958 | 56 days |
| 1959 | 148 days |
| 1960 | 79 days |
| 1961 | 45 days |
| 1962 | 68 days |
| 1963 | 69 days |
| 1964 | 135 days |
| 1965 | 98 days |
| 1966 | 124 days |
| 1967 | 94 days |
| 1968 | 88 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.
Rainfall Return Levels
61 years, 1907 to 1968A day with at least 144.0 mm (5.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 300.1 mm (11.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 192.0 mm (7.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 221.1 mm (8.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 255.0 mm (10.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 278.4 mm (11.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 300.1 mm (11.8 in) | Longer than the 61 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 61 years of values from 1907 to 1968.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 287.0 mm (11.3 in) in 1915; 263.4 mm (10.4 in) in 1958; 258.3 mm (10.2 in) in 1946.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).