Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr Weather Records (IN012070300)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr (IN012070300), India, with 70 years of record.
Key Facts for Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr
- Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr (IN012070300) is a weather station in India at 18.90 latitude and 72.82 longitude, 11 m (36 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1901 to 1970, 70 years of record.
- 0 records set at Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr set a daily record precipitation of 201.5 mm (7.9 in) on 19 August 1970.
About the Station
- Location: India, 18.90 latitude, 72.82 longitude.
- Elevation: 11 m (36 ft).
- Period of record: 1901 to 1970, 70 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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| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1949-09-22 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 372.1 mm (14.6 in) |
| 1949-09-23 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 432.8 mm (17.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 432.8 mm (17.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | 4 January 1926 |
| Feb | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 3 February 1917 |
| Mar | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 13 March 1918 |
| Apr | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) | 18 April 1947 |
| May | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) | 29 May 1918 |
| Jun | 304.0 mm (12.0 in) | 23 June 1910 |
| Jul | 304.8 mm (12.0 in) | 3 July 1923 |
| Aug | 249.9 mm (9.8 in) | 7 August 1954 |
| Sep | 432.8 mm (17.0 in) | 23 September 1949 |
| Oct | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) | 5 October 1917 |
| Nov | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) | 13 November 1927 |
| Dec | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) | 5 December 1962 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 1970 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 201.5 mm (7.9 in) | 119.2 mm (4.7 in) | 12 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 June 1970 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 288.8 mm (11.4 in) | 184.9 mm (7.3 in) | 63 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 June 1970 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 28 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 1970 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 8 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 1969 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 67 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 1969 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) | 15 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 December 1967 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 65 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 1967 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) | 65 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1967 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) | 65 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 1967 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 179.7 mm (7.1 in) | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) | 50 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 19 July 1966 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 156.5 mm (6.2 in) | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 44 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 August 1965 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) | 48 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 July 1965 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 169.2 mm (6.7 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 58 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 1965 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 249.4 mm (9.8 in) | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 38 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 April 1965 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 50 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 1965 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 17 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 1964 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 112.1 mm (4.4 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 47 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 1964 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 89.3 mm (3.5 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 1 year | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 1963 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) | 8 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 1963 | Bombay (Colaba) Obsy Sr, IN | daily rain | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) | 14 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1901 to 1970| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 432.8 mm (17.0 in) | 1949 | 171.8 mm (6.8 in) | 70 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 888.4 mm (35.0 in) | 1915 | 386.4 mm (15.2 in) | 70 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 165 days | 1968 | 122 days | 70 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1902 | 151.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1903 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1904 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1905 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1906 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1907 | 254.5 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1908 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1909 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1910 | 304.0 mm (12.0 in) |
| 1911 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1912 | 164.3 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1913 | 201.9 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1914 | 178.1 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1915 | 248.9 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1916 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1917 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1918 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1919 | 277.4 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1920 | 182.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1921 | 216.2 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1922 | 215.1 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1923 | 304.8 mm (12.0 in) |
| 1924 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1925 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1926 | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1927 | 216.9 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1928 | 250.7 mm (9.9 in) |
| 1929 | 170.9 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1930 | 190.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1931 | 242.8 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1932 | 174.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1933 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1934 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1935 | 148.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1936 | 133.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1937 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1938 | 181.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1939 | 231.6 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1940 | 163.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1941 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1942 | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1943 | 203.5 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1944 | 181.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1945 | 246.4 mm (9.7 in) |
| 1946 | 217.4 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1947 | 265.4 mm (10.4 in) |
| 1948 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1949 | 432.8 mm (17.0 in) |
| 1950 | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1951 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1952 | 156.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1953 | 173.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1954 | 249.9 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1955 | 149.4 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1956 | 222.3 mm (8.8 in) |
| 1957 | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1958 | 233.4 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1959 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1960 | 238.3 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1961 | 144.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1962 | 199.0 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1963 | 189.1 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1964 | 112.1 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1965 | 249.4 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1966 | 156.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1967 | 179.7 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1968 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1970 | 288.8 mm (11.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 302.1 mm (11.9 in) |
| 1902 | 386.0 mm (15.2 in) |
| 1903 | 314.5 mm (12.4 in) |
| 1904 | 190.2 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1905 | 207.2 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1906 | 367.5 mm (14.5 in) |
| 1907 | 576.5 mm (22.7 in) |
| 1908 | 283.0 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1909 | 318.5 mm (12.5 in) |
| 1910 | 401.8 mm (15.8 in) |
| 1911 | 282.7 mm (11.1 in) |
| 1912 | 397.9 mm (15.7 in) |
| 1913 | 397.0 mm (15.6 in) |
| 1914 | 462.3 mm (18.2 in) |
| 1915 | 888.4 mm (35.0 in) |
| 1916 | 360.7 mm (14.2 in) |
| 1917 | 332.3 mm (13.1 in) |
| 1918 | 253.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1919 | 391.6 mm (15.4 in) |
| 1920 | 321.6 mm (12.7 in) |
| 1921 | 464.4 mm (18.3 in) |
| 1922 | 437.8 mm (17.2 in) |
| 1923 | 535.9 mm (21.1 in) |
| 1924 | 276.1 mm (10.9 in) |
| 1925 | 374.9 mm (14.8 in) |
| 1926 | 390.7 mm (15.4 in) |
| 1927 | 614.1 mm (24.2 in) |
| 1928 | 492.7 mm (19.4 in) |
| 1929 | 303.3 mm (11.9 in) |
| 1930 | 368.2 mm (14.5 in) |
| 1931 | 399.3 mm (15.7 in) |
| 1932 | 342.2 mm (13.5 in) |
| 1933 | 387.9 mm (15.3 in) |
| 1934 | 377.5 mm (14.9 in) |
| 1935 | 361.7 mm (14.2 in) |
| 1936 | 396.0 mm (15.6 in) |
| 1937 | 334.8 mm (13.2 in) |
| 1938 | 318.9 mm (12.6 in) |
| 1939 | 359.7 mm (14.2 in) |
| 1940 | 416.4 mm (16.4 in) |
| 1941 | 270.2 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1942 | 481.8 mm (19.0 in) |
| 1943 | 521.5 mm (20.5 in) |
| 1944 | 444.5 mm (17.5 in) |
| 1945 | 516.4 mm (20.3 in) |
| 1946 | 377.4 mm (14.9 in) |
| 1947 | 457.9 mm (18.0 in) |
| 1948 | 384.5 mm (15.1 in) |
| 1949 | 861.0 mm (33.9 in) |
| 1950 | 324.3 mm (12.8 in) |
| 1951 | 286.7 mm (11.3 in) |
| 1952 | 489.7 mm (19.3 in) |
| 1953 | 567.2 mm (22.3 in) |
| 1954 | 532.6 mm (21.0 in) |
| 1955 | 372.2 mm (14.7 in) |
| 1956 | 496.6 mm (19.6 in) |
| 1957 | 386.7 mm (15.2 in) |
| 1958 | 633.4 mm (24.9 in) |
| 1959 | 406.2 mm (16.0 in) |
| 1960 | 527.6 mm (20.8 in) |
| 1961 | 387.1 mm (15.2 in) |
| 1962 | 345.7 mm (13.6 in) |
| 1963 | 411.9 mm (16.2 in) |
| 1964 | 308.8 mm (12.2 in) |
| 1965 | 371.6 mm (14.6 in) |
| 1966 | 473.2 mm (18.6 in) |
| 1967 | 366.0 mm (14.4 in) |
| 1968 | 162.2 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1969 | 284.8 mm (11.2 in) |
| 1970 | 547.4 mm (21.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1901 | 103 days |
| 1902 | 157 days |
| 1903 | 83 days |
| 1904 | 88 days |
| 1905 | 114 days |
| 1906 | 109 days |
| 1907 | 91 days |
| 1908 | 81 days |
| 1909 | 154 days |
| 1910 | 153 days |
| 1911 | 122 days |
| 1912 | 149 days |
| 1913 | 104 days |
| 1914 | 55 days |
| 1915 | 79 days |
| 1916 | 95 days |
| 1917 | 90 days |
| 1918 | 71 days |
| 1919 | 125 days |
| 1920 | 119 days |
| 1921 | 156 days |
| 1922 | 30 days |
| 1923 | 116 days |
| 1924 | 164 days |
| 1925 | 145 days |
| 1926 | 106 days |
| 1927 | 103 days |
| 1928 | 159 days |
| 1929 | 123 days |
| 1930 | 160 days |
| 1931 | 163 days |
| 1932 | 142 days |
| 1933 | 134 days |
| 1934 | 80 days |
| 1935 | 158 days |
| 1936 | 113 days |
| 1937 | 120 days |
| 1938 | 142 days |
| 1939 | 157 days |
| 1940 | 84 days |
| 1941 | 146 days |
| 1942 | 163 days |
| 1943 | 109 days |
| 1944 | 88 days |
| 1945 | 147 days |
| 1946 | 115 days |
| 1947 | 104 days |
| 1948 | 139 days |
| 1949 | 143 days |
| 1950 | 144 days |
| 1951 | 83 days |
| 1952 | 157 days |
| 1953 | 94 days |
| 1954 | 80 days |
| 1955 | 125 days |
| 1956 | 121 days |
| 1957 | 145 days |
| 1958 | 144 days |
| 1959 | 117 days |
| 1960 | 121 days |
| 1961 | 69 days |
| 1962 | 75 days |
| 1963 | 139 days |
| 1964 | 161 days |
| 1965 | 118 days |
| 1966 | 122 days |
| 1967 | 162 days |
| 1968 | 165 days |
| 1969 | 152 days |
| 1970 | 148 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
70 years, 1901 to 1970A day with at least 170.9 mm (6.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 369.3 mm (14.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 170.9 mm (6.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 228.2 mm (9.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 264.4 mm (10.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 308.2 mm (12.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 339.4 mm (13.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 369.3 mm (14.5 in) | Longer than the 70 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, 70 years of values from 1901 to 1970.
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: 432.8 mm (17.0 in) in 1949; 304.8 mm (12.0 in) in 1923; 304.0 mm (12.0 in) in 1910.
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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 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).