Chitipa Weather Records (MI000067421)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Chitipa (MI000067421), Malawi, with 36 years of record.
Key Facts for Chitipa
- Chitipa (MI000067421) is a weather station in Malawi at -9.70 latitude and 33.27 longitude, 1,278 m (4,193 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1955 to 1990, 36 years of record.
- 0 records set at Chitipa still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Chitipa set a daily record precipitation of 1.1 mm (0.04 in) on 18 October 1989.
About the Station
- Location: Malawi, -9.70 latitude, 33.27 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,278 m (4,193 ft).
- Period of record: 1955 to 1990, 36 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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| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 108.2 mm (4.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 1 January 1976 |
| Feb | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) | 4 February 1980 |
| Mar | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) | 14 March 1971 |
| Apr | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) | 7 April 1982 |
| May | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) | 17 May 1974 |
| Jun | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 22 June 1976 |
| Jul | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 7 July 1961 |
| Aug | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 8 August 1967 |
| Sep | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 28 September 1980 |
| Oct | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) | 26 October 1986 |
| Nov | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) | 28 November 1987 |
| Dec | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) | 6 December 1978 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 October 1989 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 34 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1989 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 1989 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) | 5.7 mm (0.22 in) | 16 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 February 1989 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 3 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1989 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 29 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 1988 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 17.9 mm (0.7 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 5 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 1988 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 1988 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) | 4 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 1988 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 46.1 mm (1.8 in) | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) | 32 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 January 1988 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 17 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 November 1987 | Chitipa, MW | monthly rain | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 9 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 1987 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 32 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1987 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 18 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1987 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 64.9 mm (2.6 in) | 15.1 mm (0.6 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 1987 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) | 19 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 1986 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 8 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 December 1986 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 17 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 November 1986 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 24 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 November 1986 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 4 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 1986 | Chitipa, MW | daily rain | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 31 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1955 to 1990| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) | 1980 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 36 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 159.4 mm (6.3 in) | 1971 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) | 36 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 235 days | 1988 | 163 days | 36 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1956 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1958 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1959 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1960 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1964 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1967 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1969 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1972 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1973 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1977 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1978 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1979 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1980 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1981 | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1986 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1987 | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1988 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1989 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1956 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1957 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1958 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1959 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1960 | 102.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1961 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1962 | 144.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1963 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1964 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1965 | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1966 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1967 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1968 | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1969 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1970 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1971 | 159.4 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1972 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1974 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1975 | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1976 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1978 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1979 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1980 | 121.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1981 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1982 | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1983 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1984 | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1985 | 113.9 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1986 | 139.3 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1987 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1988 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1989 | 116.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1990 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 142 days |
| 1956 | 151 days |
| 1957 | 207 days |
| 1958 | 203 days |
| 1959 | 195 days |
| 1960 | 145 days |
| 1961 | 127 days |
| 1962 | 165 days |
| 1963 | 191 days |
| 1964 | 223 days |
| 1965 | 150 days |
| 1966 | 181 days |
| 1967 | 99 days |
| 1968 | 90 days |
| 1969 | 162 days |
| 1970 | 127 days |
| 1971 | 147 days |
| 1972 | 124 days |
| 1973 | 185 days |
| 1974 | 101 days |
| 1975 | 180 days |
| 1976 | 144 days |
| 1977 | 164 days |
| 1978 | 199 days |
| 1979 | 196 days |
| 1980 | 150 days |
| 1981 | 207 days |
| 1982 | 166 days |
| 1983 | 189 days |
| 1984 | 145 days |
| 1985 | 163 days |
| 1986 | 145 days |
| 1987 | 199 days |
| 1988 | 235 days |
| 1989 | 156 days |
| 1990 | 30 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
34 years, 1956 to 1989A day with at least 58.4 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 124.6 mm (4.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 74.3 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 124.6 mm (4.9 in) | Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1956 to 1989.
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: 108.2 mm (4.3 in) in 1980; 90.9 mm (3.6 in) in 1971; 90.4 mm (3.6 in) in 1978.
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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).