Kimberley Weather Records (SF000068438)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kimberley (SF000068438), South Africa, with 86 years of record.
Key Facts for Kimberley
- Kimberley (SF000068438) is a weather station in South Africa at -28.80 latitude and 24.77 longitude, 1,196 m (3,924 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1940 to 2025, 86 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Kimberley still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kimberley set a daily record precipitation of 7.9 mm (0.31 in) on 7 August 2025.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -28.80 latitude, 24.77 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,196 m (3,924 ft).
- Period of record: 1940 to 2025, 86 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
5 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.7 C (110.7 F) | 5.7 C (42.3 F) | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 7.1 C (44.8 F) |
| Feb | 43.6 C (110.5 F) | 5.4 C (41.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 39.7 C (103.5 F) | 2.0 C (35.6 F) | 31.8 C (89.2 F) | 11.4 C (52.5 F) |
| Apr | 41.4 C (106.5 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 30.1 C (86.2 F) | 7.9 C (46.2 F) |
| May | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -5.7 C (21.7 F) | 26.5 C (79.7 F) | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| Jun | 29.1 C (84.4 F) | -8.4 C (16.9 F) | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| Jul | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -9.9 C (14.2 F) | 25.5 C (77.9 F) | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| Aug | 32.3 C (90.1 F) | -8.5 C (16.7 F) | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| Sep | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | -5.5 C (22.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 42.3 C (108.1 F) | -0.7 C (30.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 44.0 C (111.2 F) | 1.5 C (34.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 45.7 C (114.3 F) | 3.8 C (38.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 2 |
| 1947 | 2 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 6 |
All-Time Record Progression
18 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-01-08 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1988-01-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.4 C (104.7 F) |
| 1988-02-20 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1990-07-14 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -7.9 C (17.8 F) |
| 1994-07-01 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 1997-12-13 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 40.9 C (105.6 F) |
| 2000-07-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -8.1 C (17.4 F) |
| 2002-02-10 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 2003-08-21 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -8.5 C (16.7 F) |
| 2004-01-02 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2004-01-12 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2015-01-06 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
| 2016-11-29 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
| 2016-12-04 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 45.7 C (114.3 F) |
| 2021-07-14 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -8.8 C (16.2 F) |
| 2021-07-15 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -9.3 C (15.3 F) |
| 2021-07-23 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| 2023-01-20 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 149.9 mm (5.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) | 12 January 2004 |
| Feb | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) | 20 February 1988 |
| Mar | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) | 29 March 2004 |
| Apr | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) | 8 April 2004 |
| May | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 2 May 2007 |
| Jun | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 13 June 1944 |
| Jul | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 6 July 2013 |
| Aug | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 31 August 1943 |
| Sep | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 23 September 1980 |
| Oct | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) | 11 October 1942 |
| Nov | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) | 3 November 2004 |
| Dec | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 17 December 2003 |
Period of Record Coverage
1941 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 294 | 81% | No |
| 1942 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 1943 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 1944 | 286 | 78% | No |
| 1945 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1946 | 89 | 24% | No |
| 1947 | 55 | 15% | No |
| 1953 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 2002 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2003 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 2004 | 327 | 89% | No |
| 2005 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2006 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2007 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2008 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2010 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2011 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2012 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2013 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2014 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2015 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2016 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2017 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2018 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 2019 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 2020 | 329 | 90% | No |
| 2021 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 2022 | 319 | 87% | No |
| 2023 | 318 | 87% | No |
| 2024 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 2025 | 144 | 39% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 3 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily low min | -4.9 C (23.2 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 34 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily low min | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high min | 12.3 C (54.1 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 28 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 6 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high min (Tie) | 22.7 C (72.9 F) | tie | 26 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 39.6 C (103.3 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 42 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 2025 | Kimberley, ZA | daily low min | 7.1 C (44.8 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 25 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 December 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 42.9 C (109.2 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 27 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 December 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 42.9 C (109.2 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 27 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 41.8 C (107.2 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 27 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 2.4 C (4.3 F) | 27 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 November 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 39.0 C (102.2 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 58 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 38.4 C (101.1 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 82 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 November 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 14 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily low min | 3.6 C (38.5 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 7 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 38.6 C (101.5 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 5 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 October 2024 | Kimberley, ZA | daily high max | 38.8 C (101.8 F) | 0.9 C (1.6 F) | 9 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
57 complete years, 1945 to 2024| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 19.3 C | +0.72 C |
| 1954 | 18.1 C | -0.45 C |
| 1955 | 17.2 C | -1.35 C |
| 1959 | 18.1 C | -0.43 C |
| 1960 | 18.7 C | +0.13 C |
| 1961 | 18.7 C | +0.15 C |
| 1962 | 18.9 C | +0.34 C |
| 1963 | 18.4 C | -0.16 C |
| 1964 | 18.6 C | +0.05 C |
| 1965 | 18.8 C | +0.27 C |
| 1966 | 19.3 C | +0.70 C |
| 1967 | 18.2 C | -0.31 C |
| 1968 | 18.1 C | -0.42 C |
| 1969 | 19.2 C | +0.69 C |
| 1970 | 19.4 C | +0.83 C |
| 1971 | 18.8 C | +0.20 C |
| 1972 | 18.9 C | +0.37 C |
| 1973 | 18.7 C | +0.11 C |
| 1974 | 17.8 C | -0.72 C |
| 1975 | 18.0 C | -0.60 C |
| 1976 | 17.6 C | -0.94 C |
| 1977 | 18.0 C | -0.60 C |
| 1978 | 18.0 C | -0.57 C |
| 1980 | 18.3 C | -0.26 C |
| 1981 | 17.4 C | -1.14 C |
| 1982 | 18.4 C | -0.12 C |
| 1983 | 19.4 C | +0.84 C |
| 1984 | 18.8 C | +0.24 C |
| 1985 | 18.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 1986 | 18.7 C | +0.16 C |
| 1987 | 18.9 C | +0.33 C |
| 1988 | 17.6 C | -0.99 C |
| 1989 | 17.9 C | -0.66 C |
| 1990 | 18.3 C | -0.25 C |
| 1991 | 17.8 C | -0.73 C |
| 1992 | 18.7 C | +0.12 C |
| 1993 | 18.4 C | -0.17 C |
| 1994 | 17.9 C | -0.69 C |
| 1995 | 18.4 C | -0.13 C |
| 1996 | 17.6 C | -0.98 C |
| 1997 | 18.0 C | -0.54 C |
| 1998 | 18.6 C | +0.00 C |
| 1999 | 19.6 C | +1.07 C |
| 2000 | 18.1 C | -0.45 C |
| 2001 | 19.1 C | +0.50 C |
| 2002 | 19.1 C | +0.50 C |
| 2003 | 19.4 C | +0.88 C |
| 2009 | 19.4 C | +0.82 C |
| 2010 | 18.6 C | +0.04 C |
| 2011 | 17.9 C | -0.62 C |
| 2012 | 18.4 C | -0.17 C |
| 2013 | 18.7 C | +0.16 C |
| 2016 | 20.0 C | +1.41 C |
| 2017 | 19.4 C | +0.81 C |
| 2020 | 19.3 C | +0.75 C |
| 2021 | 18.1 C | -0.50 C |
| 2024 | 20.0 C | +1.43 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1945 to 2024 is 0.08 C (-0.01 to 0.16) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.14 F (-0.01 to 0.30) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 57 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.08 C (-0.01 to 0.16) per decade | 0.14 F (-0.01 to 0.30) per decade | 1945 to 2024 | 57 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.5 C (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 0.8 F (0.6 to 1.0) per decade | 1945 to 2024 | 57 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.3 C (-0.4 to -0.2) per decade | -0.5 F (-0.7 to -0.4) per decade | 1945 to 2024 | 57 | Fall |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1940 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 45.7 C (114.3 F) | 2016 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) | 78 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -9.9 C (14.2 F) | 2021 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) | 78 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) | 2004 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 81 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 396.9 mm (15.6 in) | 2004 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 81 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 137 days | 1962 | 48 days | 81 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1942 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1943 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1944 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1945 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1946 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 1947 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1953 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1954 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1955 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1956 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1959 | 37.7 C (99.9 F) |
| 1960 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1961 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1962 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1963 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1964 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1965 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1966 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1967 | 36.4 C (97.5 F) |
| 1968 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1969 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1970 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1971 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1972 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1973 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 1974 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1975 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1976 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 1977 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1978 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1979 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1980 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1981 | 39.2 C (102.6 F) |
| 1982 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 1983 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1984 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 1985 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1986 | 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1987 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 1988 | 40.4 C (104.7 F) |
| 1989 | 37.6 C (99.7 F) |
| 1990 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1991 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1992 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1993 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1994 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 1995 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 1996 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1997 | 40.9 C (105.6 F) |
| 1998 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1999 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 2000 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2001 | 39.9 C (103.8 F) |
| 2002 | 43.6 C (110.5 F) |
| 2003 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2004 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 2005 | 40.5 C (104.9 F) |
| 2006 | 39.7 C (103.5 F) |
| 2007 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 2008 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 2009 | 38.7 C (101.7 F) |
| 2010 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 2011 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2012 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 2013 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 2014 | 39.5 C (103.1 F) |
| 2015 | 43.7 C (110.7 F) |
| 2016 | 45.7 C (114.3 F) |
| 2017 | 41.4 C (106.5 F) |
| 2018 | 40.4 C (104.7 F) |
| 2019 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2020 | 42.3 C (108.1 F) |
| 2021 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 2022 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 2023 | 41.9 C (107.4 F) |
| 2024 | 42.9 C (109.2 F) |
| 2025 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1942 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1943 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1944 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1945 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1946 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 1947 | 13.9 C (57.0 F) |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1953 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1954 | -7.4 C (18.7 F) |
| 1955 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1956 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1959 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1960 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1961 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1962 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 1963 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1964 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1965 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1966 | -4.7 C (23.5 F) |
| 1967 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1968 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1969 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 1970 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1971 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 1972 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 1973 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1974 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 1975 | -5.7 C (21.7 F) |
| 1976 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 1977 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1978 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1979 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1980 | -5.9 C (21.4 F) |
| 1981 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1982 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1983 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1984 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 1985 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1986 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1987 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1988 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1989 | -7.3 C (18.9 F) |
| 1990 | -7.9 C (17.8 F) |
| 1991 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1992 | -7.9 C (17.8 F) |
| 1993 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1994 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 1995 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1996 | -6.5 C (20.3 F) |
| 1997 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1998 | -5.8 C (21.6 F) |
| 1999 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2000 | -8.1 C (17.4 F) |
| 2001 | -6.4 C (20.5 F) |
| 2002 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 2003 | -8.5 C (16.7 F) |
| 2004 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| 2005 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2006 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2007 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 2008 | -5.3 C (22.5 F) |
| 2009 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 2010 | -8.4 C (16.9 F) |
| 2011 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2012 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2013 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2014 | -7.4 C (18.7 F) |
| 2015 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2016 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 2017 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2018 | -5.7 C (21.7 F) |
| 2019 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
| 2020 | -7.5 C (18.5 F) |
| 2021 | -9.9 C (14.2 F) |
| 2022 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2023 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 2024 | -6.5 C (20.3 F) |
| 2025 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1942 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1943 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1944 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1945 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1947 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1948 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1949 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1954 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1956 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1959 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1960 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1961 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1963 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1965 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1966 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1967 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1968 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1969 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1973 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1978 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1979 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1980 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1983 | 23.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1984 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1987 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1988 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1989 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1990 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1992 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1993 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1994 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1995 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1996 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1997 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1999 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2000 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2001 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2002 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2003 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2005 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2006 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2007 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2008 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2009 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2010 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2011 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2012 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2013 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2014 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2015 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2016 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2017 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2018 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2019 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2020 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2021 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2022 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2023 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2024 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2025 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1941 | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1942 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1943 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1944 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1945 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1946 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1947 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1948 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1949 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1953 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1955 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1956 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1959 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1964 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1966 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1967 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1968 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1970 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1973 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1974 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1975 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1976 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1977 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1978 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1979 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1982 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1983 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1986 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1987 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1988 | 231.0 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1989 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1992 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1994 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1998 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1999 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2000 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2001 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2002 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2003 | 254.5 mm (10.0 in) |
| 2004 | 396.9 mm (15.6 in) |
| 2005 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2006 | 110.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2007 | 118.7 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2008 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2009 | 117.7 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2010 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2011 | 104.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2012 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2013 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2014 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2015 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2016 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2018 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2019 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2020 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2021 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2022 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2023 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2024 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2025 | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 82 days |
| 1941 | 37 days |
| 1942 | 92 days |
| 1943 | 52 days |
| 1944 | 27 days |
| 1945 | 83 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 43 days |
| 1948 | 69 days |
| 1949 | 27 days |
| 1953 | 41 days |
| 1954 | 66 days |
| 1955 | 59 days |
| 1956 | 62 days |
| 1959 | 80 days |
| 1960 | 36 days |
| 1961 | 48 days |
| 1962 | 137 days |
| 1963 | 63 days |
| 1964 | 80 days |
| 1965 | 45 days |
| 1966 | 129 days |
| 1967 | 67 days |
| 1968 | 59 days |
| 1969 | 48 days |
| 1970 | 42 days |
| 1971 | 74 days |
| 1972 | 63 days |
| 1973 | 68 days |
| 1974 | 69 days |
| 1975 | 57 days |
| 1976 | 45 days |
| 1977 | 41 days |
| 1978 | 75 days |
| 1979 | 42 days |
| 1980 | 112 days |
| 1981 | 78 days |
| 1982 | 40 days |
| 1983 | 56 days |
| 1984 | 70 days |
| 1985 | 134 days |
| 1986 | 80 days |
| 1987 | 83 days |
| 1988 | 54 days |
| 1989 | 71 days |
| 1990 | 75 days |
| 1991 | 68 days |
| 1992 | 77 days |
| 1993 | 59 days |
| 1994 | 99 days |
| 1995 | 84 days |
| 1996 | 77 days |
| 1997 | 37 days |
| 1998 | 76 days |
| 1999 | 73 days |
| 2000 | 83 days |
| 2001 | 27 days |
| 2002 | 7 days |
| 2003 | 13 days |
| 2004 | 21 days |
| 2005 | 11 days |
| 2006 | 6 days |
| 2007 | 4 days |
| 2008 | 3 days |
| 2009 | 4 days |
| 2010 | 3 days |
| 2011 | 3 days |
| 2012 | 3 days |
| 2013 | 3 days |
| 2014 | 5 days |
| 2015 | 3 days |
| 2016 | 4 days |
| 2017 | 3 days |
| 2018 | 3 days |
| 2019 | 2 days |
| 2020 | 2 days |
| 2021 | 3 days |
| 2022 | 4 days |
| 2023 | 4 days |
| 2024 | 2 days |
| 2025 | 4 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.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
56 years with a frostAcross 56 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Kimberley falls on 3 September and the median first autumn frost on 23 May, which leaves a median of 261 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -7.1 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1984 to 2024) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 3 September | n/a | 9 September | n/a | +3.9 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 23 May | n/a | 22 May | n/a | -3.2 days per decade |
| Growing days | 261 days | n/a | 251 days | n/a | -7.1 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
49 years, 1940 to 2000A day with at least 41.9 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 87.2 mm (3.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) | Longer than the 49 years of record |
| 100 years | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) | Longer than the 49 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, 49 years of values from 1940 to 2000.
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: 88.0 mm (3.5 in) in 1988; 78.0 mm (3.1 in) in 2000; 68.0 mm (2.7 in) in 1993.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).