Elliotdale (Tnk) Weather Records (SF001272980)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Elliotdale (Tnk) (SF001272980), South Africa, with 106 years of record.
Key Facts for Elliotdale (Tnk)
- Elliotdale (Tnk) (SF001272980) is a weather station in South Africa at -31.97 latitude and 28.68 longitude, 655 m (2,149 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1892 to 1997, 106 years of record.
- 0 records set at Elliotdale (Tnk) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Elliotdale (Tnk) set a daily record precipitation of 18.2 mm (0.7 in) on 25 July 1997.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -31.97 latitude, 28.68 longitude.
- Elevation: 655 m (2,149 ft).
- Period of record: 1892 to 1997, 106 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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| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| 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 |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1923-07-20 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1959-05-16 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 187.5 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1978-12-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 260.0 mm (10.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 260.0 mm (10.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) | 14 January 1995 |
| Feb | 250.0 mm (9.8 in) | 9 February 1985 |
| Mar | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) | 16 March 1990 |
| Apr | 160.5 mm (6.3 in) | 21 April 1978 |
| May | 187.5 mm (7.4 in) | 16 May 1959 |
| Jun | 136.3 mm (5.4 in) | 11 June 1997 |
| Jul | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) | 20 July 1923 |
| Aug | 134.5 mm (5.3 in) | 26 August 1970 |
| Sep | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) | 22 September 1944 |
| Oct | 170.5 mm (6.7 in) | 18 October 1978 |
| Nov | 139.5 mm (5.5 in) | 1 November 1956 |
| Dec | 260.0 mm (10.2 in) | 8 December 1978 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 50 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) | 62 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 June 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | monthly rain | 136.3 mm (5.4 in) | 38.3 mm (1.5 in) | 95 years | 72 of 100 (Major) |
| 30 March 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 7 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 1997 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 77 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 1996 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) | 74 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 January 1996 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) | 14 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 1995 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 88 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 7 December 1995 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 44 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 1995 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 20 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 1995 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 84 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 1995 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | monthly rain | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 13 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 March 1994 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 5 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 22 September 1993 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | monthly rain (Tie) | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) | tie | 48 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 1992 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 46 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 1991 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 81 years | 68 of 100 (Major) |
| 6 April 1991 | Elliotdale (Tnk), ZA | daily rain | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 84 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1892 to 1997| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 260.0 mm (10.2 in) | 1978 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 106 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 580.0 mm (22.8 in) | 1978 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) | 106 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 147 days | 1904 | 49 days | 106 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1893 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1894 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1895 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1896 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1897 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1898 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1899 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1900 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1901 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1902 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1903 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1904 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1905 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1906 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1907 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1908 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1909 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1910 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1911 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1912 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1913 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1914 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1915 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1916 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1917 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1918 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1919 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1920 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1922 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1923 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1924 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1925 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1926 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1927 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1929 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1930 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1931 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1932 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1933 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1934 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1935 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1936 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1937 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1938 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1939 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1940 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1941 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1942 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1943 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1945 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1946 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1948 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1950 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1954 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1955 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1956 | 139.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1957 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1958 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1959 | 187.5 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1960 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1961 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1962 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1965 | 59.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1966 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1968 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 134.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1971 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1973 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1974 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1977 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 260.0 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1979 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1980 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1981 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1982 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1983 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1984 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1985 | 250.0 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1986 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1987 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1988 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1991 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1992 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1993 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1994 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1995 | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1996 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 136.3 mm (5.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1893 | 181.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1894 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1895 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1896 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1897 | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1898 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1899 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1900 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1901 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1902 | 189.4 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1903 | 172.8 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1904 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1905 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1906 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1907 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1908 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1909 | 124.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1910 | 127.7 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1911 | 234.3 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1912 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1913 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1914 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1915 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1916 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1917 | 162.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1918 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1919 | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1920 | 118.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1921 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1922 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1923 | 189.0 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1924 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1925 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1926 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1927 | 142.1 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1928 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1929 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1930 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1931 | 207.1 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1932 | 122.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1933 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1934 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1935 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1936 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1937 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1938 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1939 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1940 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1941 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1942 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1943 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1944 | 184.8 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1945 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1946 | 114.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1947 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1948 | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1949 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1950 | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1951 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1952 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1953 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1954 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1955 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1956 | 256.0 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1957 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1958 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1959 | 294.0 mm (11.6 in) |
| 1960 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1961 | 148.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1962 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1963 | 220.2 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1964 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 99.7 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1966 | 164.5 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1967 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1968 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 211.4 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1971 | 114.7 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1972 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1973 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1974 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 93.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1976 | 197.7 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1977 | 119.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1978 | 580.0 mm (22.8 in) |
| 1979 | 169.5 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1980 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1981 | 123.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1982 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1984 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1985 | 374.8 mm (14.8 in) |
| 1986 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 254.2 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1988 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1989 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1990 | 148.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1991 | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1992 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 110.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1994 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1995 | 101.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1996 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1997 | 202.0 mm (8.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 37 days |
| 1893 | 35 days |
| 1894 | 94 days |
| 1895 | 64 days |
| 1896 | 57 days |
| 1897 | 105 days |
| 1898 | 72 days |
| 1899 | 58 days |
| 1900 | 37 days |
| 1901 | 62 days |
| 1902 | 47 days |
| 1903 | 46 days |
| 1904 | 147 days |
| 1905 | 29 days |
| 1906 | 49 days |
| 1907 | 63 days |
| 1908 | 54 days |
| 1909 | 108 days |
| 1910 | 48 days |
| 1911 | 33 days |
| 1912 | 38 days |
| 1913 | 69 days |
| 1914 | 46 days |
| 1915 | 53 days |
| 1916 | 111 days |
| 1917 | 35 days |
| 1918 | 31 days |
| 1919 | 57 days |
| 1920 | 98 days |
| 1921 | 72 days |
| 1922 | 28 days |
| 1923 | 63 days |
| 1924 | 51 days |
| 1925 | 56 days |
| 1926 | 66 days |
| 1927 | 112 days |
| 1928 | 41 days |
| 1929 | 34 days |
| 1930 | 48 days |
| 1931 | 53 days |
| 1932 | 39 days |
| 1933 | 63 days |
| 1934 | 55 days |
| 1935 | 49 days |
| 1936 | 52 days |
| 1937 | 92 days |
| 1938 | 31 days |
| 1939 | 45 days |
| 1940 | 43 days |
| 1941 | 45 days |
| 1942 | 49 days |
| 1943 | 58 days |
| 1944 | 39 days |
| 1945 | 34 days |
| 1946 | 27 days |
| 1947 | 15 days |
| 1948 | 53 days |
| 1949 | 51 days |
| 1950 | 17 days |
| 1951 | 61 days |
| 1952 | 36 days |
| 1953 | 67 days |
| 1954 | 45 days |
| 1955 | 64 days |
| 1956 | 32 days |
| 1957 | 50 days |
| 1958 | 43 days |
| 1959 | 49 days |
| 1960 | 54 days |
| 1961 | 35 days |
| 1962 | 107 days |
| 1963 | 82 days |
| 1964 | 40 days |
| 1965 | 41 days |
| 1966 | 75 days |
| 1967 | 31 days |
| 1968 | 53 days |
| 1969 | 40 days |
| 1970 | 57 days |
| 1971 | 22 days |
| 1972 | 118 days |
| 1973 | 58 days |
| 1974 | 43 days |
| 1975 | 40 days |
| 1976 | 39 days |
| 1977 | 42 days |
| 1978 | 42 days |
| 1979 | 24 days |
| 1980 | 31 days |
| 1981 | 52 days |
| 1982 | 31 days |
| 1983 | 60 days |
| 1984 | 29 days |
| 1985 | 62 days |
| 1986 | 54 days |
| 1987 | 30 days |
| 1988 | 34 days |
| 1989 | 51 days |
| 1990 | 61 days |
| 1991 | 35 days |
| 1992 | 64 days |
| 1993 | 56 days |
| 1994 | 67 days |
| 1995 | 45 days |
| 1996 | 42 days |
| 1997 | 55 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
106 years, 1892 to 1997A day with at least 57.8 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 230.2 mm (9.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 110.4 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 149.5 mm (5.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 186.1 mm (7.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 230.2 mm (9.1 in) |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 106 years of values from 1892 to 1997.
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: 260.0 mm (10.2 in) in 1978; 250.0 mm (9.8 in) in 1985; 187.5 mm (7.4 in) in 1959.
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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).