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Umtata Weather Records (SF001274850)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Umtata (SF001274850), South Africa, with 61 years of record.

Key Facts for Umtata

  • Umtata (SF001274850) is a weather station in South Africa at -31.58 latitude and 28.78 longitude, 692 m (2,270 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1911 to 1971, 61 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Umtata still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Umtata set a daily record precipitation of 45.0 mm (1.8 in) on 8 October 1971.

About the Station

  • Location: South Africa, -31.58 latitude, 28.78 longitude.
  • Elevation: 692 m (2,270 ft).
  • Period of record: 1911 to 1971, 61 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Umtata, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Umtata. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Umtata. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Umtata, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

0 standing records
Standing records at Umtata by the year they were set 0 records at Umtata still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Umtata still stand.
Standing records at Umtata by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

Wettest Day of Each Month

Feb: 103.6 mm (4.1 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Umtata The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Umtata. The most was 103.6 mm (4.1 in) on 8 February 1931. 050100150 Jan: 72.1 mm (2.8 in), 21 January 1943 Jan Feb: 103.6 mm (4.1 in), 8 February 1931 Feb Mar: 91.4 mm (3.6 in), 7 March 1930 Mar Apr: 57.5 mm (2.3 in), 11 April 1961 Apr May: 64.5 mm (2.5 in), 20 May 1966 May Jun: 68.2 mm (2.7 in), 18 June 1964 Jun Jul: 59.4 mm (2.3 in), 20 July 1923 Jul Aug: 66.0 mm (2.6 in), 20 August 1971 Aug Sep: 73.1 mm (2.9 in), 30 September 1911 Sep Oct: 68.8 mm (2.7 in), 30 October 1941 Oct Nov: 76.2 mm (3.0 in), 12 November 1942 Nov Dec: 68.0 mm (2.7 in), 16 December 1947 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Umtata. The most was 103.6 mm (4.1 in) on 8 February 1931.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Umtata
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan72.1 mm (2.8 in)21 January 1943
Feb103.6 mm (4.1 in)8 February 1931
Mar91.4 mm (3.6 in)7 March 1930
Apr57.5 mm (2.3 in)11 April 1961
May64.5 mm (2.5 in)20 May 1966
Jun68.2 mm (2.7 in)18 June 1964
Jul59.4 mm (2.3 in)20 July 1923
Aug66.0 mm (2.6 in)20 August 1971
Sep73.1 mm (2.9 in)30 September 1911
Oct68.8 mm (2.7 in)30 October 1941
Nov76.2 mm (3.0 in)12 November 1942
Dec68.0 mm (2.7 in)16 December 1947

Latest Records

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Latest records at Umtata
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
8 October 1971Umtata, ZAdaily rain45.0 mm (1.8 in)26.5 mm (1.0 in)8 years42 of 100 (Notable)
20 August 1971Umtata, ZAmonthly rain66.0 mm (2.6 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)0 years17 of 100 (Routine)
3 May 1971Umtata, ZAdaily rain23.0 mm (0.9 in)18.7 mm (0.7 in)44 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 April 1971Umtata, ZAdaily rain24.0 mm (0.9 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)56 years20 of 100 (Routine)
10 February 1971Umtata, ZAdaily rain24.3 mm (1.0 in)0.9 mm (0.04 in)9 years8 of 100 (Routine)
16 January 1971Umtata, ZAdaily rain36.0 mm (1.4 in)15.0 mm (0.6 in)40 years33 of 100 (Routine)
19 October 1970Umtata, ZAdaily rain19.5 mm (0.8 in)3.3 mm (0.13 in)23 years16 of 100 (Routine)
26 August 1970Umtata, ZAmonthly rain65.0 mm (2.6 in)11.7 mm (0.5 in)48 years44 of 100 (Notable)
27 June 1970Umtata, ZAdaily rain9.5 mm (0.37 in)1.4 mm (0.06 in)56 years20 of 100 (Routine)
26 June 1970Umtata, ZAdaily rain18.5 mm (0.7 in)11.2 mm (0.4 in)56 years20 of 100 (Routine)
1 February 1970Umtata, ZAdaily rain29.0 mm (1.1 in)3.1 mm (0.12 in)31 years18 of 100 (Routine)
20 November 1969Umtata, ZAdaily rain32.5 mm (1.3 in)13.2 mm (0.5 in)46 years31 of 100 (Routine)
25 March 1969Umtata, ZAdaily rain37.5 mm (1.5 in)14.4 mm (0.6 in)44 years30 of 100 (Routine)
25 February 1969Umtata, ZAdaily rain27.7 mm (1.1 in)12.3 mm (0.5 in)45 years30 of 100 (Routine)
9 August 1968Umtata, ZAdaily rain8.5 mm (0.33 in)5.0 mm (0.20 in)16 years15 of 100 (Routine)
29 October 1967Umtata, ZAdaily rain20.4 mm (0.8 in)0.9 mm (0.04 in)25 years13 of 100 (Routine)
14 August 1967Umtata, ZAdaily rain3.4 mm (0.13 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)49 years19 of 100 (Routine)
1 June 1967Umtata, ZAdaily rain4.5 mm (0.18 in)0.5 mm (0.02 in)1 year5 of 100 (Routine)
13 May 1967Umtata, ZAdaily rain16.0 mm (0.6 in)0.6 mm (0.02 in)34 years15 of 100 (Routine)
16 April 1967Umtata, ZAdaily rain27.4 mm (1.1 in)11.4 mm (0.4 in)28 years28 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1911 to 1971
Yearly extremes at Umtata: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)103.6 mm (4.1 in)193151.5 mm (2.0 in)61
Wettest five days (Rx5day)178.6 mm (7.0 in)191179.3 mm (3.1 in)61
Longest dry spell (CDD)366 days195646 days61

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Umtata by year The wettest day of the year at Umtata, 1911 to 1971. The record is 103.6 mm (4.1 in) in 1931, marked on the chart; the median year is 51.5 mm (2.0 in). 050100150192019301940195019601970Record: 103.6 mm (4.1 in) in 1931
The wettest day of the year at Umtata, 1911 to 1971. The record is 103.6 mm (4.1 in) in 1931, marked on the chart; the median year is 51.5 mm (2.0 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Umtata by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
191173.1 mm (2.9 in)
191233.7 mm (1.3 in)
191349.5 mm (1.9 in)
191437.3 mm (1.5 in)
191540.3 mm (1.6 in)
191649.7 mm (2.0 in)
191754.6 mm (2.1 in)
191847.7 mm (1.9 in)
191949.2 mm (1.9 in)
192041.4 mm (1.6 in)
192166.2 mm (2.6 in)
192253.3 mm (2.1 in)
192359.4 mm (2.3 in)
192437.0 mm (1.5 in)
192575.9 mm (3.0 in)
192653.0 mm (2.1 in)
192745.7 mm (1.8 in)
192849.5 mm (1.9 in)
192927.4 mm (1.1 in)
193091.4 mm (3.6 in)
1931103.6 mm (4.1 in)
193242.9 mm (1.7 in)
193329.4 mm (1.2 in)
193452.0 mm (2.0 in)
193588.3 mm (3.5 in)
193651.3 mm (2.0 in)
193748.7 mm (1.9 in)
193853.0 mm (2.1 in)
193959.6 mm (2.3 in)
194055.3 mm (2.2 in)
194168.8 mm (2.7 in)
194276.2 mm (3.0 in)
194372.1 mm (2.8 in)
194456.6 mm (2.2 in)
194551.5 mm (2.0 in)
194665.2 mm (2.6 in)
194768.0 mm (2.7 in)
194842.9 mm (1.7 in)
194934.0 mm (1.3 in)
195061.4 mm (2.4 in)
195139.8 mm (1.6 in)
195230.7 mm (1.2 in)
195352.0 mm (2.0 in)
195450.5 mm (2.0 in)
19550.0 mm (0.00 in)
19560.0 mm (0.00 in)
195754.5 mm (2.1 in)
195851.0 mm (2.0 in)
195947.2 mm (1.9 in)
196038.7 mm (1.5 in)
196157.5 mm (2.3 in)
196235.4 mm (1.4 in)
196357.0 mm (2.2 in)
196468.2 mm (2.7 in)
196562.8 mm (2.5 in)
196664.5 mm (2.5 in)
196746.0 mm (1.8 in)
196827.5 mm (1.1 in)
196937.5 mm (1.5 in)
197065.0 mm (2.6 in)
197166.0 mm (2.6 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Umtata by year The wettest five days of the year at Umtata, 1911 to 1971. The record is 178.6 mm (7.0 in) in 1911, marked on the chart; the median year is 79.3 mm (3.1 in). 050100150200192019301940195019601970Record: 178.6 mm (7.0 in) in 1911
The wettest five days of the year at Umtata, 1911 to 1971. The record is 178.6 mm (7.0 in) in 1911, marked on the chart; the median year is 79.3 mm (3.1 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Umtata by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
1911178.6 mm (7.0 in)
191251.9 mm (2.0 in)
191388.3 mm (3.5 in)
191473.4 mm (2.9 in)
191552.1 mm (2.1 in)
191655.7 mm (2.2 in)
191779.3 mm (3.1 in)
191870.4 mm (2.8 in)
191965.9 mm (2.6 in)
192089.4 mm (3.5 in)
1921108.0 mm (4.3 in)
192266.3 mm (2.6 in)
1923106.4 mm (4.2 in)
192478.5 mm (3.1 in)
1925114.0 mm (4.5 in)
192658.6 mm (2.3 in)
1927117.7 mm (4.6 in)
192892.8 mm (3.7 in)
192955.1 mm (2.2 in)
1930142.4 mm (5.6 in)
1931122.7 mm (4.8 in)
193277.1 mm (3.0 in)
193356.0 mm (2.2 in)
193486.5 mm (3.4 in)
1935108.2 mm (4.3 in)
193696.6 mm (3.8 in)
193768.1 mm (2.7 in)
193856.5 mm (2.2 in)
193983.6 mm (3.3 in)
194058.0 mm (2.3 in)
1941104.3 mm (4.1 in)
1942166.0 mm (6.5 in)
194392.9 mm (3.7 in)
1944147.5 mm (5.8 in)
194571.9 mm (2.8 in)
194685.1 mm (3.4 in)
194768.0 mm (2.7 in)
194884.2 mm (3.3 in)
194966.3 mm (2.6 in)
1950112.8 mm (4.4 in)
195143.2 mm (1.7 in)
195245.4 mm (1.8 in)
195372.8 mm (2.9 in)
195452.0 mm (2.0 in)
19550.0 mm (0.00 in)
19560.0 mm (0.00 in)
195760.7 mm (2.4 in)
1958106.7 mm (4.2 in)
195982.4 mm (3.2 in)
196079.2 mm (3.1 in)
196196.1 mm (3.8 in)
196275.2 mm (3.0 in)
1963127.0 mm (5.0 in)
196477.1 mm (3.0 in)
196594.2 mm (3.7 in)
1966109.7 mm (4.3 in)
196776.6 mm (3.0 in)
196841.2 mm (1.6 in)
196983.4 mm (3.3 in)
197089.8 mm (3.5 in)
197182.4 mm (3.2 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Umtata by year The longest dry spell of the year at Umtata, 1911 to 1971. The record is 366 days in 1956, marked on the chart; the median year is 46 days. 0100200300400192019301940195019601970Record: 366 days in 1956
The longest dry spell of the year at Umtata, 1911 to 1971. The record is 366 days in 1956, marked on the chart; the median year is 46 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Umtata by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
191133 days
191251 days
191355 days
191435 days
1915140 days
1916129 days
191727 days
191830 days
191957 days
192071 days
192178 days
192234 days
192321 days
192439 days
192554 days
192633 days
192769 days
192849 days
192924 days
193031 days
193152 days
193237 days
193337 days
193429 days
193540 days
193652 days
193782 days
193827 days
193917 days
194041 days
194144 days
194274 days
194344 days
194440 days
194554 days
194643 days
194729 days
194853 days
194955 days
195022 days
1951133 days
195240 days
195354 days
1954313 days
1955365 days
1956366 days
195780 days
195846 days
195975 days
196054 days
196148 days
196262 days
196345 days
196436 days
196535 days
196675 days
196746 days
196837 days
196956 days
197039 days
197133 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, 1911 to 1971

A day with at least 51.8 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 90.5 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Umtata: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years51.8 mm (2.0 in)
5 years67.0 mm (2.6 in)
10 years74.7 mm (2.9 in)
25 years82.3 mm (3.2 in)
50 years86.8 mm (3.4 in)
100 years90.5 mm (3.6 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 1911 to 1971.

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: 103.6 mm (4.1 in) in 1931; 91.4 mm (3.6 in) in 1930; 88.3 mm (3.5 in) in 1935.

Download the Data

  • Data for Umtata standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Umtata threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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).