Maclear (Mag) Weather Records (SF001516040)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Maclear (Mag) (SF001516040), South Africa, with 107 years of record.
Key Facts for Maclear (Mag)
- Maclear (Mag) (SF001516040) is a weather station in South Africa at -31.07 latitude and 28.35 longitude, 1,250 m (4,101 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1891 to 1997, 107 years of record.
- 0 records set at Maclear (Mag) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Maclear (Mag) set a daily record precipitation of 40.0 mm (1.6 in) on 15 October 1997.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -31.07 latitude, 28.35 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,250 m (4,101 ft).
- Period of record: 1891 to 1997, 107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1931-07-04 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 112.3 mm (4.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | 28 January 1920 |
| Feb | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) | 7 February 1965 |
| Mar | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | 21 March 1976 |
| Apr | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 21 April 1959 |
| May | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) | 25 May 1910 |
| Jun | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) | 11 June 1997 |
| Jul | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) | 4 July 1931 |
| Aug | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) | 26 August 1970 |
| Sep | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | 30 September 1911 |
| Oct | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) | 31 October 1982 |
| Nov | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) | 9 November 1986 |
| Dec | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 14 December 1988 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 October 1997 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) | 70 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 June 1997 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 62 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 1997 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | monthly rain | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 32 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 November 1996 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 7 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 September 1996 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 86 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 1995 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 1995 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 0 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 1994 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 1994 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 67 years | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 March 1994 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 83 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 1994 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | 16.1 mm (0.6 in) | 64 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 November 1993 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 24 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 1993 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 22 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 1993 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 1993 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 0 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 1993 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 April 1993 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 90 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 March 1993 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 1992 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 9 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 April 1992 | Maclear (Mag), ZA | daily rain | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | 89 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1891 to 1997| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) | 1931 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | 105 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) | 1972 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) | 105 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 134 days | 1920 | 52 days | 105 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1894 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1895 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1896 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1897 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1898 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1899 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1900 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1901 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1902 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1903 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1904 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1905 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1906 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1907 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1908 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1909 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1910 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1911 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1912 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1913 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1914 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1915 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1916 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1917 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1918 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1919 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1920 | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1921 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1922 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1923 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1924 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1925 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1926 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1927 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1928 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1929 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1930 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1931 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1932 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1933 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1935 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1936 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1937 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1938 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1939 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1940 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1941 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1942 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1944 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1945 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1947 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1948 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1949 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1950 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1954 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1957 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1958 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1960 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1965 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1968 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1969 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1970 | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1973 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1974 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1975 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1976 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1978 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1979 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1981 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1989 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1992 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1994 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1894 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1895 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1896 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1897 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1898 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1899 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1900 | 98.7 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1901 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1902 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1903 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1904 | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1905 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1906 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1907 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1908 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1909 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1910 | 107.3 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1911 | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1912 | 73.3 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1913 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1914 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1915 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1916 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1917 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1918 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1919 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1920 | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1921 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1922 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1923 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1924 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1925 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1926 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1927 | 128.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1928 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1929 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1930 | 95.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1931 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1932 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1933 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1934 | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1935 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1936 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1937 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1938 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1939 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1941 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1943 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1944 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1945 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1946 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1947 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1948 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1949 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1950 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1951 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1952 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1953 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1955 | 133.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1956 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1957 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1959 | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1960 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1962 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1964 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1965 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1966 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1967 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1970 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1971 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 161.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1973 | 63.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1975 | 102.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1976 | 140.1 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1977 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1978 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1981 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1982 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1984 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1986 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1988 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1989 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1990 | 57.8 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1991 | 120.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1992 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1994 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1995 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1996 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 14 days |
| 1894 | 14 days |
| 1895 | 6 days |
| 1896 | 27 days |
| 1897 | 56 days |
| 1898 | 75 days |
| 1899 | 73 days |
| 1900 | 60 days |
| 1901 | 40 days |
| 1902 | 90 days |
| 1903 | 77 days |
| 1904 | 49 days |
| 1905 | 90 days |
| 1906 | 107 days |
| 1907 | 94 days |
| 1908 | 26 days |
| 1909 | 43 days |
| 1910 | 30 days |
| 1911 | 32 days |
| 1912 | 44 days |
| 1913 | 51 days |
| 1914 | 51 days |
| 1915 | 52 days |
| 1916 | 113 days |
| 1917 | 31 days |
| 1918 | 52 days |
| 1919 | 50 days |
| 1920 | 134 days |
| 1921 | 116 days |
| 1922 | 34 days |
| 1923 | 29 days |
| 1924 | 38 days |
| 1925 | 99 days |
| 1926 | 39 days |
| 1927 | 69 days |
| 1928 | 39 days |
| 1929 | 24 days |
| 1930 | 48 days |
| 1931 | 33 days |
| 1932 | 60 days |
| 1933 | 34 days |
| 1934 | 44 days |
| 1935 | 48 days |
| 1936 | 52 days |
| 1937 | 70 days |
| 1938 | 21 days |
| 1939 | 28 days |
| 1940 | 48 days |
| 1941 | 39 days |
| 1942 | 73 days |
| 1943 | 45 days |
| 1944 | 57 days |
| 1945 | 64 days |
| 1946 | 63 days |
| 1947 | 92 days |
| 1948 | 127 days |
| 1949 | 51 days |
| 1950 | 53 days |
| 1951 | 68 days |
| 1952 | 34 days |
| 1953 | 104 days |
| 1954 | 98 days |
| 1955 | 80 days |
| 1956 | 88 days |
| 1957 | 21 days |
| 1958 | 57 days |
| 1959 | 50 days |
| 1960 | 46 days |
| 1961 | 82 days |
| 1962 | 116 days |
| 1963 | 52 days |
| 1964 | 50 days |
| 1965 | 38 days |
| 1966 | 98 days |
| 1967 | 64 days |
| 1968 | 84 days |
| 1969 | 43 days |
| 1970 | 56 days |
| 1971 | 24 days |
| 1972 | 83 days |
| 1973 | 63 days |
| 1974 | 47 days |
| 1975 | 62 days |
| 1976 | 38 days |
| 1977 | 74 days |
| 1978 | 116 days |
| 1979 | 69 days |
| 1980 | 96 days |
| 1981 | 58 days |
| 1982 | 59 days |
| 1983 | 41 days |
| 1984 | 38 days |
| 1985 | 76 days |
| 1986 | 55 days |
| 1987 | 51 days |
| 1988 | 39 days |
| 1989 | 55 days |
| 1990 | 48 days |
| 1991 | 60 days |
| 1992 | 125 days |
| 1993 | 85 days |
| 1994 | 37 days |
| 1995 | 50 days |
| 1996 | 43 days |
| 1997 | 24 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
91 years, 1897 to 1993A day with at least 49.7 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 107.4 mm (4.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) | Longer than the 91 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, 91 years of values from 1897 to 1993.
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: 112.3 mm (4.4 in) in 1931; 88.6 mm (3.5 in) in 1920; 86.5 mm (3.4 in) in 1965.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).