Venterstad Weather Records (SF001734970)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Venterstad (SF001734970), South Africa, with 121 years of record.
Key Facts for Venterstad
- Venterstad (SF001734970) is a weather station in South Africa at -30.78 latitude and 25.80 longitude, 1,283 m (4,209 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1883 to 2003, 121 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Venterstad still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Venterstad set a daily record precipitation of 9.9 mm (0.39 in) on 5 August 2002.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -30.78 latitude, 25.80 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,283 m (4,209 ft).
- Period of record: 1883 to 2003, 121 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 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) | 3.8 C (38.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 0.3 C (32.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 33.6 C (92.5 F) | -1.3 C (29.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 29.2 C (84.6 F) | -5.2 C (22.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 23.1 C (73.6 F) | -8.4 C (16.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 22.9 C (73.2 F) | -10.3 C (13.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 27.1 C (80.8 F) | -8.0 C (17.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 31.4 C (88.5 F) | -6.6 C (20.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 37.7 C (99.9 F) | -2.3 C (27.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | -0.1 C (31.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 38.6 C (101.5 F) | 6.2 C (43.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 253 |
| 1999 | 293 |
| 2000 | 248 |
| 2001 | 259 |
| 2002 | 293 |
| 2003 | 118 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-16 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 124.5 mm (4.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | 30 January 1967 |
| Feb | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) | 18 February 1973 |
| Mar | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) | 16 March 1918 |
| Apr | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) | 11 April 1963 |
| May | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 16 May 1891 |
| Jun | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 22 June 1901 |
| Jul | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 16 July 1891 |
| Aug | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 17 August 1974 |
| Sep | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) | 30 September 1929 |
| Oct | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) | 20 October 1991 |
| Nov | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) | 30 November 1980 |
| Dec | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 27 December 1890 |
Period of Record Coverage
1998 to 2003| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 239 | 65% | No |
| 1999 | 280 | 77% | No |
| 2000 | 261 | 71% | No |
| 2001 | 291 | 80% | No |
| 2002 | 285 | 78% | No |
| 2003 | 128 | 35% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2002 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 114 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2002 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 44 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 1998 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 98 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 31 August 1997 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 4 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 1997 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 88 years | 71 of 100 (Major) |
| 18 March 1997 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 30 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 1997 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 84 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 19 January 1997 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 35 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 December 1996 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 3 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 1996 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 82 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 1996 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 83 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 1996 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 21 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 1996 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 December 1995 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 40 years | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| 5 December 1995 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 9 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1995 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 103 years | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| 23 January 1994 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 98 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 December 1993 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 62 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 1993 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 101 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 October 1993 | Venterstad, ZA | daily rain | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 63 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1883 to 2003| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 39.1 C (102.4 F) | 2001 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) | 6 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -10.3 C (13.5 F) | 2000 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 6 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) | 1918 | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) | 100 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) | 1891 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 100 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 150 days | 1898 | 60 days | 100 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1883 | n/a |
| 1884 | n/a |
| 1885 | n/a |
| 1886 | n/a |
| 1887 | n/a |
| 1888 | n/a |
| 1889 | n/a |
| 1890 | n/a |
| 1891 | n/a |
| 1892 | n/a |
| 1893 | n/a |
| 1894 | n/a |
| 1895 | n/a |
| 1896 | n/a |
| 1897 | n/a |
| 1898 | n/a |
| 1899 | n/a |
| 1900 | n/a |
| 1901 | n/a |
| 1902 | n/a |
| 1903 | n/a |
| 1904 | n/a |
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| 1906 | n/a |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | n/a |
| 1909 | n/a |
| 1910 | n/a |
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | n/a |
| 1914 | n/a |
| 1915 | n/a |
| 1916 | n/a |
| 1917 | n/a |
| 1918 | n/a |
| 1919 | n/a |
| 1920 | n/a |
| 1921 | n/a |
| 1922 | n/a |
| 1923 | n/a |
| 1924 | n/a |
| 1925 | n/a |
| 1926 | n/a |
| 1927 | n/a |
| 1928 | n/a |
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1999 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2000 | 35.2 C (95.4 F) |
| 2001 | 39.1 C (102.4 F) |
| 2002 | 38.6 C (101.5 F) |
| 2003 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1883 | n/a |
| 1884 | n/a |
| 1885 | n/a |
| 1886 | n/a |
| 1887 | n/a |
| 1888 | n/a |
| 1889 | n/a |
| 1890 | n/a |
| 1891 | n/a |
| 1892 | n/a |
| 1893 | n/a |
| 1894 | n/a |
| 1895 | n/a |
| 1896 | n/a |
| 1897 | n/a |
| 1898 | n/a |
| 1899 | n/a |
| 1900 | n/a |
| 1901 | n/a |
| 1902 | n/a |
| 1903 | n/a |
| 1904 | n/a |
| 1905 | n/a |
| 1906 | n/a |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | n/a |
| 1909 | n/a |
| 1910 | n/a |
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
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| 1932 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
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| 1958 | n/a |
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| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
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| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | -9.5 C (14.9 F) |
| 1999 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 2000 | -10.3 C (13.5 F) |
| 2001 | -8.4 C (16.9 F) |
| 2002 | -8.2 C (17.2 F) |
| 2003 | -4.6 C (23.7 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1884 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1885 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1886 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1887 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1888 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1889 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1890 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1891 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1892 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1893 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1894 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1895 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1896 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1897 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1898 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1899 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1900 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1901 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1902 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1903 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1904 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1905 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1906 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1907 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1908 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1909 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1910 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1911 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1912 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1913 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1914 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1915 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1916 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1917 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1918 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1919 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1920 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1921 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1922 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1923 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1924 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1925 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1926 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1927 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1928 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1929 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1930 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1931 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1932 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1954 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1955 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1956 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1958 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1959 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1960 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1962 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1963 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1964 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1965 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1966 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1967 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 56.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1970 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1973 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1974 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1977 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1978 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1979 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1985 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1986 | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 52.7 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1989 | 51.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1990 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1993 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1995 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1996 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1998 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1999 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2002 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 80.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1884 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1885 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1886 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1887 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1888 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1889 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1890 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1891 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1892 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1893 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1894 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1895 | 84.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1896 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1897 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1898 | 116.7 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1899 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1900 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1901 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1902 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1903 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1904 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1905 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1906 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1907 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1908 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1909 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1910 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1911 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1912 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1913 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1914 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1915 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1916 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1917 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1918 | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1919 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1920 | 64.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1921 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1922 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1923 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1924 | 62.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1925 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1926 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1927 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1928 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1929 | 75.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1930 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1931 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1932 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1954 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1955 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1958 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1959 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1961 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1962 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1963 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1965 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1966 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1969 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1970 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1973 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1974 | 150.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1975 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1977 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1979 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1980 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 107.1 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1982 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1983 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1984 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1986 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 135.3 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1989 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1990 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1991 | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1992 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1993 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 97.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1998 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2000 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2001 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2002 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 16 days |
| 1884 | 104 days |
| 1885 | 84 days |
| 1886 | 62 days |
| 1887 | 27 days |
| 1888 | 42 days |
| 1889 | 94 days |
| 1890 | 32 days |
| 1891 | 29 days |
| 1892 | 75 days |
| 1893 | 40 days |
| 1894 | 53 days |
| 1895 | 109 days |
| 1896 | 78 days |
| 1897 | 94 days |
| 1898 | 150 days |
| 1899 | 39 days |
| 1900 | 54 days |
| 1901 | 61 days |
| 1902 | 41 days |
| 1903 | 106 days |
| 1904 | 79 days |
| 1905 | 52 days |
| 1906 | 104 days |
| 1907 | 90 days |
| 1908 | 38 days |
| 1909 | 105 days |
| 1910 | 47 days |
| 1911 | 51 days |
| 1912 | 57 days |
| 1913 | 41 days |
| 1914 | 81 days |
| 1915 | 40 days |
| 1916 | 65 days |
| 1917 | 51 days |
| 1918 | 68 days |
| 1919 | 65 days |
| 1920 | 80 days |
| 1921 | 89 days |
| 1922 | 63 days |
| 1923 | 54 days |
| 1924 | 47 days |
| 1925 | 40 days |
| 1926 | 69 days |
| 1927 | 70 days |
| 1928 | 119 days |
| 1929 | 34 days |
| 1930 | 72 days |
| 1931 | 78 days |
| 1932 | 13 days |
| 1954 | 106 days |
| 1955 | 33 days |
| 1956 | 59 days |
| 1957 | 45 days |
| 1958 | 105 days |
| 1959 | 93 days |
| 1960 | 34 days |
| 1961 | 70 days |
| 1962 | 60 days |
| 1963 | 37 days |
| 1964 | 59 days |
| 1965 | 53 days |
| 1966 | 89 days |
| 1967 | 77 days |
| 1968 | 104 days |
| 1969 | 74 days |
| 1970 | 54 days |
| 1971 | 123 days |
| 1972 | 110 days |
| 1973 | 67 days |
| 1974 | 65 days |
| 1975 | 45 days |
| 1976 | 42 days |
| 1977 | 79 days |
| 1978 | 41 days |
| 1979 | 34 days |
| 1980 | 88 days |
| 1981 | 75 days |
| 1982 | 48 days |
| 1983 | 46 days |
| 1984 | 78 days |
| 1985 | 89 days |
| 1986 | 35 days |
| 1987 | 52 days |
| 1988 | 60 days |
| 1989 | 54 days |
| 1990 | 55 days |
| 1991 | 75 days |
| 1992 | 114 days |
| 1993 | 40 days |
| 1994 | 97 days |
| 1995 | 121 days |
| 1996 | 49 days |
| 1997 | 47 days |
| 1998 | 17 days |
| 1999 | 13 days |
| 2000 | 4 days |
| 2001 | 2 days |
| 2002 | 10 days |
| 2003 | 12 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
83 years, 1885 to 1997A day with at least 44.4 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 98.4 mm (3.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) | Longer than the 83 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, 83 years of values from 1885 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: 124.5 mm (4.9 in) in 1918; 89.2 mm (3.5 in) in 1980; 80.0 mm (3.1 in) in 1995.
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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).