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Vaalpan Weather Records (SF003226480)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Vaalpan (SF003226480), South Africa, with 62 years of record.

Key Facts for Vaalpan

  • Vaalpan (SF003226480) is a weather station in South Africa at -28.32 latitude and 23.87 longitude, 1,394 m (4,573 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1936 to 1997, 62 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Vaalpan still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Vaalpan set a daily record precipitation of 14.0 mm (0.6 in) on 9 September 1997.

About the Station

  • Location: South Africa, -28.32 latitude, 23.87 longitude.
  • Elevation: 1,394 m (4,573 ft).
  • Period of record: 1936 to 1997, 62 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Vaalpan, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Vaalpan. 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 Vaalpan. 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 Vaalpan, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

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

All-Time Record Progression

1 new records
When Vaalpan set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Vaalpan between 22 February 1988 and 22 February 1988. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation22 February 1988: Record daily precipitation 168.0 mm (6.6 in)
1 all-time records were set at Vaalpan between 22 February 1988 and 22 February 1988. Each dot is a new record.
When Vaalpan set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1988-02-22Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 168.0 mm (6.6 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Feb: 168.0 mm (6.6 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Vaalpan The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Vaalpan. The most was 168.0 mm (6.6 in) on 22 February 1988. 050100150200 Jan: 67.0 mm (2.6 in), 26 January 1955 Jan Feb: 168.0 mm (6.6 in), 22 February 1988 Feb Mar: 87.0 mm (3.4 in), 8 March 1956 Mar Apr: 62.0 mm (2.4 in), 10 April 1969 Apr May: 65.8 mm (2.6 in), 11 May 1959 May Jun: 54.5 mm (2.1 in), 7 June 1991 Jun Jul: 20.2 mm (0.8 in), 30 July 1961 Jul Aug: 65.0 mm (2.6 in), 18 August 1950 Aug Sep: 29.3 mm (1.2 in), 28 September 1986 Sep Oct: 36.5 mm (1.4 in), 31 October 1985 Oct Nov: 136.0 mm (5.4 in), 26 November 1961 Nov Dec: 110.8 mm (4.4 in), 5 December 1996 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Vaalpan. The most was 168.0 mm (6.6 in) on 22 February 1988.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Vaalpan
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan67.0 mm (2.6 in)26 January 1955
Feb168.0 mm (6.6 in)22 February 1988
Mar87.0 mm (3.4 in)8 March 1956
Apr62.0 mm (2.4 in)10 April 1969
May65.8 mm (2.6 in)11 May 1959
Jun54.5 mm (2.1 in)7 June 1991
Jul20.2 mm (0.8 in)30 July 1961
Aug65.0 mm (2.6 in)18 August 1950
Sep29.3 mm (1.2 in)28 September 1986
Oct36.5 mm (1.4 in)31 October 1985
Nov136.0 mm (5.4 in)26 November 1961
Dec110.8 mm (4.4 in)5 December 1996

Latest Records

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Latest records at Vaalpan
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
9 September 1997Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain14.0 mm (0.6 in)14.0 mm (0.6 in)60 years20 of 100 (Routine)
27 July 1997Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain6.0 mm (0.24 in)6.0 mm (0.24 in)60 years20 of 100 (Routine)
29 June 1997Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain2.7 mm (0.11 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)58 years20 of 100 (Routine)
25 May 1997Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain17.5 mm (0.7 in)4.3 mm (0.17 in)54 years20 of 100 (Routine)
4 March 1997Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain58.2 mm (2.3 in)47.2 mm (1.9 in)34 years48 of 100 (Notable)
25 December 1996Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain65.1 mm (2.6 in)22.0 mm (0.9 in)26 years29 of 100 (Routine)
22 December 1996Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain27.1 mm (1.1 in)12.5 mm (0.5 in)3 years15 of 100 (Routine)
5 December 1996Vaalpan, ZAmonthly rain110.8 mm (4.4 in)13.0 mm (0.5 in)57 years42 of 100 (Notable)
25 November 1996Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain28.4 mm (1.1 in)9.1 mm (0.36 in)57 years29 of 100 (Routine)
6 November 1996Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain21.3 mm (0.8 in)13.8 mm (0.5 in)24 years20 of 100 (Routine)
17 September 1996Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain1.2 mm (0.05 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)59 years20 of 100 (Routine)
25 July 1996Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain5.8 mm (0.23 in)5.8 mm (0.23 in)59 years20 of 100 (Routine)
5 July 1996Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain2.8 mm (0.11 in)2.8 mm (0.11 in)59 years20 of 100 (Routine)
19 November 1995Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain15.5 mm (0.6 in)10.0 mm (0.4 in)38 years20 of 100 (Routine)
4 August 1995Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain0.1 mm (0.00 in)0.1 mm (0.00 in)57 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 June 1995Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain2.0 mm (0.08 in)2.0 mm (0.08 in)57 years20 of 100 (Routine)
4 May 1995Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain9.4 mm (0.37 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)24 years13 of 100 (Routine)
28 April 1995Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain10.6 mm (0.4 in)6.8 mm (0.27 in)48 years20 of 100 (Routine)
24 April 1995Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain17.9 mm (0.7 in)8.8 mm (0.35 in)52 years20 of 100 (Routine)
11 March 1995Vaalpan, ZAdaily rain16.5 mm (0.6 in)2.3 mm (0.09 in)50 years20 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1936 to 1997
Yearly extremes at Vaalpan: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)168.0 mm (6.6 in)198848.4 mm (1.9 in)62
Wettest five days (Rx5day)349.8 mm (13.8 in)198869.6 mm (2.7 in)62
Longest dry spell (CDD)316 days1952127 days62

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Vaalpan by year The wettest day of the year at Vaalpan, 1936 to 1997. The record is 168.0 mm (6.6 in) in 1988, marked on the chart; the median year is 48.4 mm (1.9 in). 050100150200194019601980Record: 168.0 mm (6.6 in) in 1988
The wettest day of the year at Vaalpan, 1936 to 1997. The record is 168.0 mm (6.6 in) in 1988, marked on the chart; the median year is 48.4 mm (1.9 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Vaalpan by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
19362.8 mm (0.11 in)
193729.7 mm (1.2 in)
193897.8 mm (3.9 in)
193953.1 mm (2.1 in)
194053.8 mm (2.1 in)
194148.5 mm (1.9 in)
194230.7 mm (1.2 in)
194340.1 mm (1.6 in)
194450.0 mm (2.0 in)
194527.2 mm (1.1 in)
194625.7 mm (1.0 in)
194729.2 mm (1.1 in)
194817.8 mm (0.7 in)
194966.8 mm (2.6 in)
195065.0 mm (2.6 in)
195157.2 mm (2.3 in)
195240.6 mm (1.6 in)
195355.1 mm (2.2 in)
195426.0 mm (1.0 in)
195567.0 mm (2.6 in)
195687.0 mm (3.4 in)
195737.5 mm (1.5 in)
195836.0 mm (1.4 in)
195965.8 mm (2.6 in)
196042.2 mm (1.7 in)
1961136.0 mm (5.4 in)
196251.0 mm (2.0 in)
196352.0 mm (2.0 in)
196420.5 mm (0.8 in)
196534.5 mm (1.4 in)
196629.0 mm (1.1 in)
196744.5 mm (1.8 in)
196823.5 mm (0.9 in)
196962.0 mm (2.4 in)
197058.5 mm (2.3 in)
197147.3 mm (1.9 in)
197258.0 mm (2.3 in)
197342.5 mm (1.7 in)
197456.0 mm (2.2 in)
197572.5 mm (2.9 in)
197644.5 mm (1.8 in)
197744.5 mm (1.8 in)
197852.0 mm (2.0 in)
197917.5 mm (0.7 in)
198060.6 mm (2.4 in)
198156.7 mm (2.2 in)
198230.6 mm (1.2 in)
198390.3 mm (3.6 in)
198448.3 mm (1.9 in)
198549.6 mm (2.0 in)
198629.3 mm (1.2 in)
198731.6 mm (1.2 in)
1988168.0 mm (6.6 in)
198942.4 mm (1.7 in)
199020.1 mm (0.8 in)
199160.1 mm (2.4 in)
199224.0 mm (0.9 in)
199372.8 mm (2.9 in)
199435.5 mm (1.4 in)
199586.5 mm (3.4 in)
1996110.8 mm (4.4 in)
199758.2 mm (2.3 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Vaalpan by year The wettest five days of the year at Vaalpan, 1936 to 1997. The record is 349.8 mm (13.8 in) in 1988, marked on the chart; the median year is 69.6 mm (2.7 in). 0100200300400194019601980Record: 349.8 mm (13.8 in) in 1988
The wettest five days of the year at Vaalpan, 1936 to 1997. The record is 349.8 mm (13.8 in) in 1988, marked on the chart; the median year is 69.6 mm (2.7 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Vaalpan by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
19363.1 mm (0.12 in)
193739.1 mm (1.5 in)
1938124.0 mm (4.9 in)
193972.1 mm (2.8 in)
194074.7 mm (2.9 in)
194193.4 mm (3.7 in)
194257.2 mm (2.3 in)
194351.3 mm (2.0 in)
194474.9 mm (2.9 in)
194545.4 mm (1.8 in)
194636.6 mm (1.4 in)
194729.2 mm (1.1 in)
194827.4 mm (1.1 in)
194966.8 mm (2.6 in)
195099.8 mm (3.9 in)
195157.2 mm (2.3 in)
195278.7 mm (3.1 in)
195368.6 mm (2.7 in)
195435.3 mm (1.4 in)
1955163.3 mm (6.4 in)
1956145.0 mm (5.7 in)
195784.5 mm (3.3 in)
195859.6 mm (2.3 in)
195965.8 mm (2.6 in)
196068.2 mm (2.7 in)
1961149.0 mm (5.9 in)
196271.0 mm (2.8 in)
196380.5 mm (3.2 in)
196430.5 mm (1.2 in)
196552.4 mm (2.1 in)
196645.3 mm (1.8 in)
196764.5 mm (2.5 in)
196864.5 mm (2.5 in)
196970.5 mm (2.8 in)
197067.5 mm (2.7 in)
197183.0 mm (3.3 in)
197294.5 mm (3.7 in)
197356.0 mm (2.2 in)
1974215.0 mm (8.5 in)
1975126.0 mm (5.0 in)
1976117.0 mm (4.6 in)
197799.5 mm (3.9 in)
197874.0 mm (2.9 in)
197937.0 mm (1.5 in)
1980100.1 mm (3.9 in)
1981108.1 mm (4.3 in)
198234.4 mm (1.4 in)
1983162.0 mm (6.4 in)
198449.2 mm (1.9 in)
198596.2 mm (3.8 in)
198639.5 mm (1.6 in)
198731.7 mm (1.2 in)
1988349.8 mm (13.8 in)
1989110.2 mm (4.3 in)
199054.5 mm (2.1 in)
1991130.7 mm (5.1 in)
199243.4 mm (1.7 in)
1993152.2 mm (6.0 in)
199449.6 mm (2.0 in)
1995105.0 mm (4.1 in)
1996117.2 mm (4.6 in)
199762.8 mm (2.5 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Vaalpan by year The longest dry spell of the year at Vaalpan, 1936 to 1997. The record is 316 days in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 127 days. 0100200300400194019601980Record: 316 days in 1952
The longest dry spell of the year at Vaalpan, 1936 to 1997. The record is 316 days in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 127 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Vaalpan by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
193626 days
1937142 days
193841 days
193941 days
1940119 days
1941151 days
1942111 days
194365 days
1944124 days
1945174 days
1946176 days
1947176 days
1948239 days
1949189 days
1950129 days
1951132 days
1952316 days
1953228 days
1954188 days
1955158 days
1956149 days
195754 days
1958179 days
195985 days
196088 days
196162 days
1962179 days
1963151 days
1964121 days
1965149 days
1966160 days
196778 days
1968120 days
1969244 days
1970145 days
1971143 days
1972203 days
1973228 days
197476 days
1975116 days
197673 days
1977150 days
1978123 days
197965 days
1980113 days
1981106 days
1982136 days
198365 days
1984151 days
1985123 days
1986154 days
198795 days
1988107 days
1989102 days
1990155 days
1991107 days
1992152 days
1993157 days
1994101 days
199563 days
199679 days
199743 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, 1937 to 1997

A day with at least 46.0 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 149.0 mm (5.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Vaalpan: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years46.0 mm (1.8 in)
5 years68.5 mm (2.7 in)
10 years85.2 mm (3.4 in)
25 years108.7 mm (4.3 in)
50 years128.0 mm (5.0 in)
100 years149.0 mm (5.9 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 1937 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: 168.0 mm (6.6 in) in 1988; 136.0 mm (5.4 in) in 1961; 110.8 mm (4.4 in) in 1996.

Download the Data

  • Data for Vaalpan standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Vaalpan 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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.

Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).