Driekoppies Weather Records (SF003992080)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Driekoppies (SF003992080), South Africa, with 62 years of record.
Key Facts for Driekoppies
- Driekoppies (SF003992080) is a weather station in South Africa at -27.47 latitude and 26.12 longitude, 1,286 m (4,219 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1927 to 1988, 62 years of record.
- 0 records set at Driekoppies still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Driekoppies set a daily record precipitation of 38.0 mm (1.5 in) on 20 October 1988.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -27.47 latitude, 26.12 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,286 m (4,219 ft).
- Period of record: 1927 to 1988, 62 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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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1960-01-23 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1983-02-27 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 101.5 mm (4.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) | 23 January 1960 |
| Feb | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) | 27 February 1983 |
| Mar | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) | 3 March 1968 |
| Apr | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 17 April 1978 |
| May | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) | 23 May 1934 |
| Jun | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 12 June 1944 |
| Jul | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 16 July 1939 |
| Aug | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 31 August 1943 |
| Sep | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 28 September 1973 |
| Oct | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) | 17 October 1982 |
| Nov | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) | 20 November 1936 |
| Dec | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) | 6 December 1959 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 1988 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 19 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1988 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 24 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 1988 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 1988 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain (Tie) | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 1987 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 24 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 1987 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 1987 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 42 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 1987 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 1987 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 1987 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 60 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 1986 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain (Tie) | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | tie | 29 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 November 1986 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 40 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 November 1986 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 57.5 mm (2.3 in) | 35.7 mm (1.4 in) | 28 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 October 1986 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 57 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 April 1986 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 13 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 1986 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 25 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 February 1986 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 44 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 October 1985 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 51 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 1985 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 14 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 1985 | Driekoppies, ZA | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1927 to 1988| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) | 1983 | 48.7 mm (1.9 in) | 62 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) | 1955 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 62 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 206 days | 1980 | 109 days | 62 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1928 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1929 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1930 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1931 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1932 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1933 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1934 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1935 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1936 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1937 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1938 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1939 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1940 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1941 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1943 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1944 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1945 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1946 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1947 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1948 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1949 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1950 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1951 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1953 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1954 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1955 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1957 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1959 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1961 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1962 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1966 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1968 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1969 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1970 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1973 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1975 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1976 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1977 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1982 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1984 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1986 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1928 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1929 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1930 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1931 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1932 | 93.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1933 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1934 | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1935 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1936 | 149.5 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1937 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1938 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1940 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1941 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1942 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1943 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1944 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1945 | 135.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1946 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1948 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1949 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1952 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1955 | 153.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1956 | 124.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1957 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1958 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1959 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1961 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1964 | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1966 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1968 | 147.9 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1969 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1971 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1973 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1974 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1975 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1976 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1977 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1978 | 115.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1979 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1980 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 106.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1982 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1983 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1984 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1987 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 68 days |
| 1928 | 69 days |
| 1929 | 47 days |
| 1930 | 88 days |
| 1931 | 185 days |
| 1932 | 100 days |
| 1933 | 131 days |
| 1934 | 56 days |
| 1935 | 78 days |
| 1936 | 141 days |
| 1937 | 154 days |
| 1938 | 73 days |
| 1939 | 48 days |
| 1940 | 132 days |
| 1941 | 149 days |
| 1942 | 92 days |
| 1943 | 35 days |
| 1944 | 94 days |
| 1945 | 104 days |
| 1946 | 129 days |
| 1947 | 125 days |
| 1948 | 122 days |
| 1949 | 81 days |
| 1950 | 49 days |
| 1951 | 32 days |
| 1952 | 65 days |
| 1953 | 144 days |
| 1954 | 132 days |
| 1955 | 132 days |
| 1956 | 116 days |
| 1957 | 60 days |
| 1958 | 110 days |
| 1959 | 76 days |
| 1960 | 55 days |
| 1961 | 65 days |
| 1962 | 117 days |
| 1963 | 104 days |
| 1964 | 68 days |
| 1965 | 91 days |
| 1966 | 103 days |
| 1967 | 78 days |
| 1968 | 127 days |
| 1969 | 142 days |
| 1970 | 77 days |
| 1971 | 146 days |
| 1972 | 138 days |
| 1973 | 107 days |
| 1974 | 111 days |
| 1975 | 111 days |
| 1976 | 144 days |
| 1977 | 138 days |
| 1978 | 112 days |
| 1979 | 115 days |
| 1980 | 206 days |
| 1981 | 150 days |
| 1982 | 126 days |
| 1983 | 74 days |
| 1984 | 68 days |
| 1985 | 103 days |
| 1986 | 166 days |
| 1987 | 121 days |
| 1988 | 142 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
58 years, 1928 to 1988A day with at least 49.3 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 117.3 mm (4.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 105.3 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 100 years | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) | Longer than the 58 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, 58 years of values from 1928 to 1988.
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: 97.5 mm (3.8 in) in 1960; 96.3 mm (3.8 in) in 1968; 91.9 mm (3.6 in) in 1936.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).