Borns (Pol) Weather Records (SF005114180)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Borns (Pol) (SF005114180), South Africa, with 75 years of record.
Key Facts for Borns (Pol)
- Borns (Pol) (SF005114180) is a weather station in South Africa at -25.97 latitude and 27.23 longitude, 1,579 m (5,180 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1923 to 1997, 75 years of record.
- 0 records set at Borns (Pol) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Borns (Pol) set a daily record precipitation of 7.0 mm (0.28 in) on 27 June 1997.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -25.97 latitude, 27.23 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,579 m (5,180 ft).
- Period of record: 1923 to 1997, 75 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
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1976-03-19 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 132.5 mm (5.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 132.5 mm (5.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 14 January 1965 |
| Feb | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) | 10 February 1964 |
| Mar | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) | 19 March 1976 |
| Apr | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 4 April 1971 |
| May | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 24 May 1936 |
| Jun | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) | 10 June 1957 |
| Jul | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 2 July 1957 |
| Aug | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) | 27 August 1978 |
| Sep | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 26 September 1987 |
| Oct | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 3 October 1978 |
| Nov | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | 27 November 1939 |
| Dec | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) | 23 December 1940 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 June 1997 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 27 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1997 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) | 54 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 May 1997 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | 63 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 1997 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | 25.8 mm (1.0 in) | 48 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 January 1997 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 1996 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 73 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 1996 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 2 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 March 1996 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 29 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 February 1996 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 1996 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 4 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 December 1995 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 20 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1995 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 20 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 1995 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 52 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 October 1995 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 16 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 1995 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 64 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 1995 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 35 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 1994 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 43 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 1994 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 71 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1994 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 12 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 October 1993 | Borns (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1923 to 1997| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) | 1976 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 75 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 196.3 mm (7.7 in) | 1944 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) | 75 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 172 days | 1941 | 103 days | 75 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1924 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1925 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1926 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1927 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1928 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1929 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1931 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1932 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1933 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1934 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1935 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1937 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1938 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1939 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1940 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1941 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1943 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1944 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1945 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1946 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1949 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1950 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1951 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1953 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1954 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1958 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1959 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1961 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1962 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1963 | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1964 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1965 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1966 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1969 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1971 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1972 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1973 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1976 | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1977 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1978 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1979 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1981 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1985 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1987 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1990 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1992 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1994 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1995 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1996 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1925 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1926 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1927 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1928 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1929 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1930 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1931 | 87.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1932 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1933 | 110.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1934 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1935 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1936 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1937 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1938 | 110.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1939 | 125.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1940 | 169.6 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1941 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1943 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1944 | 196.3 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1945 | 173.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1946 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1947 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1948 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1949 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1950 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1951 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1952 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1953 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1954 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1955 | 117.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1956 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1957 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1958 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1959 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 82.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1961 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1963 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1964 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1965 | 121.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1966 | 124.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1967 | 119.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1968 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1969 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1970 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1972 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 73.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1974 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1975 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1976 | 188.5 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1977 | 150.5 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1978 | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1979 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1980 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1981 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1982 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1983 | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 88.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1985 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1986 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1987 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1988 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1989 | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1990 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1991 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 115.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1995 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1996 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 164.5 mm (6.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 40 days |
| 1924 | 89 days |
| 1925 | 65 days |
| 1926 | 27 days |
| 1927 | 79 days |
| 1928 | 68 days |
| 1929 | 93 days |
| 1930 | 88 days |
| 1931 | 78 days |
| 1932 | 131 days |
| 1933 | 101 days |
| 1934 | 52 days |
| 1935 | 109 days |
| 1936 | 141 days |
| 1937 | 140 days |
| 1938 | 79 days |
| 1939 | 47 days |
| 1940 | 66 days |
| 1941 | 172 days |
| 1942 | 113 days |
| 1943 | 55 days |
| 1944 | 95 days |
| 1945 | 132 days |
| 1946 | 129 days |
| 1947 | 140 days |
| 1948 | 144 days |
| 1949 | 92 days |
| 1950 | 127 days |
| 1951 | 109 days |
| 1952 | 72 days |
| 1953 | 165 days |
| 1954 | 116 days |
| 1955 | 72 days |
| 1956 | 110 days |
| 1957 | 51 days |
| 1958 | 134 days |
| 1959 | 83 days |
| 1960 | 113 days |
| 1961 | 100 days |
| 1962 | 143 days |
| 1963 | 98 days |
| 1964 | 144 days |
| 1965 | 93 days |
| 1966 | 83 days |
| 1967 | 75 days |
| 1968 | 104 days |
| 1969 | 119 days |
| 1970 | 45 days |
| 1971 | 75 days |
| 1972 | 132 days |
| 1973 | 163 days |
| 1974 | 121 days |
| 1975 | 156 days |
| 1976 | 122 days |
| 1977 | 107 days |
| 1978 | 88 days |
| 1979 | 30 days |
| 1980 | 151 days |
| 1981 | 153 days |
| 1982 | 115 days |
| 1983 | 59 days |
| 1984 | 82 days |
| 1985 | 121 days |
| 1986 | 86 days |
| 1987 | 103 days |
| 1988 | 129 days |
| 1989 | 52 days |
| 1990 | 125 days |
| 1991 | 101 days |
| 1992 | 125 days |
| 1993 | 133 days |
| 1994 | 105 days |
| 1995 | 116 days |
| 1996 | 79 days |
| 1997 | 62 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
70 years, 1924 to 1996A day with at least 54.8 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 140.0 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 122.5 mm (4.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | Longer than the 70 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, 70 years of values from 1924 to 1996.
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: 132.5 mm (5.2 in) in 1976; 125.0 mm (4.9 in) in 1978; 118.1 mm (4.6 in) in 1940.
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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).