Mamogaleskraal Weather Records (SF005124810)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Mamogaleskraal (SF005124810), South Africa, with 75 years of record.
Key Facts for Mamogaleskraal
- Mamogaleskraal (SF005124810) is a weather station in South Africa at -25.52 latitude and 27.78 longitude, 1,134 m (3,720 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1923 to 1997, 75 years of record.
- 0 records set at Mamogaleskraal still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Mamogaleskraal set a daily record precipitation of 62.0 mm (2.4 in) on 12 November 1997.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -25.52 latitude, 27.78 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,134 m (3,720 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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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-31 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Oct: 162.0 mm (6.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 12 January 1997 |
| Feb | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 13 February 1996 |
| Mar | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 18 March 1942 |
| Apr | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) | 3 April 1969 |
| May | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | 15 May 1951 |
| Jun | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 17 June 1940 |
| Jul | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 7 July 1939 |
| Aug | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 24 August 1957 |
| Sep | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 8 September 1971 |
| Oct | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) | 31 October 1985 |
| Nov | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | 8 November 1979 |
| Dec | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) | 13 December 1952 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 November 1997 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 74 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 July 1997 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 67 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 May 1997 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 63 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 March 1997 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 54 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 1997 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 1997 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | monthly rain | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 18 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1996 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 35 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 1996 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 1996 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 58 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 February 1996 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | monthly rain | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) | 45 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 February 1996 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 1996 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) | 37 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 January 1996 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 12 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 1995 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 21 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 17 November 1995 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 45 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 1995 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 28 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 April 1995 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 72 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1995 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 64 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 1995 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 10 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 1995 | Mamogaleskraal, ZA | daily rain | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 36 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) | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) | 1985 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 75 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 212.5 mm (8.4 in) | 1985 | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) | 75 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 204 days | 1991 | 100 days | 75 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1924 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1925 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1926 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1927 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1928 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1929 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1931 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1932 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1933 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1934 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1935 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1936 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1937 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1938 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1939 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1940 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1941 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1943 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1944 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1945 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1946 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1947 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1948 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1949 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1951 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1952 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1953 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1954 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1955 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1956 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1958 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1959 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1960 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1961 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1962 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1963 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 40.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1966 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1968 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1969 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1970 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1972 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1974 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1975 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1976 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1977 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1978 | 89.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1980 | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1981 | 35.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 51.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1985 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1986 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1987 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1990 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1991 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1992 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1993 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1995 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1996 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1997 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 167.8 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1924 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1925 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1926 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1927 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1928 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1929 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1930 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1931 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1932 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1933 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1934 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1935 | 102.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1936 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1937 | 129.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1938 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1939 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1940 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1941 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1942 | 117.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1943 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1944 | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1945 | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1946 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1947 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1948 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1949 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1950 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1951 | 96.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1952 | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1953 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1954 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1955 | 139.1 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1956 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1957 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1959 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1960 | 97.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1961 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1962 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1963 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1964 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1965 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1967 | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1968 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1969 | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1970 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1971 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1972 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1973 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1975 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1976 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1977 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1978 | 140.1 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1979 | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1982 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1985 | 212.5 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1986 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1987 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1988 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1989 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1990 | 114.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1991 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1992 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1993 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1994 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1995 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1996 | 196.0 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1997 | 146.0 mm (5.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 75 days |
| 1924 | 127 days |
| 1925 | 96 days |
| 1926 | 21 days |
| 1927 | 110 days |
| 1928 | 95 days |
| 1929 | 78 days |
| 1930 | 57 days |
| 1931 | 87 days |
| 1932 | 129 days |
| 1933 | 71 days |
| 1934 | 44 days |
| 1935 | 104 days |
| 1936 | 110 days |
| 1937 | 141 days |
| 1938 | 48 days |
| 1939 | 45 days |
| 1940 | 78 days |
| 1941 | 168 days |
| 1942 | 70 days |
| 1943 | 54 days |
| 1944 | 95 days |
| 1945 | 85 days |
| 1946 | 129 days |
| 1947 | 88 days |
| 1948 | 119 days |
| 1949 | 107 days |
| 1950 | 105 days |
| 1951 | 106 days |
| 1952 | 74 days |
| 1953 | 145 days |
| 1954 | 115 days |
| 1955 | 121 days |
| 1956 | 52 days |
| 1957 | 49 days |
| 1958 | 98 days |
| 1959 | 83 days |
| 1960 | 156 days |
| 1961 | 69 days |
| 1962 | 110 days |
| 1963 | 100 days |
| 1964 | 88 days |
| 1965 | 87 days |
| 1966 | 82 days |
| 1967 | 73 days |
| 1968 | 105 days |
| 1969 | 115 days |
| 1970 | 137 days |
| 1971 | 127 days |
| 1972 | 144 days |
| 1973 | 112 days |
| 1974 | 130 days |
| 1975 | 161 days |
| 1976 | 147 days |
| 1977 | 98 days |
| 1978 | 131 days |
| 1979 | 45 days |
| 1980 | 150 days |
| 1981 | 76 days |
| 1982 | 89 days |
| 1983 | 81 days |
| 1984 | 75 days |
| 1985 | 102 days |
| 1986 | 85 days |
| 1987 | 120 days |
| 1988 | 69 days |
| 1989 | 102 days |
| 1990 | 79 days |
| 1991 | 204 days |
| 1992 | 170 days |
| 1993 | 176 days |
| 1994 | 184 days |
| 1995 | 162 days |
| 1996 | 133 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
72 years, 1923 to 1997A day with at least 55.4 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 129.1 mm (5.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 10 years | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 129.1 mm (5.1 in) | Longer than the 72 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, 72 years of values from 1923 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: 162.0 mm (6.4 in) in 1985; 101.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1942; 91.0 mm (3.6 in) in 1997.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).