Lydenburg Weather Records (SF005547860)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Lydenburg (SF005547860), South Africa, with 122 years of record.
Key Facts for Lydenburg
- Lydenburg (SF005547860) is a weather station in South Africa at -25.10 latitude and 30.47 longitude, 1,425 m (4,675 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1904 to 2025, 122 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Lydenburg still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Lydenburg set a daily record precipitation of 24.9 mm (1.0 in) on 2 October 2020.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -25.10 latitude, 30.47 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,425 m (4,675 ft).
- Period of record: 1904 to 2025, 122 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
87 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.4 C (97.5 F) | 12.3 C (54.1 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 13.5 C (56.3 F) |
| Feb | 36.9 C (98.4 F) | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 34.9 C (94.8 F) | 11.6 C (52.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 8.6 C (47.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 4.0 C (39.2 F) | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 5.1 C (41.2 F) |
| Jun | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 0.5 C (32.9 F) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 1.4 C (34.5 F) |
| Jul | 29.3 C (84.7 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| Aug | 32.3 C (90.1 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | 2.6 C (36.7 F) |
| Sep | 38.8 C (101.8 F) | 7.3 C (45.1 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 7.3 C (45.1 F) |
| Oct | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 37.9 C (100.2 F) | 9.8 C (49.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 153 |
| 2015 | 187 |
| 2016 | 207 |
| 2017 | 182 |
| 2018 | 169 |
| 2019 | 218 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2025 | 135 |
All-Time Record Progression
7 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1958-01-06 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1983-12-18 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1985-02-08 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2014-01-07 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2014-02-01 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2018-02-20 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 195.1 mm (7.7 in) |
| 2020-02-24 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 201.9 mm (7.9 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 201.9 mm (7.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) | 8 January 2017 |
| Feb | 201.9 mm (7.9 in) | 24 February 2020 |
| Mar | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) | 10 March 1969 |
| Apr | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) | 10 April 1965 |
| May | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 5 May 1956 |
| Jun | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 20 June 1961 |
| Jul | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) | 3 July 1943 |
| Aug | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 25 August 1922 |
| Sep | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 5 September 2015 |
| Oct | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 6 October 2017 |
| Nov | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 17 November 1958 |
| Dec | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) | 27 December 2014 |
Period of Record Coverage
1983 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 13 | 4% | No |
| 1984 | 3 | 1% | No |
| 1985 | 3 | 1% | No |
| 1986 | 7 | 2% | No |
| 1987 | 6 | 2% | No |
| 1988 | 7 | 2% | No |
| 1989 | 6 | 2% | No |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% | No |
| 2014 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2015 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 2016 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2017 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2018 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 2019 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 2020 | 263 | 72% | No |
| 2025 | 132 | 36% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 51 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 91 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 69 years | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 September 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 87 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 116 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 87 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 February 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | all-time rain | 201.9 mm (7.9 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 2 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 February 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 29 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 February 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 188.0 mm (7.4 in) | 147.7 mm (5.8 in) | 41 years | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| 11 February 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 190.0 mm (7.5 in) | 158.0 mm (6.2 in) | 48 years | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| 10 February 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) | 52 years | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| 20 January 2020 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) | 82 years | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| 7 September 2019 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2019 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 0 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2019 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 112 years | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 January 2019 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) | 7.3 mm (0.29 in) | 76 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 November 2018 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 13.1 mm (0.5 in) | 64 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 November 2018 | Lydenburg, ZA | daily rain | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1904 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.2 C (104.4 F) | 2019 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | 19 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) | 2025 | 7.2 C (44.9 F) | 20 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 201.9 mm (7.9 in) | 2020 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) | 86 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 547.9 mm (21.6 in) | 2020 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) | 85 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 171 days | 1906 | 73 days | 85 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | n/a |
| 1905 | n/a |
| 1906 | n/a |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | 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 |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | n/a |
| 1943 | n/a |
| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
| 1948 | n/a |
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | 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 | 31.0 C (87.8 F) |
| 1984 | 29.8 C (85.6 F) |
| 1985 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1986 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 1987 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1988 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1989 | 28.2 C (82.8 F) |
| 1990 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1991 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 1992 | 29.0 C (84.2 F) |
| 2013 | 34.8 C (94.6 F) |
| 2014 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 2015 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 2016 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 2017 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2018 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 2019 | 40.2 C (104.4 F) |
| 2020 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 2025 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | n/a |
| 1905 | n/a |
| 1906 | n/a |
| 1907 | n/a |
| 1908 | 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 |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
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| 1944 | n/a |
| 1945 | n/a |
| 1946 | n/a |
| 1947 | n/a |
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| 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 | 11.0 C (51.8 F) |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 1984 | 10.5 C (50.9 F) |
| 1985 | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| 1986 | 2.0 C (35.6 F) |
| 1987 | 4.0 C (39.2 F) |
| 1988 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1989 | 7.7 C (45.9 F) |
| 1990 | 10.6 C (51.1 F) |
| 1991 | 6.4 C (43.5 F) |
| 1992 | 16.4 C (61.5 F) |
| 2013 | 14.6 C (58.3 F) |
| 2014 | 5.5 C (41.9 F) |
| 2015 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| 2016 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 2017 | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| 2018 | 7.3 C (45.1 F) |
| 2019 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 2020 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2025 | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1905 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1906 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1907 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1908 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1919 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1920 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1921 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1922 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1923 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1924 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1925 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1926 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1927 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1928 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1929 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1930 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1931 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1932 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1933 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1934 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1935 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1936 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1937 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1938 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1939 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1940 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1941 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1942 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1943 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1944 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1945 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1946 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1947 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1948 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1949 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1950 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1951 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1954 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1955 | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1956 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1958 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1959 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1961 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1963 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1965 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1966 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1967 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1968 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1969 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1970 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1972 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1973 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1975 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1977 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1978 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1980 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1981 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1984 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1986 | 51.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1987 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1992 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2013 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2014 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2015 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2016 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2017 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2018 | 195.1 mm (7.7 in) |
| 2019 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2020 | 201.9 mm (7.9 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1905 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1906 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1907 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1908 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1919 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1920 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1921 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1922 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1923 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1924 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1925 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1926 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1927 | 137.0 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1928 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1929 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1930 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1931 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1932 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1933 | 127.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1934 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1935 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1936 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1937 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1938 | 135.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1939 | 198.1 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1940 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1941 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1942 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1943 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1944 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1945 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1946 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1947 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1948 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1950 | 95.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1951 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1952 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1953 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1956 | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1957 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1959 | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1960 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 102.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1962 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1963 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1964 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1965 | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1967 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1968 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1969 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1970 | 88.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1971 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1972 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1973 | 152.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1974 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1975 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1976 | 115.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1977 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1978 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1979 | 74.3 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1980 | 156.8 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1981 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1982 | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1983 | 150.5 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1984 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1985 | 194.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1986 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1987 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1991 | 118.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1992 | 87.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2013 | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2014 | 345.0 mm (13.6 in) |
| 2015 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2016 | 167.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 2017 | 195.8 mm (7.7 in) |
| 2018 | 376.2 mm (14.8 in) |
| 2019 | 109.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2020 | 547.9 mm (21.6 in) |
| 2025 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 129 days |
| 1905 | 100 days |
| 1906 | 171 days |
| 1907 | 143 days |
| 1908 | 7 days |
| 1919 | 22 days |
| 1920 | 125 days |
| 1921 | 110 days |
| 1922 | 70 days |
| 1923 | 89 days |
| 1924 | 81 days |
| 1925 | 63 days |
| 1926 | 67 days |
| 1927 | 80 days |
| 1928 | 124 days |
| 1929 | 130 days |
| 1930 | 55 days |
| 1931 | 52 days |
| 1932 | 92 days |
| 1933 | 63 days |
| 1934 | 48 days |
| 1935 | 103 days |
| 1936 | 109 days |
| 1937 | 135 days |
| 1938 | 45 days |
| 1939 | 54 days |
| 1940 | 67 days |
| 1941 | 158 days |
| 1942 | 73 days |
| 1943 | 36 days |
| 1944 | 96 days |
| 1945 | 132 days |
| 1946 | 126 days |
| 1947 | 50 days |
| 1948 | 123 days |
| 1949 | 66 days |
| 1950 | 71 days |
| 1951 | 72 days |
| 1952 | 65 days |
| 1953 | 71 days |
| 1954 | 115 days |
| 1955 | 141 days |
| 1956 | 58 days |
| 1957 | 25 days |
| 1958 | 83 days |
| 1959 | 53 days |
| 1960 | 76 days |
| 1961 | 28 days |
| 1962 | 123 days |
| 1963 | 99 days |
| 1964 | 73 days |
| 1965 | 89 days |
| 1966 | 80 days |
| 1967 | 43 days |
| 1968 | 50 days |
| 1969 | 101 days |
| 1970 | 55 days |
| 1971 | 72 days |
| 1972 | 132 days |
| 1973 | 131 days |
| 1974 | 50 days |
| 1975 | 109 days |
| 1976 | 101 days |
| 1977 | 105 days |
| 1978 | 69 days |
| 1979 | 49 days |
| 1980 | 114 days |
| 1981 | 77 days |
| 1982 | 122 days |
| 1983 | 50 days |
| 1984 | 49 days |
| 1985 | 71 days |
| 1986 | 105 days |
| 1987 | 137 days |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | 79 days |
| 1991 | 93 days |
| 1992 | 11 days |
| 2013 | 3 days |
| 2014 | 6 days |
| 2015 | 4 days |
| 2016 | 4 days |
| 2017 | 4 days |
| 2018 | 5 days |
| 2019 | 4 days |
| 2020 | 4 days |
| 2025 | n/a |
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, 1904 to 1991A day with at least 50.3 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 104.8 mm (4.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 104.8 mm (4.1 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 1904 to 1991.
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: 105.0 mm (4.1 in) in 1985; 95.0 mm (3.7 in) in 1983; 90.2 mm (3.6 in) in 1991.
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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).