Bochum Weather Records (SF007212570)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bochum (SF007212570), South Africa, with 69 years of record.
Key Facts for Bochum
- Bochum (SF007212570) is a weather station in South Africa at -23.28 latitude and 29.13 longitude, 991 m (3,251 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1928 to 1996, 69 years of record.
- 0 records set at Bochum still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bochum set a daily record precipitation of 1.0 mm (0.04 in) on 24 July 1996.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -23.28 latitude, 29.13 longitude.
- Elevation: 991 m (3,251 ft).
- Period of record: 1928 to 1996, 69 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 |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 231.9 mm (9.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 223.0 mm (8.8 in) | 25 January 1996 |
| Feb | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | 9 February 1959 |
| Mar | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 29 March 1981 |
| Apr | 231.9 mm (9.1 in) | 8 April 1941 |
| May | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 13 May 1985 |
| Jun | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) | 23 June 1963 |
| Jul | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | 7 July 1939 |
| Aug | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 9 August 1959 |
| Sep | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 28 September 1973 |
| Oct | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 28 October 1957 |
| Nov | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) | 9 November 1940 |
| Dec | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 2 December 1940 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 1996 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 67 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 1996 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 26 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 1996 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 67 years | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| 19 May 1996 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 67 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1996 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 34 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 25 January 1996 | Bochum, ZA | monthly rain | 223.0 mm (8.8 in) | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 66 years | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 24 January 1996 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) | 0 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 1995 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 58 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 1995 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 25 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 1995 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 65 years | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 23 March 1995 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 1995 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 60 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 January 1995 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 43 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 1993 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) | 41 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 3 January 1993 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 March 1992 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 41 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 March 1992 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) | 21.7 mm (0.9 in) | 51 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 December 1991 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain (Tie) | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | tie | 36 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 1991 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 49 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 January 1991 | Bochum, ZA | daily rain | 114.5 mm (4.5 in) | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) | 44 years | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1928 to 1996| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 231.9 mm (9.1 in) | 1941 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 69 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 331.0 mm (13.0 in) | 1941 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) | 69 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 245 days | 1993 | 143 days | 69 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1929 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1930 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1931 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1932 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1933 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1934 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1935 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1936 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1937 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1938 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1939 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1940 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1941 | 231.9 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1942 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1943 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1944 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1945 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1946 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1947 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1948 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1949 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1951 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1952 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1953 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1954 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1955 | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1956 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1958 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1960 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 40.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1962 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1973 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1976 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1977 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1978 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1979 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1982 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1986 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 114.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1992 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1993 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1994 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1996 | 223.0 mm (8.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1929 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1930 | 141.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1931 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1932 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1933 | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1934 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1935 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1936 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1937 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1938 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1939 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1940 | 205.8 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1941 | 331.0 mm (13.0 in) |
| 1942 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1943 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1944 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1945 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1946 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1947 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1948 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1949 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1950 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1951 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1952 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1954 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1955 | 199.5 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1956 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1957 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1958 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1959 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1960 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1961 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1963 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 53.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1968 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1969 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1971 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1973 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1975 | 105.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1976 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1977 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1978 | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1979 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1980 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1982 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1985 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1987 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1988 | 59.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1989 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1990 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1991 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1992 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1993 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1994 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 285.0 mm (11.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 22 days |
| 1929 | 80 days |
| 1930 | 152 days |
| 1931 | 105 days |
| 1932 | 119 days |
| 1933 | 176 days |
| 1934 | 176 days |
| 1935 | 107 days |
| 1936 | 105 days |
| 1937 | 160 days |
| 1938 | 143 days |
| 1939 | 65 days |
| 1940 | 91 days |
| 1941 | 97 days |
| 1942 | 161 days |
| 1943 | 170 days |
| 1944 | 215 days |
| 1945 | 171 days |
| 1946 | 204 days |
| 1947 | 60 days |
| 1948 | 153 days |
| 1949 | 96 days |
| 1950 | 172 days |
| 1951 | 98 days |
| 1952 | 112 days |
| 1953 | 155 days |
| 1954 | 196 days |
| 1955 | 62 days |
| 1956 | 159 days |
| 1957 | 50 days |
| 1958 | 95 days |
| 1959 | 100 days |
| 1960 | 73 days |
| 1961 | 70 days |
| 1962 | 108 days |
| 1963 | 100 days |
| 1964 | 180 days |
| 1965 | 174 days |
| 1966 | 157 days |
| 1967 | 165 days |
| 1968 | 156 days |
| 1969 | 129 days |
| 1970 | 113 days |
| 1971 | 129 days |
| 1972 | 143 days |
| 1973 | 164 days |
| 1974 | 75 days |
| 1975 | 158 days |
| 1976 | 153 days |
| 1977 | 135 days |
| 1978 | 129 days |
| 1979 | 91 days |
| 1980 | 173 days |
| 1981 | 203 days |
| 1982 | 165 days |
| 1983 | 200 days |
| 1984 | 203 days |
| 1985 | 110 days |
| 1986 | 164 days |
| 1987 | 146 days |
| 1988 | 108 days |
| 1989 | 178 days |
| 1990 | 130 days |
| 1991 | 182 days |
| 1992 | 69 days |
| 1993 | 245 days |
| 1994 | 43 days |
| 1995 | 149 days |
| 1996 | 55 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
65 years, 1929 to 1995A day with at least 49.4 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 188.4 mm (7.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 49.4 mm (1.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 152.8 mm (6.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 188.4 mm (7.4 in) | Longer than the 65 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, 65 years of values from 1929 to 1995.
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: 231.9 mm (9.1 in) in 1941; 140.0 mm (5.5 in) in 1959; 126.5 mm (5.0 in) in 1930.
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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).