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Beitbridge Weather Records (ZI000067991)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Beitbridge (ZI000067991), Zimbabwe, with 40 years of record.

Key Facts for Beitbridge

  • Beitbridge (ZI000067991) is a weather station in Zimbabwe at -22.22 latitude and 30.00 longitude, 457 m (1,499 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1951 to 1990, 40 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Beitbridge still stand.
  • Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Beitbridge set a daily record precipitation of 42.5 mm (1.7 in) on 22 February 1990.

About the Station

  • Location: Zimbabwe, -22.22 latitude, 30.00 longitude.
  • Elevation: 457 m (1,499 ft).
  • Period of record: 1951 to 1990, 40 years.
  • Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

0 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Beitbridge, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Beitbridge. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 01020304050 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Beitbridge. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Beitbridge, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan43.4 C (110.1 F)13.6 C (56.5 F)n/an/a
Feb42.3 C (108.1 F)14.1 C (57.4 F)n/an/a
Mar42.2 C (108.0 F)11.9 C (53.4 F)n/an/a
Apr40.2 C (104.4 F)7.1 C (44.8 F)n/an/a
May38.6 C (101.5 F)2.9 C (37.2 F)n/an/a
Jun33.6 C (92.5 F)0.1 C (32.2 F)n/an/a
Jul33.4 C (92.1 F)0.3 C (32.5 F)n/an/a
Aug38.8 C (101.8 F)0.1 C (32.2 F)n/an/a
Sep42.5 C (108.5 F)4.3 C (39.7 F)n/an/a
Oct43.2 C (109.8 F)8.8 C (47.8 F)n/an/a
Nov43.4 C (110.1 F)11.7 C (53.1 F)n/an/a
Dec42.5 C (108.5 F)13.0 C (55.4 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Beitbridge by the year they were set 1,464 records at Beitbridge still stand. 1983 holds the most, with 68. 0204060801951: 201952: 321953: 201954: 441955: 421956: 291957: 541958: 341959: 471960: 441961: 451962: 331963: 361964: 361965: 371966: 401967: 231968: 521969: 351970: 331971: 301972: 321973: 421974: 161975: 261976: 331977: 411978: 481979: 401980: 331981: 391982: 511983: 681984: 371985: 301986: 331987: 461988: 401989: 401990: 31951195519591963196719711975197919831987
1,464 records at Beitbridge still stand. 1983 holds the most, with 68.
Standing records at Beitbridge by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
195120
195232
195320
195444
195542
195629
195754
195834
195947
196044
196145
196233
196336
196436
196537
196640
196723
196852
196935
197033
197130
197232
197342
197416
197526
197633
197741
197848
197940
198033
198139
198251
198368
198437
198530
198633
198746
198840
198940
19903

All-Time Record Progression

2 new records
When Beitbridge set new all-time records 2 all-time records were set at Beitbridge between 13 January 1983 and 24 December 1986. Each dot is a new record. Record high minimum temperature13 January 1983: Record high minimum temperature 28.5 C (83.3 F)24 December 1986: Record high minimum temperature 28.6 C (83.5 F)1985
2 all-time records were set at Beitbridge between 13 January 1983 and 24 December 1986. Each dot is a new record.
When Beitbridge set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1983-01-13Record high minimum temperatureRecord high minimum temperature 28.5 C (83.3 F)
1986-12-24Record high minimum temperatureRecord high minimum temperature 28.6 C (83.5 F)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Jan: 161.3 mm (6.4 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Beitbridge The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Beitbridge. The most was 161.3 mm (6.4 in) on 3 January 1958. 050100150200 Jan: 161.3 mm (6.4 in), 3 January 1958 Jan Feb: 66.0 mm (2.6 in), 16 February 1958 Feb Mar: 101.5 mm (4.0 in), 3 March 1973 Mar Apr: 61.8 mm (2.4 in), 16 April 1986 Apr May: 56.2 mm (2.2 in), 2 May 1976 May Jun: 39.4 mm (1.6 in), 29 June 1988 Jun Jul: 4.5 mm (0.18 in), 11 July 1984 Jul Aug: 19.3 mm (0.8 in), 27 August 1979 Aug Sep: 39.4 mm (1.6 in), 24 September 1965 Sep Oct: 50.4 mm (2.0 in), 11 October 1988 Oct Nov: 66.9 mm (2.6 in), 28 November 1980 Nov Dec: 85.1 mm (3.4 in), 29 December 1960 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Beitbridge. The most was 161.3 mm (6.4 in) on 3 January 1958.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Beitbridge
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan161.3 mm (6.4 in)3 January 1958
Feb66.0 mm (2.6 in)16 February 1958
Mar101.5 mm (4.0 in)3 March 1973
Apr61.8 mm (2.4 in)16 April 1986
May56.2 mm (2.2 in)2 May 1976
Jun39.4 mm (1.6 in)29 June 1988
Jul4.5 mm (0.18 in)11 July 1984
Aug19.3 mm (0.8 in)27 August 1979
Sep39.4 mm (1.6 in)24 September 1965
Oct50.4 mm (2.0 in)11 October 1988
Nov66.9 mm (2.6 in)28 November 1980
Dec85.1 mm (3.4 in)29 December 1960

Period of Record Coverage

1951 to 1990
Days with data per year at Beitbridge 40 years of record at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. 2 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1951, 1990. 1951: 183 of 365 days1952: 364 of 366 days1953: 365 of 365 days1954: 365 of 365 days1955: 365 of 365 days1956: 366 of 366 days1957: 364 of 365 days1958: 365 of 365 days1959: 364 of 365 days1960: 365 of 366 days1961: 362 of 365 days1962: 365 of 365 days1963: 363 of 365 days1964: 366 of 366 days1965: 362 of 365 days1966: 363 of 365 days1967: 363 of 365 days1968: 364 of 366 days1969: 362 of 365 days1970: 364 of 365 days1971: 364 of 365 days1972: 364 of 366 days1973: 361 of 365 days1974: 363 of 365 days1975: 364 of 365 days1976: 365 of 366 days1977: 364 of 365 days1978: 362 of 365 days1979: 364 of 365 days1980: 365 of 366 days1981: 365 of 365 days1982: 365 of 365 days1983: 363 of 365 days1984: 365 of 366 days1985: 365 of 365 days1986: 363 of 365 days1987: 365 of 365 days1988: 365 of 366 days1989: 364 of 365 days1990: 59 of 365 days19551960196519701975198019851990
40 years of record at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. 2 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1951, 1990.
Days with data per year at Beitbridge
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
195118350%No
195236499%Yes
1953365100%Yes
1954365100%Yes
1955365100%Yes
1956366100%Yes
1957364100%Yes
1958365100%Yes
1959364100%Yes
1960365100%Yes
196136299%Yes
1962365100%Yes
196336399%Yes
1964366100%Yes
196536299%Yes
196636399%Yes
196736399%Yes
196836499%Yes
196936299%Yes
1970364100%Yes
1971364100%Yes
197236499%Yes
197336199%Yes
197436399%Yes
1975364100%Yes
1976365100%Yes
1977364100%Yes
197836299%Yes
1979364100%Yes
1980365100%Yes
1981365100%Yes
1982365100%Yes
198336399%Yes
1984365100%Yes
1985365100%Yes
198636399%Yes
1987365100%Yes
1988365100%Yes
1989364100%Yes
19905916%No

Latest Records

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Latest records at Beitbridge
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
22 February 1990Beitbridge, ZWdaily rain42.5 mm (1.7 in)12.6 mm (0.5 in)0 years14 of 100 (Routine)
21 February 1990Beitbridge, ZWdaily high max40.7 C (105.3 F)2.1 C (3.8 F)4 years11 of 100 (Routine)
8 February 1990Beitbridge, ZWdaily low max25.0 C (77.0 F)1.7 C (3.1 F)8 years11 of 100 (Routine)
27 January 1990Beitbridge, ZWdaily rain74.1 mm (2.9 in)68.3 mm (2.7 in)27 years48 of 100 (Notable)
7 January 1990Beitbridge, ZWdaily high max41.1 C (106.0 F)1.2 C (2.2 F)32 years16 of 100 (Routine)
20 December 1989Beitbridge, ZWmonthly high max (Tie)42.5 C (108.5 F)tie6 years3 of 100 (Routine)
18 December 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily low min16.6 C (61.9 F)1.0 C (1.8 F)0 years7 of 100 (Routine)
15 December 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily rain33.9 mm (1.3 in)7.0 mm (0.28 in)12 years11 of 100 (Routine)
22 November 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily low min13.7 C (56.7 F)1.8 C (3.2 F)0 years9 of 100 (Routine)
15 November 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily rain21.0 mm (0.8 in)2.5 mm (0.10 in)27 years13 of 100 (Routine)
25 October 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily rain9.5 mm (0.37 in)8.2 mm (0.32 in)38 years20 of 100 (Routine)
23 October 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily low max25.6 C (78.1 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)23 years10 of 100 (Routine)
22 October 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily rain38.2 mm (1.5 in)17.1 mm (0.7 in)24 years26 of 100 (Routine)
22 October 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily high min24.5 C (76.1 F)0.6 C (1.1 F)32 years14 of 100 (Routine)
19 October 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily high max39.5 C (103.1 F)0.9 C (1.6 F)12 years7 of 100 (Routine)
11 October 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily low max18.6 C (65.5 F)2.6 C (4.7 F)19 years13 of 100 (Routine)
9 October 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily rain11.0 mm (0.4 in)3.1 mm (0.12 in)11 years8 of 100 (Routine)
19 September 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily high max37.0 C (98.6 F)1.0 C (1.8 F)12 years8 of 100 (Routine)
6 September 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily high min19.4 C (66.9 F)1.0 C (1.8 F)4 years6 of 100 (Routine)
5 September 1989Beitbridge, ZWdaily high max38.7 C (101.7 F)1.1 C (2.0 F)16 years9 of 100 (Routine)

Climate Trend

38 complete years, 1952 to 1989
Annual mean temperature at Beitbridge as warming stripes, 1952 to 1989 One stripe for each of 38 complete years at Beitbridge, 1952 to 1989. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 23.3 C (74.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1955, at 22.4 C (72.3 F), and the warmest was 1983, at 25.0 C (77.0 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.7 C (3.1 F). 1952: 23.8 C, +0.5 C from the station mean1953: 22.4 C, -0.9 C from the station mean1954: 22.7 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1955: 22.4 C, -0.9 C from the station mean1956: 23.0 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1957: 23.7 C, +0.4 C from the station mean1958: 23.0 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1959: 23.3 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1960: 23.2 C, -0.2 C from the station mean1961: 23.3 C, 0.0 C from the station mean1962: 23.5 C, +0.2 C from the station mean1963: 22.9 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1964: 23.1 C, -0.2 C from the station mean1965: 23.3 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1966: 23.4 C, +0.1 C from the station mean1967: 23.2 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1968: 23.1 C, -0.2 C from the station mean1969: 23.6 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1970: 23.9 C, +0.6 C from the station mean1971: 23.1 C, -0.3 C from the station mean1972: 22.9 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1973: 23.7 C, +0.3 C from the station mean1974: 22.9 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1975: 22.9 C, -0.4 C from the station mean1976: 22.7 C, -0.6 C from the station mean1977: 23.2 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1978: 22.8 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1979: 23.3 C, -0.1 C from the station mean1980: 23.1 C, -0.2 C from the station mean1981: 22.8 C, -0.5 C from the station mean1982: 23.9 C, +0.5 C from the station mean1983: 25.0 C, +1.7 C from the station mean1984: 23.9 C, +0.5 C from the station mean1985: 23.5 C, +0.2 C from the station mean1986: 23.8 C, +0.5 C from the station mean1987: 24.4 C, +1.0 C from the station mean1988: 23.4 C, +0.1 C from the station mean1989: 24.0 C, +0.7 C from the station mean19521955196019651970197519801985
One stripe for each of 38 complete years at Beitbridge, 1952 to 1989. Blue stripes are years cooler than the station's own mean of 23.3 C (74.0 F); red stripes are warmer. The coolest year was 1955, at 22.4 C (72.3 F), and the warmest was 1983, at 25.0 C (77.0 F). The strongest colour marks a difference of 1.7 C (3.1 F).
Annual mean temperature at Beitbridge as warming stripes, 1952 to 1989
YearAnnual mean temperatureDifference from the station mean
195223.8 C+0.52 C
195322.4 C-0.88 C
195422.7 C-0.59 C
195522.4 C-0.91 C
195623.0 C-0.28 C
195723.7 C+0.36 C
195823.0 C-0.36 C
195923.3 C-0.05 C
196023.2 C-0.16 C
196123.3 C+0.01 C
196223.5 C+0.15 C
196322.9 C-0.45 C
196423.1 C-0.19 C
196523.3 C-0.07 C
196623.4 C+0.12 C
196723.2 C-0.11 C
196823.1 C-0.20 C
196923.6 C+0.26 C
197023.9 C+0.56 C
197123.1 C-0.27 C
197222.9 C-0.38 C
197323.7 C+0.34 C
197422.9 C-0.45 C
197522.9 C-0.38 C
197622.7 C-0.58 C
197723.2 C-0.11 C
197822.8 C-0.49 C
197923.3 C-0.06 C
198023.1 C-0.22 C
198122.8 C-0.50 C
198223.9 C+0.54 C
198325.0 C+1.67 C
198423.9 C+0.54 C
198523.5 C+0.21 C
198623.8 C+0.51 C
198724.4 C+1.03 C
198823.4 C+0.09 C
198924.0 C+0.69 C

The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade over 1952 to 1989. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 38 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.

Fitted temperature trends per decade at Beitbridge
MeasurePer decade (C)Per decade (F)PeriodComplete yearsReading
Annual mean temperature0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade0.4 F (0.1 to 0.6) per decade1952 to 198938Rise
Mean daily maximum0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade0.4 F (0.2 to 0.7) per decade1952 to 198938Rise
Mean daily minimum0.19 C (0.02 to 0.35) per decade0.34 F (0.04 to 0.63) per decade1952 to 198938Rise

A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.

Extremes by Year

1951 to 1990
Yearly extremes at Beitbridge: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)43.4 C (110.1 F)197042.1 C (107.8 F)40
Coldest night (TNn)0.1 C (32.2 F)19552.3 C (36.1 F)40
Wettest day (Rx1day)161.3 mm (6.4 in)195850.6 mm (2.0 in)40
Wettest five days (Rx5day)328.4 mm (12.9 in)195880.0 mm (3.1 in)40
Longest dry spell (CDD)230 days1964121 days40

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Beitbridge by year The hottest day of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 43.4 C (110.1 F) in 1970, marked on the chart; the median year is 42.1 C (107.8 F). 3940414243441960197019801990Record: 43.4 C (110.1 F) in 1970
The hottest day of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 43.4 C (110.1 F) in 1970, marked on the chart; the median year is 42.1 C (107.8 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Beitbridge by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
195142.8 C (109.0 F)
195243.0 C (109.4 F)
195340.1 C (104.2 F)
195443.2 C (109.8 F)
195542.4 C (108.3 F)
195639.4 C (102.9 F)
195742.9 C (109.2 F)
195842.8 C (109.0 F)
195942.9 C (109.2 F)
196042.2 C (108.0 F)
196141.3 C (106.3 F)
196242.0 C (107.6 F)
196341.4 C (106.5 F)
196441.6 C (106.9 F)
196542.3 C (108.1 F)
196641.7 C (107.1 F)
196741.8 C (107.2 F)
196842.5 C (108.5 F)
196941.0 C (105.8 F)
197043.4 C (110.1 F)
197140.1 C (104.2 F)
197242.0 C (107.6 F)
197341.8 C (107.2 F)
197441.4 C (106.5 F)
197541.3 C (106.3 F)
197643.3 C (109.9 F)
197741.5 C (106.7 F)
197839.8 C (103.6 F)
197942.6 C (108.7 F)
198042.6 C (108.7 F)
198143.4 C (110.1 F)
198242.5 C (108.5 F)
198342.6 C (108.7 F)
198442.3 C (108.1 F)
198541.3 C (106.3 F)
198641.7 C (107.1 F)
198741.0 C (105.8 F)
198842.5 C (108.5 F)
198942.5 C (108.5 F)
199041.1 C (106.0 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Beitbridge by year The coldest night of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 0.1 C (32.2 F) in 1955, marked on the chart; the median year is 2.3 C (36.1 F). 051015201960197019801990Record: 0.1 C (32.2 F) in 1955
The coldest night of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 0.1 C (32.2 F) in 1955, marked on the chart; the median year is 2.3 C (36.1 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Beitbridge by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
19513.4 C (38.1 F)
19524.4 C (39.9 F)
19530.4 C (32.7 F)
19540.3 C (32.5 F)
19550.1 C (32.2 F)
19563.9 C (39.0 F)
19570.4 C (32.7 F)
19580.8 C (33.4 F)
19593.8 C (38.8 F)
19602.4 C (36.3 F)
19613.1 C (37.6 F)
19622.2 C (36.0 F)
19630.6 C (33.1 F)
19640.1 C (32.2 F)
19651.9 C (35.4 F)
19664.4 C (39.9 F)
19673.3 C (37.9 F)
19680.1 C (32.2 F)
19692.4 C (36.3 F)
19702.9 C (37.2 F)
19712.8 C (37.0 F)
19720.3 C (32.5 F)
19734.0 C (39.2 F)
19742.9 C (37.2 F)
19751.7 C (35.1 F)
19762.3 C (36.1 F)
19771.1 C (34.0 F)
19782.4 C (36.3 F)
19791.0 C (33.8 F)
19801.0 C (33.8 F)
19811.4 C (34.5 F)
19821.6 C (34.9 F)
19831.4 C (34.5 F)
19843.4 C (38.1 F)
19850.5 C (32.9 F)
19862.1 C (35.8 F)
19873.3 C (37.9 F)
19882.3 C (36.1 F)
19894.0 C (39.2 F)
199017.9 C (64.2 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Beitbridge by year The wettest day of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 161.3 mm (6.4 in) in 1958, marked on the chart; the median year is 50.6 mm (2.0 in). 0501001502001960197019801990Record: 161.3 mm (6.4 in) in 1958
The wettest day of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 161.3 mm (6.4 in) in 1958, marked on the chart; the median year is 50.6 mm (2.0 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Beitbridge by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
195126.2 mm (1.0 in)
195241.7 mm (1.6 in)
1953105.4 mm (4.1 in)
195483.8 mm (3.3 in)
195592.7 mm (3.6 in)
195638.4 mm (1.5 in)
195742.2 mm (1.7 in)
1958161.3 mm (6.4 in)
195949.5 mm (1.9 in)
196085.1 mm (3.4 in)
196137.8 mm (1.5 in)
196259.7 mm (2.4 in)
196352.6 mm (2.1 in)
196429.7 mm (1.2 in)
196539.4 mm (1.6 in)
196666.0 mm (2.6 in)
196750.8 mm (2.0 in)
196841.1 mm (1.6 in)
196974.9 mm (2.9 in)
197037.8 mm (1.5 in)
197148.5 mm (1.9 in)
197237.2 mm (1.5 in)
1973101.5 mm (4.0 in)
197448.5 mm (1.9 in)
197563.1 mm (2.5 in)
197667.1 mm (2.6 in)
197752.9 mm (2.1 in)
197878.1 mm (3.1 in)
197935.0 mm (1.4 in)
198066.9 mm (2.6 in)
198143.6 mm (1.7 in)
198251.4 mm (2.0 in)
198342.5 mm (1.7 in)
198448.5 mm (1.9 in)
198550.3 mm (2.0 in)
198661.8 mm (2.4 in)
198791.5 mm (3.6 in)
198850.4 mm (2.0 in)
198938.2 mm (1.5 in)
199074.1 mm (2.9 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Beitbridge by year The wettest five days of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 328.4 mm (12.9 in) in 1958, marked on the chart; the median year is 80.0 mm (3.1 in). 01002003004001960197019801990Record: 328.4 mm (12.9 in) in 1958
The wettest five days of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 328.4 mm (12.9 in) in 1958, marked on the chart; the median year is 80.0 mm (3.1 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Beitbridge by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
195144.5 mm (1.8 in)
195268.0 mm (2.7 in)
1953154.7 mm (6.1 in)
195492.7 mm (3.6 in)
195593.8 mm (3.7 in)
195653.9 mm (2.1 in)
195779.0 mm (3.1 in)
1958328.4 mm (12.9 in)
195970.1 mm (2.8 in)
1960108.5 mm (4.3 in)
196186.4 mm (3.4 in)
196293.9 mm (3.7 in)
196378.7 mm (3.1 in)
196438.9 mm (1.5 in)
196563.8 mm (2.5 in)
196673.7 mm (2.9 in)
196791.0 mm (3.6 in)
196884.9 mm (3.3 in)
1969144.5 mm (5.7 in)
197053.6 mm (2.1 in)
197197.5 mm (3.8 in)
197257.4 mm (2.3 in)
1973101.5 mm (4.0 in)
197472.3 mm (2.8 in)
197591.8 mm (3.6 in)
197690.6 mm (3.6 in)
1977114.7 mm (4.5 in)
197887.6 mm (3.4 in)
197968.9 mm (2.7 in)
198073.8 mm (2.9 in)
198182.4 mm (3.2 in)
198263.3 mm (2.5 in)
198358.0 mm (2.3 in)
198481.0 mm (3.2 in)
198559.3 mm (2.3 in)
1986105.8 mm (4.2 in)
198792.4 mm (3.6 in)
198863.2 mm (2.5 in)
198947.7 mm (1.9 in)
199078.7 mm (3.1 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Beitbridge by year The longest dry spell of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 230 days in 1964, marked on the chart; the median year is 121 days. 01002003001960197019801990Record: 230 days in 1964
The longest dry spell of the year at Beitbridge, 1951 to 1990. The record is 230 days in 1964, marked on the chart; the median year is 121 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Beitbridge by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
195149 days
1952102 days
1953162 days
1954151 days
1955135 days
1956112 days
195783 days
1958147 days
1959178 days
1960105 days
196157 days
1962153 days
196370 days
1964230 days
1965108 days
1966100 days
1967175 days
1968168 days
1969113 days
1970105 days
1971117 days
1972139 days
197395 days
197464 days
1975200 days
1976147 days
1977163 days
1978129 days
1979150 days
1980149 days
1981115 days
1982162 days
198362 days
198491 days
1985113 days
1986146 days
1987167 days
1988103 days
1989125 days
199012 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

38 years, 1952 to 1989

A day with at least 52.3 mm (2.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 169.7 mm (6.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Beitbridge: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years52.3 mm (2.1 in)
5 years72.7 mm (2.9 in)
10 years89.7 mm (3.5 in)
25 years116.5 mm (4.6 in)
50 years140.8 mm (5.5 in)Longer than the 38 years of record
100 years169.7 mm (6.7 in)Longer than the 38 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, 38 years of values from 1952 to 1989.

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: 161.3 mm (6.4 in) in 1958; 105.4 mm (4.1 in) in 1953; 101.5 mm (4.0 in) in 1973.

Download the Data

  • Data for Beitbridge standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Beitbridge threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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).