Birao Weather Records (CT000004658)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Birao (CT000004658), Central African Republic, with 49 years of record.
Key Facts for Birao
- Birao (CT000004658) is a weather station in Central African Republic at 10.28 latitude and 22.78 longitude, 465 m (1,526 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1951 to 1999, 49 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Birao still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmin: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Birao set a daily record high minimum temperature of 22.5 C (72.5 F) on 20 September 1999.
About the Station
- Location: Central African Republic, 10.28 latitude, 22.78 longitude.
- Elevation: 465 m (1,526 ft).
- Period of record: 1951 to 1999, 49 years.
- Eligible elements: tmin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41.5 C (106.7 F) | 3.1 C (37.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 42.7 C (108.9 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 44.2 C (111.6 F) | 7.6 C (45.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 44.0 C (111.2 F) | 10.7 C (51.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 43.0 C (109.4 F) | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 16.5 C (61.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 42.0 C (107.6 F) | 14.2 C (57.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 36.5 C (97.7 F) | 15.9 C (60.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 39.0 C (102.2 F) | 9.5 C (49.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 39.2 C (102.6 F) | 6.5 C (43.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 39.6 C (103.3 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1952 | 37 |
| 1953 | 51 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 58 |
| 1957 | 61 |
| 1958 | 48 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 100 |
| 1971 | 46 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 34 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 68 |
| 1979 | 72 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 5 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
May: 290.1 mm (11.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) | 1 January 1952 |
| Feb | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 10 February 1976 |
| Mar | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 24 March 1981 |
| Apr | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) | 21 April 1984 |
| May | 290.1 mm (11.4 in) | 21 May 1985 |
| Jun | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | 22 June 1982 |
| Jul | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) | 5 July 1961 |
| Aug | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) | 22 August 1982 |
| Sep | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 20 September 1997 |
| Oct | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) | 5 October 1976 |
| Nov | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) | 1 November 1973 |
| Dec | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) | 1 December 1951 |
Period of Record Coverage
1951 to 1999| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 305 | 84% | No |
| 1952 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 143 | 39% | No |
| 1960 | 342 | 93% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 114 | 31% | No |
| 1982 | 133 | 36% | No |
| 1983 | 102 | 28% | No |
| 1984 | 99 | 27% | No |
| 1985 | 81 | 22% | No |
| 1986 | 178 | 49% | No |
| 1987 | 100 | 27% | No |
| 1988 | 16 | 4% | No |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% | No |
| 1992 | 124 | 34% | No |
| 1993 | 71 | 19% | No |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% | No |
| 1996 | 166 | 45% | No |
| 1997 | 185 | 51% | No |
| 1998 | 177 | 48% | No |
| 1999 | 42 | 12% | No |
Latest Records
4| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 September 1999 | Birao, CF | daily high min | 22.5 C (72.5 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 42 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1999 | Birao, CF | daily high min | 27.4 C (81.3 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 40 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 1999 | Birao, CF | daily high min (Tie) | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | tie | 38 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 February 1999 | Birao, CF | daily high min | 24.1 C (75.4 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 47 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
24 complete years, 1952 to 1980| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 27.2 C | +0.63 C |
| 1953 | 26.7 C | +0.16 C |
| 1954 | 26.4 C | -0.20 C |
| 1955 | 26.0 C | -0.59 C |
| 1956 | 26.0 C | -0.59 C |
| 1957 | 26.3 C | -0.27 C |
| 1958 | 26.7 C | +0.08 C |
| 1961 | 26.6 C | +0.02 C |
| 1962 | 26.5 C | -0.08 C |
| 1963 | 26.5 C | -0.07 C |
| 1964 | 26.4 C | -0.14 C |
| 1967 | 26.2 C | -0.39 C |
| 1968 | 26.5 C | -0.08 C |
| 1969 | 26.5 C | -0.09 C |
| 1970 | 25.8 C | -0.79 C |
| 1971 | 26.3 C | -0.27 C |
| 1972 | 26.6 C | -0.02 C |
| 1973 | 27.1 C | +0.54 C |
| 1974 | 26.9 C | +0.35 C |
| 1975 | 27.1 C | +0.48 C |
| 1977 | 26.4 C | -0.23 C |
| 1978 | 26.5 C | -0.10 C |
| 1979 | 27.4 C | +0.84 C |
| 1980 | 27.5 C | +0.90 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
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 1999| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.2 C (111.6 F) | 1953 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) | 47 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | 3.1 C (37.6 F) | 1956 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | 47 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 290.1 mm (11.4 in) | 1985 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) | 45 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 147.7 mm (5.8 in) | 1963 | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) | 38 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 118 days | 1980 | 82 days | 45 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1952 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1953 | 44.2 C (111.6 F) |
| 1954 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1955 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1956 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 1957 | 41.6 C (106.9 F) |
| 1958 | 42.4 C (108.3 F) |
| 1959 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 1960 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1961 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1962 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1963 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1964 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1965 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1967 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 1968 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1969 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 1970 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1971 | 42.6 C (108.7 F) |
| 1972 | 42.4 C (108.3 F) |
| 1973 | 43.4 C (110.1 F) |
| 1974 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1975 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 1976 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1977 | 43.5 C (110.3 F) |
| 1978 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1979 | 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
| 1980 | 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
| 1981 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1982 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1983 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1984 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 1985 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 1986 | 42.5 C (108.5 F) |
| 1987 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1988 | 39.3 C (102.7 F) |
| 1989 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1990 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1992 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1993 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1994 | 34.5 C (94.1 F) |
| 1995 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1996 | 41.5 C (106.7 F) |
| 1997 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
| 1998 | 44.0 C (111.2 F) |
| 1999 | 43.0 C (109.4 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4.5 C (40.1 F) |
| 1952 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 1953 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1954 | 5.3 C (41.5 F) |
| 1955 | 5.2 C (41.4 F) |
| 1956 | 3.1 C (37.6 F) |
| 1957 | 5.4 C (41.7 F) |
| 1958 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| 1959 | 7.6 C (45.7 F) |
| 1960 | 9.2 C (48.6 F) |
| 1961 | 4.6 C (40.3 F) |
| 1962 | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| 1963 | 5.3 C (41.5 F) |
| 1964 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 1965 | 6.9 C (44.4 F) |
| 1967 | 6.4 C (43.5 F) |
| 1968 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1969 | 6.8 C (44.2 F) |
| 1970 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 1971 | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| 1972 | 6.9 C (44.4 F) |
| 1973 | 7.1 C (44.8 F) |
| 1974 | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| 1975 | 7.5 C (45.5 F) |
| 1976 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1977 | 6.8 C (44.2 F) |
| 1978 | 7.0 C (44.6 F) |
| 1979 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 1980 | 9.5 C (49.1 F) |
| 1981 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 1982 | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| 1983 | 7.4 C (45.3 F) |
| 1984 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 1985 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) |
| 1986 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 1987 | 8.5 C (47.3 F) |
| 1988 | 18.0 C (64.4 F) |
| 1989 | 14.8 C (58.6 F) |
| 1990 | 13.0 C (55.4 F) |
| 1992 | 9.5 C (49.1 F) |
| 1993 | 9.8 C (49.6 F) |
| 1994 | 10.2 C (50.4 F) |
| 1995 | 21.5 C (70.7 F) |
| 1996 | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| 1997 | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| 1998 | 9.0 C (48.2 F) |
| 1999 | 9.5 C (49.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1952 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1953 | 64.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1954 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1955 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1957 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1958 | 66.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1959 | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) |
| 1960 | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1961 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1962 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1963 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1965 | 48.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 85.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 61.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1969 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1972 | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1973 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1975 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1976 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1977 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1978 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1983 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1984 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1985 | 290.1 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1986 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1987 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1988 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1992 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1993 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1994 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1995 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1996 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1998 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 128.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1952 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1953 | 87.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1954 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1955 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1956 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1957 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1958 | 130.1 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1959 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1960 | 114.9 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1961 | 137.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1962 | 145.1 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1963 | 147.7 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1964 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1965 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1967 | 95.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1968 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1969 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1970 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1971 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1972 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1973 | 115.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1974 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1975 | 130.4 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1976 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1977 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1978 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1979 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1980 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1982 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1983 | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1986 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1992 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1997 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1999 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 66 days |
| 1952 | 85 days |
| 1953 | 95 days |
| 1954 | 82 days |
| 1955 | 82 days |
| 1956 | 89 days |
| 1957 | 83 days |
| 1958 | 110 days |
| 1959 | 93 days |
| 1960 | 70 days |
| 1961 | 102 days |
| 1962 | 103 days |
| 1963 | 90 days |
| 1964 | 93 days |
| 1965 | 115 days |
| 1967 | 81 days |
| 1968 | 107 days |
| 1969 | 79 days |
| 1970 | 102 days |
| 1971 | 95 days |
| 1972 | 100 days |
| 1973 | 88 days |
| 1974 | 112 days |
| 1975 | 82 days |
| 1976 | 67 days |
| 1977 | 97 days |
| 1978 | 71 days |
| 1979 | 109 days |
| 1980 | 118 days |
| 1981 | 7 days |
| 1982 | 2 days |
| 1983 | 2 days |
| 1984 | 1 day |
| 1985 | 2 days |
| 1986 | 2 days |
| 1987 | 3 days |
| 1988 | 1 day |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3 days |
| 1993 | 1 day |
| 1994 | 2 days |
| 1995 | 2 days |
| 1996 | 3 days |
| 1997 | 2 days |
| 1998 | 4 days |
| 1999 | 1 day |
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.
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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 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).