Boetsap (Pol) Weather Records (SF003598080)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Boetsap (Pol) (SF003598080), South Africa, with 112 years of record.
Key Facts for Boetsap (Pol)
- Boetsap (Pol) (SF003598080) is a weather station in South Africa at -27.97 latitude and 24.45 longitude, 1,189 m (3,901 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1886 to 1997, 112 years of record.
- 0 records set at Boetsap (Pol) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Boetsap (Pol) set a daily record precipitation of 44.0 mm (1.7 in) on 29 October 1997.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -27.97 latitude, 24.45 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,189 m (3,901 ft).
- Period of record: 1886 to 1997, 112 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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| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 107.7 mm (4.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 16 January 1898 |
| Feb | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) | 27 February 1918 |
| Mar | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) | 1 March 1974 |
| Apr | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 27 April 1925 |
| May | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) | 30 May 1967 |
| Jun | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) | 13 June 1944 |
| Jul | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 9 July 1979 |
| Aug | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 31 August 1943 |
| Sep | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 25 September 1936 |
| Oct | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 7 October 1983 |
| Nov | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 23 November 1898 |
| Dec | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) | 17 December 1955 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 1997 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) | 79 years | 56 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 July 1997 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 June 1997 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 47 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 1997 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 100 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 1997 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 109 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 May 1997 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 72 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 March 1997 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 105 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 December 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) | 96 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 December 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain (Tie) | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | tie | 3 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 21 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 November 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 12 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 November 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 65 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 August 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 69 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 8 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1996 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 97 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 March 1995 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) | 96 years | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 December 1993 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 43 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 December 1993 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 40 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 December 1993 | Boetsap (Pol), ZA | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 94 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1886 to 1997| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) | 1918 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 99 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 206.5 mm (8.1 in) | 1988 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 99 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 181 days | 1971 | 94 days | 99 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1887 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1888 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1889 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1890 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1891 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1892 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1893 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1894 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1895 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1896 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1897 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1898 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1899 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1900 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1901 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1914 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1915 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1916 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1917 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1918 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1919 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1921 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1922 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1923 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1925 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1926 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1927 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1928 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1929 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1931 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1932 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1933 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1934 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1935 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1936 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1937 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1938 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1939 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1941 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1943 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1944 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1945 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1946 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1948 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1949 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1950 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1952 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1953 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1954 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1956 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1957 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1958 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1960 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1961 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1962 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1964 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 75.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1968 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1970 | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1971 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1972 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1973 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1975 | 58.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1976 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1978 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1982 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1983 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1985 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1987 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1988 | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1989 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1991 | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1992 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1993 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1994 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1995 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1996 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1997 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1887 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1888 | 99.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1889 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1890 | 109.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1891 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1892 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1893 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1894 | 183.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1895 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1896 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1897 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1898 | 194.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1899 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1900 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1901 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1914 | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1915 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1916 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1917 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1918 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1919 | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1921 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1922 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1923 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1924 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1925 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1926 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1927 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1928 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1929 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1930 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1931 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1932 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1933 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1934 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1935 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1936 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1937 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1938 | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1939 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1940 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1941 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1942 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1943 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1944 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1945 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1946 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1947 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1949 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1951 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 48.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1954 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 103.5 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1956 | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1957 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1958 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1959 | 56.5 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1961 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1962 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 171.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1964 | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1965 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1971 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1972 | 90.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1973 | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1974 | 183.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1975 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1976 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1977 | 123.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1978 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1979 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 112.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1981 | 40.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1984 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1986 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1987 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1988 | 206.5 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1989 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1990 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1991 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1992 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1993 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1994 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1997 | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 31 days |
| 1887 | 57 days |
| 1888 | 105 days |
| 1889 | 114 days |
| 1890 | 67 days |
| 1891 | 29 days |
| 1892 | 107 days |
| 1893 | 56 days |
| 1894 | 95 days |
| 1895 | 178 days |
| 1896 | 52 days |
| 1897 | 106 days |
| 1898 | 152 days |
| 1899 | 54 days |
| 1900 | 38 days |
| 1901 | 19 days |
| 1914 | 75 days |
| 1915 | 99 days |
| 1916 | 76 days |
| 1917 | 61 days |
| 1918 | 82 days |
| 1919 | 153 days |
| 1921 | 179 days |
| 1922 | 74 days |
| 1923 | 69 days |
| 1924 | 104 days |
| 1925 | 106 days |
| 1926 | 71 days |
| 1927 | 100 days |
| 1928 | 118 days |
| 1929 | 74 days |
| 1930 | 152 days |
| 1931 | 100 days |
| 1932 | 128 days |
| 1933 | 147 days |
| 1934 | 56 days |
| 1935 | 77 days |
| 1936 | 71 days |
| 1937 | 163 days |
| 1938 | 51 days |
| 1939 | 36 days |
| 1940 | 75 days |
| 1941 | 150 days |
| 1942 | 92 days |
| 1943 | 40 days |
| 1944 | 94 days |
| 1945 | 136 days |
| 1946 | 65 days |
| 1947 | 52 days |
| 1948 | 175 days |
| 1949 | 45 days |
| 1950 | 50 days |
| 1951 | 67 days |
| 1952 | 46 days |
| 1953 | 93 days |
| 1954 | 60 days |
| 1955 | 88 days |
| 1956 | 109 days |
| 1957 | 30 days |
| 1958 | 150 days |
| 1959 | 80 days |
| 1960 | 53 days |
| 1961 | 98 days |
| 1962 | 179 days |
| 1963 | 80 days |
| 1964 | 122 days |
| 1965 | 92 days |
| 1966 | 130 days |
| 1967 | 150 days |
| 1968 | 157 days |
| 1969 | 140 days |
| 1970 | 94 days |
| 1971 | 181 days |
| 1972 | 168 days |
| 1973 | 172 days |
| 1974 | 103 days |
| 1975 | 130 days |
| 1976 | 133 days |
| 1977 | 108 days |
| 1978 | 155 days |
| 1979 | 38 days |
| 1980 | 121 days |
| 1981 | 115 days |
| 1982 | 76 days |
| 1983 | 71 days |
| 1984 | 102 days |
| 1985 | 167 days |
| 1986 | 84 days |
| 1987 | 140 days |
| 1988 | 78 days |
| 1989 | 165 days |
| 1990 | 83 days |
| 1991 | 80 days |
| 1992 | 134 days |
| 1993 | 106 days |
| 1994 | 127 days |
| 1995 | 132 days |
| 1996 | 65 days |
| 1997 | 41 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
87 years, 1887 to 1997A day with at least 46.4 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 108.3 mm (4.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 25 years | 88.6 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 108.3 mm (4.3 in) | Longer than the 87 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, 87 years of values from 1887 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: 107.7 mm (4.2 in) in 1918; 105.0 mm (4.1 in) in 1974; 95.0 mm (3.7 in) in 1977.
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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).