Pretoria(Met) Weather Records (SFM00068262)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Pretoria(Met) (SFM00068262), South Africa, with 42 years of record.
Key Facts for Pretoria(Met)
- Pretoria(Met) (SFM00068262) is a weather station in South Africa at -25.73 latitude and 28.18 longitude, 1,322 m (4,337 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1973 to 2014, 42 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Pretoria(Met) still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Pretoria(Met) set a daily record low maximum temperature of 23.3 C (73.9 F) on 11 March 2014.
About the Station
- Location: South Africa, -25.73 latitude, 28.18 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,322 m (4,337 ft).
- Period of record: 1973 to 2014, 42 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, 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 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 37.5 C (99.5 F) | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 38.0 C (100.4 F) | 5.1 C (41.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 33.7 C (92.7 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 33.2 C (91.8 F) | -2.5 C (27.5 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 28.7 C (83.7 F) | -0.9 C (30.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -3.2 C (26.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 32.4 C (90.3 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 36.8 C (98.2 F) | -1.0 C (30.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 37.1 C (98.8 F) | 1.8 C (35.2 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 4.2 C (39.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 36.8 C (98.2 F) | 7.6 C (45.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 49 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 56 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 82 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 6 |
All-Time Record Progression
3 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-10 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 2013-01-25 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 2013-07-16 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 169.9 mm (6.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 169.9 mm (6.7 in) | 22 January 1978 |
| Feb | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | 9 February 2014 |
| Mar | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | 5 March 1990 |
| Apr | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 17 April 1988 |
| May | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 3 May 2001 |
| Jun | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 5 June 1989 |
| Jul | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 11 July 1995 |
| Aug | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 25 August 2006 |
| Sep | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 29 September 2009 |
| Oct | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) | 29 October 1986 |
| Nov | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 1 November 1985 |
| Dec | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) | 16 December 2010 |
Period of Record Coverage
1974 to 2014| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3 | 1% | No |
| 1975 | 91 | 25% | No |
| 1976 | 183 | 50% | No |
| 1977 | 15 | 4% | No |
| 1981 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 1982 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1983 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1984 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1985 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1986 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1987 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1988 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1989 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1990 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1991 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1992 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1994 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 1998 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1999 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2000 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2001 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2002 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2003 | 269 | 74% | No |
| 2004 | 299 | 82% | No |
| 2005 | 309 | 85% | No |
| 2006 | 280 | 77% | No |
| 2007 | 299 | 82% | No |
| 2008 | 345 | 94% | Yes |
| 2009 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2010 | 327 | 90% | No |
| 2011 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 2012 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 2013 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 2014 | 76 | 21% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 March 2014 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low max | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 25 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 March 2014 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low max | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 21 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 2014 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low max | 20.1 C (68.2 F) | 7.0 C (12.6 F) | 20 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 2014 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max (Tie) | 35.4 C (95.7 F) | tie | 20 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 January 2014 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 35.4 C (95.7 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 2014 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 36.3 C (97.3 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 2014 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 36.3 C (97.3 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 11 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low max | 24.8 C (76.6 F) | 2.6 C (4.7 F) | 20 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 December 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low max | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 30 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 December 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low max | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 18 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 0 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 November 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 2 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 October 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 10 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 October 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 35.7 C (96.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low min | 8.5 C (47.3 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low min | 8.0 C (46.4 F) | 0.3 C (0.5 F) | 19 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 34.9 C (94.8 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily low max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2013 | Pretoria(Met), ZA | daily high max | 33.1 C (91.6 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 4 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
20 complete years, 1982 to 2009| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 19.3 C | -0.25 C |
| 1983 | 19.7 C | +0.10 C |
| 1984 | 19.4 C | -0.19 C |
| 1985 | 19.4 C | -0.17 C |
| 1988 | 19.3 C | -0.27 C |
| 1989 | 19.1 C | -0.45 C |
| 1990 | 19.5 C | -0.05 C |
| 1991 | 19.3 C | -0.24 C |
| 1992 | 20.5 C | +0.96 C |
| 1993 | 20.0 C | +0.45 C |
| 1994 | 18.7 C | -0.87 C |
| 1995 | 19.2 C | -0.39 C |
| 1996 | 18.9 C | -0.69 C |
| 1998 | 20.4 C | +0.80 C |
| 2000 | 19.1 C | -0.52 C |
| 2001 | 20.0 C | +0.44 C |
| 2002 | 19.8 C | +0.20 C |
| 2005 | 20.4 C | +0.86 C |
| 2008 | 19.9 C | +0.33 C |
| 2009 | 19.6 C | +0.01 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
1973 to 2014| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 38.8 C (101.8 F) | 2013 | 35.5 C (95.8 F) | 38 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -3.2 C (26.2 F) | 2013 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 38 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 169.9 mm (6.7 in) | 1978 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) | 41 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 230.8 mm (9.1 in) | 1978 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) | 39 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 48 days | 1978 | 12 days | 41 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1975 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1976 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1977 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1982 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1983 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 1984 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1985 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1986 | 33.2 C (91.8 F) |
| 1987 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1988 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1989 | 33.4 C (92.1 F) |
| 1990 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1991 | 33.6 C (92.5 F) |
| 1992 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1993 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1994 | 34.9 C (94.8 F) |
| 1995 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 1996 | 33.1 C (91.6 F) |
| 1997 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 1998 | 35.4 C (95.7 F) |
| 1999 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 2000 | 34.1 C (93.4 F) |
| 2001 | 37.4 C (99.3 F) |
| 2002 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 2003 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 2004 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 2005 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2006 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 2007 | 35.7 C (96.3 F) |
| 2008 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 2009 | 34.6 C (94.3 F) |
| 2010 | 36.6 C (97.9 F) |
| 2011 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 2012 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 2013 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
| 2014 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | n/a |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | 11.0 C (51.8 F) |
| 1980 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1981 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1982 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1983 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1984 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1985 | -3.1 C (26.4 F) |
| 1986 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| 1987 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 1988 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1989 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 1990 | 0.2 C (32.4 F) |
| 1991 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1992 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1993 | 1.4 C (34.5 F) |
| 1994 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1995 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1996 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1997 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1998 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1999 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2000 | -0.1 C (31.8 F) |
| 2001 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2002 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 2003 | -0.4 C (31.3 F) |
| 2004 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2005 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| 2006 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2007 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2008 | 0.2 C (32.4 F) |
| 2009 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2010 | 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 2011 | -0.3 C (31.5 F) |
| 2012 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 2013 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2014 | 14.7 C (58.5 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 1974 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1977 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 169.9 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1979 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1980 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1981 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1982 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1984 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1985 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1986 | 107.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1987 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1989 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1991 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1992 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1995 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1996 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1997 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1999 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2000 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2001 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2002 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2004 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2006 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2007 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2008 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2009 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2010 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2011 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2012 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2013 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2014 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1977 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1978 | 230.8 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1979 | 107.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1980 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1981 | 76.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1982 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1983 | 85.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1984 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 167.1 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1986 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1987 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1989 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1990 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1991 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1992 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1994 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1995 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1996 | 146.9 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1997 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1998 | 139.3 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1999 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2000 | 149.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2001 | 67.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2002 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2003 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2004 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2005 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2006 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2007 | 95.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2008 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2009 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2010 | 119.8 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2011 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2012 | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2013 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2014 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 2 days |
| 1974 | 4 days |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | 13 days |
| 1977 | 27 days |
| 1978 | 48 days |
| 1979 | 34 days |
| 1980 | 32 days |
| 1981 | 26 days |
| 1982 | 6 days |
| 1983 | 4 days |
| 1984 | 3 days |
| 1985 | 4 days |
| 1986 | 7 days |
| 1987 | 8 days |
| 1988 | 12 days |
| 1989 | 15 days |
| 1990 | 13 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 45 days |
| 1993 | 24 days |
| 1994 | 38 days |
| 1995 | 39 days |
| 1996 | 30 days |
| 1997 | 16 days |
| 1998 | 30 days |
| 1999 | 13 days |
| 2000 | 3 days |
| 2001 | 4 days |
| 2002 | 9 days |
| 2003 | 25 days |
| 2004 | 24 days |
| 2005 | 29 days |
| 2006 | 3 days |
| 2007 | 6 days |
| 2008 | 2 days |
| 2009 | 3 days |
| 2010 | 5 days |
| 2011 | 3 days |
| 2012 | 3 days |
| 2013 | 6 days |
| 2014 | 3 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.
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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).