Paratinga (Rio Branco) Weather Records (BR001243004)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Paratinga (Rio Branco) (BR001243004), Brazil, with 40 years of record.
Key Facts for Paratinga (Rio Branco)
- Paratinga (Rio Branco) (BR001243004) is a weather station in Brazil at -12.69 latitude and -43.18 longitude, 420 m (1,378 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1936 to 1975, 40 years of record.
- 0 records set at Paratinga (Rio Branco) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Paratinga (Rio Branco) set a daily record precipitation of 4.3 mm (0.17 in) on 15 May 1975.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -12.69 latitude, -43.18 longitude.
- Elevation: 420 m (1,378 ft).
- Period of record: 1936 to 1975, 40 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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| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| 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
Dec: 141.0 mm (5.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) | 30 January 1962 |
| Feb | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) | 4 February 1954 |
| Mar | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) | 15 March 1961 |
| Apr | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) | 4 April 1966 |
| May | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) | 17 May 1957 |
| Jun | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 2 June 1971 |
| Jul | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 23 July 1958 |
| Aug | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 2 August 1939 |
| Sep | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) | 30 September 1962 |
| Oct | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) | 4 October 1970 |
| Nov | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) | 12 November 1963 |
| Dec | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) | 17 December 1953 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 1975 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 22 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 1975 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 38 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 April 1975 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 10.5 mm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 March 1975 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 20 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 8 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 37 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 37 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 May 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 14.1 mm (0.6 in) | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 May 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 37 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) | 25 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 27 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 March 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 17.4 mm (0.7 in) | 20 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 1974 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 32 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 1973 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 October 1973 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 0 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 1973 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 36 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 1973 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) | 21.5 mm (0.8 in) | 22 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 1973 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 32 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 1973 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 December 1972 | Paratinga (Rio Branco), BR | daily rain | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 35 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1936 to 1975| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) | 1953 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) | 39 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 306.3 mm (12.1 in) | 1936 | 129.4 mm (5.1 in) | 39 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 282 days | 1944 | 145 days | 39 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1937 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1938 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1940 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1942 | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1944 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1945 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1946 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1947 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1948 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1949 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1950 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1951 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1952 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1953 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1954 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1955 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1957 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 131.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1959 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1960 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1962 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1964 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1965 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1966 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1967 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1968 | 80.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1969 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1971 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1974 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1975 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 306.3 mm (12.1 in) |
| 1937 | 150.3 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1938 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1939 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1940 | 149.7 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1942 | 110.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1943 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1944 | 116.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1945 | 96.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1946 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1947 | 136.7 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1948 | 167.4 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1949 | 186.3 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1950 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1951 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1952 | 113.9 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1953 | 215.0 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1954 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1955 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1956 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1957 | 135.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1958 | 254.0 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1959 | 237.2 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1960 | 129.4 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1961 | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1962 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1963 | 205.2 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1964 | 160.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1965 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1966 | 161.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1967 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1968 | 178.3 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1969 | 123.1 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1970 | 260.3 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1971 | 105.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1972 | 141.9 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1973 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1974 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1975 | 82.2 mm (3.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 158 days |
| 1937 | 143 days |
| 1938 | 209 days |
| 1939 | 86 days |
| 1940 | 233 days |
| 1942 | 71 days |
| 1943 | 156 days |
| 1944 | 282 days |
| 1945 | 174 days |
| 1946 | 102 days |
| 1947 | 182 days |
| 1948 | 141 days |
| 1949 | 123 days |
| 1950 | 161 days |
| 1951 | 145 days |
| 1952 | 115 days |
| 1953 | 150 days |
| 1954 | 192 days |
| 1955 | 157 days |
| 1956 | 77 days |
| 1957 | 130 days |
| 1958 | 87 days |
| 1959 | 182 days |
| 1960 | 171 days |
| 1961 | 115 days |
| 1962 | 140 days |
| 1963 | 186 days |
| 1964 | 92 days |
| 1965 | 122 days |
| 1966 | 148 days |
| 1967 | 156 days |
| 1968 | 149 days |
| 1969 | 162 days |
| 1970 | 154 days |
| 1971 | 79 days |
| 1972 | 69 days |
| 1973 | 123 days |
| 1974 | 72 days |
| 1975 | 33 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
36 years, 1936 to 1974A day with at least 70.9 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 141.6 mm (5.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 91.5 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 10 years | 104.4 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 120.0 mm (4.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 131.1 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 36 years of record |
| 100 years | 141.6 mm (5.6 in) | Longer than the 36 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, 36 years of values from 1936 to 1974.
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: 141.0 mm (5.6 in) in 1953; 131.0 mm (5.2 in) in 1958; 110.2 mm (4.3 in) in 1966.
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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).