Prudente de Morais - A Weather Records (BR001944000)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Prudente de Morais - A (BR001944000), Brazil, with 38 years of record.
Key Facts for Prudente de Morais - A
- Prudente de Morais - A (BR001944000) is a weather station in Brazil at -19.48 latitude and -44.15 longitude, 732 m (2,402 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1941 to 1978, 38 years of record.
- 0 records set at Prudente de Morais - A still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Prudente de Morais - A set a daily record precipitation of 7.0 mm (0.28 in) on 31 May 1978.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -19.48 latitude, -44.15 longitude.
- Elevation: 732 m (2,402 ft).
- Period of record: 1941 to 1978, 38 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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Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 156.8 mm (6.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 152.9 mm (6.0 in) | 23 January 1977 |
| Feb | 143.4 mm (5.6 in) | 14 February 1978 |
| Mar | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 29 March 1951 |
| Apr | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | 22 April 1978 |
| May | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 27 May 1956 |
| Jun | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) | 12 June 1956 |
| Jul | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 13 July 1972 |
| Aug | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) | 31 August 1970 |
| Sep | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) | 23 September 1957 |
| Oct | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | 31 October 1965 |
| Nov | 93.9 mm (3.7 in) | 12 November 1973 |
| Dec | 156.8 mm (6.2 in) | 17 December 1950 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 27 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 11.3 mm (0.4 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 31 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) | 31 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 1 year | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | monthly rain | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 21 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 February 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 8 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | monthly rain | 143.4 mm (5.6 in) | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 12 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 January 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 113.4 mm (4.5 in) | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) | 20 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1978 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) | 20.7 mm (0.8 in) | 16 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 1977 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) | 18 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 1977 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 30 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 1977 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 18 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 July 1977 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 12 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 June 1977 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain (Tie) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 1977 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) | 10 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1977 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | monthly rain | 152.9 mm (6.0 in) | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) | 21 years | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 December 1976 | Prudente de Morais - A, BR | daily rain | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) | 10.3 mm (0.4 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1941 to 1978| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 156.8 mm (6.2 in) | 1950 | 77.1 mm (3.0 in) | 38 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 303.2 mm (11.9 in) | 1950 | 156.4 mm (6.2 in) | 38 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 190 days | 1959 | 67 days | 38 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1942 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1943 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1944 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1945 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1946 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1947 | 87.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1948 | 81.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1949 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1950 | 156.8 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1951 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1952 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1954 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1955 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1956 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1957 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1958 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1959 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1962 | 96.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1963 | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 102.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1966 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1967 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1968 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1969 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1971 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1972 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 93.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1974 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1975 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1976 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1977 | 152.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1978 | 143.4 mm (5.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 92.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1942 | 275.1 mm (10.8 in) |
| 1943 | 203.9 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1944 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1945 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1946 | 193.8 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1947 | 211.6 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1948 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1949 | 229.8 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1950 | 303.2 mm (11.9 in) |
| 1951 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1952 | 150.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1953 | 164.7 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1954 | 143.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1955 | 183.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1956 | 213.7 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1957 | 160.6 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1958 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1959 | 138.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1960 | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1961 | 233.1 mm (9.2 in) |
| 1962 | 206.1 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1963 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1964 | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1965 | 193.2 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1966 | 153.5 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1967 | 114.9 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1968 | 177.9 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1969 | 130.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1970 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1971 | 128.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1972 | 161.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1973 | 140.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1974 | 148.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1975 | 112.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1976 | 157.9 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1977 | 230.0 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1978 | 219.2 mm (8.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 37 days |
| 1942 | 92 days |
| 1943 | 44 days |
| 1944 | 174 days |
| 1945 | 68 days |
| 1946 | 40 days |
| 1947 | 46 days |
| 1948 | 100 days |
| 1949 | 112 days |
| 1950 | 72 days |
| 1951 | 76 days |
| 1952 | 85 days |
| 1953 | 84 days |
| 1954 | 135 days |
| 1955 | 129 days |
| 1956 | 43 days |
| 1957 | 106 days |
| 1958 | 51 days |
| 1959 | 190 days |
| 1960 | 66 days |
| 1961 | 125 days |
| 1962 | 43 days |
| 1963 | 180 days |
| 1964 | 55 days |
| 1965 | 52 days |
| 1966 | 119 days |
| 1967 | 123 days |
| 1968 | 80 days |
| 1969 | 48 days |
| 1970 | 51 days |
| 1971 | 42 days |
| 1972 | 46 days |
| 1973 | 46 days |
| 1974 | 50 days |
| 1975 | 69 days |
| 1976 | 31 days |
| 1977 | 37 days |
| 1978 | 30 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, 1942 to 1977A day with at least 78.3 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 156.3 mm (6.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 78.3 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 141.9 mm (5.6 in) | Longer than the 36 years of record |
| 100 years | 156.3 mm (6.2 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 1942 to 1977.
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: 156.8 mm (6.2 in) in 1950; 152.9 mm (6.0 in) in 1977; 105.9 mm (4.2 in) in 1949.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).