Caiana Weather Records (BR002041005)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Caiana (BR002041005), Brazil, with 60 years of record.
Key Facts for Caiana
- Caiana (BR002041005) is a weather station in Brazil at -20.69 latitude and -41.92 longitude, 747 m (2,451 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1939 to 1998, 60 years of record.
- 0 records set at Caiana still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Caiana set a daily record precipitation of 39.0 mm (1.5 in) on 5 May 1998.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -20.69 latitude, -41.92 longitude.
- Elevation: 747 m (2,451 ft).
- Period of record: 1939 to 1998, 60 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 |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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
Dec: 114.0 mm (4.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 28 January 1949 |
| Feb | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) | 16 February 1953 |
| Mar | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) | 19 March 1941 |
| Apr | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) | 17 April 1942 |
| May | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 7 May 1973 |
| Jun | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) | 9 June 1978 |
| Jul | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) | 11 July 1965 |
| Aug | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) | 22 August 1986 |
| Sep | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) | 24 September 1992 |
| Oct | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) | 7 October 1981 |
| Nov | 113.2 mm (4.5 in) | 25 November 1978 |
| Dec | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) | 6 December 1966 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 1998 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 24 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 November 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 44 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 20 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 20 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 40 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 56 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 19 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 42 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 44 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 January 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 54 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 January 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain (Tie) | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | tie | 29 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 January 1997 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 29 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 1996 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 44 years | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 6 September 1996 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 30 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 1996 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 23 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 March 1996 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 13 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 February 1996 | Caiana, BR | daily rain (Tie) | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | tie | 56 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 1994 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 1994 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) | 44 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 June 1994 | Caiana, BR | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 16 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1939 to 1998| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) | 1966 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 60 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 280.1 mm (11.0 in) | 1968 | 137.3 mm (5.4 in) | 60 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 134 days | 1984 | 46 days | 60 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1940 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1941 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1942 | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1943 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1944 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1945 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1946 | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1947 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1948 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1949 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1950 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1951 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1952 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1954 | 40.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1956 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1957 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1959 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1960 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1966 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1967 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1968 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1970 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1972 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1973 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1975 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1976 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1977 | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 113.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1979 | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1980 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1981 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1982 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1984 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1985 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1986 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1987 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1988 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1989 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1991 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1992 | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1993 | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1994 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1995 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 86.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1997 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1998 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1940 | 165.7 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1941 | 161.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1942 | 201.6 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1943 | 205.0 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1944 | 173.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1945 | 117.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1946 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1947 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1948 | 155.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1949 | 189.6 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1950 | 155.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1951 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1952 | 183.3 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1953 | 190.6 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1954 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1956 | 150.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1957 | 109.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1958 | 116.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1959 | 147.2 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1960 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1961 | 168.8 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1962 | 157.1 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1963 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1964 | 159.9 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1965 | 145.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1966 | 154.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1967 | 142.8 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1968 | 280.1 mm (11.0 in) |
| 1969 | 111.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1970 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1971 | 209.9 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1972 | 96.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1973 | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1974 | 117.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1975 | 149.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1976 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1977 | 109.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1978 | 124.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1979 | 139.6 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1980 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1981 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1982 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1983 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1984 | 175.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1985 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1986 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1987 | 144.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1988 | 117.2 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1989 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1990 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1991 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1992 | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1993 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1994 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1995 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1996 | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1997 | 270.0 mm (10.6 in) |
| 1998 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 10 days |
| 1940 | 34 days |
| 1941 | 38 days |
| 1942 | 29 days |
| 1943 | 28 days |
| 1944 | 40 days |
| 1945 | 36 days |
| 1946 | 30 days |
| 1947 | 32 days |
| 1948 | 24 days |
| 1949 | 32 days |
| 1950 | 26 days |
| 1951 | 47 days |
| 1952 | 19 days |
| 1953 | 40 days |
| 1954 | 40 days |
| 1955 | 114 days |
| 1956 | 25 days |
| 1957 | 94 days |
| 1958 | 28 days |
| 1959 | 46 days |
| 1960 | 32 days |
| 1961 | 90 days |
| 1962 | 55 days |
| 1963 | 48 days |
| 1964 | 24 days |
| 1965 | 39 days |
| 1966 | 42 days |
| 1967 | 106 days |
| 1968 | 39 days |
| 1969 | 68 days |
| 1970 | 83 days |
| 1971 | 49 days |
| 1972 | 46 days |
| 1973 | 87 days |
| 1974 | 103 days |
| 1975 | 73 days |
| 1976 | 40 days |
| 1977 | 98 days |
| 1978 | 26 days |
| 1979 | 51 days |
| 1980 | 44 days |
| 1981 | 52 days |
| 1982 | 17 days |
| 1983 | 51 days |
| 1984 | 134 days |
| 1985 | 77 days |
| 1986 | 59 days |
| 1987 | 49 days |
| 1988 | 54 days |
| 1989 | 28 days |
| 1990 | 45 days |
| 1991 | 98 days |
| 1992 | 30 days |
| 1993 | 89 days |
| 1994 | 75 days |
| 1995 | 66 days |
| 1996 | 47 days |
| 1997 | 64 days |
| 1998 | 40 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
51 years, 1940 to 1997A day with at least 75.7 mm (3.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 112.0 mm (4.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 96.1 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 103.5 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 108.1 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) | Longer than the 51 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, 51 years of values from 1940 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: 114.0 mm (4.5 in) in 1966; 113.2 mm (4.5 in) in 1978; 109.8 mm (4.3 in) in 1942.
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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).