Ponte Fernao Dias Weather Records (BR002044027)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ponte Fernao Dias (BR002044027), Brazil, with 34 years of record.
Key Facts for Ponte Fernao Dias
- Ponte Fernao Dias (BR002044027) is a weather station in Brazil at -20.74 latitude and -44.78 longitude, 882 m (2,894 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1966 to 1999, 34 years of record.
- 0 records set at Ponte Fernao Dias still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ponte Fernao Dias set a daily record precipitation of 68.5 mm (2.7 in) on 8 December 1999.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -20.74 latitude, -44.78 longitude.
- Elevation: 882 m (2,894 ft).
- Period of record: 1966 to 1999, 34 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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| 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
Jan: 133.8 mm (5.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) | 2 January 1997 |
| Feb | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) | 11 February 1995 |
| Mar | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) | 14 March 1979 |
| Apr | 63.4 mm (2.5 in) | 14 April 1988 |
| May | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) | 16 May 1994 |
| Jun | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 26 June 1980 |
| Jul | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) | 20 July 1979 |
| Aug | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) | 31 August 1998 |
| Sep | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) | 15 September 1979 |
| Oct | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) | 26 October 1993 |
| Nov | 108.1 mm (4.3 in) | 3 November 1996 |
| Dec | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) | 12 December 1972 |
Latest Records
18| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 December 1999 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) | 4 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 1999 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 30 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 June 1999 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 30 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 June 1999 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 18 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 March 1999 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 4 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 15 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 October 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 24 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 October 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 7 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) | 13 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | monthly rain | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 12 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 August 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 29 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 25 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 15 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 19 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 24 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) | 20 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 March 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 19 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 January 1998 | Ponte Fernao Dias, BR | daily rain | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 27 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1966 to 1999| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) | 1997 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) | 34 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 372.0 mm (14.6 in) | 1997 | 159.5 mm (6.3 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 127 days | 1991 | 48 days | 34 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 5.7 mm (0.22 in) |
| 1967 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1968 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1969 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1970 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1971 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1972 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1973 | 50.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1974 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1975 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1976 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1977 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1978 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1979 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1980 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1981 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1982 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1983 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1984 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1985 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1986 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1987 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1989 | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1990 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1991 | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 119.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1993 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1995 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1996 | 108.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1997 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1998 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1999 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) |
| 1967 | 161.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1968 | 174.6 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1969 | 194.8 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1970 | 124.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1971 | 179.8 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1972 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1973 | 70.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 123.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1975 | 173.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1976 | 128.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1977 | 151.7 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1978 | 231.6 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1979 | 180.0 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1980 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1981 | 123.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1982 | 153.5 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1983 | 163.2 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1984 | 112.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1985 | 240.9 mm (9.5 in) |
| 1986 | 209.0 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1987 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1988 | 167.2 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1989 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1990 | 144.4 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1991 | 200.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1992 | 289.6 mm (11.4 in) |
| 1993 | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1994 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1995 | 202.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1996 | 189.8 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1997 | 372.0 mm (14.6 in) |
| 1998 | 145.6 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1999 | 157.4 mm (6.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 36 days |
| 1967 | 28 days |
| 1968 | 69 days |
| 1969 | 31 days |
| 1970 | 117 days |
| 1971 | 49 days |
| 1972 | 43 days |
| 1973 | 48 days |
| 1974 | 47 days |
| 1975 | 85 days |
| 1976 | 31 days |
| 1977 | 87 days |
| 1978 | 41 days |
| 1979 | 49 days |
| 1980 | 53 days |
| 1981 | 56 days |
| 1982 | 39 days |
| 1983 | 45 days |
| 1984 | 48 days |
| 1985 | 107 days |
| 1986 | 33 days |
| 1987 | 36 days |
| 1988 | 106 days |
| 1989 | 24 days |
| 1990 | 43 days |
| 1991 | 127 days |
| 1992 | 44 days |
| 1993 | 56 days |
| 1994 | 101 days |
| 1995 | 83 days |
| 1996 | 43 days |
| 1997 | 40 days |
| 1998 | 36 days |
| 1999 | 65 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
31 years, 1968 to 1999A day with at least 83.5 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 133.5 mm (5.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 121.0 mm (4.8 in) | |
| 50 years | 127.7 mm (5.0 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
| 100 years | 133.5 mm (5.3 in) | Longer than the 31 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, 31 years of values from 1968 to 1999.
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: 133.8 mm (5.3 in) in 1997; 119.0 mm (4.7 in) in 1992; 108.1 mm (4.3 in) in 1996.
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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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).