Sao Joaquim da Barra Weather Records (BR002047019)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sao Joaquim da Barra (BR002047019), Brazil, with 41 years of record.
Key Facts for Sao Joaquim da Barra
- Sao Joaquim da Barra (BR002047019) is a weather station in Brazil at -20.58 latitude and -47.89 longitude, 640 m (2,100 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1958 to 1998, 41 years of record.
- 0 records set at Sao Joaquim da Barra still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sao Joaquim da Barra set a daily record precipitation of 38.0 mm (1.5 in) on 30 May 1998.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -20.58 latitude, -47.89 longitude.
- Elevation: 640 m (2,100 ft).
- Period of record: 1958 to 1998, 41 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 |
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| 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
Mar: 120.2 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) | 17 January 1992 |
| Feb | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) | 13 February 1961 |
| Mar | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) | 7 March 1966 |
| Apr | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) | 1 April 1995 |
| May | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) | 31 May 1983 |
| Jun | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) | 26 June 1980 |
| Jul | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 23 July 1986 |
| Aug | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 30 August 1977 |
| Sep | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) | 18 September 1992 |
| Oct | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) | 20 October 1981 |
| Nov | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 20 November 1989 |
| Dec | 119.0 mm (4.7 in) | 14 December 1989 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 1998 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 19 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1998 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 21 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 1998 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 19 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 15 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 18 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 June 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) | 16 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 63.9 mm (2.5 in) | 40.3 mm (1.6 in) | 19 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 May 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 24 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 1997 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 12 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 1996 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 36 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 1996 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 5.5 mm (0.22 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 14 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 June 1996 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 7 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 June 1996 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 23 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 March 1996 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 19 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 February 1996 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain (Tie) | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | tie | 36 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 February 1996 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) | 48.1 mm (1.9 in) | 34 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 December 1995 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 20 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 December 1995 | Sao Joaquim da Barra, BR | daily rain | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 16 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1958 to 1998| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) | 1966 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) | 39 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 292.6 mm (11.5 in) | 1966 | 157.6 mm (6.2 in) | 39 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 149 days | 1963 | 50 days | 39 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1959 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1960 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 115.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1962 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1963 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1967 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1970 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1971 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1972 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1973 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1975 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1976 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1977 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1978 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1981 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1982 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1983 | 90.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1984 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1985 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1986 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1987 | 108.6 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1988 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1989 | 119.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1990 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1991 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1993 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1994 | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1995 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1997 | 63.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1998 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1959 | 152.0 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1960 | 176.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1961 | 173.6 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1962 | 171.4 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1963 | 182.4 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1966 | 292.6 mm (11.5 in) |
| 1967 | 154.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1968 | 128.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1969 | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1970 | 133.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1971 | 211.2 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1972 | 112.9 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1973 | 93.6 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1974 | 174.0 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1975 | 198.4 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1976 | 179.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1977 | 157.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1978 | 182.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1979 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1980 | 204.4 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1981 | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1982 | 220.6 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1983 | 214.3 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1984 | 147.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1985 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1986 | 126.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1987 | 160.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1988 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1989 | 270.6 mm (10.7 in) |
| 1990 | 206.9 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1991 | 195.5 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1992 | 193.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1993 | 125.9 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1994 | 139.1 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1995 | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1996 | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1997 | 118.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1998 | 115.5 mm (4.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 16 days |
| 1959 | 55 days |
| 1960 | 48 days |
| 1961 | 78 days |
| 1962 | 66 days |
| 1963 | 149 days |
| 1966 | 62 days |
| 1967 | 47 days |
| 1968 | 80 days |
| 1969 | 84 days |
| 1970 | 32 days |
| 1971 | 39 days |
| 1972 | 42 days |
| 1973 | 29 days |
| 1974 | 54 days |
| 1975 | 83 days |
| 1976 | 22 days |
| 1977 | 66 days |
| 1978 | 45 days |
| 1979 | 50 days |
| 1980 | 48 days |
| 1981 | 54 days |
| 1982 | 31 days |
| 1983 | 48 days |
| 1984 | 45 days |
| 1985 | 99 days |
| 1986 | 33 days |
| 1987 | 30 days |
| 1988 | 69 days |
| 1989 | 34 days |
| 1990 | 48 days |
| 1991 | 67 days |
| 1992 | 45 days |
| 1993 | 58 days |
| 1994 | 83 days |
| 1995 | 70 days |
| 1996 | 42 days |
| 1997 | 89 days |
| 1998 | 62 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
32 years, 1959 to 1995A day with at least 79.2 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 132.8 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 125.8 mm (5.0 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
| 100 years | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 32 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, 32 years of values from 1959 to 1995.
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: 119.0 mm (4.7 in) in 1989; 115.0 mm (4.5 in) in 1961; 108.6 mm (4.3 in) in 1987.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).