Cachoeira Poco Fundo Weather Records (BR002146029)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cachoeira Poco Fundo (BR002146029), Brazil, with 33 years of record.
Key Facts for Cachoeira Poco Fundo
- Cachoeira Poco Fundo (BR002146029) is a weather station in Brazil at -21.79 latitude and -46.12 longitude, 820 m (2,690 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1967 to 1999, 33 years of record.
- 0 records set at Cachoeira Poco Fundo still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cachoeira Poco Fundo set a daily record precipitation of 29.9 mm (1.2 in) on 10 September 1999.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -21.79 latitude, -46.12 longitude.
- Elevation: 820 m (2,690 ft).
- Period of record: 1967 to 1999, 33 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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| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| 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
Feb: 162.0 mm (6.4 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) | 22 January 1992 |
| Feb | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) | 12 February 1978 |
| Mar | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | 1 March 1999 |
| Apr | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 1 April 1997 |
| May | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 31 May 1983 |
| Jun | 61.6 mm (2.4 in) | 26 June 1980 |
| Jul | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) | 3 July 1976 |
| Aug | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 31 August 1998 |
| Sep | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 21 September 1998 |
| Oct | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) | 20 October 1981 |
| Nov | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) | 8 November 1970 |
| Dec | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) | 23 December 1972 |
Latest Records
17| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 September 1999 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 28 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 June 1999 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 29 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 June 1999 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 28 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 March 1999 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | monthly rain | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 2 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 January 1999 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain (Tie) | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) | tie | 4 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 64.9 mm (2.6 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 24 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 15 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) | 5 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | monthly rain | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 2 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | monthly rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 12 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 29 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 May 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 19 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 May 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 4 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 19 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 13 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 1998 | Cachoeira Poco Fundo, BR | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1967 to 1999| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) | 1978 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | 33 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 236.6 mm (9.3 in) | 1995 | 164.7 mm (6.5 in) | 33 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 91 days | 1988 | 43 days | 33 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 50.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1969 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1970 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1971 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1972 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1973 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1974 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1975 | 53.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1977 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1978 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1979 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1980 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1981 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1982 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1983 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1984 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1985 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1986 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 95.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1989 | 91.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1990 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1991 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1993 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 96.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1995 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1996 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 64.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1999 | 118.0 mm (4.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 76.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1968 | 152.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1969 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1970 | 182.8 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1971 | 123.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1972 | 186.6 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1973 | 194.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1974 | 160.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1975 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1976 | 155.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1977 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1978 | 180.8 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1979 | 190.0 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1980 | 154.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1981 | 175.4 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1982 | 167.6 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1983 | 195.4 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1984 | 160.6 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1985 | 172.7 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1986 | 195.9 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1987 | 199.2 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1988 | 164.7 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1989 | 214.7 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1990 | 144.2 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1991 | 198.6 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1992 | 206.3 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1993 | 155.4 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1994 | 151.8 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1995 | 236.6 mm (9.3 in) |
| 1996 | 187.5 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1997 | 102.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1998 | 107.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1999 | 157.6 mm (6.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 47 days |
| 1968 | 65 days |
| 1969 | 38 days |
| 1970 | 31 days |
| 1971 | 27 days |
| 1972 | 46 days |
| 1973 | 60 days |
| 1974 | 48 days |
| 1975 | 81 days |
| 1976 | 22 days |
| 1977 | 41 days |
| 1978 | 44 days |
| 1979 | 41 days |
| 1980 | 26 days |
| 1981 | 54 days |
| 1982 | 27 days |
| 1983 | 34 days |
| 1984 | 74 days |
| 1985 | 79 days |
| 1986 | 32 days |
| 1987 | 29 days |
| 1988 | 91 days |
| 1989 | 35 days |
| 1990 | 43 days |
| 1991 | 66 days |
| 1992 | 44 days |
| 1993 | 30 days |
| 1994 | 36 days |
| 1995 | 57 days |
| 1996 | 42 days |
| 1997 | 53 days |
| 1998 | 43 days |
| 1999 | 46 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 84.3 mm (3.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 139.0 mm (5.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 103.7 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 114.4 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
| 100 years | 139.0 mm (5.5 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: 162.0 mm (6.4 in) in 1978; 118.0 mm (4.6 in) in 1999; 108.2 mm (4.3 in) in 1970.
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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).