Balsa Do Cantu Weather Records (BR002452000)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Balsa Do Cantu (BR002452000), Brazil, with 32 years of record.
Key Facts for Balsa Do Cantu
- Balsa Do Cantu (BR002452000) is a weather station in Brazil at -24.75 latitude and -52.70 longitude, 360 m (1,181 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1967 to 1998, 32 years of record.
- 0 records set at Balsa Do Cantu still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Balsa Do Cantu set a daily record precipitation of 63.2 mm (2.5 in) on 19 June 1998.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -24.75 latitude, -52.70 longitude.
- Elevation: 360 m (1,181 ft).
- Period of record: 1967 to 1998, 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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
May: 155.0 mm (6.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) | 12 January 1995 |
| Feb | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) | 28 February 1980 |
| Mar | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) | 23 March 1985 |
| Apr | 124.8 mm (4.9 in) | 21 April 1986 |
| May | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) | 29 May 1992 |
| Jun | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) | 20 June 1997 |
| Jul | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) | 18 July 1982 |
| Aug | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) | 7 August 1975 |
| Sep | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) | 18 September 1983 |
| Oct | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 13 October 1996 |
| Nov | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) | 6 November 1987 |
| Dec | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) | 2 December 1981 |
Latest Records
14| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 June 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 4 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 71.8 mm (2.8 in) | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 25 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 0 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 May 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) | 11 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 April 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 April 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 12 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 3 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 April 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain (Tie) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | tie | 11 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) | 9 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 84.5 mm (3.3 in) | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 5 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 42.3 mm (1.7 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 20 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 February 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 2 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 February 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 0 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 January 1998 | Balsa Do Cantu, BR | daily rain | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1967 to 1998| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) | 1992 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 32 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 295.0 mm (11.6 in) | 1992 | 160.8 mm (6.3 in) | 32 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 47 days | 1978 | 23 days | 32 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1969 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 62.4 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1972 | 60.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1974 | 83.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1975 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1976 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1977 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1980 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1981 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1982 | 100.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1983 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1984 | 107.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1985 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1986 | 124.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1987 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1988 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1989 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1990 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1991 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1992 | 155.0 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1993 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1994 | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1995 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1996 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1998 | 84.5 mm (3.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 91.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1968 | 192.2 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1969 | 175.8 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1970 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1971 | 151.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1972 | 153.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1973 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1974 | 171.8 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1975 | 162.1 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1976 | 120.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1977 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1978 | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1979 | 177.0 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1980 | 152.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1981 | 149.0 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1982 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1983 | 159.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1984 | 217.2 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1985 | 106.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1986 | 167.0 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1987 | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1988 | 131.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1989 | 253.3 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1990 | 156.9 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1991 | 159.5 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1992 | 295.0 mm (11.6 in) |
| 1993 | 221.3 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1994 | 158.8 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1995 | 221.9 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1996 | 210.1 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1997 | 165.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1998 | 177.2 mm (7.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 19 days |
| 1968 | 26 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 25 days |
| 1971 | 26 days |
| 1972 | 13 days |
| 1973 | 15 days |
| 1974 | 25 days |
| 1975 | 20 days |
| 1976 | 18 days |
| 1977 | 20 days |
| 1978 | 47 days |
| 1979 | 34 days |
| 1980 | 17 days |
| 1981 | 44 days |
| 1982 | 24 days |
| 1983 | 16 days |
| 1984 | 19 days |
| 1985 | 29 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 17 days |
| 1988 | 38 days |
| 1989 | 19 days |
| 1990 | 20 days |
| 1991 | 39 days |
| 1992 | 18 days |
| 1993 | 38 days |
| 1994 | 35 days |
| 1995 | 37 days |
| 1996 | 23 days |
| 1997 | 22 days |
| 1998 | 15 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
30 years, 1968 to 1997A day with at least 88.5 mm (3.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 151.3 mm (6.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 88.5 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 116.6 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) | Longer than the 30 years of record |
| 100 years | 151.3 mm (6.0 in) | Longer than the 30 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, 30 years of values from 1968 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: 155.0 mm (6.1 in) in 1992; 124.8 mm (4.9 in) in 1986; 116.5 mm (4.6 in) in 1997.
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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).