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Potengi Weather Records (BR037492970)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Potengi (BR037492970), Brazil, with 48 years of record.

Key Facts for Potengi

  • Potengi (BR037492970) is a weather station in Brazil at -7.10 latitude and -40.02 longitude, 480 m (1,575 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1936 to 1983, 48 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Potengi still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Potengi set a daily record precipitation of 6.7 mm (0.26 in) on 2 December 1983.

About the Station

  • Location: Brazil, -7.10 latitude, -40.02 longitude.
  • Elevation: 480 m (1,575 ft).
  • Period of record: 1936 to 1983, 48 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Potengi, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Potengi. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Potengi. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Potengi, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

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Standing records at Potengi by the year they were set 0 records at Potengi still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Potengi still stand.
Standing records at Potengi by the year they were set
Year setStanding records

Wettest Day of Each Month

Mar: 116.0 mm (4.6 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Potengi The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Potengi. The most was 116.0 mm (4.6 in) on 9 March 1960. 050100150 Jan: 105.3 mm (4.1 in), 25 January 1968 Jan Feb: 80.2 mm (3.2 in), 18 February 1974 Feb Mar: 116.0 mm (4.6 in), 9 March 1960 Mar Apr: 101.0 mm (4.0 in), 2 April 1981 Apr May: 42.5 mm (1.7 in), 2 May 1974 May Jun: 22.5 mm (0.9 in), 15 June 1973 Jun Jul: 19.9 mm (0.8 in), 25 July 1973 Jul Aug: 33.0 mm (1.3 in), 10 August 1959 Aug Sep: 25.0 mm (1.0 in), 8 September 1939 Sep Oct: 77.4 mm (3.0 in), 5 October 1965 Oct Nov: 103.6 mm (4.1 in), 10 November 1971 Nov Dec: 80.0 mm (3.1 in), 12 December 1962 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Potengi. The most was 116.0 mm (4.6 in) on 9 March 1960.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Potengi
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan105.3 mm (4.1 in)25 January 1968
Feb80.2 mm (3.2 in)18 February 1974
Mar116.0 mm (4.6 in)9 March 1960
Apr101.0 mm (4.0 in)2 April 1981
May42.5 mm (1.7 in)2 May 1974
Jun22.5 mm (0.9 in)15 June 1973
Jul19.9 mm (0.8 in)25 July 1973
Aug33.0 mm (1.3 in)10 August 1959
Sep25.0 mm (1.0 in)8 September 1939
Oct77.4 mm (3.0 in)5 October 1965
Nov103.6 mm (4.1 in)10 November 1971
Dec80.0 mm (3.1 in)12 December 1962

Latest Records

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Latest records at Potengi
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
2 December 1983Potengi, BRdaily rain6.7 mm (0.26 in)6.4 mm (0.25 in)9 years10 of 100 (Routine)
4 June 1983Potengi, BRdaily rain13.6 mm (0.5 in)12.5 mm (0.5 in)8 years20 of 100 (Routine)
3 June 1983Potengi, BRdaily rain3.1 mm (0.12 in)2.8 mm (0.11 in)10 years12 of 100 (Routine)
8 March 1983Potengi, BRdaily rain37.7 mm (1.5 in)6.6 mm (0.26 in)14 years12 of 100 (Routine)
2 October 1981Potengi, BRdaily rain2.7 mm (0.11 in)2.7 mm (0.11 in)44 years18 of 100 (Routine)
1 October 1981Potengi, BRdaily rain1.3 mm (0.05 in)1.3 mm (0.05 in)44 years17 of 100 (Routine)
2 April 1981Potengi, BRmonthly rain101.0 mm (4.0 in)9.0 mm (0.35 in)24 years27 of 100 (Routine)
24 March 1981Potengi, BRdaily rain90.0 mm (3.5 in)37.0 mm (1.5 in)43 years39 of 100 (Notable)
23 March 1981Potengi, BRdaily rain62.0 mm (2.4 in)17.0 mm (0.7 in)7 years16 of 100 (Routine)
28 December 1980Potengi, BRdaily rain39.4 mm (1.6 in)9.2 mm (0.36 in)3 years10 of 100 (Routine)
18 November 1980Potengi, BRdaily rain53.3 mm (2.1 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)1 year4 of 100 (Routine)
16 November 1980Potengi, BRdaily rain50.3 mm (2.0 in)34.2 mm (1.3 in)5 years24 of 100 (Routine)
14 November 1980Potengi, BRdaily rain29.0 mm (1.1 in)23.7 mm (0.9 in)39 years28 of 100 (Routine)
10 May 1980Potengi, BRdaily rain22.6 mm (0.9 in)6.8 mm (0.27 in)12 years15 of 100 (Routine)
4 March 1980Potengi, BRdaily rain59.6 mm (2.3 in)17.0 mm (0.7 in)14 years18 of 100 (Routine)
1 March 1980Potengi, BRdaily rain33.6 mm (1.3 in)0.2 mm (0.01 in)16 years8 of 100 (Routine)
18 November 1979Potengi, BRdaily rain52.3 mm (2.1 in)7.1 mm (0.28 in)12 years10 of 100 (Routine)
9 November 1979Potengi, BRdaily rain7.5 mm (0.30 in)5.1 mm (0.20 in)8 years8 of 100 (Routine)
8 November 1979Potengi, BRdaily rain2.6 mm (0.10 in)2.6 mm (0.10 in)41 years17 of 100 (Routine)
6 September 1979Potengi, BRdaily rain6.8 mm (0.27 in)6.6 mm (0.26 in)4 years11 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1936 to 1983
Yearly extremes at Potengi: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)116.0 mm (4.6 in)196057.5 mm (2.3 in)46
Wettest five days (Rx5day)282.0 mm (11.1 in)1960102.9 mm (4.0 in)46
Longest dry spell (CDD)185 days198078 days46

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Potengi by year The wettest day of the year at Potengi, 1936 to 1983. The record is 116.0 mm (4.6 in) in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 57.5 mm (2.3 in). 05010015019401950196019701980Record: 116.0 mm (4.6 in) in 1960
The wettest day of the year at Potengi, 1936 to 1983. The record is 116.0 mm (4.6 in) in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 57.5 mm (2.3 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Potengi by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
193663.0 mm (2.5 in)
193746.4 mm (1.8 in)
193868.5 mm (2.7 in)
193955.4 mm (2.2 in)
194070.2 mm (2.8 in)
194155.1 mm (2.2 in)
194290.0 mm (3.5 in)
194362.0 mm (2.4 in)
194452.0 mm (2.0 in)
194660.0 mm (2.4 in)
194788.0 mm (3.5 in)
194865.0 mm (2.6 in)
194912.0 mm (0.5 in)
195055.0 mm (2.2 in)
195146.0 mm (1.8 in)
195236.0 mm (1.4 in)
195338.0 mm (1.5 in)
195455.0 mm (2.2 in)
195545.0 mm (1.8 in)
195692.0 mm (3.6 in)
195745.0 mm (1.8 in)
195840.0 mm (1.6 in)
195936.0 mm (1.4 in)
1960116.0 mm (4.6 in)
196280.0 mm (3.1 in)
196375.0 mm (3.0 in)
196475.5 mm (3.0 in)
196577.4 mm (3.0 in)
196671.0 mm (2.8 in)
196745.2 mm (1.8 in)
1968105.3 mm (4.1 in)
1969105.3 mm (4.1 in)
197051.7 mm (2.0 in)
1971103.6 mm (4.1 in)
197269.1 mm (2.7 in)
197354.5 mm (2.1 in)
197480.2 mm (3.2 in)
197553.5 mm (2.1 in)
197654.0 mm (2.1 in)
197753.2 mm (2.1 in)
197882.2 mm (3.2 in)
197953.6 mm (2.1 in)
198059.6 mm (2.3 in)
1981101.0 mm (4.0 in)
198227.6 mm (1.1 in)
198337.7 mm (1.5 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Potengi by year The wettest five days of the year at Potengi, 1936 to 1983. The record is 282.0 mm (11.1 in) in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 102.9 mm (4.0 in). 010020030019401950196019701980Record: 282.0 mm (11.1 in) in 1960
The wettest five days of the year at Potengi, 1936 to 1983. The record is 282.0 mm (11.1 in) in 1960, marked on the chart; the median year is 102.9 mm (4.0 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Potengi by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
193679.4 mm (3.1 in)
193793.4 mm (3.7 in)
1938102.6 mm (4.0 in)
193995.2 mm (3.7 in)
1940144.6 mm (5.7 in)
1941129.2 mm (5.1 in)
1942168.0 mm (6.6 in)
1943193.0 mm (7.6 in)
194482.0 mm (3.2 in)
1946104.0 mm (4.1 in)
1947113.0 mm (4.4 in)
1948135.0 mm (5.3 in)
194922.2 mm (0.9 in)
1950113.0 mm (4.4 in)
195155.0 mm (2.2 in)
195252.0 mm (2.0 in)
195359.0 mm (2.3 in)
195480.0 mm (3.1 in)
1955115.0 mm (4.5 in)
1956215.0 mm (8.5 in)
195773.0 mm (2.9 in)
195863.0 mm (2.5 in)
195972.0 mm (2.8 in)
1960282.0 mm (11.1 in)
1962119.9 mm (4.7 in)
1963135.0 mm (5.3 in)
1964103.1 mm (4.1 in)
1965109.6 mm (4.3 in)
1966131.4 mm (5.2 in)
196792.6 mm (3.6 in)
1968136.5 mm (5.4 in)
1969136.5 mm (5.4 in)
197097.4 mm (3.8 in)
1971110.3 mm (4.3 in)
197296.8 mm (3.8 in)
197361.8 mm (2.4 in)
1974165.4 mm (6.5 in)
197599.8 mm (3.9 in)
197696.7 mm (3.8 in)
197779.7 mm (3.1 in)
1978120.8 mm (4.8 in)
197994.6 mm (3.7 in)
1980132.6 mm (5.2 in)
1981189.9 mm (7.5 in)
198244.1 mm (1.7 in)
198370.8 mm (2.8 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Potengi by year The longest dry spell of the year at Potengi, 1936 to 1983. The record is 185 days in 1980, marked on the chart; the median year is 78 days. 05010015020019401950196019701980Record: 185 days in 1980
The longest dry spell of the year at Potengi, 1936 to 1983. The record is 185 days in 1980, marked on the chart; the median year is 78 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Potengi by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
193628 days
193751 days
193842 days
193941 days
194046 days
194132 days
194226 days
194319 days
194418 days
194641 days
194721 days
194884 days
194943 days
1950131 days
1951140 days
1952103 days
195390 days
1954113 days
1955131 days
1956118 days
1957155 days
1958131 days
1959102 days
1960107 days
1962102 days
1963147 days
196458 days
196560 days
196696 days
1967100 days
1968130 days
196984 days
197086 days
197179 days
197243 days
197346 days
197468 days
197550 days
1976173 days
197777 days
197852 days
197955 days
1980185 days
1981177 days
198213 days
198357 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

34 years, 1948 to 1983

A day with at least 60.7 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 136.0 mm (5.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Potengi: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years60.7 mm (2.4 in)
5 years83.2 mm (3.3 in)
10 years97.1 mm (3.8 in)
25 years113.6 mm (4.5 in)
50 years125.1 mm (4.9 in)Longer than the 34 years of record
100 years136.0 mm (5.4 in)Longer than the 34 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, 34 years of values from 1948 to 1983.

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: 116.0 mm (4.6 in) in 1960; 105.3 mm (4.1 in) in 1968; 105.3 mm (4.1 in) in 1969.

Download the Data

  • Data for Potengi standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Potengi threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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).