Cotegipe Weather Records (BR047410490)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cotegipe (BR047410490), Brazil, with 48 years of record.
Key Facts for Cotegipe
- Cotegipe (BR047410490) is a weather station in Brazil at -12.03 latitude and -44.26 longitude, 484 m (1,588 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1936 to 1983, 48 years of record.
- 0 records set at Cotegipe still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cotegipe set a daily record precipitation of 109.1 mm (4.3 in) on 5 December 1983.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -12.03 latitude, -44.26 longitude.
- Elevation: 484 m (1,588 ft).
- Period of record: 1936 to 1983, 48 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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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1967-11-09 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 158.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1973-03-03 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 186.0 mm (7.3 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 186.0 mm (7.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) | 31 January 1958 |
| Feb | 170.1 mm (6.7 in) | 13 February 1978 |
| Mar | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) | 3 March 1973 |
| Apr | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 7 April 1983 |
| May | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 12 May 1939 |
| Jun | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | 2 June 1974 |
| Jul | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 30 July 1939 |
| Aug | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 2 August 1972 |
| Sep | 60.6 mm (2.4 in) | 3 September 1939 |
| Oct | 138.0 mm (5.4 in) | 23 October 1936 |
| Nov | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) | 9 November 1967 |
| Dec | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) | 17 December 1980 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 December 1983 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 109.1 mm (4.3 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 12 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 1983 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 November 1983 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) | 45 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 April 1983 | Cotegipe, BR | monthly rain | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 8.7 mm (0.34 in) | 11 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1983 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 1982 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 45 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 1982 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 15 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 February 1982 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) | 40 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 November 1981 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 61.3 mm (2.4 in) | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 26 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 1981 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 44 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 1981 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 44 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 April 1981 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 1981 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 44 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 December 1980 | Cotegipe, BR | monthly rain | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 1 year | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 February 1980 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 8 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 1980 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 77.1 mm (3.0 in) | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) | 10 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 1980 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 21 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1979 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 4 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 May 1979 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) | 41 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1979 | Cotegipe, BR | daily rain | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 41 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1936 to 1983| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) | 1973 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) | 48 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 381.5 mm (15.0 in) | 1958 | 178.2 mm (7.0 in) | 48 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 234 days | 1961 | 151 days | 48 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 138.0 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1937 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1938 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1939 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1941 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1942 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1943 | 90.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1944 | 110.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1945 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1946 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1947 | 109.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1948 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1949 | 126.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1950 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1951 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1952 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1953 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1954 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1955 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1956 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1959 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1961 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1962 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1964 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1965 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1966 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1967 | 158.2 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1968 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1970 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1971 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1972 | 100.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1973 | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1974 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1975 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1976 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1977 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1978 | 170.1 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1979 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1980 | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1981 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1982 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 168.0 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1937 | 186.1 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1938 | 199.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1939 | 120.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1940 | 184.9 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1941 | 161.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1942 | 134.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1943 | 144.2 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1944 | 259.7 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1945 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1946 | 100.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1947 | 213.9 mm (8.4 in) |
| 1948 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1949 | 162.9 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1950 | 142.6 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1951 | 179.2 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1952 | 178.6 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1953 | 189.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1954 | 171.5 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1955 | 228.3 mm (9.0 in) |
| 1956 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1957 | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1958 | 381.5 mm (15.0 in) |
| 1959 | 261.5 mm (10.3 in) |
| 1960 | 200.6 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1961 | 153.0 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1962 | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1963 | 199.2 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1964 | 260.1 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1965 | 190.2 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1966 | 184.1 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1967 | 243.2 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1968 | 167.7 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1969 | 183.0 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1970 | 152.5 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1971 | 150.3 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1972 | 197.9 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1973 | 212.0 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1974 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1975 | 155.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1976 | 125.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1977 | 214.9 mm (8.5 in) |
| 1978 | 336.0 mm (13.2 in) |
| 1979 | 163.3 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1980 | 160.1 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1981 | 193.3 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1982 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1983 | 196.1 mm (7.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 51 days |
| 1937 | 145 days |
| 1938 | 178 days |
| 1939 | 75 days |
| 1940 | 147 days |
| 1941 | 80 days |
| 1942 | 155 days |
| 1943 | 79 days |
| 1944 | 176 days |
| 1945 | 161 days |
| 1946 | 145 days |
| 1947 | 190 days |
| 1948 | 164 days |
| 1949 | 186 days |
| 1950 | 161 days |
| 1951 | 184 days |
| 1952 | 127 days |
| 1953 | 166 days |
| 1954 | 210 days |
| 1955 | 185 days |
| 1956 | 70 days |
| 1957 | 135 days |
| 1958 | 103 days |
| 1959 | 161 days |
| 1960 | 206 days |
| 1961 | 234 days |
| 1962 | 116 days |
| 1963 | 177 days |
| 1964 | 151 days |
| 1965 | 153 days |
| 1966 | 133 days |
| 1967 | 124 days |
| 1968 | 145 days |
| 1969 | 177 days |
| 1970 | 161 days |
| 1971 | 65 days |
| 1972 | 64 days |
| 1973 | 153 days |
| 1974 | 102 days |
| 1975 | 90 days |
| 1976 | 151 days |
| 1977 | 129 days |
| 1978 | 80 days |
| 1979 | 110 days |
| 1980 | 167 days |
| 1981 | 117 days |
| 1982 | 156 days |
| 1983 | 173 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
45 years, 1937 to 1983A day with at least 92.1 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 162.7 mm (6.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 92.1 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 114.7 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) | Longer than the 45 years of record |
| 100 years | 162.7 mm (6.4 in) | Longer than the 45 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, 45 years of values from 1937 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: 170.1 mm (6.7 in) in 1978; 158.2 mm (6.2 in) in 1967; 132.0 mm (5.2 in) in 1955.
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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).