Brotas de Macaubas Weather Records (BR047440740)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Brotas de Macaubas (BR047440740), Brazil, with 47 years of record.
Key Facts for Brotas de Macaubas
- Brotas de Macaubas (BR047440740) is a weather station in Brazil at -12.00 latitude and -42.63 longitude, 1,151 m (3,776 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1937 to 1983, 47 years of record.
- 0 records set at Brotas de Macaubas still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Brotas de Macaubas set an all-time record daily precipitation of 140.0 mm (5.5 in) on 15 November 1983.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -12.00 latitude, -42.63 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,151 m (3,776 ft).
- Period of record: 1937 to 1983, 47 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-11-15 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 140.0 mm (5.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) | 25 January 1961 |
| Feb | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) | 9 February 1978 |
| Mar | 114.4 mm (4.5 in) | 8 March 1943 |
| Apr | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) | 8 April 1967 |
| May | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) | 6 May 1946 |
| Jun | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) | 8 June 1981 |
| Jul | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 1 July 1939 |
| Aug | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 23 August 1965 |
| Sep | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) | 3 September 1939 |
| Oct | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 13 October 1968 |
| Nov | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | 15 November 1983 |
| Dec | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) | 29 December 1958 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 November 1983 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | all-time rain | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 40 years | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 July 1983 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 44 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 March 1983 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 24 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 1983 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain (Tie) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | tie | 34 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 1982 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 44 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 1982 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 21 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 1982 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 40 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 January 1982 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 8 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 35 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 October 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 23 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 October 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) | 23 years | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 August 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 43 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 43 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 43 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 June 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 43 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 June 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | monthly rain | 10.8 mm (0.4 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 3 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 May 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 43 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 36 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 March 1981 | Brotas de Macaubas, BR | daily rain | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) | 40 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1937 to 1983| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) | 1983 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) | 43 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 243.0 mm (9.6 in) | 1964 | 125.6 mm (4.9 in) | 43 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 200 days | 1951 | 146 days | 43 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1938 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1939 | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1940 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1941 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1942 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1943 | 114.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1944 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1945 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1946 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1947 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1948 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1949 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1950 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1951 | 62.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1954 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1955 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1959 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1961 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1962 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1963 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1965 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1966 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1967 | 73.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1970 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1971 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1972 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1974 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1981 | 54.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 140.0 mm (5.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 116.5 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1938 | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1939 | 113.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1940 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1941 | 179.0 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1942 | 164.9 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1943 | 163.7 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1944 | 105.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1945 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1946 | 120.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1947 | 111.2 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1948 | 196.8 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1949 | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1950 | 53.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1951 | 125.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1952 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1953 | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1954 | 134.5 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1955 | 145.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1956 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1957 | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1958 | 169.9 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1959 | 145.4 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1960 | 221.0 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1961 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1962 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1963 | 192.6 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1964 | 243.0 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1965 | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 154.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1967 | 116.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1968 | 138.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1969 | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1970 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1971 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1972 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1974 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1978 | 177.0 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1979 | 197.2 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1980 | 137.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1981 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1982 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1983 | 215.5 mm (8.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 25 days |
| 1938 | 134 days |
| 1939 | 67 days |
| 1940 | 112 days |
| 1941 | 81 days |
| 1942 | 133 days |
| 1943 | 158 days |
| 1944 | 175 days |
| 1945 | 126 days |
| 1946 | 111 days |
| 1947 | 164 days |
| 1948 | 146 days |
| 1949 | 124 days |
| 1950 | 187 days |
| 1951 | 200 days |
| 1952 | 121 days |
| 1953 | 174 days |
| 1954 | 195 days |
| 1955 | 187 days |
| 1956 | 152 days |
| 1957 | 179 days |
| 1958 | 162 days |
| 1959 | 196 days |
| 1960 | 174 days |
| 1961 | 189 days |
| 1962 | 161 days |
| 1963 | 187 days |
| 1964 | 159 days |
| 1965 | 116 days |
| 1966 | 95 days |
| 1967 | 55 days |
| 1968 | 92 days |
| 1969 | 197 days |
| 1970 | 154 days |
| 1971 | 20 days |
| 1972 | 10 days |
| 1974 | 13 days |
| 1978 | 26 days |
| 1979 | 74 days |
| 1980 | 161 days |
| 1981 | 114 days |
| 1982 | 177 days |
| 1983 | 110 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, 1938 to 1983A day with at least 62.5 mm (2.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 152.2 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 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 34 years of record |
| 100 years | 152.2 mm (6.0 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 1938 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: 140.0 mm (5.5 in) in 1983; 114.4 mm (4.5 in) in 1943; 99.0 mm (3.9 in) in 1961.
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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).