Simplicio Mendes Weather Records (BR037567170)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Simplicio Mendes (BR037567170), Brazil, with 70 years of record.
Key Facts for Simplicio Mendes
- Simplicio Mendes (BR037567170) is a weather station in Brazil at -7.85 latitude and -41.92 longitude, 319 m (1,047 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1914 to 1983, 70 years of record.
- 0 records set at Simplicio Mendes still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Simplicio Mendes set a daily record precipitation of 37.0 mm (1.5 in) on 24 December 1983.
About the Station
- Location: Brazil, -7.85 latitude, -41.92 longitude.
- Elevation: 319 m (1,047 ft).
- Period of record: 1914 to 1983, 70 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 |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Mar: 135.2 mm (5.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) | 10 January 1973 |
| Feb | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) | 6 February 1983 |
| Mar | 135.2 mm (5.3 in) | 21 March 1929 |
| Apr | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | 25 April 1971 |
| May | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) | 1 May 1916 |
| Jun | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 17 June 1959 |
| Jul | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 19 July 1978 |
| Aug | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 3 August 1964 |
| Sep | 47.1 mm (1.9 in) | 17 September 1929 |
| Oct | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) | 1 October 1973 |
| Nov | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 28 November 1953 |
| Dec | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) | 28 December 1968 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 December 1983 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 February 1983 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 28 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 February 1983 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | monthly rain | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) | 17.1 mm (0.7 in) | 60 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 December 1982 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 13 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 1982 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 60 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 January 1982 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 43 years | 58 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 December 1981 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) | 16 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 November 1981 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 1981 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 66 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 March 1981 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 1981 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) | 31 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 November 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 34 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 September 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) | 51 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 57 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 12 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 February 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 11.1 mm (0.4 in) | 58 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 January 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 62 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 January 1980 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 50 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 1979 | Simplicio Mendes, BR | daily rain | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 24 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1914 to 1983| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 135.2 mm (5.3 in) | 1929 | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) | 62 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 211.9 mm (8.3 in) | 1926 | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) | 62 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 207 days | 1928 | 142 days | 62 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1915 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1916 | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1917 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1918 | 50.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1919 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1920 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1921 | 65.7 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1922 | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1923 | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1924 | 66.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1925 | 45.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1926 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1927 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1928 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1929 | 135.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1930 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1938 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1939 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1940 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1941 | 65.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1942 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1943 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1944 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1945 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1946 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1947 | 77.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1948 | 79.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1950 | 67.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 39.0 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1953 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1954 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1955 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1956 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1958 | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1959 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1963 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1964 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1965 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1966 | 65.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1967 | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1969 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1971 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1972 | 68.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1973 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1974 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1975 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1976 | 119.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1977 | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1978 | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1980 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1981 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1982 | 117.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1983 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1915 | 140.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1916 | 154.6 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1917 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1918 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1919 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1920 | 153.1 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1921 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1922 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1923 | 127.3 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1924 | 124.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1925 | 79.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1926 | 211.9 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1927 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1928 | 144.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1929 | 159.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1930 | 199.5 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1938 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1939 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1940 | 165.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1941 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1942 | 150.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1943 | 146.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1944 | 116.0 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1945 | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1946 | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1947 | 190.7 mm (7.5 in) |
| 1948 | 113.7 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1949 | 125.6 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1950 | 151.5 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1951 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1952 | 90.0 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1953 | 146.2 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1954 | 76.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1955 | 97.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1956 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1957 | 179.2 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1958 | 113.9 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1959 | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1960 | 144.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1962 | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1963 | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1964 | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1965 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1966 | 113.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1967 | 116.4 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1968 | 168.0 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1969 | 131.4 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1970 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1972 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1973 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1974 | 124.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1975 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1976 | 119.0 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1977 | 147.0 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1978 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1979 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1980 | 148.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1981 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1982 | 121.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1983 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 83 days |
| 1915 | 182 days |
| 1916 | 172 days |
| 1917 | 153 days |
| 1918 | 77 days |
| 1919 | 143 days |
| 1920 | 117 days |
| 1921 | 153 days |
| 1922 | 110 days |
| 1923 | 48 days |
| 1924 | 124 days |
| 1925 | 128 days |
| 1926 | 164 days |
| 1927 | 138 days |
| 1928 | 207 days |
| 1929 | 130 days |
| 1930 | 102 days |
| 1938 | 173 days |
| 1939 | 132 days |
| 1940 | 170 days |
| 1941 | 127 days |
| 1942 | 139 days |
| 1943 | 199 days |
| 1944 | 175 days |
| 1945 | 133 days |
| 1946 | 182 days |
| 1947 | 184 days |
| 1948 | 131 days |
| 1949 | 162 days |
| 1950 | 164 days |
| 1951 | 141 days |
| 1952 | 142 days |
| 1953 | 151 days |
| 1954 | 191 days |
| 1955 | 190 days |
| 1956 | 63 days |
| 1957 | 159 days |
| 1958 | 100 days |
| 1959 | 67 days |
| 1960 | 158 days |
| 1962 | 122 days |
| 1963 | 193 days |
| 1964 | 70 days |
| 1965 | 181 days |
| 1966 | 134 days |
| 1967 | 139 days |
| 1968 | 157 days |
| 1969 | 148 days |
| 1970 | 179 days |
| 1971 | 183 days |
| 1972 | 64 days |
| 1973 | 112 days |
| 1974 | 29 days |
| 1975 | 33 days |
| 1976 | 146 days |
| 1977 | 147 days |
| 1978 | 86 days |
| 1979 | 145 days |
| 1980 | 171 days |
| 1981 | 120 days |
| 1982 | 24 days |
| 1983 | 33 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
53 years, 1914 to 1981A day with at least 70.3 mm (2.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 136.1 mm (5.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 89.3 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) | Longer than the 53 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, 53 years of values from 1914 to 1981.
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: 135.2 mm (5.3 in) in 1929; 127.6 mm (5.0 in) in 1968; 119.0 mm (4.7 in) in 1976.
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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).