Governador Valadares Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Governador Valadares has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1026 mm (40 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Governador Valadares shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 210 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall over 12 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 141 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Governador Valadares Temperature page.

Governador Valadares's average annual precipitation is 1026 mm (40 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Governador Valadares's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Governador Valadares Climate page.